Lynn Classical’s volleyball team (2-1) took down Lynn Tech (2-1) in four sets Friday night, capturing its fourth city championship in five years. Lynn English and St. Mary’s were knocked out in round one.
“Tonight was a tremendous win for our girls. Tech competed and played hard all night. They forced our girls to play their best. We played a great team game tonight and got contributions from everyone on the floor,” said Classical coach Chris LeBlanc. “After stumbling a little Tuesday night, the girls really responded the last two nights and left no doubt as to who the best volleyball team in Lynn is.”
Leading the Lady Rams was tournament MVP Brooke Braswell (14 kills, 13 aces, 8 digs, 3 blocks), as well as Emma Chevalier (18 assists, 4 aces, 9 digs), Meredith Kennedy (9 kills, dig), and Sejla Iriskic (14 digs).
Tech’s Zahara Belizaire had 14 assists, six digs, and three kills. Also contributing were Kaylee Deschamps (5 kills, 2 aces), Lia Morales (6 digs, 3 assists, 2 kills), Katie Tartarini (5 kills), Azya Castro (4 kills), and Mahlyna Williams (6 digs).
VOLLEYBALL
Bishop Fenwick 3
Danvers 1
The fans in Peabody went home happy, as Fenwick took care of business against the Falcons. The Lady Crusaders were paced by Emme Lubas (22 assists), Charlotte Spooner (9 kills, 5 aces), Caitlin Boyle (6 kills), and Elizabeth Dumas (15 digs).
Newburyport 3
Marblehead 1
With a tough Newburyport team in its way, the Magicians – through close set scores – dropped to 1-1. Lila Moniz and Greta Sachs (7 solo blocks, 4 assists) led Marblehead’s offense with 12 kills apiece, while Eva Burke and Sydney Da Silva combined for 36 assists.
Swampscott 3
Gloucester 0
In dominant set scores of 25-5, 25-8, and 25-9, the Big Blue reeled in the Fishermen behind Dana Bereznyakov’s (9 aces) stellar serving night.
North Andover 3
Peabody 2
A nail-biter saw North Andover escape Peabody. Lizzy Bettencourt led the Tanners (1-1) with 28 kills. Sydney Lynch had 18 digs, while Sophia Coburn and Alyssa Zito played well around the net.
FOOTBALL
St. John’s Prep 36
Springfield Central 35
St. John’s Prep’s Jordan Toribio scored a touchdown – followed by his own game-winning two-point conversion – with seven seconds remaining, and the Eagles (1-0) delivered a last-second victory to the fans at Glatz Field. A last-second Hail Mary attempt was intercepted.
The Prep trailed, 35-21, in the fourth quarter. Maxwell Parent, a transfer from St. Mary’s, scored an 8-yard touchdown in the first half.
Melrose 21
Peabody 0
Peabody (0-1) trailed by just seven points at halftime, but couldn’t find the promised land in Friday’s opener. Marc Mendonca of the Tanners played well on the defensive end.
GIRLS SOCCER
Masconomet 3
Peabody 1
After a hard-fought, scoreless first half, Masconomet took control and defeated Peabody by a pair of goals. Gabby Gosselin scored for the Tanners after a corner kick from Sophia Galbiati.
“Marley Loring, Cara Corriveau, Ava Barresi, Zelie Campbell, and Gabby Meola were outstanding on defense,” said Peabody coach Andrew Douglass.
FIELD HOCKEY
Masconomet 4
Swampscott 0
It was a loss on the scoreboard, but not without positives. Swampscott captain and goalie Lilah Caplan recorded 17 saves to keep things interesting.
