Saugus softball star Lily Ventre doesn’t need home-field advantage – just a bat and ball.
She roped her 100th career RBI in the Sachems’ 5-2 victory in Salem Wednesday. Better yet, it was a solo “blast,” as said by Coach Steve Almquist, to give Saugus (7-7) a late insurance run in the seventh inning.
“It’s something she should be proud of and I know her teammates are proud as well,” Almquist said.
Then there was do-it-all Taylor Deleidi (CG, 3 H, 2 R, 1 ER, 9 K), who put on a show in the circle. She helped her own cause with two hits and two RBI offensively.
SOFTBALL
St. Mary’s 3
Cardinal Spellman 1
State tournament-bound St. Mary’s (10-4) escaped enemy territory behind pitcher Aliza Crean-Oviedo, who went all seven innings and allowed just three hits, no walks, and no earned runs to go with nine strikeouts. Abbey Sousa (2 H, 3 RBI) boomed a first-inning home run and Angelina Owumi connected on two hits.
Lynn Classical 18
Somerville 6
The Rams (8-6) spread the wealth in a dominant home win against Somerville. Leading Classical were Chloe Corbett (2-for-2, 3 RBI), Emma Pento (RBI), and Aliany Ramirez (4 IP, 2 H, 5 K), who secured her first victory in the circle.
Lynnfield 8
North Reading 2
Senior captain Morgan Hubbard (3-for-4) recorded career hit No. 100 as her Pioneers (8-7) took down traditional archrival North Reading. Gia Gagnon allowed just eight hits and no walks to go with four punchouts. Liv Kelter roped a pair of hits and played “superb defense,” according to Lynnfield Coach Hector Longo.
Minuteman 19
Lynn Tech 5
Genevieve McCafferty (7 K) played well for Tech, but it wasn’t enough to contain Minuteman’s offense. Suriyah Ray, Reigh Comeau, and Keila McGregor played well defensively, while Kamille Santana led the offense with two hits, two runs, and three RBI.
“Our girls worked hard, but we were unable to hold off Minuteman’s offense,” said Tech Coach Beth Mercaldi.
BASEBALL
Lynn Classical 6
Somerville 1
Bouncing back from its loss against Lynn English earlier in the week, Classical (12-3) returned to form in Somerville. Braeden Ohannessian (7 IP, 4 H, 0 ER, 7K) went the distance, while Boo DiSaia (2-for-3, RBI, SB) did a little bit of everything. Emerson Lara, Ronal Brea, and Dami Munoz all compiled hits and RBI.
“Braeden was in control the whole game. He kept them off balance and pitched his best game of the season,” said Classical Coach Jason Rogato. “Boo contributed all over the field today. He had two hits, stole a base, and threw out the only runner that tried to steal. We got off to a slow start offensively, but Braeden kept us in it and Boo got the offense going.”
Beverly 8
Marblehead 5
Despite hits from Marblehead’s Greyson Leventhal, Aidan Downey, Colt Wales, and Will DePhillips, the Magicians had no answer for Beverly’s offense, which was led by Callan McCay (2 H).
BOYS LACROSSE
St. John’s Prep 6
Xaverian 5
The St. John’s Prep Eagles (15-1) flew over Xaverian behind Ryan McCarthy’s two goals and assist. Nate Bernaducci, Owen White, and Sam Wilmot played well defensively. Will Crawford won 11 face-offs, while Mattheus Du Plessis saved seven of 11 shots.
GIRLS LACROSSE
Marblehead 10
Masconomet 6
Behind two-goal performances from Kathryn Commoss, Caitlyn Ryan, Ramona Gillett, and Maddie Forbes, Marblehead (10-6) worked its magic against the Chieftains. Molly Bullard made 11 saves.
“As shown by the distribution of goals, we had an all-around team win today as we celebrated our seniors,” said Marblehead Coach Annie Madden. “We made sure to take advantage of each of our offensive sets and had six different contributors making an impact. The defense had a standout game, with Molly Bullard coming up with an impressive 11 saves at critical points in the game.”
Swampscott 18
Saugus 1
Swampscott (12-3) had all the answers against Northeastern Conference foe Saugus. Avery Laundry (7 goals, 3 assists) stole the show with a 10-point outing, while Victoria Pierro dished out five assists and Lilah Caplan made six saves.
BOYS TENNIS
Everett 4
Lynn Classical 1
Despite a first singles victory from Victor Bun (6-1, 6-3), the Rams ran into trouble in Everett.
St. Mary’s 5
Lowell Catholic 0
Thomas Shea, Steve Nason, and Jason Spaulding recorded singles wins as the Spartans cruised by Lowell Catholic at Nahant Country Club. The duos of Thomas Weber/Wes Georges and Simon Tenorio/Ryan Gil were also victorious.
Marblehead 5
Salem 0
TJ Kelly, Quinn Sullivan, and Quinn Fletcher went 1-2-3 in singles to spook away the Witches. Add doubles wins from Nico Altonian/Alex Boehning and Graydon Waller/Filip Wabno, and that was all she wrote for Marblehead (13-1).
“The match of the day was Quinn Fletcher’s solid performance in third singles against a talented player in Eden McClain,” said Marblehead Coach Elisabeth Foukal.
GIRLS TENNIS
Lynnfield 5
Pentucket 0
The Pioneers upped their record to 12-1 with a clean sweep of Pentucket. Paige Martino, Lily Alves, and Kami Khiat recorded singles wins, while the duos of Kathleen Brown/Christine Choi and Emma Wagon/Victoria Clancy got the job done in doubles.
Swampscott 5
Gloucester 0
It was another match, another clean sweep for the Big Blue. Ana Eccles, Lilly Carr, and Eve Byrne (third-set tiebreaker) won singles matches, while doubles matches were won by Ava/Alexia O’Donnell and Sasha Fafel/Janielle de la Cruz.
Marblehead 4
Beverly 1
Despite a first singles loss, Marblehead had more than enough in the tank to tame the Panthers. Nina Johnson and Abbie Goodwin took care of singles, while the duos of Lani Gilmore/Reese Friedman and Josie Reers/Callie Gilmore got the job done in the doubles department.
VOLLEYBALL
Lynn Classical 3
Somerville 2
In set scores of 28-26, 22-25, 25-18, 20-25, and 15-13, Classical (10-7, 7-5 Greater Boston League) punched its ticket to the state tournament with a narrow victory in Somerville. Viet Tran (9 kills, 13 digs, 5 aces) recorded his 500th dig, making him the first Classical athlete to amass 500 kills and 500 digs. Kenzel Lantano caught eyes with 40 assists, eight digs, and three aces.
“The whole team contributed to this win,” said Classical Coach Chris LeBlanc. “Big night for the program.”
Lynn Tech 3
KIPP 0
Elmer Duran posted 20 assists and two aces as the Tigers took down KIPP. Also contributing for the Tigers (14-3) were Didlaire Jacques Jr. (12 kills, 4 blocks, 3 aces), Jayden Tran (6 kills, 7 digs, 2 aces), Jacob DeLeon (8 digs, 4 kills), and Cristhian Penaloza (5 digs).
