Despite trailing 14-13 after the opening quarter, Lynnfield’s girls basketball team responded with a 55-46 victory in Wakefield to finish its regular season 13-7.
Chloe Grieves (17 points, 18 rebounds) recorded her 12th double-double of the season, while Hayden Valiton (16 points) and Olivia Braley (10 points) reached double figures.
“This was a good win for us, playing a very good opponent in Wakefield,” said Lynnfield coach Sue Breen. “We had to work for everything. We got great contributions from every player on the team.”
GIRLS BASKETBALL
Blackstone Valley 58
Lynn Tech 35
Visiting Lynn Tech (13-7) ran into trouble despite Allison Morales’ 18 points and seven rebounds. Also contributing were Juliana Gerardo (7 points, 9 rebounds, 2 steals), Jaylianniez Beauchamp (4 points, 3 rebounds, 2 steals), Cassidy Calef (3 points, 13 rebounds), and Mahlyna Williams (2 points, 8 rebounds).
BOYS BASKETBALL
Greater Lawrence Tech 48
Lynn Tech 42
In the Spartan Classic consolation game, Lynn Tech (12-7) trailed by six points at halftime and couldn’t claw back. Giovanni Jean (25 points) led all scorers, while Ulices Diaz recorded 10 points and 11 rebounds.
Lynnfield 73
KIPP Academy 50
Behind 13 triples, Lynnfield improved to 16-4 with a home win against KIPP. Grant Neal stayed hot with 27 points for the Pioneers, followed by Justin Flores (11) and Cam Chisholm (10).
Hamilton-Wenham 75
Saugus 56
Saugus (11-9) fell short in the championship game of the Patton Tournament, despite strong showings from Huey Josama (15 points), Jordan Rodriguez (13), and Ryan Shea (10).
BOYS HOCKEY
St. Mary’s 4
Central Catholic 1
St. Mary’s (10-8-2) stayed hot behind goals from Colton Carpenter, Cam Marchand, JJ Avery, and Cole Alexander (assist). Dishing out helpers were Finn Racki, Evan Toto, Zach Guelpa, and Kalen Huddle. The Spartans take on Pope Francis in Wednesday’s Cardinal Classic championship at 1 p.m.
