Trent Balian was the hero for the Lynnfield baseball team, pitching all seven innings, lacing a key two-run home run and knocking home Blake Peters on a walk-off single to lift the Pioneers to a 5-4 win over Newburyport Tuesday.
Balian allowed just two earned runs and six hits with three strikeouts but Lynnfield still fell behind 4-0. From there it was an uphill battle but the Pioneers were up for it. An RBI triple from Alex Gentile and another RBI from Aidan Burke got Lynnfield started.
From there, Evan Balian walked and Trent followed his brother with a two-run homer to tie things up, setting up his eventual game-winning single in the seventh that plated Peters.
Lynnfield (3-5) plays on the road at Amesbury Thursday (3:45).
BASEBALL
St. John’s Prep 6, St. Paul 0
Peter Martin tossed a no-hitter for the Eagles in a non-conference road win on Tuesday, earning a win at Tivnan Field in Worcester.
Martin threw an even 100 pitches in the effort, walking two batters and striking out 10.
On the offensive side of things, Pat D’Amico (2-for-4, double), Shane Williams (1-for-3, double), Nick Solitro (2-for-3) and Eric Wing (1-for-3)each had one RBI.
St. John’s Prep (7-1) travels to Malden Catholic Thursday (4).
Masconomet 5, St. Mary’s 2
Colby Magliozzi (1-for-4) had the lone RBI in the loss for the Spartans, while Aiven Cabral (2-for-3) and Tad Giardina (1-for-2) also had hits.
St. Mary’s (6-5) is off until Saturday when it hosts Bishop Feehan (1).
SOFTBALL
Peabody 14, Austin Prep 3
It was another banner day for Tanners pitcher Abby Bettencourt, who tossed a complete game and allowed three runs on five hits with two walks and 16 strikeouts. She also had a big day at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two walks, three runs scored and a stolen base.
Leading the offensive attack was Emma Bloom, who came up a single short of hitting for the cycle after going 3-for-5 with a home run, a triple, a double, three runs scored and five RBI. Avery Grieco went 2-for-4 with three runs scored and two RBI, while Isabel Bettencourt (2-for-5), Penny Spack (2-for-3) and Logan Lomasney (2-for-4, home run) each had one RBI. Kylie Doolin and Gina Terrazzano each had one hit in the win.
Peabody (7-0) travels to Danvers Friday (4).
Saugus 16, Winthrop 11
In a back-and-forth NEC showdown the Sachems came out top thanks to an incredibly well-rounded offensive day. Leadoff hitter Kirby Dalton was 3-for-3 with two walks and five runs scored. Lily Ventre was 4-for-4 with three RBI while Kyleigh Dalton and Alex Ferraro each had three RBI. Kat Schena and Leah Ventre (who also earned the win on the mound) both added two RBI. Kyra Jones and Devany Millerick each had one RBI while Ryann Maloney had one hit.
Saugus (5-1) hosts Winthrop Friday (4).
St. Mary’s 12, Malden Catholic 1
Lily Newhall dazzled in the circle once again, throwing a two-hitter to help lead the Spartans to victory. Newhall also had two hits on the day, while Jill Kirby added three hits and Marina DiBiasio added two hits.
St. Mary’s (10-2) takes on Bishop Feehan Saturday (1).
BOYS LACROSSE
St. John’s Prep 17, St. John’s (Shrewsbury) 4
Jimmy Ayers had another big game for the Eagles with five goals and one assist, while Michael Kelly was right behind with four goals and two assists. Tommy Sarni added two goals and one assist, while Luke Surette had two goals. Pat Atkins had one goal and two assists and Max Perault had one goal and one assist, while Pierce Blaeser and Lucas Verrier each scored one goal. Nolan Philpott, Owen Umansky, Zack Raposa and Tyee Ambrosh each had one assist, while goalie Kaden Quirk made 10 saves in net.
St. John’s Prep (6-0) hosts Malden Catholic Friday (4:30).
GIRLS LACROSSE
St. Mary’s 20, Malden Catholic 11
Peyton Quirk had another strong game in net with 10 saves for the Spartans. Offensively, things finally started to click for St. Mary’s with Zoey Bozarijian (five goals, three assists) leading the way. Avery Laundry had three goals and two assists, Molly Cummings had two goals and three assists and Hannah Coleman had three goals and one assist. Makayla McGrath and Chloe Puzzo each had two goals and two assists.
Kasey Litwin added one goal and two assists while Kylie Kennison had one goal and one assist. Kate Kirby had one goal. Jillian Kirby and Samira Krol each had one assist.
St. Mary’s hosts Weymouth Saturday (10).
BOYS TENNIS
Lowell Catholic 3, St. Mary’s 2
The Spartans got singles wins from Sean Mathers (8-3, 8-4) and Aidan Sullivan (8-2, 8-2).
St. Mary’s has a week off before taking on Bishop Fenwick Tuesday (3:30).
GIRLS TENNIS
Lowell Catholic 3, St. Mary’s 2
The Spartans swept the doubles section in the loss, getting wins from the team of Shannon Lovett and Gina Palermo and the team of Marina Gandalfo and Emma Fulchini.
St. Mary’s has more than a week off before taking on Cardinal Spellman next Wednesday (3:30).
Classical 5, Somerville 0
The Rams got wins in singles from Kenzie McLaren (6-0, 6-0), Alyssa Raithel (6-0, 6-0) and Sabrina Motassim (6-1, 6-0). In doubles Rania Mereah and Linda Jallow (6-1, 6-1) and Khunnary Thach and Sam Thoeun (6-3, 6-0) earned wins.
BOYS TRACK
Gloucester 105, Saugus 25
Jarod DeSousa was a double-winner for Saugus, taking first in the high jump (6-0) and the 100-meter (12.0). The only other winner on the day was Jerome DeSousa in the long jump (18-10 3/4).
Saugus runs against Salem next Tuesday (4).
GIRLS TRACK
Gloucester 77, Saugus 36
Jessica Bremberg and Madi Femino were both double-winner for the Sachems, with Bremberg winning the triple jump (29-2 1/2) and the 400 (1:05.7) and Femino winning the shot put (22-1/2) and the 200 (28.8).
Saugus runs against Salem next Tuesday (4).
