The Peabody field hockey team took down the Saugus Sachems, 2-0, with Christopher Troncoso and Kate Bresnahan each finding the back of the net. Amelia DiBattista and Daniella White dished out assists, while Sophia Kassis stood strong between the pipes with three key saves.
FIELD HOCKEY
Peabody 4
Malden 1
Peabody capitalized on home turf to defeat Malden, 4-1. DiBattista ripped a hat-trick, Kassis made seven saves between the pipes, and both White (assist) and Emily Hefler (goal) got involved offensively.
“Amelia went on to score the winning and security goals in the second quarter,” said Peabody coach Jillian Tobin. “Emily Hefler knocked one home after a beautiful carry halfway through the fourth. The team played with joy and light, and it completely made the difference tonight.”
Swampscott 3
Peabody 0
Lila Giard (2 goals) and Olivia Quagrello (goal) got the job done in the goal-scoring department as Swampscott’s field hockey team raced to a 3-0 win against Peabody.
Audrey Heath, Meg Baran, and Lia Beatrice dished out assists, while Maisie Russo, Nola Conley, Emma Reen, and Victoria Piero played solid defense, according to Swampscott coach Courtney Russo.
Despite the road loss, Peabody goalie Kassis made 12 saves to keep the Tanners in it.
“Hard game for our team, but our right back, Panayiota Nikolouzos, stood strong,” Tobin said. “Her communication was a key element in today’s game.”
GIRLS SOCCER
Peabody 0
Melrose 0
It was the Tanners’ final regular season game, and they fought to a draw against a solid Melrose team. Alessandra Forgione secured another shutout in net.
“Cara Corriveau played great on defense, as did Madi Barrett,” said Peabody coach Andrew Douglass. “Connie Patturelli and Ally Bettencourt linked together a few times to create some chances in the final third.”
Framingham 2
Peabody 1
In a non-conference matchup, Peabody fell just short against Framingham over the weekend. Bettencourt scored a dandy in the second half after a smooth corner-kick delivery from Brooke Lomasney.
“Connie Patturelli was strong in the midfield for us and created some great scoring opportunities before we were finally able to break through,” Douglass said. “Alessandra Forgione had a great game in net. Madi Barrett, Marley Loring, Gabby Meola, and Cara Corriveau were solid in the back against a great team, which kept us under pressure for a significant portion of the game.”
BOYS SOCCER
St. John’s Prep 0
La Salle 0
In a scoreless showdown at Glatz Field in Danvers, St. John’s Prep goalies Ceyln Heslin and Matt Droggitis combined for the shutout. Senior midfielder Jack Quigley, as well as senior wingers Jack Neal and Matt Foley played well for the Eagles, according to coach David Crowell.
Xaverian 2
Peabody 1
Despite a goal from Kacper Kowalczyk off a feed from Japhet Djimeli, the visiting Tanners fell short against Xaverian. Jason Decost, Fabio Goulart, and Joaquim Nunes played strong games, according to coach Stan McKeen.
FOOTBALL
Catholic Memorial 34
St. John’s Prep 0
Five defensive takeaways will typically do the trick – such was the case for host Catholic Memorial on Saturday. The Knights took down powerhouse St. John’s Prep, 34-0, with Jackson Tucker and Liam Conlon going home with interceptions. Add 244 yards rushing from do-it-all Mekhi Dodd, and that would do it.
