Lynn Classical’s baseball team moved to 7-1 overall and 6-0 in the GBL with an impressive outing Monday winning 12-0. Cole Finnigan was on the mound and didn’t disappoint, pitching four shutout innings with eight strikeouts. Darnell Leon and TJ Walsh both went 2-for-4, and each scored twice. Ryan Dugan was 2-for-3 with two runs and four RBI. The Rams next game is on Wednesday against Revere.
BASEBALL
Boston College High School 16
St. John’s Prep 2
It was a day to forget for the Eagles as they came across a tough Boston College High team. Cam LaGrassa went 2-for-3 with two RBI. Will Mueller and Alex Cianciaruso pitched an inning each, and both recorded two strikeouts for the Eagles.
Marblehead 15
Manchester Essex 0
The Magicians got back in the win column with an emphatic victory in enemy territory. Marblehead scored 15 runs on only six hits. Shane Keough was 2-for-3 with four RBI. Brooks Keefe contributed by bringing in two runners with a hit.
SOFTBALL
Lynnfield 21
East Boston 2
Lynnfield took full advantage of an East Boston team that was missing its pitcher. Morgan Hubbard had three singles and a sacrifice fly in addition to four RBI. Abi Travers and Lily Williams had two hits apiece for the Pioneers. Sophia Brown pitched five innings, striking out six while only giving up three hits.
Chelsea at Classical (4:15)
Pentucket Regional 8
Saugus 2
Despite the final score, it was a close game going into the fifth inning with the Sachems trailing 3-2. Head coach Steve Almquist said the team had some “defensive lapses” and gave Pentucket “a few unearned runs.” Abby Enwright got her first varsity start. Enwright pitched all seven innings and struck out four batters. Out of the eight runs, only four were earned.
Lynn Tech 28
BCCS Charter 26
The Tigers prevailed in a high-scoring game against BCCS Charter. Junior Angelina Martin struck out eight batters, including two important ones in the seventh inning. Trailing by six runs in the bottom of the second, eighth grader Genevieve McCafferty hit a grand slam to center-field. McCafferty finished the game going 5-for-6 with eight RBI. Freshman Zoe Wilson was 6-for-7 with four RBI.
BOYS LACROSSE
Lynnfield 14
St. Mary’s 1
The Pioneers were clinical on Monday, making the most of their chances. Lynnfield will travel to Dracut on Tuesday to continue its winning ways, while St. Mary’s travels to Bishop Stang on Wednesday.
GIRLS LACROSSE
St. Mary’s 15
St. Joseph Prep 4
St. Mary’s defended home turf with a strong performance. Ava Nason led all scorers with four goals. Jill Kirby contributed with three goals and an assist. Payton Quirk made seven saves and Emma Gustin also made two stops to help propel the Spartans to another victory.
BOYS TENNIS
Latin Academy 5
Classical 0
Against tough opposition, the Rams fell short to Latin Academy. Classical will look to reset and go again on Tuesday when they travel to face Salem at 4 p.m.
St. Mary’s at Cambridge (4:30)
GIRLS TENNIS
Lynnfield 5
Rockport 0
Lynnfield’s own Paige Martino (first singles) and Genna Gioioso (second singles) set the tone in Monday’s win. Both Martino and Gioioso won their respective matches 6-0, 6-0. Third singles Maddie Sieve won her match 6-1, 6-3. First doubles Leticia Marafon and Lily Alves also took home the win 6-1, 6-3.
Swampscott 4
Winthrop 1
The Big Blue protected home court with an impressive victory over Winthrop. First singles Laine Foutes (6-0, 6-2) and third singles Ana Eccles (6-1, 6-1) won their matches. First doubles Anna Ratner and Victoria Quagrello won their match 6-1, 6-0. Swampscott is now 2-3 on the season.
Fenwick at Spellman (4)
Peabody at Gloucester (4)
Latin Academy 5
Classical 0
It was a difficult afternoon for the Rams. Senior captain Destiny Egvuta battled tough despite losing 4-6, 2-6. The Rams will look to get back on track at their next match on Wednesday.
Peabody 3
Gloucester 2
In a competitive matchup, the Tanners walked away victorious. Peabody first and second singles lost, meaning they needed a clean sweep to rescue the win. Third singles Valentina Goga kept the Tanners alive winning 6-2, 6-0 increasing her individual record to 36-2. First doubles Jill McGrath and Theodosia Kourtelidis were victorious in the third set after a grueling back-and-forth battle against a strong Gloucester duo to win the match for the Tanners 7-6, 5-7, 6-2. Then it was second doubles Jessica Demiri and Vanessa Kolani who capped off a great comeback, winning 6-0, 6-2.
BOYS TRACK AND FIELD
Peabody 92
Beverly 44
Peabody’s boys track team pulled off an impressive victory over Beverly. Thrower Alex Jackson threw a 54’4.75 in the shot put and 157’11 in the discus to help propel the Tanners to victory.
GIRLS TRACK AND FIELD
Peabody 103
Beverly 33
Savanna Vargas (12.3) and Tamara Kemigisha (13.0) finished first and second, respectively, in the 100 meters. Ava Champigny ran a 1:07.7 in the 400 meters to claim first place for the Tanners.
