Bishop Fenwick’s girls basketball team, ranked atop Division 3, had it going during Tuesday night’s state tournament game in Peabody. The Crusaders defeated No. 16 Lynnfield 56-29 in the Sweet 16.
Fenwick’s dynamic duo of Celia Neilson (25 points, 7 rebounds, 5 steals) and Caitlin Boyle (13 points, 6 rebounds, 5 steals) led the charge. Reese Spurchise chipped in six points and four assists.
The Crusaders (17-5) will battle No. 8 Pentucket Regional (18-5) in the Elite 8 (TBD), while the Pioneers bow out with a record of 14-8.
BOYS HOCKEY
No. 9 Essex Tech 4
No. 8 Marlborough 0
In Div. 3 action, Essex Tech came to play against Marlborough inside of Navin Arena. The Hawks (13-7-2) jumped ahead with three-first period goals, courtesy of Teddy Tsoutsouris, Braydon Connors, and Cam Casey. Connors struck again with 8:03 remaining in the third period to send the visitors to the Elite 8.
