The Magicians began the season 0-4, then rattled off three straight wins to clinch the No. 14 seed in Division IV. With hopes of making even more noise – mission accomplished.
Marblehead defeated No. 3 Middleborough, 21-12, in enemy territory for a statement victory.
After a scoreless first quarter, the Magicians struck in the second with Finn Gallup finding Ryan Commoss for a 21-yard TD (7-0). Fast forward to the third. Colt Wales connected with Andy Palmer for a 4-yard touchdown (14-0).
Caiden Carriuolo returned an 82-yard punt for a touchdown to put the hosts on the board, but to no avail. After Middleborough possessed again in the fourth quarter, Julius Galante gave the Magicians the ball right back with a timely pass-breakup.
Gallup ran for an 8-yard touchdown (21-6), and Greg Motorny nailed all of his extra-point attempts.
Marblehead will travel to take on No. 6 Grafton in the Elite 8.
Non-playoff football scores
Lynn Tech 48, East Boston 8
Lynn English 13, Essex Tech 8
Lawrence 38, Lynn Classical 30
Saugus 20, Pentucket 8
North Reading 24, Bishop Fenwick 14
GIRLS SOCCER
Swampscott 2
Falmouth 1
Nothing got by goalie Eve Byrne, and Swampscott’s girls soccer team is onto the Round of 32 in Division III after defeating Falmouth, 2-0, Friday afternoon. The Big Blue travel to face Cardinal Spellman on Monday.
The first goal was an own-goal off Greta Siefken’s corner, but the second was a beauty. Hannah Fogg tucked one from Lyla Rogers, and that was all she wrote on Falmouth’s season.
BOYS SOCCER
Durfee 1
Peabody 0
In a “very even match” according to Peabody coach Stan McKeen, his Tanners fell, 1-0, bringing an end to their season.
“[We] had chances in the first half… unable to finish,” he said. “Durfee scored midway through the second half off a corner kick that hit the post and went in.”
Per McKeen, Dylan Flanagan, AJ Forte, and Lucas Silva all played strong games.
“[I’m] very proud of the way that Peabody played today and we never quit,” McKeen said. “We just couldn’t find the equalizer.”
KIPP 3
Turner Falls 1
KIPP advanced to the Round of 32 after defeating Turner Falls, 3-1, at Manning Field. The Panthers look to pounce again Monday at Ayer Shirley (6 p.m.).
Chicopee Comprehensive 1
Marblehead 0
After a 5-10-4 season and the No. 27 seed in Division II, Marblehead’s season came to a sharp close Friday. After its 1-0 victory, Chicopee faces Oliver Ames on Sunday.
VOLLEYBALL
Millbury 3
Lynn Tech 0
The Tigers fell in three sets, but what a fall it was. Lynn Tech finished its season 14-7, while Millbury moved on to face Joseph Case in the Round of 16.
Nipmuc 3
St. Mary’s 0
Unfortunately for the Spartans, one of their best seasons in program history came to a close Friday afternoon. St. Mary’s lost in straight sets against Nipmuc and finished the season with a 13-10 record.
