With a thrilling 6-5 victory inside of Rockett Arena in Salem, Marblehead’s boys hockey team (1-8-1) upset Danvers and entered the win column. The Falcons led 2-0 before the Headers found their rhythm on the power play.
Hayden Gallo, Max King, Ryan Angilly, Jackson Drayer (first varsity goal), and Teddy Dulac (2 goals) found the back of the net. Holden Ferreira compiled multiple assists, while Zander Salem picked up his first varsity point.
Despite being outshot 37-13, Marblehead goalie Bowdoin Laramie stopped 32 shots and was clutch in the final minutes.
BOYS HOCKEY
St. Mary’s 5
Smithfield 1
The Spartans improved to 6-4 with a four-goal victory inside of Connery Rink. Leading the way were Cole Alexander (goal, assist), Aiden St. Pierre (goal, assist), Geo Capo (goal), Finn Racki (goal), Cam Marchand (goal), Stephen Nason (2 assists), JJ Avery (2 assists), Colton Carpenter (assist), Evan Toto (assist), and Vinzent Riedlmayer (assist), who recorded his first point.
Bishop Fenwick 6
Lynn 0
Despite 47 saves from busy netminder Nicholas DeNino, the Jets (5-6) met their match against the Crusaders.
Lynnfield 3
Triton 0
Behind goals from Cam Dembro, CJ Anderson, and Brayden Anderson (first varsity goal), the Pioneers shut out Triton as goalie Angelo Covino saved all 18 shots against. Cole MacKinnon, Anthony Calla, Max Gromko, Brendan Driscoll, and Nick Kelter dished out assists.
GIRLS HOCKEY
St. Mary’s 3
Bishop Stang 2
St. Mary’s (8-0-1) remained unbeaten after a two-goal performance from Alyssa Norden inside of Connery Rink.
Medford 1
Marblehead 0
Despite a strong third period and 19 saves from Nola Ferraresso, the Lady Headers were taken down on home ice Sunday morning. Grace Robinson and Viola Fazio also played well, according to coach Jon Strzempek.
BOYS BASKETBALL
St. Mary’s 82
Providence Central (Rhode Island) 62
Rebounding from Saturday’s loss, St. Mary’s (11-1) bounced back Sunday with a dominant win. Leading the charge were Rolky Brea Arias (18 points), John Chareas (17), and Jake Fortier (17).
St. Francis Prep (New York) 72
St. Mary’s 63
In Saturday’s Hoophall Invitational at Western New England University, the Spartans (10-1) fell for the first time, despite 22 points from Arias.
Bishop Fenwick 62
Peabody 50
Peabody dipped to 2-9 after a loss to town rival Bishop Fenwick. The Tanners were led by Thad Broughton (22 points, 8 rebounds, 4 steals), Jeremiah Agbonavbare (19 points), Mark Mendonca (5 assists, 5 rebounds), and Jack Smith (4 points).
GIRLS BASKETBALL
St. Mary’s 56
Desoto County High 29
At Desoto County High in Florida, St. Mary’s (10-1) took care of business in the Bishop Verot Shootout. Sysy Emmanuel maintained her hot hand with 18 points.
GIRLS SWIMMING AND DIVING
Arlington Catholic 74
Bishop Fenwick 45
The Bishop Fenwick girls fell to Arlington Catholic inside of the Beverly YMCA. Senior captain Caroline Blatchford took first place in the 200 free (2:05:39) and qualified for North Sectionals, as well as Division 1 states. She also won the 100 backstroke (1:07.27).
