The St. Mary’s football team celebrated its seniors in a big way Friday night at Manning Field, notching a 41-7 victory over Arlington Catholic in a Catholic Central League bout.
Prior to the game, the Spartans honored their group of six seniors ― Ali Barry, Donovan Clark, DJ Clay, Martin Marange, Kervantz Justine, and Kenson Justine ― for their contributions to the program.
The Spartans didn’t waste any time, as Barry hit Jack Marks on a 53-yard pass on the very first play to put St. Mary’s in the red zone. David Brown Jr. finished things off, breaking free and running one in from 13 yards out to put the Spartans up 7-0.
The Barry-to-Marks connection came through again a few minutes later, as Marks caught a 16-yard touchdown pass from Barry to put St. Mary’s up by two touchdowns.
Barry added one more touchdown pass in the first quarter, hitting Nick Sacco on a 25-yard score to give the Spartans a commanding 21-0 lead after one.
After Barry and Clark each rushed for a touchdown in the second quarter, the Spartans took a 35-0 lead into the half.
Clay added one final touchdown run in the second half to round out the scoring for the Spartans.
St. Mary’s (6-0) plays on the road at Cardinal Spellman Friday (6:30).
FOOTBALL
Peabody 35 Winthrop 21
After throwing two early interceptions, Tanners quarterback Shea Lynch responded nicely by throwing for three touchdowns. Danny Barrett had two touchdown receptions, while Alexander Silva led the team in rushing with 80 yards.
Peabody (2-4) hosts Gloucester Friday (7).
Cam Martin rushed for two touchdowns in the loss for the Vikings, while Chris Cappuccio returned a kickoff 90 yards for a touchdown.
Winthrop (2-4) hosts Salem Friday (7).
Gloucester 20, Saugus 7
Sean O’Rourke threw one touchdown pass in the loss, while Drew Gardiner had a touchdown reception.
Saugus (0-6) hosts Rockland Friday (7).
KIPP 52, Nashoba 45
The Panthers bounced back from last week’s loss by surviving an absolute shootout on the road Friday night.
KIPP (5-1) will have an extra day of rest before playing on the road at Minuteman Saturday (1).
Bishop Fenwick 35, Archbishop Williams 14
Steven Woods ran for a touchdown and threw for another, while Jason Romans had one rushing and one receiving touchdown. Bryce Leaman threw two touchdown passes in relief for the Crusaders.
Fenwick (5-1) hosts Bishop Feehan Friday (7).
Everett 37, Revere 11
Like most teams in the state, the Patriots had a tough time dealing with the size and speed of a talented Everett team Friday night at Harry Della Russo Stadium.
Revere (4-2) hosts Somerville Friday (6).
Masconomet 40, Salem 0
The Witches had their winning streak snapped on the road Friday night.
Salem (4-2) travels to Winthrop Friday (7).
