A five-point halftime deficit – and a tie game after three quarters – were no problem for Lynn Classical’s boys basketball team, which took down Everett, 67-58, after a fourth-quarter run.
Everett’s Adam Aitmessaoud knocked down a 3-pointer to beat the third-quarter buzzer, giving all momentum to the visitors. From there, however, Classical pulled ahead by 10 points with three minutes to go, posting a 21-point fourth quarter to send Everett home empty-handed.
Rolky Brea-Arias was just shy of a triple-double with 20 points, 14 rebounds, and nine assists. Shy Babb added 22 points and 13 rebounds for the Rams, who upped their record to 4-3 ahead of Sunday’s game against Revere at Salem State.
BOYS BASKETBALL
Lynn English 82
Malden 33
Offense was on full display in English’s monstrous home win against Malden. Do-it-all Denzell Guillen led the Bulldogs with 26 points, eight rebounds, five assists, and five steals. Also contributing were Louis Ledesma (15 points, 6 assists, 5 steals), Andrew Karoma (16 points, 5 assists, 5 rebounds), and Marvin Perkins (10 points). English (5-3) takes on Lawrence at Salem State on Sunday with tip-off slated for 6 p.m.
Saugus 51
Winthrop 49
The Sachems picked up a gritty victory in enemy territory, improving their record to 3-4 to kick off the new year. Leading the way were Jordan Rodriguez (15 points), Ryan Shea (13), Huey Josama (10), and Cam Victor (9).
“A hard-fought battle on the road,” said Saugus coach Joe Bertrand, whose team returns to action Monday in a home game against Swampscott. “We survived a Winthrop comeback.”
GIRLS BASKETBALL
Revere 44
Lynn Classical 33
Despite a 10-point performance from Jada Tejada, her Lady Rams fell by double digits on the road. Classical (4-2) returns to action in Medford on Tuesday.
Saugus 46
Winthrop 40
Saugus’ offense showed its versatility in a narrow win on home hardwood. Leading the Sachems were Peyton DiBiasio (22 points), Ella Castle (11), and Taylor Deleidi (5). It was a busy night at Saugus High with DiBiasio being honored for last week’s 1,000-point milestone, and elementary students playing during halftime.
