Struggles continued for Lynn Classical’s football team, which fell to Cathedral, 43-14, at Manning Field Saturday afternoon. The Rams fell to 0-4, while Cathedral upped its record to 2-1.
The visitors shot out a 30-0 halftime lead. Classical didn’t find the end zone until late in the third quarter, when Malik Masesa hauled in a pass from David Novoa. Gianni McKay converted the two-point conversion attempt.
A fourth-quarter touchdown from Charles Washington helped the cause, but it was too little, too late for the Rams.
“We need to get a little bit better each week,” said first-year Classical coach Brian Smith. “Put in your time and keep playing hard. I thought our guys responded in the second half and we were just outnumbered.”
The Rams host Malden (1-2) next Saturday at 5 p.m.
FOOTBALL
St. John’s Prep 53
La Salle Academy 20
This one was never in doubt. The St. John’s Prep Eagles (4-0) remained perfect, invading Cimini Field with a 53-20 win against La Salle Academy Saturday afternoon. The Prep’s ground game was lethal, with Jordan Toribio and Maxwell Parent securing big offensive days. Through the air, quarterback Chris Vargas tossed a pair of touchdowns to go with nearly 200 yards, with Riley Selvais being his favorite receiver.
BOYS SOCCER
Needham 2
St. John’s Prep 1
The Prep took part in Saturday’s Kicks for Cancer tournament at Concord-Carlisle High. Ryan King scored for the Eagles, from Garrison Murphy, while goalie Matt Droggitis “had a monster game,” according to coach Dave Crowell, with 15 saves in defeat.
Nantucket 3
St. Mary’s 2
Despite the first two goals of the game from Ryan Buser and Dylan Crosby, Nantucket rattled off the last three to escape victorious Saturday afternoon. The Spartans dipped to 3-3-2.
GIRLS SOCCER
Nantucket 2
St. Mary’s 1
Cam Dunn ripped a goal for the Spartans, but it wasn’t enough in enemy territory. St. Mary’s dropped to 4-2-1.
FIELD HOCKEY
Beverly 8
Peabody 0
Peabody’s Chris Troncoso “proved he is an all-around player,” according to coach Jillian Tobin, and played goalie during the first half. He stopped 21 shots and allowed five goals. Sophia Kassis took over from there, allowing three goals and making six saves. Elizabeth Moore and Karley O’Connor each recorded defensive saves for the Tanners.
CROSS COUNTRY
Lynnfield’s Abby Lopez delivered a strong performance during Saturday’s MSTCA Bay State Invitational at Wrentham Developmental Center. In her 5,000m race, she recorded a time of 20:13 for 11th place (126 runners).
