While the St. Mary’s Spartans boys soccer team was unable to secure the victory on Wednesday night, losing to Austin Prep 3-1, there was still reason to celebrate.
The Spartans celebrated senior night with five players graduating this upcoming year (Ryan Fraher, Richard LeBrun, Connor Hamel, Kevin Hueve, and Aidan Sullivan).
St. Mary’s was down 1-0 for the majority of the first half but in stoppage time were able to get a goal with Nick Miller finding the back of the net and LeBrun assisting on the play. In the second half Austin Prep jumped out to a 2-1 lead with a goal from 30-yards out and with St. Mary’s having some heavy legs, the Spartans allowed another goal before the night was over.
Even though the Spartans lost, head coach Mike D’Agostino thought it was one of St. Mary’s best performances of the season and he was proud of the way his group of seniors played.
“My seniors are great leaders,” said D’Agostino. “(They) definitely stepped up to help the team and be leaders for these younger kids.”
The Spartans fall to 5-7-2 and take on Bishop Fenwick Monday (3:30).
BOYS SOCCER
Masconomet 3, Peabody 0
Even behind strong performances from Cam Collins, Nick Soper, and Ryan Alves, Peabody fell to 4-6 on the season.
The Tanners take on Bishop Fenwick on Thursday (3:30).
GIRLS SOCCER
Masconomet 4, Peabody 1
Branae Craveiro scored the lone goal for the Tanners off of a free kick.
Peabody is now 5-3-3 and faces Marblehead on Monday (6).
Marblehead 6, Gloucester 0
Annika Haley scored a hat trick for the Magicians and Catherine Comstock recorded her seventh shutout on the season.
Marblehead is now 9-2-1 and plays Boston Latin Academy on Friday (4).
FIELD HOCKEY
St. Mary’s 5, Malden 1
Maggie Pierce scored two goals to lead the way for the Spartans, while Yirsy Queliz, Niya Morgen and Gabbi Oates each scored one goal.
St. Mary’s (6-3-2) travels to Bishop Stang Saturday morning (11).
Gloucester 2, Marblehead 1
Grace MacLean scored for Marblehead on Wednesday night.
The Magicians play Masconomet on Friday (4).
GOLF
Lynn Classical 36, Winthrop 36
Brady Warren shot a 33 (-2) to lead the way for the Rams.
Lynn Classical ends its season with a record of 9-5-2 (9-0-1 in conference).
Salem 56 1/2, Malden/Revere 15 1/2
Brady Tremblay was a medalist shooting a 38 on Wednesday as the Witches took the match.
Salem is now 7-8 this season.
Masconment 36 1/2, Marblehead 35 1/2
Match winners for Marblehead were Matt Weed (6.5-2.5), Charlie Grenier (5-4), Jacob Aizanman (5-4) and Jack Sontz (5-4).
The Magicians finished the year 10-5, and will play in the Division 2 North tournament Tuesday at Bradford Country Club in Haverhill.
BOYS CROSS COUNTRY
North Reading 31, Lynnfield 26
Finishing first for the Pioneers (second overall) was John McKrell (17:21). He was soon followed by Angelo DeLuca (18:05 – fifth overall), Lucas Williams (18:37 – seventh overall), Andrew Shone (18:53 – eighth overall) and Srivanth Tudi (19:26 – ninth overall).
With the loss, Lynnfield is now 0-4 and faces Manchester Essex on Oct. 20.
GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY
Lynnfield 43, North Reading 20
Finishing first for the Pioneers (second overall) was Maddie Daigle (20:24). She was followed by Maggie Davidson (21:27 – third overall), Olivia Goguen (21:32 – fourth overall), Katie Cash (21:39 – fifth overall) and Viola Wertz (21:40 – sixth overall).
Securing its first win of the season, Lynnfield is now 1-3 and faces Manchester Essex on Oct. 20.
VOLLEYBALL
Lynn Classical 3, Lynn English 0
The Rams won by set scores of 25-14, 25-7, 25-15.
Chloe Clement continued her strong season with 18 kills and 10 digs, while Samantha Thoeun had a big all-around game with 15 assists, 10 digs, eight aces and three kills.
Classical (15-0) plays Somerville Friday (5:30) with a chance to go undefeated through its entire Greater Boston League schedule.
Peabody 3, Masconment 0
Winning three straight sets (25-15, 25-16, 25-12), the Tanners secured a spot in the Division 1 tournament. Kristina Cardello had 19 digs and eight service points, Abby Bettencourt had 20 assists and five aces and Isabel Bettencourt registered eight kills and three aces to lead Peabody to victory.
The Tanners are now 10-3 and play Melrose on Friday.
Marblehead 3, Danvers 0
With the Magicians taking three straight sets (25-23, 25-23, 25-20), they are now 9-3 and play Milton on Friday.
Keira Sweetnam had 11 kills and Lilah Thompson added in another eight kills and six blocks while Julia Potvin had 31 assists for Marblehead on Wednesday night.
