Monday’s battle between Northeastern Conference foes saw Marblehead’s softball team (7-1) run away from Saugus (4-5) in an 11-2 final. Magicians’ pitcher Tessa Francis recorded a dozen strikeouts, all while batting 3-for-4 with two RBI.
Helping Marblehead’s cause were Isabel Mortensen (3-for-5, 2 RBI), Tessa Andriano (2-for-3, 2 RBI), Lucy Rogers (2-for-4), and Delia Heit, who secured her first varsity hit.
Saugus was led by Jenna O’Donnell (triple), Ari Chianca (single), Sydney Deleidi (triple, run scored), and Aubrey DeMonte (single, walk).
SOFTBALL
Lynn Classical 21
Chelsea 0
Classical’s Mia Duncan batted 3-for-3 with a double, four runs scored, and three RBI, while Brooke Braswell battled 2-for-3 with three runs scored and two RBI. Olivia Rodriguez recorded a pair of hits with three RBI, while Noelianny Gomez compiled her first varsity hit. Aysia Olaes and Rodriguez combined for a two-hit shutout (9 combined strikeouts).
BASEBALL
Lynn Tech 11
East Boston 1
Tech started Monday’s game in a hurry and rolled to a double-digit win. Leading the Tigers’ offense were Eddie Lewis Jr., Riley Driscoll, Colin Newhall, Richard Naugle, Albert Collado, and Dylan Nordyke, all of whom collected two hits apiece.
“We were able to score six runs in the first inning and we didn’t look back from there,” said Tech coach Eddie Lewis Sr. “Jaeran Quinones did great at throwing strikes for us today in his first start of the season.”
Malden 7
Lynn English 4
Despite three hits from Ewerd Beato and two from Angel De La Cruz, English was edged in Malden. The Bulldogs outhit Malden 8-5, but committed five errors.
GIRLS LACROSSE
Marblehead 14
Saugus 3
Marblehead upped its record to 3-4 (2-3 Northeastern Conference) as Addie Co Peeps (3 goals), Zoe Dwyer (3), Emma Ryan (2), and Maggie Svencer (2) led the offense. Goalie Molly Bullard made six saves.
“We continue to build and adjust with each game,” said Marblehead coach Annie Madden. “A solid win, but now [we’re] back to practice so we can improve ourselves and get ready for Masconomet.”
Beverly 9
Swampscott 4
Despite goals from Swampscott’s Cecelia Tripp (2), Victoria Pierro, Reagan Pelletier, and Quinn Kelleher, the Big Blue (5-2) were taken down by the Panthers. Lilah Caplan made eight saves between the pipes.
VOLLEYBALL
Lynn Classical 3
Chelsea 0
In set scores of 25-18, 25-15, and 25-21, Classical (8-1, 5-0 Greater Boston League) defeated Chelsea behind Riches Tep (14 kills, 10 digs, ace), Kenzel Lantano (35 assists, 4 kills, 2 aces, 9 digs), and Long Pham (21 digs, ace, assist).
“Chelsea came into our building and played hard today. They made it difficult to put balls down all day,” said Classical coach Chris LeBlanc. “Kenzel did a great job distributing the volleyball to his hitters. We ended up with four kids who had at least six kills and that is a testament to his decision-making. Long had an outstanding day passing the volleyball today and the efficiency with which we were able to run our offense today started with Long.”
