The Peabody girls basketball team avoided its first losing streak of the season in dramatic fashion Monday night, rallying back from a 14-point halftime deficit to pull off a 55-54 win over Billerica in a non-conference battle on the road.
It all came down to the final three seconds for the Tanners, who didn’t lead until the final buzzer sounded. With the game tied at 54-54 and three seconds left to play, Logan Lomasney was fouled and went to the free-throw line. After missing the first shot, Lomasney drained the second one and gave the Tanners the victory.
Taylor Bettencourt led the way with 14 points in the win, while Abby Bettencourt added 12 points. Emma Bloom notched 11 points and eight rebounds, while Lomasney finished the game with 10 points and nine rebounds.
The Tanners were slow to get going in this one, only netting 24 points at halftime and struggling on defense for the second game in a row. But Peabody turned things around in the second half, outscoring the Indians 31-16 in the second half to pull out the thrilling come-from-behind victory.
Peabody (6-1) is off until Friday (7) when it hosts Masconomet.
BOYS INDOOR TRACK
Peabody 66, Beverly 32
Peabody 50, Marblehead 36
Marblehead 53, Beverly 32
The Tanners got wins from Alan Paulino in the 55 dash (6.91), Jovante Dailey in the high jump and Brendan Smith in the shot put (49-6).
For Marblehead, winners included James Galante in the long jump (18-3 1/4), Schuyler Schmitt in the 55 hurdles (8.94) and Peter Clifford in the two-mile (10:17.16).
Swampscott 66, Winthrop 14
Swampscott 47, Gloucester 37
Gloucester 61, Winthrop 14
Top performers for Swampscott were Cole Hamernick in the 300 (38.82), Leland Howe in the 600 (1:36.76), Dylan Brawley in the 1000 (2:51.10) and Vincenzo Videtta in the high jump (5-10).
GIRLS INDOOR TRACK
Peabody 46, Beverly 40
Peabody 52, Marblehead 34
Beverly 49, Marblehead 37
The Tanners got wins from Savannah Vargas in the 55-meter dash (7.55 seconds), Yosmery Batista in the 300 (45.35), Sarah DiVasta in the 1000 (3:13.31), Brianna Ewansiha in the high jump (5-2) and Aaliyah Callahan in the shot put (31-6).
For Marblehead, Claire Davis won the long jump (14-8 1/2), while Cate Trautman finished second in the 55 dash (7.78) and Devin Whalen finished second in the 55 hurdles (9.33).
Swampscott 50, Winthrop 31
Swampscott 60, Gloucester 20
Winthrop 39, Gloucester 28
Top performers for Swampscott were Paige Kennedy in the 55 dash (8.30), Lily McMahon in the one-mile (6:43.66) and Olivia King in the two-mile (12:57.76).
