The Lynn Tech/KIPP Academy boys cross country team secured the Commonwealth Athletic Conference championship in Lynn Woods Thursday. The co-op – which won the title for the first time in five years – defeated Mystic Valley, 16-44, after placing eight runners in the top 10.
No one was faster than Liban Abdikadir, who delivered “his best race of the year,” according to coach John Hogan, with a first-place time of 20.51 across the 3.1-mile course.
Following for the boys (4-0) were Xavier Ortiz (2nd – 21.01), Christian Nunez (3rd – 21.12), Angel Rivera (4th – 21.13), Emerson Ramirez (6th – 21.19), Bryan De Paz (7th – 22.09), Keyther Pujols (9th – 22.26), and Alexis Cano (10th – 22.48).
The Tech/KIPP girls (3-1) won, 19-38, and captured second place in the CAC. Leading the way were Wilmarlyn Fernandez (1st – 25.00), Irene Delva (3rd – 26.05), Faith Akianami (4th – 28.19), Daisy Zarate (5th – 28.52), Anyeli Vasquez (6th – 29.09), Emily Sodabanh (9th – 30.32), and Kissairy Crespo (10th – 32.22).
GOLF
Masconomet won Thursday’s Northeastern Conference Open at Bass Rocks Golf Club with Chieftains Cole Velardo (79) and Brendan Sheehen (72) leading the way. Beverly and Marblehead tied for second place with Tyler Forbes (78) shooting well for the Magicians. Winthrop took fourth, while Mike Collins and Tyler Ostroff (80) guided Swampscott to sixth place. Peabody placed seventh and Saugus tied for eighth.
BOYS SOCCER
Everett 3
Lynn Classical 1
Edison Chacón scored a goal for Classical, but the Rams were eliminated from state tournament contention. Next is Tuesday’s Senior Night between Classical and Lynn English at 7:30 p.m.
St. John’s Prep 2
Saint John’s Shrewsbury 1
Garrison Murphy and Mike Hutchinson scored first-half goals as The Prep finished conference play in style. Gus Nugent and Joe DiCesare dished out assists, while ever-so-reliable Matt Droggitis made seven saves.
GIRLS SOCCER
St. Mary’s 3
Bishop Stang 1
Sophie Skabeikis (2 goals, assist) broke another program record with her 159th point as the Spartans (8-4-2) clinched a state tournament spot. Valentina De La Rocha also scored.
Lynn Classical 1
Everett 1
The Lady Rams made their way to Everett and settled for a 1-1 tie. Mia Duncan scored an unassisted goal and Aliyah Alvarado made seven key saves.
Lynnfield 6
Rockport 1
Lynnfield (11-2) jumped all over Rockport in enemy territory. Ava Damiani and Giada Antidormi tucked two goals apiece, while Kathleen Brown and Ella Pascucci also found the back of the net. Defender Sarah Mitchell secured her first varsity point with a “really nice” assist, according to coach Mark Vermont.
“To say it was windy would be an understatement,” Vermont said. “It was a good win.”
FIELD HOCKEY
Lynnfield 0
Masconomet 0
A “battle of the defense and great game,” according to Lynnfield coach Kerri Doherty, finished scoreless through a back-and-forth showdown. Bridget McGee (7 saves) secured her sixth shutout of the season and faced six penalty corners. Pioneers Nola Maney, Chloe Bergeron, Addie Wolf, and Hayden Valiton played well defensively.
Danvers 2
Swampscott 1
Despite a goal from Megan Baran and eight timely stops from Lilah Caplan, the Big Blue fell at Blocksidge Field. Mia Calabro and Kyla Moroney scored for the Falcons, while Molly Verhoosky made six saves.
VOLLEYBALL
Marblehead 3
Saugus 0
In dominant set scores of 25-9, 25-16, and 25-13, Marblehead upped its record to 13-2 behind strong performances from Lila Moniz (16 kills), Eva Burke (32 assists), Mari Modrzynska (8 aces, 5 kills, 6 digs), and Greta Sachs (6 kills).
