Lily Newhall tossed a no-hitter to open the season and the St. Mary’s softball team rolled to a dominating 27-0 win on the road at Catholic Central League rival Bishop Fenwick Monday.
Newhall tallied 11 strikeouts with just two walks in the performance
“Lily did very well,” first-year coach Spartans Frank Pagliuca said. “She moved the ball around well, hit all her spots and was really efficient with her pitches.”
Newhall also added a home run at the plate, while Alyssa Grossi had a huge day offensively with two home runs, a triple and eight RBI. Angelina Catino went 5-for-5 with two RBI, while Sam Porazinski went 4-for-6 at the plate. Nicolette D’Itria and Julia Nickolau came off the bench to get multiple base hits.
“It was a really good day at the plate,” Pagliuca said. “Three home runs leaving the park and a ton of extra base hits, it was a good way to start the year.”
St. Mary’s (1-0) hosts Archbishop Williams Saturday (12).
Fenwick (0-1) is at Matignon Saturday (12).
BASEBALL
St. John’s Prep 1, St. John’s (Shrewsbury) 0
The Eagles won a tight one in their opener thanks to a complete-game effort from pitcher Sam Belliveau, who had nine strikeouts while allowing two hits and two walks in the win.
Eric Wing singled in Gavin George in the fourth inning for St, John’s only run.
St. John’s (1-0) hosts Malden Catholic Sunday (4).
Swampscott 4, Marblehead 3
Pierce Friedman had a big day on the mound for the Big Blue, throwing five innings with 10 strikeouts while allowing just one hit and one run. Nate Spern got the save on the mound.
Connor Correnti had two RBI, while Jason Bouffard had one. Matthew Schroeder had two base hits.
Despite the loss, Sheen Keough had one RBI for Marblehead, which scored two more runs on an error and a balk but couldn’t knock in the tying run to complete the comeback.
Jacob Sherf came into the game to relieve starting pitcher Ben Weed, throwing three scoreless innings.
Marblehead (0-1) travels to Winthrop Friday (4).
Swampscott (1-0) hosts Salem Friday (6:30).
Peabody 7, Salem 2
The Tanners jumped ahead to a 3-0 lead in the bottom of the first inning and never looked back, rolling to a win over their Northeastern Conference foe.
Ryan Knight hit a home run and had one RBI in the win, while Brendan Smith and Nick Villano each had an RBI double. Justin Powers earned the win on the mound for the Tanners.
For the Witches, Ethan Doyle had one RBI.
Salem (0-1) travels to Swampscott Friday evening (6:30).
Peabody (1-0) is at Masconomet Monday (4).
GIRLS LACROSSE
Bishop Fenwick 15, St. Mary’s 3
Karina Gyllenhall led the way for Fenwick with six goals. Ella Morgan had three goals, while Brynn Bertucci added two. Kayla Carlin, Ava Gyllenhall, Eve Watson and Hannah Goodreau each had one goal. Watson also played well defensively, while Lucy Salazar had five saves in net.
Despite the loss, Kasey Litwin scored two goals for St. Mary’s. Makayla McGrath scored one goal and Jillian Kirby played a solid game in the midfield.
Fenwick (1-0) hosts Matignon Saturday (2).
St. Mary’s (0-1) is at Archbishop Williams Saturday (11).
BOYS SOCCER
English 3, Everett 2
The Bulldogs dug themselves out of a 2-1 hole to get the win in the first round of the Greater Boston League playoffs.
Robyn Barrios, Allen Pablo Garcia and Jalen Coriolan each scored one goal in the win. Jose Alenman, Luis Aleman, Diego Gomez and Dario Gomez all played well defensively.
English moves on to the semifinals Monday (TBD).
GIRLS SOCCER
Revere 8, Chelsea 0
Carolina Carvalho-Bettero led the way for the Patriots in the first round of the Greater Boston League playoffs, notching her 100th goal in her Revere career in a five goal performance.
Sofia Choqri, Samarah Paiva and Imane Douane each scored one goal.
Revere will host Malden in the GBL playoff semifinals Monday (3:45).
BOYS TENNIS
Marblehead 3, Masconomet 2
In the first match in two years and on newly resurfaced home courts at the high school, the Magicians won a very close match against Masconomet.
Marblehead got wins from freshman Mika Garber in first singles (6-1, 6-1) and then from the doubles teams of juniors Kipp Schauder and Dwight Foster (6-3, 6-3) and seniors Daniel Farfel and Thomas Dack (6-2, 6-3).
Marblehead (1-0) takes on Swampscott Friday (4).
GIRLS TENNIS
Masconomet 3, Marblehead 2
The Magicians got wins from both of their doubles teams on the day, with the team of Emily Clough and Lauren Podgur winning 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 and the team of Leah Saulnier and Ava Ullian winning 6-3, 2-6, 6-1.
“Our first match in two years could not have been any closer,” said Marblehead coach Tracy Ackerman. “(Masconomet’s) first two singles players were very tough, and I think we came out a little nervous and tight. Our doubles really stayed tough and hung on to both win their sets. I have to give Masco credit.”
Marblehead (0-1) takes on Swampscott Friday (4).
“Our senior-laden team is hungry for the chance to be out there, have fun, and be a tough competitor in the conference,” said Ackerman.
