No better way to start.
Lynn Classical’s baseball team took care of business in its season-opener, topping Lynnfield, 5-4, on an enemy diamond. The Rams were down three runs going into the sixth inning, but fought back for a quality win.
Christian Figueroa went 5 2/3 innings, allowing four hits and three earned runs to go with three strikeouts. Mark Walsh did a little bit of everything, recording the save on the mound and going 2-for-4 with an RBI at the plate. Boo Disaia went 2-for-2 with two walks and an RBI.
With a runner in scoring position, Gavin Collins came up clutch with a game-winning sacrifice fly to drive in a run.
Classical looks to make it 2-0 when it faces Medford on Monday.
“Really proud of my guys,” said Classical Coach Leon Elwell.” We were down three in the top of the sixth and battled back.”
SOFTBALL
Marblehead 3
Masconomet 1
Standout Marblehead pitcher Tessa Francis continued where she left off last spring. She allowed just four hits and no walks while striking out 11 Chieftains en route to a win.
Speed is one of Marblehead’s strengths, and it showed in this one. In the fifth inning. Ashley Mortensen walked and then took two bases after a sacrifice bunt from Kate Andriano. From there, after a wild pitch, Mortensen crossed home plate.
Marblehead tacked on a couple of insurance runs in the sixth inning to seal the game.
Swampscott 7
Saugus 4
The Big Blue protected home field with a three-run win against the Sachems. Hayden Haskell pitched the full game for Swampscott, finishing with 11 strikeouts and four earned runs allowed. Maddie Liley had three hits and Lucia Alvarado had two to lead the Big Blue offense.
Saugus got off to a flying start thanks to a Lily Ventre three-run homer. From there, she was intentionally walked three times. Alannah Duong was productive, too, going 3-for-3 with a double.
Bishop Fenwick 14
Arlington 2
Fenwick took care of business on the road with the game ending in a fifth-inning mercy. Leading the Lady Crusaders were Viv Fortin (5 IP, 6 H, 2 BB, 2 ER, K), Lulu Dias (2 H, 2 RBI), Val Tate (2 H, 2 RBI), and Kaylee Sjursen (3 RBI).
“Great defense by Natasha O’Brien and Katie O’Brien, as well as Sophia Poto,” said Fenwick Coach Brian Seabury.
BOYS LACROSSE
St. Mary’s 9
Triton 7
With Brendan Forrest coaching his first game with St. Mary’s, the Spartans recorded an opening-day win for the first time since 2021. Leading the way was Sal Brogna (4 goals), while Ryan Amirault delivered a strong performance between the pipes.
Greater Lowell 11
Lynn 7
Lynn dropped a narrow game against Greater Lowell at Manning Field. Leading the Jets in scoring was Ian Brown (3 goals, assist). Maegan Baker scored two goals and dished out an assist, while Jordan Em and Jacoby Comeau also scored.
GIRLS LACROSSE
St. Mary’s 14
Haverhill 5
Behind Ava Nason’s game-high five goals – she scored seven in a game last week – the Spartans picked up their first win of the season.
GIRLS TENNIS
Lynnfield 5
North Andover 0
In its first match of the season, Lynnfield swept North Andover, 5-0, at home. Captain Paige Martino, at first singles, took care of business, losing just one game (6-0, 6-1).
Second singles Lily Alves (6-1, 6-2), also a captain, and third singles Kami Khiat (6-3, 6-4), a freshman making her first varsity start, took care of their opponents to start the season strong.
Captain Ella Hayman and Vicky McCrann, at first doubles, won 6-4, 6-1.
In their varsity debuts, freshmen Kathleen Brown and Christine Choi didn’t face much adversity as they won at second doubles, 6-0, 6-3.
The Pioneers are back in action Friday at 4 p.m. in Swampscott.
