The St. Mary’s girls basketball team returns home from its mid-season trip to South Carolina with two wins and keeps its 14-game unbeaten streak intact.
Saturday, after trailing by double-digits in the second quarter, the Spartans found their groove in time for an 81-63 win over Bluffton- the No. 8 ranked team in South Carolina.
A 25-8 run to the first half gave St. Mary’s a 36-24 lead at halftime and the Spartans rolled from there on out.
St. Mary’s got excellent balance on offense with scoring from Maiya Bergdorf (16), Gabby Torres (16), Olivia Matela (16), Nicolette D’Itria (13), Jannise Avelino (10), and Van Nguyen (10).
The Spartans shot a blistering 54% (26-48) from the floor making 14 of 23 two-point field goals and 12 of 25 from three-point land. They were also excellent from the free throw line making 17 of 22 (77%).
“It was a great win,” coach Jeff Newhall said. “We faced an excellent opponent, faced spots of adversity and were able to come away with a big road win. The balance we had on offense was outstanding. When you have five players in double figures and score 81 points, you should win most of the time.”
The Spartans are off until Friday night’s (6:30) contest at Catholic Central League rival Fenwick.
BOYS HOCKEY
Fenwick 1, Notre Dame (CT) 0
Tom Estella scored the game-winner on Jake Murphy’s assist in the first period. Goalie Jack Vieira earned the shutout win.
Fenwick (5-4-1) hosts Lowell Catholic Monday (12).
Beverly 8, Peabody 3
Andrew Phillips scored two goals and James Guiry netted one.
Peabody (4-7-1) hosts Swampscott Wednesday (5:15).
GIRLS HOCKEY
Medfield/Norton 7, Winthrop 1
Mia Martucci scored Winthrop’s goal on Emma Holmes’ assist.
The Vikings (4-4-2) host Wilmington Wednesday (6).
WRESTLING
Marblehead/Swampscott placed sixth at the Daniel Gionet Memorial Wrestling Tournament at Pelham High School in New Hampshire. Sophomore captain Connor O’Brien remains undefeated and captured the 113 pound championship
Other Marblehead/Swampscott wrestlers who fared well on the day were Noah Faverman (106 pounds, fourth place), John Cohen (132 pounds, third place) and Cole Patrick (182 pounds, fourth place).
The Black and Blue host Gloucester Wednesday (7).
St. John’s Prep won the Woburn Tournament with 214.5 points. Adam Schaeublin (106)
and Rawson Iwanicki (138) each won first place. Nick Curley (113) and Owen Gaffney (195) each won second place.
St. John’s Prep hosts Masconomet Monday (11).
SWIMMING
St. Mary’s 89, Williams 62
In St. Mary’s final home meet of the season, Ally Boucher finished first in the 100 Breaststroke with a time of 1:10.93.
The Spartans celebrated their annual senior night, honoring seniors Kayla Landry, Katia DiCostanzo and Gabi Marchese.
St. Mary’s travels to Boston Latin Academy Tuesday (4).
Fenwick 90, St. Joseph Prep 75
Fenwick took first place in seven events: the 200 Medley Relay (2:11.02; Emily DelBene, Audrey Waldinger, Rebecca Leelman and Cormac Hinchey), the 200 IM (2:31.78; Emily DelBene), the 50 Freestyle (28.85; Cormac Hinchey), the 100 Butterfly (1:12.14; Rebecca Leelman), the 100 Freestyle (59.4; Meredith Yuhasz), the 100 Backstroke (1:11.82; Audrey Waldinger), the 400 Freestyle (4:15.81; Audrey Waldinger, Kathryn Leelman, Emily DelBene, Meredith Yuhasz). Meredith Yuhasz qualified for states in the 200 Freestyle at 2:06.13.
Divers Analiese Jezowski (186.375) and Isabella Forte (194.85) performed well.
Fenwick dives back into the pool next Tuesday (7:45) at St. Mary’s.
