For Michelle Roach, who coaches both the Peabody girls lacrosse and Peabody-Lynnfield-North Reading girls hockey teams, Wednesday marked a little bit more than a 14-2 victory over Gloucester.
The girls lacrosse win gave Peabody a Northeastern Conference Championship, making it back-to-back league titles for Roach after the girls hockey team snatched its chip a few months ago.
It’s Peabody’s first NEC title, as the program’s only other conference title came in 2006 (Greater Boston League).
Led by Brooke Lomasney’s three goals and five assists, as well as Madi Barrett’s three goals, the Tanners moved to 13-2 overall (13-0 NEC). Lomasney leads the conference in goals (64) and assists (44)
Other contributors were Ally Bettencourt (2 goals, assist), Arianna Alvarado (goal), Leah Bresnahan (goal), Bella Kassis (goal), Liz Moore (goal), Brianna Symonds (goal), and Avani Ingham (goal). Caitlin Snow wasn’t tested much between the pipes, but still made three saves when they mattered.
BASEBALL
Malden 8
Lynn English 6
The Bulldogs trailed, 4-0, after five innings, and despite six late runs, fell to Malden at Fraser Field. Kenry Manzanillo, Gamalier Calderon, Gilbert Galva, and Sanders Richardson picked up English’s RBI, while Andres Figueroa punched out five batters.
Lynn Classical 10
Chelsea 0
Classical (9-7) kept its Monday walk-off momentum intact, delivering a 10-piece to Chelsea in a shutout win. Rolky Brea (2-for-2, HR) and Alfred Ventura combined for a no-hitter, Jacob Beyea picked up his first varsity hit, and Christian Figueroa went 2-for-3 with three RBI and a run.
SOFTBALL
Lynn Classical 24
Chelsea 3
Senior Day, good day for Classical (7-7), which took care of Chelsea in 24-3 fashion. Rachel Dana was 3-for-3 with a home run, triple, four runs, and four RBI. Also chipping in were Lauren Wilson (2-for-3, triple, double, 4 R, 4 RBI), Simone Wilson (RBI single), Marcy Gomez (RBI single, 3 R), and Brooke Braswell (2-for-2, HR, 3 RBI).
North Reading 6
Lynnfield 5
It was a tough one to swallow, as Lynnfield (7-10) left its matchup with familiar foe North Reading with a one-run loss.
“We led, 5-3, in the bottom of the sixth, but could not hold on against North Reading – the No. 8 ranked team in Division 3,” said Lynnfield coach Hector Longo.
Olivia Kelter was 3-for-3, while Lily Williams roped an RBI single and a two-run double.
Swampscott 6
Saugus 5
Swampscott escaped its conference foe with a one-run victory. Pitcher Hayden Haskell earned the win and hit a home run in the second inning. Also playing well for the Big Blue were Maddie Lilley (3-for-3, RBI, 2 R), Lauryn Fahey (2-for-3, RBI), and Olivia Barletta (2 H).
St. Mary’s
Cardinal Spellman
This game has been postponed to Friday, May 24 at 11 a.m. with Cardinal Spellman hosting.
BOYS LACROSSE
Marblehead 8
Winthrop 4
Gio Garibotto, Reece Moore, and Greg Motorny scored two goals apiece and Marblehead’s boys lacrosse team doubled up the Vikings on enemy turf. Five Magicians dished out assists and Finn Gallup played a strong game between the pipes.
BOYS TENNIS
St. Mary’s 3
Salem 2
Despite a little bit of rain, Salem High recovered and hosted a boys tennis matchup with the Spartans of St. Mary’s, who escaped with a 3-2 win. Thomas Shea and Steve Nason scored singles wins, while the team of Thomas Weber and Nathan Chavez took care of first doubles for St. Mary’s.
Lynnfield 5
Pentucket 0
Lynnfield moved to 11-0 this spring with a sweep of Pentucket at home. Shea McCarthy, Russell Kasdon, and Andee Shieh picked up singles wins, while the doubles teams of Shlok Kudrimoti-Kurt Rothermund and Matt Reinold-Josuha Robbins did so in doubles action.
Marblehead 4
Masconomet 1
Marblehead upped its record to 9-3 with a convincing win against the Chieftains. Mika Garber and Etan Farfel went home with singles wins. Jayden Janock and Leo Winocour won first doubles, while Quinn Fletcher and Alex Boehning replicated in second doubles.
“Kudos to our second doubles team of Quinn Fletcher and Alex Boehning for their come-from-behind, three-set, decisive win over a seasoned team,” said Marblehead coach Elisabeth Foukal.
GIRLS TENNIS
Swampscott 3
Gloucester 2
Anna Eccles served up a singles win, then doubles duos dominated in Swampscott’s one-game victory over the Fishermen. Victoria Quagrello and Eve Byrne won first doubles, while Ava and Alexia did the same in second doubles.
Lynnfield 4
Pentucket 1
Another matchup, another handful of celebrations for the Pioneers, who cruised to a 4-1 final over Pentucket on the road. Paige Martino, Maddie Sieve, and Leticia Marafon went 1-2-3 in singles, while Emma Wagon and Parminder Saini delivered in second doubles.
TRACK AND FIELD
Lynn Tech’s boys track team (5-0) captured the Commonwealth Athletic Conference Championship with an 89-47 win over Notre Dame Academy. The girls (4-0) are also atop the CAC after winning, 100-36.
First-place boys: Joshua Lewis (shot put), Kevin Smart (javelin), Isaiah Marshall (400m hurdles, 110 hurdles), Libon Adbkadr (2-mile), Bryton Osgood (mile), Franklyn Rodriquez (400m), Liam Carmody (800m), 4×400 relay team of Osgood, Rodriquez, Carmody, and Joshua Louis.
First-place girls: Jireilis De Jesus (100m hurdles, 200m, high jump, triple jump), Kassandra Pena (400m), Amaya Williams (100m), Angelica Rolon (long jump), Isabella Cortez (discus), Ariana Camilo (shot put), Zahara Belizaire (javelin), 4×400 relay team of Estrella Martinez, Eimy Brito, Angelica Rolan, and Edwige Nartel, 4×100 relay team of Williams, Ferlande Jacques, Rolan, and Ava Rodriquez.
VOLLEYBALL
Chelsea 3
Lynn Classical 2
In a “five-set thriller,” according to Classical coach Christopher LeBlanc, his Rams fell to Chelsea in set scores of 20-25, 25-21, 16-25, 25-21, and 15-17. Kenzel Lantano had 41 assists, Long Pham picked up 18 digs, and Leo Cruz smashed 13 kills.
“This was back and forth all day,” LeBlanc said. “Both teams left everything they had on the court. We got some key performances from Leo Cruz, who had the best he’s had as a Ram. Our key sophomore performers Kenzel Lantano and Long Pham were solid all day. Kenzel operated the offense efficiently and Long anchored our defense all day. We ended up falling just short in the fifth as Chelsea made a few more plays than us. It’s a set we can’t lose. We got out to a 10-2 lead and just couldn’t make the plays down the stretch to close it out. All the credit goes to the Chelsea kids, they played their hearts out at the end and wanted it just a little more than we did tonight. Hopefully, we can put this behind us quickly as we have Pioneer (Charter) tomorrow for Senior Night.”
