The Lynn English (1-1) and Lynn Tech (2-3) baseball teams squared off at Fraser Field Friday evening, with the Bulldogs coming out on top in a 6-1 final.
“We played well early and we competed, but one too many mistakes were the difference,” said Tech Coach Eddie Lewis, whose starting nine are made up of five juniors and four freshmen. “I expected it to be a bit of a learning curve with us being so young. They have a ton of talent and I’m very excited to watch them grow. All the credit goes out to Lynn English and their guys. We’re looking forward to growing from this game.”
Tech visits Keefe Monday at 3:30 p.m., while English hosts Everett the same day at 7 p.m.
BASEBALL
Gloucester 1
Saugus 0
Saugus’ Brayden Crawford (6 K) and Gloucester’s Giacomo Martell put together a pitchers’ duel with each grinding their way into the seventh inning. The aces allowed no runs going into the final frame. In the end, however, Gloucester recorded a walk-off double to end the game.
Leading the Sachems was Crawford (3-for-3), as well as Danny Zeits and Chris Mazin, who tallied base hits.
St. Mary’s 5
Arlington Catholic 2
No home diamond, no problem for St. Mary’s (4-0), which stayed perfect with a 5-2 win against Arlington Catholic. Jack Zimmerman (2 H, 11 K) put on a masterclass on the bump, while Nate Corine (2-for-4, R, 2 RBI) led the offense.
Peabody 11
Salem 4
Jariel Tolentino (4 H, 2 RBI) did some damage and his Tanners took down the Witches by seven runs. Coach Mark Bettencourt and company return to action Monday in Winchester with first pitch set for 4 p.m.
Swampscott 10
Winthrop 2
Swampscott (3-2) put on a show against Winthrop with David Palmer (2 BB, 4 K) going four innings and earning the win. Offensively, the Big Blue were led by Jamison Ford (2 H, RBI), Chase Groothuis (2 R, 2B), Nate Lee (2 H, 2 R, 4 RBI), and Michael Collins (3 H, 4 RBI), while Caden Ross “played flawless defense,” according to Coach Joe Caponigro.
SOFTBALL
Swampscott 8
Winthrop 0
Mia Tringale (6 K, 3 BB) earned the win for Swampscott, allowing two hits and zero runs across seven innings. The Big Blue collected 10 hits, with Cece O’Connor (2-for-3) leading the middle of the lineup with three RBI. Lauryn Fahey O’Connor and Olivia Barletta collected two hits apiece.
Lynn English 17
Lynn Tech 2
Amelia Serino (4 RBI, 3 H) – in her first year playing softball – Kate Johansson (W, 7 K, 0 BB), and the Lynn English Bulldogs blew by Lynn Tech. A 12-run fourth inning did the trick, which was too much for the Tigers to climb out of.
Gloucester 10
Saugus 2
The Sachems (2-3) held their own for nearly half the contest, but struggled to cool down Gloucester’s bats as the game went on. Leading the way for Saugus were Ari Chianca (2-for-3, RBI), Lily Ventre (2 H, RBI), Danica Schena (1-for-3), and 8th grader Sofia McCarrier, who “pitched very well on the mound,” according to Coach Steve Almquist, to go with a triple at the plate.
“The game was closer than the score. We were right there and had a 2-1 lead going into the fourth,” Almquist said. “We’re a young team and we’re learning.”
Marblehead 7
Peabody 4
Back-to-back homers by Tessa Andriano (3-for-4, 4 RBI) and Tessa Francis (3 RBI) paved the way for the Magicians against the Tanners. Haley Schmitt helped the cause with two hits, while Francis struck out eight for Marblehead.
St. Mary’s
Arlington Catholic
St. Mary’s home game against Arlington Catholic was postponed (future date TBD).
GIRLS LACROSSE
Swampscott 15
Marblehead 10
It was a good Friday for Swampscott, which not only took down a traditional archrival, but upped its record to 5-0. The Big Blue were led by Avery Laundry (5 goals, assist), Cecelia Tripp (4 goals), Chloe Puzzo (3 goals, 2 assists), Victoria Pierro (3 goals, 2 assists), and Lilah Caplan (10 saves).
Marblehead (2-4) received hat-trick performances from Maddie Forbes, Ramona Gillett, and Kathryn Commoss. Also playing well were Gretchen Smith, Zoe Dwyer (3 assists), Caitlyn Ryan (goal), and Molly Bullard (11 saves).
“We played hard and are continuing to grow,” said Marblehead Coach Annie Madden. “We’re looking forward to playing Danvers on Monday.”
Peabody 13
Salem 0
The Tanners dominated from start to finish in Salem as Eleni Morris, Alexia Morris, and Sophia Galbiati scored their first varsity goals. Brooke Lomasney (4 goals, 2 assists) and Ally Bettencourt (goal) also impressed.
Bishop Fenwick 17
Georgetown 4
The Crusaders dominated Georgetown behind Hannah Bettencourt (5 goals), do-it-all Kiley Bloom (4 goals, 5 assists), Molly Sullivan (2 goals), Nieve Bachman (goal, 3 assists), and Kellie Holleran (goal, 2 assists), while Eve Eastman made four saves between the pipes.
BOYS TENNIS
Malden Catholic 5
Lynn Classical 0
The Rams (0-2) met their match in Malden Catholic, falling on enemy courts. Classical seeks win No. 1 when it travels to face Somerville Monday at 4 p.m.
Manchester-Essex 3
Marblehead 2
Marblehead’s doubles teams of Anthony Vizy/Ty Cooper and Austin Bacon/TJ Kelly picked up wins, the Magicians came up empty in singles competition.
“Anthony and Ty were tough when it counted and breezed through the second set after winning the tight first set,” said Marblehead Coach Elisabeth Foukal. “Our singles players put up good fights and never gave up.”
GIRLS TENNIS
Swampscott 5
Gloucester 0
Nikki Carr, Ana Eccles, and Lilly Carr picked up singles wins and the Big Blue played true to their name against Gloucester. Ava and Alexis O’Donnell took care of first doubles, while May Hood and Eve Byrne put together a second doubles victory.
