Behind a four-goal, three-assist performance from Maddie Forbes, Marblehead’s girls lacrosse team (4-4, 2-2 Northeastern Conference) worked its magic against Peabody, 11-10, with Forbes netting the game-winning goal with three seconds remaining in the game.
“It was an incredible game and we are proud of how our girls showed grit and resiliency from start to finish,” said Marblehead Coach Annie Madden.
Molly Bullard made 11 saves, while Zoe Dwyer (3 goals, assist), Gretchen Smith (goal, 2 assists), Kathryn Commoss (2 goals, 2 assists), and Ramona Gillett (goal) rounded out the Marblehead offense.
Peabody’s offense was led by Brooke Lomasney (6 goals, assist), Madi Barrett (goal), Ally Bettencourt (2 goals, assist), Victoria Vaz (goal), and Ari Alvarado. Sophia Galbiati and Sydney Angland played well defensively, according to Coach Michelle Roach, while netminder Caitlin Snow made 11 saves.
Peabody hosts Gloucester Monday at 10 a.m., while Marblehead doesn’t return to action until Friday, April 25 in a road game against Masconomet beginning at 4 p.m.
GIRLS LACROSSE
Swampscott 17
Salem 2
Avery Laundry netted five goals and the Big Blue scared away the Witches at Blocksidge Field. Also contributing to the scoresheet were Bridget Maloney (2 goals, 2 assists), Chloe Puzzo (goal, 2 assists), Cecelia Tripp (2 goals, assist), Caroline Reen (goal, assist), Victoria Pierro (2 goals, assist), Quinn Kelleher (goal, assist), Fiona Keaney (goal, assist), Lila Girard (goal), and Bridget Urbano (goal). Lilah Caplan (4 saves) got the job done between the pipes.
BOYS LACROSSE
Marblehead 12
Peabody 3
Marblehead took down its NEC foe behind Will Sullivan’s six goals. Reece Moore (3 goals, 2 assists), Colin White (2 goals), Tyler Forbes (goal, 2 assists), and Sean Dolan (3 assists) contributed offensively alongside Colin Maniaci’s 12 saves.
BASEBALL
St. Mary’s 10
Cardinal Spellman 0
The Spartans (6-0) conquered another opponent – this time, a double-digit win on an enemy diamond. Michael DeMaino, Jaiden Driscoll, Nate Cutone, and Kyle Doney registered multiple-hit games, while Cam McGonagle (3 IP, H, 5 K) and Shea Newhall (2 IP, H, 5 K) combined for a shutout.
Beverly 1
Marblehead 0
In its first game at Seaside Park this spring, Marblehead (3-3) let one slip against the Panthers. The left-handed pitchers’ duel came down to the seventh and final inning, when a lead-off walk and three consecutive outfield flares led to Beverly’s run.
Marblehead’s Ian McComish went the distance, while Greyson Leventhal and Cameron Quigley compiled hits.
SOFTBALL
Lynnfield 10
Hamilton-Wenham 2
After a few tough losses, Lynnfield (2-2) returned with vengeance to knock off Hamilton-Wenham at home. Freshman Lilly Gately (7 IP, ER, 4 H, 2 BB, 8 K) strung together her first varsity win.
The Pioneers’ offense was led by Angelina O’Hara (3 RBI), Morgan Hubbard (2 RBI), Kaila George (2 H), and Julia Corrente (RBI double).
Marblehead 1
Beverly 0
Talk about a pitchers’ duel, as Beverly’s Lidia Miedema (7 K) and Marblehead’s Tessa Francis (9 K) each allowed two hits. In the end, however, Marblehead escaped in the final inning.
In the seventh, Francis helped her cause by hitting a single to left field before Keliane Salem stole second base. From there, Kate Andriano intentionally walked before Salem and Andriano pulled off a double steal. After a passed ball, Salem “came flying home” to win the game, according to Marblehead Coach Johnny Gold.
Salem 5
Saugus 4
Despite four runs scored, Saugus (2-4) fell just short against the Witches. Leading the Sachems were Lily Ventre (2-for-4, 2 RBI), Alannah Duong (2-for-4, R), and Sofia McCarrier (RBI), who also went the distance in the circle and allowed just two earned runs.
“Close game, but we were on the losing end,” said Saugus Coach Steve Almquist. “But, there were still some positives we’re able to build on.”
Gloucester 5
Swampscott 0
Host Gloucester took down Swampscott, but not without Big Blue positives. Hayden Haskell was solid in the circle, while Amaya Scott went home with a hit.
BOYS TENNIS
Medford 3
Lynn Classical 2
Classical’s Victor Bun won in first singles, as did Jason Burgos and Mohamed Shehata in second doubles, but it wasn’t enough for the Rams to take down Medford.
Marblehead 5
Winthrop 0
Marblehead (3-1, 3-0 NEC) took down Winthrop – and the wind. TJ Kelly, Austin Bacon, and Adam Loughlin went 1-2-3 in singles, while the duos of Quinn Sullivan/Alex Boehning and Quinn Fletcher-Graydon Waller compiled doubles wins.
GIRLS TENNIS
Marblehead 5
Peabody 0
Marblehead served up a sweep against Peabody. Samara Dosch, Nina Johnson, and Abbie Goodwin recorded singles wins, while Lani Gilmore/Reese Friedman and Callie Gilmore-Josie Reers were victorious in doubles.
Swampscott 5
Winthrop 0
Swampscott’s Nikki Carr, Ana Eccles, and Lilly Carr impressed in singles play as the Big Blue defeated Winthrop. Add doubles wins from Ava/Alexia O’Donnell and Janielle De La Cruz/Sasha Fafel, and that was all she wrote.
Lynnfield 4
Pentucket 1
Despite a loss in second doubles, Lynnfield had more than enough to secure a win against Pentucket. Paige Martino, Lily Alves, and Kami Khiat were victorious in singles, while Emma Wagon and Victoria Clancy got the job done in first doubles.
St. Mary’s 3
Mystic Valley 2
Riley Maguire (6-4, 7-5), Anna Wood (6-3, 6-2), and Carolina Toranzo (6-3, 6-0) picked up victories for the Spartans, who squeezed out a narrow win against Mystic Valley.
VOLLEYBALL
Lynn Classical 3
Lynn English 0
In clean set scores of 25-17, 25-16, and 25-16, Classical (4-2, 2-2 Greater Boston League) topped English behind Long Pham’s 17 digs and 32 service receptions with no errors. Riches Tep added eight kills, four aces, and three digs for the Rams.
“This was a nice bounce-back win for us,” said Classical Coach Chris LeBlanc. “We always know that English is going to play us tough and tonight was no exception. Our boys were exceptionally clean tonight. Coming off Malden, where we made 63 errors, we were really happy that we limited ourselves to 17 errors all night. It’s a quick turnaround. We hit the road tomorrow for a big non-con with Woburn. The competition is a step up and hopefully, our boys respond.”
TRACK AND FIELD
St. Mary’s boys upped their record to 5-0 with a 112-20 win against Arlington Catholic. First-place finishers were Jacobi James (400m hurdles), Jason Perry (100m), Will Potter (800m), Rubell Cornelio (400m), and Brandon Cruz (shot put). As for the Lady Spartans (3-2), it was a 76-59 loss despite first-place showings from Nina Lopes (800m), Siena-Rose Summa (2-mile), Lea Deronja (200m), and Kelsey Kwiatek (mile).
Despite falling to Everett and Lynn English, Lynn Classical runners went home with positives. Mariana De Leon was Classical’s lone first-place finisher, setting personal records in the 800m and 2-mile. Also contributing were Evelyn Diaz Aquino (3rd in high jump; 3rd in 200m), Bianca Christalin (2nd in 400m hurdles; 2nd in high hurdles), Azriella Jorge (3rd in 100m), and Sarita Guzman (2nd in 2-mile).
