KIPP’s football team had it rolling against Lowell Catholic Saturday evening. In enemy territory, the Panthers dominated and left with a 41-6 win.
The one-two punch of Elai Machado (5 carries, 112 yards rushing, 3 TDs) and Aavian Peña (7 carries, 116 yards rushing, TD) led the charge, while Euriel Feliz did a little bit of everything for KIPP. He caught a 20-yard touchdown pass and returned a fumble for another touchdown.
The Panthers finished the regular season with a 3-5 record, while Lowell Catholic dipped to 1-7.
FOOTBALL
Nashoba Valley Tech 43
Lynn Tech 20
After Friday’s showdown was cut short due to field lights going out, Lynn Tech hit the road again as Saturday’s game continued in the second quarter. Despite strong performances from Jadiel Ortega (147 yards rushing, TD) and Jacob Garcia (2 TDs), the Tigers (4-3) had no answer for Nashoba’s offense.
“We fought hard and I’m proud of my kids,” said Lynn Tech coach James Runner, whose team trailed, 16-8, at halftime.
Bishop Fenwick 34
Arlington Catholic 6
Fenwick (4-4) won Saturday’s matinee in style after jumping ahead, 20-0. The visiting Crusaders rolled over Arlington Catholic behind stellar performances from Andrew Kiricopoles (10-for-15, 192 yards passing, 3 total TDs), Dylan Patturelli (14 carries, 142 yards rushing, 2 TDs), and Andrew Dube (6 catches, 108 yards).
St. John’s Prep 43
Catholic Memorial 28
Call it a perfect regular season for St. John’s Prep (8-0), which took down Catholic Memorial in a battle of powerhouses at Glatz Field. After trailing, 8-0, the Eagles flipped the switch as coach Brian St. Pierre collected his 100th career win. Prep quarterback Chris Vargas completed 20 passes and tossed four touchdowns.
FIELD HOCKEY
No. 10 Lynnfield 5
No. 23 Old Rochester 2
In a Division 3 Round of 32 matchup, Lauren Mattia scored an unassisted goal in the opener quarter as Lynnfield defended home field Saturday morning. After a quiet second quarter, the Pioneers ripped four goals in the third — courtesy of Izzy Fiorentino, Grace Allen, Sophia Morgese, and Mattia.
“A great day for the Pioneers,” said Lynnfield coach Kerri Doherty, who also credited goalie Bridget McGee, Nola Maney, Allison Sweeney, Chloe Bergeron, and Hayden Valiton for strong performances. “We executed our gameplan effectively.”
No. 9 St. Mary’s 3
No. 24 Belchertown 2
A tight showdown at Manning Field ended with the Spartans (18-0-1) victorious. Seventh grader Effie Parsons scored a pair of goals, while Gianna Silvestri tucked the game-winner. St. Mary’s punched its ticket to the Division 3 Sweet 16 against No. 8 Scituate.
VOLLEYBALL
No. 3 Joseph Case 3
No. 35 St. Mary’s 0
Despite some effective play from Jaylin Frye and Gabi Lorenzini, the visiting Spartans (12-10) met their match in the Division 3 Round of 32.
No. 6 Marblehead 3
No. 27 Woburn Memorial 0
In set scores of 25-20, 25-17, and 25-12, Marblehead was paced by Lila Moniz (11 kills, block), Sammy Walker (9 kills), Eva Burke (29 assists), Sydney Faris (13 digs), Mari Modrzynska, and Eva Burke in the Division 2 Round of 32.
No. 7 Pembroke 3
No. 26 Swampscott 0
Swampscott, sporting a final record of 15-7, bowed out of the Division 3 state tournament after Saturday’s Round of 32 loss against seventh-ranked Pembroke.
CROSS COUNTRY
Bishop Fenwick runners went home with some medals after Saturday’s Frank Mooney Invitational at the Wrentham Developmental Center. Isabella Santoro (23:10) placed 23rd in the girls’ sophomore 5K, while freshmen Kayla Antico (17th – 13:18) and Katie Kelley (24th – 13:39) ran strong 3K races. Freshman Deven Dion placed 19th (11:17) in the boys’ race.
