Lynn Classical completed a season sweep of Lynn English on Monday night with a 51-31 win.
The Rams were led by Evelyn Diaz, who scored 21 points, and Divine Egbuta, who added 20 points and 12 rebounds. Head coach Tom Sawyer also credited sophomore Mia Duncan for her defense.
“It started with our defense, led by Mia Duncan. She held one of their best scorers scoreless,” Sawyer said. “Seniors Deleisha Perez-Vazquez and Jada Tejada’s defensive effort and composure running the offense was also key.”
Sawyer said he was pleased with his team’s execution of the defensive game plan and its ability to take care of the ball offensively, noting the Rams committed no live-ball turnovers.
Jayleen Novas-Rivera led Lynn English with 20 points.
GIRLS BASKETBALL
Lynn Tech 50
Greater Lowell Tech 45
Lynn Tech improved to 9-4 with a hard-fought road win. Allison Morales filled the stat sheet with 16 points, six rebounds, five assists and three steals. Juliana Gerardo added nine points and eight rebounds, Jaylianniez Beauchamp scored 13 points, Madison Sok finished with six points and five rebounds, and Mahlyna Williams contributed four points, seven rebounds and three assists.
Marblehead 47
Ipswich 21
Marblehead led 26-10 at halftime and cruised to a Northeastern Conference road win. Tessa Andriano led the Magicians with 12 points, Greta Sachs added 11, and Carys Moran chipped in five.
Billerica 46
Fenwick 37
Bishop Fenwick dropped a road game and fell to 10-4. Senior captain Celia Neilson led the Crusaders with 18 points, five rebounds, four assists and six steals.
Danvers 47
Saugus 19
Danvers pulled away for the win behind Angie Djoko, who finished with 24 points, 14 rebounds and six steals.
KIPP 46
Salem 27
KIPP defeated Salem for the second time in a week. The Panthers (8-7) return to action Tuesday against Nashoba Tech.
BOYS BASKETBALL
Lynn Classical 61
Burncoat (Worcester) 49
DJ Reynolds scored 24 points as Lynn Classical (12-2) won its sixth straight game. Darren Baker added 20 points and nine rebounds, while Shyheim Babb recorded a double-double with 17 points, 15 rebounds and four blocks.
“Our defense created a lot of turnovers, which led to points,” Lynn Classical coach Marvin Avery said. “I’m very happy with the way my team is playing.”
Saugus 60
Danvers 57
Kam Conroy drilled a go-ahead 3-pointer with eight seconds remaining to lift Saugus (6-7) past Danvers. Huey Josama scored 17 points and Ryan Dupuy added 15 as the pair combined for 32 points. Saugus travels to Mystic Valley on Wednesday for a 5:30 p.m. tip-off.
GIRLS HOCKEY
Marblehead 3
Concord-Carlisle 2
Marblehead scored the go-ahead goal late in the third period through Vera Conley which was assisted by Emilia Russo. Nola Ferraresso made 20 saves in net for Marblehead. Paige Waldman and Nola Conley each netted a goal, while teammate’s Brooke Griffin and Lillian Wilkins left with assists.
