Lynn Classical’s volleyball team (8-2) dropped its first Greater Boston League match to a talented Revere team 3-0 Wednesday. The Rams (5-1 GBL) lost in sets of 20-25, 16-25, and 18-25.
Kenzel Latano played well, finishing with 13 assists, eight digs, and a pair of kills for the Rams.
“Revere is an excellent team and they just wanted it more today. They outplayed us in all phases of the game. There is nothing we did better than them all day,” said Classical coach Chris LeBlanc. “It’s extremely disappointing to have one of your biggest matches of the year and we come out flat and never get our feet under us. Hopefully, our effort and execution is better tomorrow (Thursday) when we head to Lawrence.”
BASEBALL
Marblehead 10
Danvers 9
It took 12 innings to separate the Magicians and Falcons at Twi Field in Danvers.
Trailing 3-2 in the sixth inning, Marblehead’s Ethan Harwood brought in two runs on a double to make it 4-3. The Falcons tied the game in the seventh inning before Marblehead responded in the top of the eighth, scoring on a wild pitch (7-6).
Seemingly every time Marblehead took the lead, Danvers had a response in the bottom halves of innings. In the 12th, Marblehead’s Owen Coyne brought in the ninth run to take a 9-8 lead before Tim Wales brought in the 10th. Danvers responded again, scoring a run in the bottom of the 12th.
The Falcons hit into a double-play to end the game.
Marblehead’s Madden Lyons (2 IP, H, ER, 2 BB) earned the win. Collin Allen (6 IP, 8 H, ER, 6 K, 3 BB) started the game and went six innings.
Swampscott 11
Salem 0
Swampscott’s David Palmer (6 IP, 3 H, 10 K) delivered a shutout win against the Witches.
“He battled out of a first-inning, bases-loaded jam and cruised the rest of the way,” said Big Blue coach Joe Caponigro.
Dylan DiFilippo led Swampscott’s offense with four singles and four RBI. Also contributing were Connor Chiarello (2 H, 2 R, 3 SB), Caden Ross (RBI, 3 R), Luc Tardif (H, 2 R, 2 SB), Sam Baran (2 RBI), Paul Calsimitto (RBI), Aidan Brown (2 RBI), and Isaiah Baires (RBI).
SOFTBALL
Somerville 11
Lynn English 5
Despite Cassandra Miranda going 2-for-3 at the plate, the Bulldogs fell short on the road. Yenelis Reyes, Miranda, and Zilahny Garcia each recorded RBI. In relief, Annika Johansson pitched 4 2/3 innings with six strikeouts.
BOYS LACROSSE
Marblehead 11
Masconomet 8
With Colin Maniaci standing tall (14 saves), the Magicians escaped the Chieftains. Leading Marblehead’s offense were Reid Wysor (3 goals, assist), Grady Becker (2 goals, 2 assists), Tyler Forbes (2 goals), and Owen Dulac (3 assists).
GIRLS LACROSSE
Masconomet 13
Marblehead 10
The Magicians shot out to a 6-4 halftime lead, but couldn’t hold on as Masconomet netted nine goals in the second half.
Marblehead was led by Zoe Dwyer (3 goals, 3 assists), while Addie Co Peeps (2 goals, assist), Emma Ryan (2 goals), Ella McConnell (2 assists), Sammy Walker (2 goals), and Avery Wysor (goal) all played well. Molly Bullard made 14 saves. Maggie Svencer led the Red and Black with seven draw controls.
GIRLS TENNIS
Marblehead 4
Peabody 1
Marblehead’s Joy Meshulam and Emily Levine defeated Peabody’s Anna Mariel and Artemis Greko (6-3, 6-0) at first doubles. At second doubles, the Magicians doubled up as Harper Mooney and Annie Tucker defeated Shivann Galvin and Lilly Hunt (6-0.6-2)
In second singles, Peabody’s Tiffany Bettencourt got the better of Sophie Li in a nail-biter (3-6, 7-5, 10-7). However, Marblehead picked up wins at first singles with Samara Dosch beating Alexandra Kourtelidh (6-3, 6-1) and third singles with Lilly O’Keefe defeating Yasmelly Fernandez (6-1, 6-0).
“This was a solid win for us, Peabody is well-coached and a much-improved team. Lilly O’Keefe, at third singles, was super consistent and played her best match yet, so I was really proud of her,” said Marblehead coach Tracy Ackerman. “Emily Levine made her varsity debut match and pulled off a nice win in first doubles, anchored by her partner, Joy Meshulam. Now, we get into the meat of our schedule. Every match and every point counts in achieving our goal of playing in the postseason.”
