The No. 40 Lynn English baseball team hit the road against No. 25 Shrewsbury Saturday, and the bus ride back was something special.
The Bulldogs defeated Shrewsbury 4-0 to advance to the round of 32 in the Division 1 state tournament. Now, they travel to face Weymouth at 7:30 p.m. Monday.
Alijah Wallace got the start, allowing four hits and striking out two in a complete-game shutout. The right-handed pitcher let up a hit in the first inning, but bounced back and allowed just three the remainder of the game.
Kenry Manzanillo ripped a single to get the scoring going in the second inning, and Jariel Benzan, Jason Figuereo, Mateo Rodriguez, Eldrian Bonilla, and Guilmer Galva all followed with hits.
English left one more runner on base and had more strikeouts than Shrewsbury, but its timely hitting was the difference.
BASEBALL
Durfee 4
Lynn Classical 3
Lynn Classical’s baseball team fought to the end, but a four-run third inning from Durfee did the trick in eliminating the Rams from the state tournament.
Almani Gerardo, Brady Warren, and Christian Figueroa scored runs in the first inning, but that’s all Classical would get.
Kevin Whalen pitched all seven innings for the Rams.
Joseph Case 9
Lynn Tech 0
Lynn Tech’s baseball season came to an end Saturday. Coach Edward Lewis said his group played hard, but mental mistakes and an inability to make routine plays resulted in the loss.
“We had opportunities and loaded the bases a couple of times, but, unfortunately, Case played some good defense and came up with the plays when they really needed to,” Lewis said.
The Tigers finished the regular season 10-10 and clinched its postseason spot on the final day of the regular season.
“I had a great group of guys this year. [There was] a lot of young talent that stepped up and played well,” Lewis said. “It would be great to still be playing, but I’m excited to see what the future holds.”
BOYS LACROSSE
Wachusett Regional 18
Lynn 2
It was a long ride home for the Jets Sunday, but heads were still held high after a great season. Wachusett is on to the next round of the Division 1 state tournament after defeating Lynn 18-2.
Ryan Dunn and Steven DiFilippo scored Lynn’s goals, while Yoel Sosa dished out an assist.
GIRLS LACROSSE
Ashland 10
Marblehead 5
In a continued game from Friday, Ashland finished the job Saturday, doubling up Marblehead and securing its spot in the next round of the Division 2 state tournament.
Sydney Langton led Marblehead with a hat trick, while Maddie Forbes and Caroline Scroope also scored. Kate Santeusanio impressed with five saves between the pipes.
TRACK AND FIELD
Peabody, St. Mary’s, and St. John’s Prep were present and accounted for in the Meet of Champions, featuring the best of the best from across the state.
Peabody’s Lindsey Wilson won the high jump, while Prep’s Nathan Lopez broke the meet record in the 2-mile with a time of 8:59.29.
Wilson also finished fourth in hurdles for Peabody, while Savanna Vargas snagged third in the 100m, Alessandra Forgione secured second in javelin, Alex Jackson placed third in shot put, and Aaliyah Callahan finished fourth in shot put.
St. Mary’s Kyle Kwiatek placed 52nd in the two mile (10:08.64), Anthony D’Itria earned 21st in triple jump (39-11), and Dylan Moroney finished 32nd in long jump (19’2”).
