Not one, not two, but three Commonwealth Athletic Conference titles in a row for the Lynn Tech girls track and field team. The Tigers defeated Innovation at the Reggie Lewis Center in Boston.
“I’m very proud of these kids and all their hard work,” Tigers coach James Runner said.
Jirelis DeJesus took home first place in the high jump, 300, and the 55 high hurdles to remain undefeated on the season.
“She’s an amazing young lady and she’s a better person than an athlete,” Runner said. “I’m very proud of her.”
The other standout for the girls was Kassandra Pena who finished first in the 600 meters to help bring home the conference title for Lynn Tech.
The boys track team also defeated Innovation on Monday afternoon. Bryton Osgood and Diego Castro were praised by Runner for their performances.
“Bryton did a really good job for us in the one mile,” Runner said. “Diego Castro took first place in the 600.”
The Tigers will be in action one more time this season on Sunday when they compete in the all-conference meet.
“We’ll try to win that too. If we can do that, that will be three years in a row winning that,” Runner said. “Right now though, the league is completed and I’m so proud of everyone. I’m not the easiest coach to work for. We worked really hard and it paid off.”
BOYS BASKETBALL
KIPP 85
Fenwick 81
The Panthers beat the Crusaders for the second time this month.
Despite the loss, the Crusaders had two players who almost registered a triple-double. Dom Paniello (25 points, 10 rebounds, 8 assists) and Jimmy Vahey (10 points, 11 rebounds, 6 blocks) all performed well for Bishop Fenwick.
Senior guard James Meklis added 20 points and seven assists while Jake Bellacini added 18 for the Crusaders.
GIRLS BASKETBALL
Lynn Tech 75
Nashoba Tech 45
The Tigers (8-5) came away with a 30-point win thanks to two big-time performances from Allison Morales and Engelyz Bingham.
Morales scored a game-high 36 points, grabbed 14 rebounds, swiped five steals, and provided five assists. Bingham added 27 points, 13 rebounds, three assists, and two steals for the surging Tigers.
Aliyah Volquez had eight points, six rebounds, and two steals. Isabella Walcott and Jaylianniez Beauchamp played “solid defense” according to coach Kaitlyn Wechsler.
St. Mary’s 73
Hamilton-Wenham 23
When you only allow three points in the opening quarter and score 20, there’s a good chance you’re in for a big night. It was exactly that as St. Mary’s led 38-14 before cruising to a 50-point win. The win moves St. Mary’s to 14-4 on the season.
Bella Owumi led all scorers with 16 points. Charleigh Green and senior Reese Matela both contributed with 10 points each.
Saugus 52
Lynn English 36
The Sachems (8-3) defended its home court against Lynn English. Peyton DiBiasio led Saugus with 17 points.
Ana Silva chipped in with nine points while Ella Castle scored 11 in the win.
Saugus has a quick turnaround as it travels to Arlington Catholic on Tuesday for a 7 p.m. game.
Bishop Feehan 58
Bishop Fenwick 47
Unfortunately for the Crusaders, they couldn’t avenge their only loss on Monday.
Senior Cecilia Kay poured in 27 points and grabbed 10 rebounds.
Fenwick had two sophomores chipping in with Caitlin Boyle (13 points and 7 rebounds) and Celia Neilson (6 points and 5 assists).
Fenwick’s next game is on Friday when it travels to Bishop Stang for a 6:30 p.m. game.
GIRLS HOCKEY
St. Mary’s 7
Central Catholic 1
The Spartans scored four goals in the second period en route to a dominating win.
St. Mary’s next game is on Wednesday when it hosts Reading at 8 p.m.
