Since dropping back-to-back games last week, Lynn Tech’s girls basketball team (4-2) has won two in a row after Tuesday’s clash against KIPP Academy. The visiting Tigers took care of business with a 48-19 win.
Red-hot Allison Morales did it all, scoring 24 points to go with nine rebounds and seven steals. She scored 38 points in Tech’s previous game against Lowell Catholic.
Jaylianniez Beauchamp netted 10 points with four steals, two rebounds, and two assists, while Elena Bishop chipped in four points and six rebounds. Also contributing were Cassidy Calef (10 rebounds, 3 steals) and Mahlyna Williams (10 rebounds).
GIRLS BASKETBALL
Somerville 44
Lynn Classical 36
The Lady Rams (2-3) fought hard, but fell on home hardwood. Leading the way were Divine Egbuta (13 points), Jada Tejada (9), and Aliyah Alvarado (8).
“One-point game at halftime and tight throughout the second half as well,” said Classical coach Tom Sawyer. “I’m proud of the kids’ efforts. Somerville won the (Greater Boston) league last year and we put forth a good effort. They just made a few more plays in a tight game than we did.”
Peabody 57
Winthrop 28
Make it back-to-back wins for the Tanners, who conquered the Vikings with a strong second half. Olivia Gaynor (15 points, 5 steals), Sophia Coburn (9 points, 12 rebounds, 5 steals), Lizzie Bettencourt (8 points, 10 rebounds) Ava Ryan (8 points, 8 rebounds), Gabby Gosselin, Aliana Ryan, and Taylor King led the charge.
Bishop Fenwick 54
Central Catholic 29
Fenwick (8-0) remained perfect with a dominant road win. The one-two punch of Celia Neilson (19 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists, 7 steals) and Caitlin Boyle (11 points, 9 rebounds) took over again.
St. Mary’s 58
Algonquin 26
Behind 17 points from Sysy Emmanuel and 15 from McKenna O’Connell, the Spartans took care of business inside of the Tony C. Gymnasium and upped their record to 9-1.
Chelsea 63
Lynn English 62
Despite a 20-point showing from Jayliana Concepcion, the Lady Bulldogs dropped a narrow game at home.
BOYS BASKETBALL
Lynn Tech 96
Whittier Tech 40
Lynn Tech (4-3) doubled up visiting Whittier Tech — and then some — behind a 30-point performance from Andy Batista, who also snagged five rebounds and dished out five assists. Also contributing were Ulices Diaz (10 points, 10 rebounds) and Julian Valoy (10 points, 3 steals).
Lynnfield 59
North Reading 47
Lynnfield (7-1) defended home court with a strong victory against the Hornets. Four Pioneers — Grant Neal (12 points), Cam Chisholm (11), Oliver Harth (10), and Harris Hadzihasanovic (10) — finished in double figures.
Masconomet 68
Saugus 35
Despite strong performances from Saugus’ Huey Josama (10 points), Ryan Shea (9), and Nathan Soroko (8), the Sachems met their match against the Chieftains.
Winthrop 63
Peabody 59
Peabody’s Mark Mendonca hit a 3-pointer with seven seconds remaining in regulation and sent the game to overtime, but the Vikings edged the Tanners from there. Peabody was led by Thad Broughton Jr. (20 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists), Dom Domenici (11 points), and Jeremiah Agbonavbare (14 points), who also played “great defense,” according to Tanners’ coach Thad Broughton.
Chelsea 66
Lynn English 56
English met its match in enemy territory and fell by double digits. The Bulldogs hit the road again Thursday and take on Malden at 6 p.m.
Somerville 55
Lynn Classical 51
A Greater Boston League showdown saw the Rams fall in a close one. Classical dipped to 6-2 ahead of Thursday’s home game against Chelsea at 7 p.m.
SWIMMING AND DIVING
Malden 93
Lynn Classical 71
In enemy waters at Malden High, Classical came up short despite multiple improved times. Solomon Srey finished first in the 50 free, followed by teammate Henry Limkol, while the 100 free saw Mohamed Sherata finish second. Cate Bushway impressed in the 500 free and the 200 free relay team of Nadia Wonoski, Limkol, Jason Silva, and Srey took second. Michael Zepeda Rodriguez and Shirley Morales Gomez improved their 100 backstroke times, while Srey, Silva, David Gamero, and Sherata placed first in the 400 free — the evening’s final event.
