It seems that fatigue is not affecting the St. Mary’s girls basketball team, as the Spartans notched their fifth win in six days Monday evening with a 57-31 win over Catholic Central League foe Archbishop Williams to remain unbeaten on the season.
“We definitely can’t complain about how we’re starting games lately,” said St. Mary’s coach Jeff Newhall. “We’ve been starting fast and in our last two games we’ve outscored our opponents 50-9 in the first quarter, so we’re doing something right.”
The Spartans got a number of contributions in the win, with senior Maiya Bergdorf (13 points), senior Nicolette D’Itria (12 points), sophomore Yirsy Queliz (11 points) and Kellyn Preira (10 points) all scoring in double figures.
St. Mary’s (6-0) will host Bridgewater-Raynham, one of the top teams in the state, Wednesday evening (6).
“We scheduled this game knowing that it would be a marquee matchup this year, and we’re expecting no different Wednesday night,” said Newhall. “At the same time, we can’t let this game get any bigger than it is. We just have to come out strong like we have been over the past few games and bring our best to the floor.”
GIRLS BASKETBALL
Cathedral 51, Bishop Fenwick 45
The Crusaders fell victim to a 24-9 Cathedral run in the fourth quarter in a loss on the road Monday.
Junior Olivia Found led the way with 16 points, eight rebounds and five steals, while junior Nasha Arnold just missed a double-double with nine points and 11 rebounds.
The Crusaders (3-1) play on the road at Cardinal Spellman Wednesday evening (6:30).
BOYS BASKETBALL
Archbishop Williams 70, St. Mary’s 61
Despite a 33-point effort from sophomore David Brown Jr., the Spartans could never quite get over the top against their CCL foe at Tony Conigliaro Gymnasium. It was the Spartans’ first league loss in three years.
Sophomore Ali Barry had a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds, while sophomore Omri Merryman had nine points.
St. Mary’s (3-1) travels for a road game against Bridgewater-Raynham Wednesday evening (6).
Bishop Fenwick 63, Cathedral 61
Fenwick needed to hold on late, but in the end the Crusaders were able to pull off a close win at home.
Senior captain Max Grenert led the team in scoring with 19 points, while senior captain Alex Gonzalez had a double-double with 13 points and 10 rebounds. Junior Mike Yentin also notched a double-double, finishing with 12 points and 14 rebounds.
Fenwick (3-2) hosts Cardinal Spellman Wednesday evening (6:30).
BOYS HOCKEY
St. Mary’s 4, Arlington Catholic 1
The Spartans continued to build on their positive momentum Monday, notching a CCL win at Connery Rink against a strong Arlington Catholic team.
Senior Max Giardina and junior Seamus Foley each had one goal and one assist in the win, while two players — junior Christian Iacoviello and freshman Jack Carpenter — both scored their first career varsity goals. Senior Kory Ouellette had two assists, while senior Dante D’Ambrosio and sophomore Tad Giardina each had one assist. Junior goalie Sam York earned his first career win in net.
St. Mary’s (4-0) hosts defending Super 8 state champion Pope Francis Wednesday night (7) back at Connery Rink.
Winthrop 3, Beverly 0
Senior Joey Holgersen, senior Charlie Lane and freshman Jack Hayes each scored one goal in the victory, while junior goalie Anthony Idrisano notched the shutout in net.
Winthrop (1-0-1) travels to Gloucester Wednesday evening (6).
Masconomet 8, Saugus 1
The lone goal for the Sachems was scored by junior Kevin McMaster.
Saugus (0-1) hosts Swampscott Saturday evening (5:20) at Kasabuski Arena.
GIRLS HOCKEY
Marblehead 2, Beverly 1
The Magicians earned their first win of the season on the road at McVann-O’Keefe Memorial Rink Monday morning.
Sophie Zerilli and Elsa Wood each scored one goal in the victory, while Abby Kalinowski and Riley Campbell each had one assist. Goalie Lily Francoeur made 23 saves — including 15 saves in the third period — to earn the win in net.
Marblehead (1-1-1) is back on the ice Saturday evening (5:10) on the road at Masconomet.
