Tony C. Gymnasium in Lynn was home to a high school basketball doubleheader Friday night. The St. Mary’s girls and boys basketball teams welcomed Pope Francis in the Mosakowski Tip-off Classic.
The girls (1-0) cruised to a 53-21 victory behind strong performances from Gabi Lorenzini (19 points) and Sysy Emmanuel (12). Coach Jeff Newhall and company next visit Malden Catholic Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.
In coach Josh Keilty’s first game helming the boys program, St. Mary’s (1-0) took care of business in an 81-72 final. The Spartans faced an eight-point halftime deficit before storming back. They were led by John Chareas (25 points) and Rolky Brea Arias, a transfer from Lynn Classical.
BOYS BASKETBALL
Marblehead 58
Danvers 51
In the opening round of the Zach Markowitz Memorial Tournament, hosted by Salem Academy, Marblehead (1-0) was victorious in a back-and-forth showdown. Leading the Magicians were Cameron Weaver (17 points), Tommy McGovern (16), and Finn Baron (9).
Newburyport 81
Lynnfield 77
In an “incredibly hard-fought game with a ton of guys stepping into new roles and making plays,” according to Lynnfield coach John Bakopolus, his Pioneers fell just short in Newburyport. Leading Lynnfield (0-1) were Justin Flores (28 points), Grant Neal (16), and Brandon Doherty (25), who connected seven times from downtown.
Salem 73
Saugus 51
Despite strong performances from Saugus’ Huey Josama (15 points), Oliver Hernandez (11), and Ryan Shea (9), the Sachems (0-1) dropped one at home.
Beverly 81
Peabody 39
Beverly’s high-powered offense poured it on against the Tanners (0-1), who were led by Thad Broughton Jr. (12 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists), Jeremiah Agbonavbare (10 points, 3 rebounds), and Dom Domenici (7 points).
GIRLS BASKETBALL
Somerville 58
Lynn English 22
Dayana Hios netted 11 points and Maria Perry connected twice from downtown, but the Lady Bulldogs (0-1) fell on enemy hardwood.
Peabody 67
Beverly 24
A 40-point first half catapulted Peabody (1-0) to a dominant taming of the Panthers. The Tanners were led by Olivia Gaynor’s 22 points and five steals, as well as Sophia Coburn’s 13 points, 10 rebounds, and five blocks.
Swampscott 58
Gloucester 40
Behind 20 points and eight assists from sophomore Anna Kanders, Swampscott (1-0) took care of business on home court. Also contributing were Sam Ward (10 points, 6 rebounds) and Lila Giard (10 points).
Danvers 54
Marblehead 25
Marblehead had no answers for Danvers’ versatile offense. The Falcons were led by Kayda Brown (11 points, 2 steals), Angie Djoko (8 points, 6 rebounds, 3 steals), Kendall Murphy (7 points, 2 steals, 4 rebounds), and Sienna Lynch (6 points). Stella Shairs and Avery Baril netted their first varsity points.
BOYS HOCKEY
Winthrop 3
Marblehead 0
Marblehead netminder Bowden Laramie made 19 key saves, but the Magicians’ offense couldn’t find the back of the net against Winthrop in Lake Placid, New York.
SWIMMING AND DIVING
Lowell Catholic/Innovation Academy/Nashoba Tech 90
Lynn Tech 86
Lynn Tech (0-1) fell short in their home pool Friday night, but not without strong performances. Hunter Carmody, Isaac Powers, Johndeiry Batista, and Colin Newhall swam well in the medley relay, while Addisyn Brown took first in diving. Carmody recorded first place in the 100m backstroke, while the 200m freestyle relay team of Batista, Newhall, Jadiel Perez, and Brown also placed first.
