With its 10th win of the season, Saugus’ softball team (10-10) qualified for the state tournament for the 10th consecutive year. The visiting Sachems handled Swampscott 14-2 Thursday.
“Tens all around,” said Saugus coach Steve Almquist. “I couldn’t be more happy and proud of the kids. We have a really young team this year and started three eighth graders.”
Sofia McCarrier (2 H, 2 ER, 6 K) tossed a complete game, while the offensive load was led by Ari Chianca (3 H), Sydney Deleidi (4-for-5, RBI, 3 R), Aubrey DeMonte (2-for-4, 3 RBI), Layla DeMonte (2-for-3, 2 RBI), Hannah Strout (H), and Angie Dow (2B, 2 RBI).
“Credit to the kids and the assistant coaches,” said Almquist, whose group compiled 18 hits.
SOFTBALL
Salem 25
Lynn Tech 13
Salem plated nine runs in the opening inning to put Tech in a hole. The Tigers trailed 18-0 after three innings, but scored three runs in the fourth and 10 in the fifth, cutting the deficit to 18-13. Despite the scare, Salem scored seven more in the fifth inning to end the game.
Marblehead 9
Newburyport 0
Marblehead (12-8) wrapped its regular season in style on Senior Night. Better yet, it was coach Johnny Gold’s 250th win.
Tessa Francis (H, 10 K) blanked the Clippers, helping her own cause with a 2-for-2 performance. Ashley Mortensen batted 3-for-3 for the Magicians, who totaled 11 hits.
