The Lynn Classical football team (3-5) forced overtime at Dilboy Stadium Friday night, but couldn’t escape Somerville (6-1) in a 12-6 final. The loss ended a three-game winning streak for first-year coach Brian Smith and the Rams.
Somerville struck first and led the Greater Boston League showdown, 6-0, at halftime. Classical’s Gianni McKay rushed for a 3-yard touchdown to tie the game during the third quarter.
After a scoreless fourth quarter, Classical held possession first in overtime. A holding penalty set things back for the Rams, who then took two shots toward the back of the end zone – to no avail.
On their second offensive play of overtime, the Highlanders scored a rushing touchdown to end the game.
FOOTBALL
Swampscott 34
Saugus 0
Swampscott’s Will Bush (3 TDs) scored 55-, 61-, and 59-yard rushing touchdowns to catapult the Big Blue in enemy territory. Doyle Delano also rushed for a score, while Noah Bascon caught a 24-yard touchdown pass from Jon Von Barta.
As for Saugus, coach Steve Cummings said Cam Conroy “stepped up at cornerback” and Chris Mazin “made some big plays.
“Overall, a tough night, but they’ve (Big Blue) got speed and they’re hard to play against,” Cummings said. “We were able to get some seniors on the field and it was good.”
Masconomet 45
Marblehead 42
Call it a thrilling comeback. Marblehead held a 42-25 lead in the fourth quarter before Masconomet stormed back on home turf. Jack Fabiano of the Chieftains scored the game-winning touchdown with 18 seconds remaining. Marblehead attempted a late field goal, but the ball went wide as the Magicians (6-1) lost their first game of the season.
Manchester-Essex 41
Lynnfield 19
Despite rushing touchdowns from Lucas Deraps (33 yards) and Chase Buoniconti (65), Lynnfield (1-6) met its match at Pioneer Stadium. Manchester-Essex (6-1) led the game, 12-0, and took care of business from there.
Danvers 32
Peabody 15
Peabody (0-7) remained winless after Friday night’s tilt in Danvers (5-2). The game was scoreless through the first half, but both offenses found some success from there. Joaquim Chavez and Mark Mendonca recorded touchdowns for the Tanners, while Zach Fultz paced the Falcons.
Nashoba Valley Tech 44
KIPP 12
KIPP (2-5) had no answers in enemy territory. Richard Maria of the Panthers hauled in a 50-yard touchdown pass from Elai Machado, while Aavian Peña scored on a 2-yard plunge.
St. John’s Prep 37
Malden Catholic 15
Malden Catholic jumped out to a 7-0 lead against St. John’s Prep, but the visiting Eagles (7-0) found their stride from there. Christopher Vargas threw three touchdowns, while Maxwell Parents rushed for another.
Bishop Fenwick 58
Cathedral 22
After last week’s heartbreaking defeat against Bishop Feehan, the Crusaders (3-4) bounced back with a monstrous win at Donaldson Stadium in Peabody.
FIELD HOCKEY
Swampscott 2
Pentucket 0
Swampscott won a low-scoring showdown at Blocksige Field behind goals from Lila Giard and Megan Baran. Shea Connary and Lia Beatrice delivered assists, while Lilah Caplan made a dozen saves. Swampscott coach Lauren Wilkinson said Nola Conley played a “great defensive game” and Audrey Heath had “great ball control in the midfield.”
Lynnfield 3
Beverly 0
Bridget McGee (6 saves) recorded her ninth shutout of the season, Lauren Mattia dished out three assists, and the Pioneers tamed the visiting Panthers. Grace Allen, Izzy Fiorentino, and Cameron Munion scored goals, while coach Kerri Doherty credited Nola Maney, Allison Sweeney, Chloe Bergeron, and Sophie Morgese for strong performances.
Saugus 7
Malden 0
Teaghan Arsenault ripped four goals to lead a dynamic Saugus offense on the road. Also scoring for the Sachems were Julia Strout, Audrey Comeau, and Angelina Dow.
VOLLEYBALL
Bishop Fenwick 3
Danvers 1
In set scores of 25-16, 26-24, 26-28, and 27-25, Fenwick put on a show in Danvers behind 31 assists from Emme Lubas. Helping the Crusaders’ cause were Kylie Murphy (10 kills, 4 aces, 6 blocks), Elizabeth Dumas (20 digs), Anna Diranian (5 kills, 16 digs), Charlotte Spooner (16 kills, 5 aces, 20 digs), and Caitlin Boyle (7 blocks).
Swampscott 3
Chelsea 0
Senior Night was a good one for the Big Blue, who defeated Chelsea in set scores of 25-12, 25-17, and 25-17. All 11 Swampscott seniors contributed: Reese Schaiberger (ace, 2 kills, 26 assists, 6 digs), Lila Paster (ace, 8 kills), Lauren Paul (7 kills, 3 digs), Marta Sirota (2 aces 7 digs, 2 assists), Maia Hains (2 kills), Hayden Haskell (8 kills), Jamie Andrews (2 kills, 9 digs), Gillian Beaver (3 kills, block), Eli Young (6 kills, 2 digs), Caitlin Cauley (2 kills, 2 digs), Aver Forbes (ace, 5 digs).
