Allison Morales, a junior guard, exploded for 29 points, 12 rebounds, and six steals as Lynn Tech’s girls basketball team (2-0) defended home court 42-21 against Academy of Notre Dame (Tyngsborough). Helping the Tigers’ cause were Juliana Gerardo (5 points, 5 rebounds), Mahlyna Williams (6 rebounds, 5 steals, 2 points, 2 assists), Jaylianniez Beauchamp (4 points, 4 steals, 3 rebounds), and Elena Bishop (6 rebounds, 4 steals).
GIRLS BASKETBALL
Revere 52
Lynn English 31
The Patriots (2-0) took care of the visiting Lady Bulldogs (0-3). English was led by sharpshooter Maria Perry (21 points), who connected six times from downtown, and Dayana Hios (6).
Medford 45
Lynn Classical 42
With a pair of single-digit losses to kick off the season, the Lady Rams (0-2) remained winless after Thursday’s home tilt against Medford (2-0).
Marblehead 44
Saugus 32
“A great game,” according to Marblehead coach Paul Moran, his Magicians improved to 2-1 behind strong performances from Hailey Schmitt and Carys Moran. The Sachems fell to 1-1.
BOYS BASKETBALL
Lynn Classical 67
Medford 60
A versatile offense and “great defense” in the second half, according to Classical coach Marvin Avery, led the Rams (2-0) to their second win. Leading the charge were Deshawn Rucker (16 points), DJ Reynolds (14), Shyheim Babb (14), and Davon Rucker (14).
Marblehead 70
Saugus 48
Despite strong showings from Ryan Shea (15 points), Jordan Rodriguez (9), and Huey Josama (9), the Sachems dropped to 1-3. Marblehead (3-1) was led by Finn Baron’s 26 points, 17 of which were scored in the second half. Cameron Weaver poured in another 14.
GIRLS TRACK AND FIELD
Peabody 72
Swampscott 14
Peabody traveled to Swampscott Thursday and won nine of 10 events. Better yet, the Tanners finished first and second across seven of them. Winning their respective events were Ayanna Cirame (high jump), Madison Holleran (shot put), Jocelyn Ridley (hurdles), MacKenzie Miller (55m), Avani Ingham, Lauren Foley (1,000m), and Ella Braz. The mile relay was won by Braz, Foley, Avery Marcus, and Maya Sutton.
