Behind Josh Haarmann (4 goals) and Cam McCarthy (3), plus some outstanding defense from Jack Weissenburger and Ryan DeLucia, St. John’s Prep picked up a season-opening 11-7 victory Saturday. Also contributing were Luke Kelly (2 goals, assist), Madden McGowan (goal), Kevin Correa (goal), Will Crawford (13 face-off wins), and Max Putney (team-leading 5 saves).
BOYS LACROSSE
Malden Catholic 15
Bishop Fenwick 7
Despite two goals apiece from Aidan Byrne and Nathan Ricciuti, the Crusaders suffered a home-field defeat Saturday. Fenwick’s Freddie Pfischner and Michael Paolini netted their first varsity goals, while CJ Masone also scored.
Essex Tech 17
Bishop Fenwick 6
Host Essex Tech shot out to a 3-0 lead, which was a telling first chapter of a dominant book. Aidan Byrne (3 goals), Nathan Ricciuti (2), and Johnny Romans (first varsity goal) led Fenwick’s offense. The Crusaders return to action Saturday in a home game against Malden Catholic beginning at 11:30 a.m.
GIRLS LACROSSE
Swampscott 5
Bishop Fenwick 4
Cold, sloppy weather didn’t slow down the Swampscott (1-0) and Bishop Fenwick (1-1) girls lacrosse teams Saturday afternoon. The visiting Big Blue picked up a 5-4 win in Peabody.
Swampscott goalie Lilah Caplan made nine saves, while a versatile offense was guided by Chloe Puzzo (goal, assist), Victoria Pierro (goal, assist), Lia Beatrice (goal), Fiona Keaney (goal), Cecelia Tripp (goal), and Avery Laundry (assist).
Fenwick was led by Breanna Genzale (2 goals, assist), Kiley Bloom (2 goals, assist), and Olivia Watson, who delivered a “great defensive game,” according to Fenwick Coach Jill Robinson.
