The varsity baseball teams of St. Mary’s, Pope Francis, Marblehead, and Masconomet kicked off the Spartan Tournament Friday, held at Fraser Field in Lynn.
In Game 1, Marblehead (5-3) defeated Masconomet (5-4) 11-9 in a high-scoring showdown. Starting the tournament in style, the Magicians plated three runs in the first inning, four in the second, and three in the third.
Masconomet clawed its way back from an 11-2 deficit, even having two men on base during a two-run game in the seventh inning.
But in the end, Marblehead’s Greyson Leventhal stayed hot and roped four hits. Will Macrina, Cam Carneval, and Yanzel Fuentes split mound duties.
Game 2 saw St. Mary’s (6-1) clip Pope Francis (3-6) 5-3. Pitcher Brennan Malloy (7 H, 3 R, 6 K) continued to impress and secured his third win, while Josh Doney earned the save. Rolky Brea-Arias (2-for-3) smashed a home run to lead the Spartans’ offense.
The championship game between Marblehead and St. Mary’s is slated for Saturday at 3 p.m. The consolation game between Masconomet and Pope Francis begins at noon. Both remain at Fraser Field.
BASEBALL
Swampscott 7
Saugus 0
With Jamison Ford tossing a gem, Swampscott (5-3) snatched another Northeastern Conference win. The right-hander pitched a complete game, allowing just two hits and two walks alongside eight strikeouts.
“He was consistently ahead of the hitters, spotting up his fastball and off-speed all day,” said Swampscott coach Joe Caponigro.
The Big Blue offense was led by Chase Groothuis (2 H, RBI, 3 R, 5 SB), Caden Ross (2 doubles, 2 R, BB), Isaiah Baires (2 RBI, SB), and Dylan DiFilippo (RBI, R).
Gloucester 2
Lynn Classical 0
You could say Lynn Classical gave unbeaten Gloucester its toughest test of the season, but in the end, the Fishermen (10-0) escaped after 10 innings at Fraser Field. Mark Walsh (7 2/3 IP, 2 H) didn’t allow a run and struck out six batters. Braeden Ohanessian (2-for-3, BB) led the Rams offensively.
Revere 5
Peabody 4
Revere’s Domenic Bellia (9 K) put on a show from the mound, while Sergio Peguero (2 H) and Thomas Waldron (2 RBI) led the Patriots’ offense. Jake Crocker and Pedro Flores had two hits apiece for Peabody.
SOFTBALL
Peabody 5
Danvers 2
The Tanners took care of business in enemy territory behind Kaylee DiNicola (2-for-3, 2 RBI), Taylor King (3-for-4), and Olivia Palmieri (5 K).
BOYS LACROSSE
Danvers 19
Peabody 5
Mason Gadbois and Ben Campbell netted four goals apiece as Danvers cruised by Peabody. Cooper Dunham, Logan Jacques, and Tyler Moody ripped hat tricks for the versatile Falcons.
