In its quest to make the Div. 3 state tournament, Saugus’ softball team (8-8) returned to .500 with Wednesday’s 6-1 home win against Salem.
Leading the way were pitcher Sofia McCarrier (ER, 3 H, 3 BB, 5 K), Ari Chianca (3-for-4, RBI, 2 R), Jenna O’Donnell (1-for-2, RBI, BB), and Julia Strout, who “had an outstanding game at first base and nothing got by her,” according to coach Steve Almquist.
“We had a nice win today and the kids played outstanding in all areas,” Almquist said.
SOFTBALL
Lynn Classical 17
Chelsea 2
The Rams (11-5) defended home field with a five-inning mercy win against Chelsea. Olivia Rodriguez batted 2-for-3 with a triple, two runs scored, and three RBI, while Mia Duncan batted 2-for-3 with three runs scored and an RBI.
St. Mary’s 5
Cardinal Spellman 2
St. Mary’s (12-3) clinched the Catholic Central League title with a road win against Cardinal Spellman. Aliza Crean-Oviedo delivered a complete-game victory. Abbey Sousa, Sydney Wells, and Jayla Walsh recorded doubles.
BASEBALL
Lynn Classical 15
Chelsea 0
Classical won its 10th game and secured a spot in the Div. 2 state tournament. Jake Desmond pitched a four-inning perfect game with 12 strikeouts, while Kevin Severino (3-for-3, 2 RBI, 2 R) and Brayden Curley (3-for-3, 4 RBI, 2 R) did offensive damage.
Marblehead 2
Beverly 1
Two runs were all Marblehead needed as sophomore Yanzel Fuentes (79 pitches, 4 K) earned his second complete-game win of the spring. Ryan Angilly roped a single up the middle to win the game, while Andrew Dellacamera led the Magicians with two hits.
St. Mary’s 8
Cardinal Spellman 1
The Spartans improved to 13-2 with a win underneath the Fraser Field lights. Jackson Finn got things started during the second inning, scoring two runs. Rowan Merryman, Michael DeMaino (2-for-4, RBI, 2 R), Kyle Doney (2-for-3, RBI, 2 R), and Rolky Brea Arias (CG, 8 K) played well.
BOYS LACROSSE
St. Mary’s 15
Bishop Fenwick 5
St. Mary’s (8-5) picked up a conference win behind Dalton Diozzi (5 goals), Finn Racki (5), Sal Brogna (4), and goalie Adam Fila.
GIRLS LACROSSE
Swampscott 16
Saugus 3
Cecelia Tripp, Bridget Maloney, Fiona Keaney, and Reagan Pelletier scored four goals apiece as Swampscott (11-2) defeated its Northeastern Conference foe. Quinn Kelleher (3 goals), Bridget Urbano (goal, 2 assists), and Lilah Caplan (7 saves) contributed.
Masconomet 16
Marblehead 9
Despite five goals from Zoe Dwyer and two from Addie Co Peeps, the Magicians (7-9) met their match against the Chieftains.
St. Mary’s 12
Bishop Fenwick 5
The Spartans (12-2) earned a share of the CCL title with Wednesday’s win against the Crusaders. Ava Nason, Cassidy Cheney, and Shaye Denning registered hat tricks, while Katelin Allison made nine saves.
BOYS TENNIS
St. Mary’s 5
Arlington Catholic 0
Stephen Nason, Thomas Weber, Nathan Chavez, Ryan Gil, and Jacob Gil delivered solid outings as the Spartans jumped to 11-4.
GIRLS TENNIS
Lynnfield 5
Pentucket 0
Lily Alves, Kami Khiat, and Vicky McCrann cruised through singles play, followed by doubles victories from Christine Choi/Emma Wagon and Sabrina Hayman/Afsana Rabanni. Lynnfield climbed to 11-2.
Swampscott 5
Gloucester 0
Swampscott (14-0) reeled in the Fishermen to stay perfect. Ginger Gregoire, Nikki Carr, and Ana Eccles went 1-2-3 in singles, while Ava/Alexia O’Donnell and Lilly Carr/Sasha Fafel were victorious in doubles.
VOLLEYBALL
Lynn Classical 3
Chelsea 0
In set scores of 25-12, 25-5, and 25-20, Classical (13-4) sank Chelsea behind seniors Jonathan Chan (9 kills, 5 blocks), Jaytana Truong (9 kills, 2 digs), and Riches Tep (9 kills, 6 aces, 6 digs).
“Tonight was a game we knew we had to win if we wanted to still have a chance at the GBL (Greater Boston League) title,” said Classical coach Chris LeBlanc. “I was very happy with how we played — particularly in the first two sets.”
Lynn Tech 3
Innovation Academy 0
Elmer Duran (17 assists, 11 digs, 2 aces, kill) continued his stellar week as the Tigers (7-10) won in set scores of 25-15, 25-17, and 25-15. Helping Tech’s cause were Felipe Olivera (6 kills, 2 aces, 2 blocks), Sam Caraballo (14 digs), Anthony Reid (10 digs), Amauri Bermudez (6 kills), and Manny Dosreis (6 kills).
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