Despite holding a 2-0 lead Thursday, Lynnfield’s baseball team reached the end of the road. The No. 28 Pioneers were upset by No. 37 Stoneham, 9-3, in the Div. 3 state tournament.
“Not our best effort at all,” said Lynnfield coach John O’Brien. “We imploded for one inning and I’d say we left 10 or 12 guys on base.”
Lynnfield checked out with a 10-11 record.
“I want to thank my seniors — Matt Tracy, Drew George, Luke DiSilvio, Harris Hadzihasanovic, Joe Wozniak, Dylan Nguyen, and Will Mandile. They didn’t quit. We had the bases loaded twice, but couldn’t score,” O’Brien said, “and I want to thank my coaches, who did a great job this year.
GIRLS TENNIS
No. 3 Lynnfield 5
No. 30 Quabbin Regional 0
The Pioneers (17-2) took care of business in the Div. 3 Round of 32. Lily Alves, Kathleen Brown, and Olivia Asaad rattled off singles wins, while the doubles teams of Christine Choi/Vicky McCrann and Emma Wagon/Charlotte Beccia took care of business. Next for Lynnfield is No. 19 Saint John Paul II (9-9) in the Round of 16 (TBD).
TRACK AND FIELD
Just two days after being named Most Valuable Player of the Lynn city meet, Lynn Classical’s Bianca Christalin was back in action Thursday. During the Div. 3 state meet at Merrimack College, she finished 28th (1:14.09) in the 400-meter hurdles.
