The Lynn English girls basketball team started the season on a high note with a 61-42 win at Saugus Thursday.
Kylia Reynoso led English with 22 points, six assists and four steals. Julianna Perry contributed with 12 points and four steals. Maylin Echevarria poured in a solid performance with eight points and eight rebounds.
“It was a great team win,” English coach Mackenzie Charles said. “The girls were excited to show the hard work they’ve put in. Saugus is a good team. They’ll get better. Some of the teams might be a bit behind the 8-ball because of the weather. But our girls worked hard during the offseason. Our guards played great and we played great defensively.”
English (1-0) travels to Peabody for another Northeastern Conference tilt next Thursday (7).
“We’re going to get back on the gym, work on some more things that we haven’t been able to put in,” Charles said.” We’re getting back to work. Our goal is to beat everyone that’s in front of us.”
Saugus was led by Jillian Ricupero’s 15 points, while Shaylin Groark added six points. Nicole Stewart played well off the bench.
The Sachems (0-1) host Salem on Monday (7).
GIRLS BASKETBALL
Winthrop 74, Charlestown 39
Behind Maura Dorr’s 27 points, the Vikings rolled to a win on opening night. Lily Pulsifer added 13 points.
SWIMMING
Marblehead 99, Classical 76
Jacob Lang set a new Classical program record in the 200 individual medley, finishing with a time of 2:16.45. He broke the record that was previously held by Kevin Chasse (2:16.81).
Also finishing well for the Rams were Cate Hines, who finished third in diving (144.20) and Adam Mariano, who finished third in the 100 butterfly (1:10.33). The 200 freestyle relay team of Lang, Mariano, Daniel Puma and Zachary Westin finished second with a time of 1:50.52.
Classical (0-1) is back in the pool Tuesday (4:30) against Swampscott.
Peabody 97, English 75
Mary Lawlor was a double-winner in the loss for English, taking first in the 100 butterfly and the 200 individual medley. Ryan Curley took first in the 50 freestyle and Hannah Trahant took first in diving. The 200 medley relay team of Lawlor, Trahant, Tyler Kebreau and Catherine Zuffante also had a first-place finish.
