Bishop Fenwick’s girls basketball team is 2-0 after defeating Archbishop Williams, 62-34, in Braintree.
Talk about a big three. Senior captain Cecilia Kay had 22 points, 16 rebounds, four assists, and four steals, sophomore Caitlin Boyle had 16 points and eight rebounds, and sophomore Celia Neilson had 11 points, six assists, and seven steals.
The Crusaders travel to take on Newburyport on Wednesday.
GIRLS BASKETBALL
Swampscott 37
Gloucester 35
They never gave up.
Swampscott (1-1) trailed nearly the entire game – up until the final minute, even – then reeled in the Fishermen, 37-35. Senior Jesse Ford (12 points) hit a 3-pointer with 40 seconds to go, and freshman Olivia Quagrello (14) hit the go-ahead basket with 19 seconds remaining.
Senior Victoria Quagrello finished with eight points, seven rebounds and five assists for Swampscott, which takes on Whittier Tech on Tuesday.
St. Mary’s 65
Masconomet 35
The Spartans (3-0) got the job done again to start the young season, topping Masco, 65-35. Bella Owumi (21 points, 11 rebounds), Jillian Roberts (9 points, 6 steals), AJ Hyacinthe (7 points, 4 steals) and Sky Watson (8 points) led the charge against the Chieftains.
BOYS BASKETBALL
Shawsheen 70
Lynn Tech 65
Despite the efforts of Giovanni Jean (19 points, 5 assists, 5 rebounds) and Ederick Gonzalez (12 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists), Tech fell short Friday, falling to 1-1 on the season.
Lynnfield 65
Pentucket 59
The Pioneers connected on eight 3-pointers and topped Pentucket, 65-59, Friday night. Chris Daniels (22 points), Alex Fleming (14), and Zach Pincus (9 on three 3-pointers) all impressed.
“Great team win in a game that was back and forth,” said coach John Bakopolus.
Dr. Phillips 76
Lynn Classical 40
Way down in Orlando, Classical met its match in Dr. Phillips. Marvin Avery Jr. had 15 points and Rolky Brea Arias added another nine.
Peabody 71
Beverly 57
Fresh off its 62-40 win against Masconomet earlier this week, Peabody tamed the Panthers, 71-58.
The Tanners were led by red-hot Anthony Forte (31 points, 5 assists, 4 rebounds), Raphel Laurent (23 points, 5 assists, 4 rebounds, 2 blocks), Jariel Tolentino (6 points, 6 rebounds), and John Lucas (4 points, 4 rebounds, 2 steals, block).
“Cam Connolly, Jimmy Festa, Aneudy Medrano, and Yanni Pappas all contributed big minutes,” said coach Thad Broughton.
TRACK AND FIELD
St. John’s Prep 71
BC High 24
St. John’s Prep (2-0) won its second meet of the season. Event winners were Andrew Vigneaux, Ahmir Hykel, Brendan Burke, Nick MacDonald, Dan Padley, Tyler Navarro, Tireni Asenuga, Geo Moretti, Gael Garcia, Lincoln Massaro, Aithan Bezanson, and Noah Kabel.
Prep runs into Catholic Memorial on Tuesday.
