The Lynn Classical boys basketball team put it all together on the defensive end Wednesday, cruising to a 78-35 win on the road at Greater Boston League foe Malden.
“We forced a lot of turnovers and our defense was great all night,” Classical coach Marvin Avery said. “That led to a lot of points in transition and really got everything going.”
Seniors Jayden Thornton (23 points) and Jadden Gonzalez (17 points) led the way for Classical. Freshman Marquese Avery also added 16 points.
Classical (3-1) hosts cross-town rival English Friday afternoon (4).
“It was an all around great game for us, especially heading into Friday,” Avery said. “We’re feeling good about where we’re at heading into the English game.”
GIRLS BASKETBALL
English 43, Everett 37
The Bulldogs had to dig deep to pull out a win over a tough GBL foe Wednesday.
“We have a young team, but the girls are very coachable and they take the lessons from practice right into the game,” said English coach Mackenzie Charles. “It was great to see them step up and meet the challenge they were faced with (Wednesday) to pull out the win.”
Maddy Laurino and Rosie Chheang each scored 11 points to pace the offense, while Alisha Jean added six points and eight rebounds.
English (4-0) plays on the road at rival Classical Friday evening (6).
“The rivalry is back and we’re excited to head over there Friday,” said Charles. “We definitely have a little motivation because we haven’t won in that gym since I’ve been at English, so we’re looking forward to hopefully turning that around.”
Malden 51, Classical 47
Classical went back and forth with GBL foe Malden on the road Wednesday, but the Rams came up just short.
“We just ended up digging ourselves in too deep of a hole in the first half,” said Classical coach Tom Sawyer. “Credit to our girls, they battled back hard and had a great third quarter, but Malden just made a few more plays than we did.”
Lauren Hennessey led the offensive attack for the Rams with 18 points, while Ava Thurman scored 11 points and Molly Mannion added six points.
Classical (2-2) hosts rival English Friday evening (6).
“It’s always an exciting night to play our rival, but it’s going to be even more special because it’s going to be our Senior Night,” said Sawyer. “Just the fact that they’re getting this celebration is great, and we’re excited that we’ll be able to honor them.”
BOYS SOCCER
Lynn Tech 4, Winthrop 1
The Tigers had plenty of contributors on the offensive side with Bibek Gurung, Jason Robles, Bilder Arreaga and Felipe De Oliviera each finding the back of the net.
Tech (3-2-1) plays on the road at KIPP Monday (4).
Zane Bower and Chad Bernstein played well in the loss for the Vikings, who scored their only goal via an own goal by Tech.
Winthrop (2-2-2) hosts Greater Lawrence Monday (4).
GIRLS SOCCER
Winthrop 6, Lynn Tech 0
The Vikings’ win was punctuated by senior Maura Dorr scoring her 100th career point. Dorr, who also scored her 1,000th career point in basketball earlier this year, is the all-time leading scorer in Winthrop girls soccer history. She is also the third-leading scorer in the history of the lacrosse program, which will begin its season in late April.
Dorr and Mia Martucci each had one goal and one assist to lead the way for Winthrop, while Lily Tallent, Maddie Stiglets, Emma Holmes and Fallon Hurley each scored one goal. Brianna Marley added one assist in the win.
Winthrop (6-0) travels to Boston Latin next Thursday (4).
Tech (1-4-1) plays on the road at KIPP Monday (4).
BOYS HOCKEY
Medford 9, Lynn 0
Matt Patrie, Christian Alquinta, Richie Avery and Devin Copithorne played well in the loss for the Jets.
Lynn (0-3) has a rematch with Medford Saturday afternoon (3).
BOYS TRACK
Peabody 46, Gloucester 40
The Tanners got wins from Brandon Glass in the shot put (46-5 1/2), Joel Lisoma in the 50-meter hurdles (8.25), Gabriel DeLacruz in the 55 dash (7.06), Logan Tracia in the 1000 (2:53.3) and Adam Abdulghani in the one-mile (4:56.9).
Peabody (1-0) travels to Marblehead Wednesday (4).
GIRLS TRACK
Peabody 74, Gloucester 11
Aaliyah Alleyne was a double-winner for the Tanners, taking first in the high jump (5-0) and the 50 hurdles (9.52). Other winners for Peabody were Arlene Davila in the shot put (33-10 1/2), Sadai Headley-Mawasi in the 55 dash (7.42), Dado Nasso in the 300 (43.9), McKayla Fisher in the 600 (1:51.6), Sarah Divasta in the 1000 (3:21.4), Kyra Buckley in the one-mile (6:21.8) and Trinity Cabrera in the two-mile (14:27).
Peabody (1-0) travels to Marblehead Wednesday (4).
