The Peabody softball team continued its strong start to the season over the weekend, notching a 6-1 victory over Northeastern Conference foe Danvers in a battle at Kiley Brothers School Saturday.
The Bettencourts were key contributors to the victory, with Abby Bettencourt going 2-for-3 with a double, two RBI and two runs scored and Isabel Bettencourt going 1-for-3 with one RBI.
Gina Terrazzano and Penny Spack (2-for-3) each added a RBI in the win, while Emma Bloom went 2-for-3 with a double and two runs scored and Logan Lomasney went 2-for-3 with one stolen base and one run scored.
Avery Greico had a big day on both sides of the field, earning the win in the pitcher’s circle and going 1-for-3 at the plate. Greico shined in the circle, tossing a complete game and allowing one run on four hits with three walks and 11 strikeouts.
Peabody (2-0) plays on the road at Salem Wednesday afternoon (4).
BASEBALL
St. Mary’s 10, Archbishop Williams 3
The hits just kept on coming for the Spartans on Saturday, as scattered 11 hits in the victory. Aiven Cabral (2-for-4), Kory Ouellette (1-for-2) and Deniel Ortiz (1-for-2) each had two RBI to pace the offense, while Jason Donahue and Lucas Fritz each went 2-for-3 with one RBI.
John Nowicki earned the victory on the mound, tossing four innings and allowing two runs on one hit with three walks and five strikeouts. Terrance Moynihan and Andrew Luciano each pitched an inning-plus of relief.
St. Mary’s (2-0) travels to Matignon Monday (3:30).
Bishop Fenwick 10, Matignon 0
The Crusaders notched their first win of the season behind a strong offensive performance and a combined effort on the mound.
Alex Gonzalez and Mike Faragi each went 2-for-3 with two RBI in the win, while Tucker Destino went 1-for-3 with two RBI and two stolen bases. Scott Emerson, Chrisitan Loescher, Dan Reddick and Anthony Marino each had one RBI.
It was a team effort on the mound for the Crusaders, as Brandon Bloom earned the win on the mound after just two innings pitched. Loescher, Emerson and Marino each pitched one inning of scoreless relief to help seal the shutout win.
Fenwick (1-1) plays on the road at Austin Prep Monday (6:30).
BOYS LACROSSE
St. Mary’s 9, Archbishop Williams 2
Zach Barden led the offensive attack for the Spartans with four goals Saturday.
St. Mary’s (1-0) hosts Matignon Monday evening (5).
GIRLS LACROSSE
Archbishop Williams 16, St. Mary’s 4
St. Mary’s (0-2) takes on Matignon Monday (3:30).
Bishop Fenwick 17, Matignon 4
Karina Gyllenhaal led the offensive outburst with six goals and two assists, while Brynn Bertucci had two goals and two assists. Mia Tsaparlis had two goals and one assist, while Jenna Durkin scored one goal.
Fenwick (1-0) plays on the road at Austin Prep Monday (4).
BOYS TRACK
Bishop Fenwick 85, St. Mary’s 46
Fenwick got two wins from Matt Juneau, who took first in the discus (99-10) and the shot put (36-9). Other winners for the Crusaders were Aidan Dwyer in the triple jump (35-5 1/2), Angel Martinez in the 100 (12.3), Ethan Tran in the 200 (23.6), Colby Browne in the 400 (54.8), Matt Gerdenich in the 800 (2:11.2) and Wyatt Burr in the two-mile (11:22.5).
Fenwick (1-0) runs against St. Joseph’s Prep Saturday (10).
Brett O’Brien was a double-winner for the Spartans, winning the javelin (104-0) and tying for first in the high jump with teammate Anthony D’Itria (5-10). Jesse Moriello also won two events, taking first in the 400 hurdles (1:08.6) and the one-mile (5:20.2). Declan Dorgan finished first in the 110 hurdles (20.4).
St. Mary’s (0-1) runs against Austin Prep Saturday (10).
GIRLS TRACK
Bishop Fenwick 90, St. Mary’s 30
The Crusaders had three double-winners in the victory, with Julia Loescher winning the discus (98-8) and the javelin (88-8), Breanna Benoit winning the 100 (13.7 and the 200 (28.6) and Eliza Powers winning the 100 hurdles (18.6) and the high jump (4-6).
Other winners for Fenwick were Kailey Silva in the 400 hurdles (1:26), Zoe Elwell in the shot put (23-2), Catherine Carter in the 400 (1:07.7) and Keiry Paniagua in the long jump (13-7).
Fenwick (1-0) runs against St. Joseph’s Prep Saturday (10).
Winners for the Spartans were Kelsey Kwiatek in the one-mile (6:04.2), Juliana Taborda in the 800 (2:48) and Aaliah Tejada Lara in the triple jump (22-6 3/4).
St. Mary’s (0-1) runs against Austin Prep Saturday (10).