Let’s just say Tuesday was a very good day for the Lynnfield girls soccer team. The team defeated visiting Triton, 3-0, to improve to 8-1. Earlier in the day, the MIAA released its state power rankings with the Pioneers checking in at No. 3 in Division 4 behind No. 1 South Hadley and No. 2 Hamilton-Wenham.
The Pioneers dominated the Vikings from start to finish, holding them to just four shots, all of which were saved by goalkeeper Ava Gamache.
“We moved the ball around really well and had some good opportunities,” Lynnfield coach Mark Vermont said. “We need to keep using the width of the field because the ball moves faster than anyone else.”
Hannah Ozanian staked the Pioneers to a 2-0 lead in the first half, the first from Catie Kampersal and Clara Caulfield, and second from Emma Rose. Bella Carroll capped the scoring (from Rose) in the 58th minute.
Vermont added the defense was rock solid.
“[We have] our defense with Keely Briggs and Ally Sykes in the center and then you have Lily Rocco and Ariana Guarracino just locking it down,” he said. “Then, Ella Hayman and Addie Connelly came in and this led to us being able to just close it down. And our goalie, Ava Gamache, did a really good job, too.”
BOYS SOCCER
Malden 3
Lynn English 1
In a “tough loss” according to coach Valdrim Xhemajli, his Bulldogs were tripled up at Manning Field despite Keneth Morales’ sharp goal to open the game.
“We had more than enough opportunities to put the game away; we took our foot off the gas and Malden did a great job on the counter-attack. Overall, we just need to do better,” Xhemajli said.
Lynn Classical 2
Chelsea 2
The Lynn Classical Rams had a two-goal cushion for the majority of the matchup, but host Chelsea tucked two in the final five minutes to force a draw. Donovan Barrios and Jose Coral scored for Classical.
Lynnfield 5
Triton 0
After its first loss of the season – Monday at Masconomet – Lynnfield (8-1-1) returned with authority. Against a struggling Triton team, Rocco Scenna scored twice, followed by Brenden Sokop, Dillon Reilly, and Allesandro Reimondi.
GIRLS SOCCER
Lynn Tech 1
Nashoba Tech 0
Cindy Deleon scored the lone goal of the game and Elibette Rodriguez registered a shutout. The result: a hard-earned win against Nashoba for Lynn Tech. The Tigers host Notre Dame at 3:45 p.m. Wednesday.
GOLF
Lynn Classical 39.5
Somerville 32.5
The Lynn Classical Rams (4-2) defended their home of Gannon Municipal Golf Course on Tuesday. Kyle McKenna, Gavin Collins, and Brayden Curley all shot well, while senior leaders Cooper Delfarro and Reid Hannabury won their matches in the clutch.
Gloucester 45.5
Peabody 26.5
In a “good match” according to Peabody coach Peter Cronan, his Tanners were handled by the Fishermen of Gloucester. Cam Conolly, in the six-spot, won his match, 5-4.
VOLLEYBALL
Lynn Tech 3
Northeast Metro 1
In set scores of 18-25, 25-21, 25-16, and 25-17, the Tigers (5-2) took care of Northeast Metro on their home court. Maria Groscos had eight aces, six digs and three kills, Lia Morales recorded seven aces, five digs, four assists, and a kill, Zahara Belizaire added 11 assists and two aces, Isabella Walcott defended well with six digs, and both Katie Tartarini and Lesnee Izaguirre registered five kills.
FIELD HOCKEY
St. Mary’s 4
Stang 0
No home turf, no problem. St. Mary’s field hockey team (6-2-1) continued its hot start with a big win against Bishop Stang. Ava Korisianos (2 goals), Vanessa Hall, and Bella Freitas provided the offense, while Gianna Tringale stopped everything that came at her.
Peabody 3
Everett 0
The Tanners took care of Everett at home on Tuesday. Meghan Collins (2 goals) came out hot, scoring the first goal of the game and the eventual game-winner. She followed it up with an assist on Daniella White’s second-quarter insurance goal.
“We were able to capitalize on the offensive strength of our newcomers… our third goal of the game came as a result of freshman Elizabeth Moore’s pass to Meghan Collins,” coach Jillian Tobin said. “[A] junior new to the game, forward Mia Omondi was a force offensively. Our JV (junior varsity) defender, Olivia Carvalho, showed sparks and excitement every touch she got.”
Sophia Kassis stopped three shots while Ashella Correa recorded a defensive save.
CROSS COUNTRY
Winthrop didn’t have enough runners for officials to score the meet, but the Marblehead boys (4-0) and Vikings still squared off. The score would have been 15-50 in favor of Marblehead.
Senior captain Will Cronin snagged first place, followed by Isaac Gross, Will Cerrutti, Nate Assa, and Xavier Grazado.
