Saugus’ girls basketball team fell to Masconomet, 51-40, at home on Thursday, but not without history being made. Junior guard Peyton DiBiasio scored 27 points and became the girls program’s all-time points leader. She surpassed Norma Waggett (1,110 points), who’s now an assistant coach with the Sachems.
It’s been a busy month for DiBiasio, who crossed the 1,000-point mark in mid-December. The 5-foot-8 sharpshooter averaged 19 points, six rebounds, and four assists as a Northeastern Conference All-Star last winter. Shay Sewell scored five points Thursday night, while Madison Botta impacted the game defensively.
GIRLS BASKETBALL
Lynn Classical 58
Somerville 46
Host Lynn Classical took care of Somerville behind a 26-point performance from Divine Egbuta. Also contributing were Keisha Perez (12 points) and Nevaeh Eth (10). The Lady Rams (6-2) welcome Medford on Tuesday.
Winthrop 49
Peabody 45
Playing its third game in four days, Peabody came up short despite 14 points from Ally Bettencourt and 10 from Avery Bettencourt. Winthrop was led by Angela Tshowa (13 points), Poli Tsiotos (10), Bailey Ferguson (7), and Zoey Bogusz (7), who buried a clutch 3-pointer with 30 seconds remaining.
Bishop Feehan 63
Bishop Fenwick 51
Despite strong performances from Fenwick’s Celia Neilson (25 points, 8 assists, 5 rebounds) and Caitlin Boyle (19 points, 6 rebounds), the Crusaders (4-3) were on the wrong end of the scoreboard in Attleborough.
“Our team defense and compete level were great tonight,” said Fenwick coach Adam DeBaggis. “Just couldn’t hit enough baskets.”
St. Mary’s 52
Billerica 24
No home court, no problem for the Spartans (9-1), who were led by Bella Owumi (17 points), SySy Mcausland Emmanuel (15), and Reese Matela (9).
BOYS BASKETBALL
Peabody 61
Winthrop 36
The Tanners (5-3) showed off their versatility on Thursday with Jariel Tolentino’s 22 points leading the way. He was followed by Thad Broughton (11 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists), Marc Mendonca (8 points), Jimmy Festa (6 points, 7 rebounds), Justin Pais (8 assists, 5 rebounds), and Stephen Brown (6 points).
SWIMMING AND DIVING
Medford 98
Lynn Classical-Lynn English 69
Despite Lynn’s co-op falling to Medford at the Lynn Tech pool, coach Denise Silva said, “We did have some good performances, best times, and much teamsmanship.” The 200 freestyle saw bests from Jason Silva and Cate Bushway, while the 50 freestyle saw bests from Amanda Hughes, Solomon Srey, and Mohammed Al-Warshani. The 200 freestyle relay team of Hughes, David Gamero, Kaydee Rouse, and Jackson Gatlin placed first, as did the 400 freestyle relay team of Srey, Kelsey Sinapius, Jason Silva, and Gamero.
