Track and field athletes from Peabody High traveled to Philadelphia and competed in last week’s Penn Relays. It’s a premier event featuring competition from all over the world, including those from the Bahamas and Jamaica.
The Tanners performed well. Alessandra Forgione, who was ranked No. 18 entering the competition, finished eighth overall in javelin. A new personal and school record was set by Forgione with a throw of 139-9. She was the fifth American finisher, with the top-three overall finishers coming from the Bahamas, according to Coach Fernando Braz.
Alex Jackson continued to impress. The future University of Virginia Cavalier threw 62-10 in shot put and finished seventh overall. Jackson was the fourth American finisher.
BASEBALL
Peabody 8
Saugus 4
Trailing 4-2 against a Northeastern Conference foe, Peabody’s Joey Sinibaldi entered the game in relief and threw three shutout innings en route to a win Monday. Sinibaldi gave up two hits and struck out six.
Peabody scored five runs in the bottom of the sixth inning. With bases loaded, after an intentional walk to Jariel Tolentino, Jake Crocker hit a two-run single to take a 5-4 lead. Ethan Waybret then hit a two-out double to bring home three more for the Tanners, who got right back into the win column after Friday’s defeat in Danvers.
St. John’s Prep 7
Catholic Memorial 5
It was another game, another win for the Eagles. Leading the way for St. John’s Prep was pitcher Braeden Hurley, who went 6 1/3 innings with nine strikeouts. Joseph Eberhart earned the save, closing the game with two punchouts. Nicolas Lembo registered two hits, three RBI, and a run.
St. John’s Prep 7
Cambridge Rindge & Latin 5
Call it solid defensive display from the Eagles, who also received lots of offense thanks to Harvard commit Will Shaheen, who hit a two-run homer to power The Prep last Friday.
Peabody 4
Beverly 2
With pitcher Max Silvia (5 H, 9 K, BB, 2 ER) wheeling-and-dealing his way through seven complete innings, the Tanners doubled up host Beverly. Peabody’s offense was led by Jake Crocker (3-for-3, 2 RBI, R), Jariel Tolentino (2-for-4, 2 R), and Joey Smith (2-for-3).
SOFTBALL
Beverly 13
Peabody 5
Despite a home-run highlight from Peabody’s Lizzy Bettencourt, her Tanners met their match and dropped a home game.
BOYS LACROSSE
Archbishop Williams 19
Bishop Fenwick 0
It was an evening to forget for the Crusaders, who came up scoreless against Catholic Central League opponent Archbishop Williams. Fenwick looks to bounce back against Arlington Catholic Wednesday (results too late to print).
GIRLS LACROSSE
Bishop Fenwick 10
Archbishop Williams 7
The Crusaders (9-1) earned another win protecting home turf. Breanna Genzale led Fenwick offensively with five goals and an assist, while Kiley Bloom (2 goals, 3 assists), Molly Sullivan (2 goals), and Hannah Bettencourt (goal) made up the rest of the scoring. Courtney McKenzie made nine saves.
Peabody 14
Billerica Memorial 7
With a “total team effort,” according to Peabody Coach Michelle Roach, her Tanners doubled up Billerica in enemy territory Saturday. Ally Bettencourt’s five goals, Brooke Lomasney’s six points, and Caitlin Snow’s 15 saves were the difference.
“We played strong in all three zones, and it was clear the focus and intensity we had in practice all week paid off,” Roach said. “Our defense was exceptional, our transition game was sharp, and the girls were locked in from the first whistle to the last. I’m incredibly proud of the outstanding performance and effort from the entire team. They truly showed how hard they’ve been working.”
Madi Barrett and Ari Alvarado each tucked a pair of goals. Bella Kassis and Victoria Vaz also scored.
Peabody 16
Danvers 0
Lomasney led the Tanners with five goals and three assists in a 16-goal thrashing of the Falcons last Friday. Bettencourt and Barrett (4 assists) each netted hat tricks, while Kassis, Alvarado, Vaz, Leah Bresnahan, and Briana Symonds all contributed with a goal.
