Peabody goalie Caitlin Snow (11 saves) crossed the 500-save mark in the girls lacrosse team’s (8-2) narrow home win against Chelmsford, which was ranked No. 2 in the MIAA Division 1 power rankings during game-time. Brooke Lomasney (5 goals, 2 assists), Ally Bettencourt (3 goals, 3 assists), and Madi Barrett got the job done offensively.
“The game was led by strong defensive play from Snow, Maia Davis, and Connie Patturelli,” said Peabody Coach Michelle Roach. “I’m very proud of their hard work, excellent decision-making, and commitment to pushing until the last whistle.”
GIRLS LACROSSE
Peabody 12
Swampscott 4
In a Northeastern Conference battle, the host Tanners trumped Swampscott Saturday. Lomasney (5 goals, Barrett (4), and Bettencourt (3) led Peabody’s offense, while the Big Blue received strong showings from Cecelia Tripp (2 goals), Victoria Pierro (goal), Quinn Kelleher (goal), and Lea Beatrice (assist).
Bishop Fenwick 11
Marblehead 4
Despite a seven-goal defeat, Marblehead (7-5) trailed by just a goal at halftime. Leading the Magicians were Kathryn Commoss (2 goals), Gretchen Smith (goal, assist), Caitlyn Ryan (goal), Zoe Dwyer (assist), and Molly Bullard (7 saves). As for Fenwick, the Crusaders upped their record to 12-1 and are currently ranked No. 8 in the MIAA Division 1 power rankings.
Bishop Fenwick 14
Arlington Catholic 2
Molly Sullivan scored six goals and her Crusaders rolled over Arlington Catholic. Contributing to the barrage were Kiley Bloom (3 goals, 4 assists), Breanna Genzale (3 goals, assist), Hannah Bettencourt (goal, 3 assists), and Caroline Lapalme (goal).
Peabody 16
Winthrop 1
The Tanners (7-2, 6-1 NEC) spread out the wealth in a dominant performance on enemy turf. Leading the offense were Lomasney (4 goals, 2 assists), Bettencourt (3 goals, 2 assists), Victoria Vaz (2 goals, 2 assists), Ari Alvarado (2 goals, 2 assists), Barrett (2 goals, assist), Bella Kassis (2 assists), Connie Patturelli (goal), Elizabeth Moore (goal), and Alexis Morris (goal).
“Total team effort,” Roach said. “[We were] really focused on draw, ground ball control, and causing interceptions.”
BOYS LACROSSE
St. John’s Prep 14
La Salle Academy 13
Well, 10 first-half goals usually do the trick.
The Prep (12-1) enjoyed an out-of-state road win Saturday, taking down La Salle Academy (R.I.) by a goal. Will Crawford was the difference-maker and won 23 of 25 face-offs, while Jack Quigley (2 goals) netted the game-winner with 30 seconds remaining. Josh Haarmann, Crawford, Beckett Lee, Cam McCarthy, and Luke Kelly all scored twice.
St. John’s Prep 9
Catholic Memorial 8
Josh Barton, Kelly, Ryan McCarthy, and Cam McCarthy all scored twice as The Prep (11-1) escaped Catholic Memorial. Chase Kenyon won 15 of 21 face-offs, while Madden McGowan added a goal.
St. John’s Prep 7
Boston College High 6
Barton – just a minute into overtime – was the hero as St. John’s Prep (10-1) took down previously-undefeated BC High on Glatz Field. Mattheus Du Plessis made 13 saves and Lee scored twice for the Eagles, who trailed by a pair of goals (5-3) after three quarters.
BASEBALL
St. Mary’s 6
Bishop Fenwick 4
Facing a 4-1 hole, the Spartans (12-2) stormed back as Shea Newhall delivered two scoreless innings of relief. Josh Doney picked up the save, while offensive damage was done by Jaiden Driscoll (3-for-4, 2 R), Cam McGonagle (2-for-3, 2B, RBI), Doney (1-for-2, 3B, 3 RBI), and Jared Paone (1-for-2, 2B, 2 RBI).
Peabody 7
Masconomet 2
Joey Smith (6 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, 3 BB, 7K) earned the win as Peabody rolled over Masconomet. Doing offensive damage were Luke Maglione (3-for-4, R, RBI), Mike Murphy (2-for-4, 2 R, RBI), Jariel Tolentino (2-for-5, RBI, R), Jayden Cunningham (2-for-3, R), and Zach Hartnett (1-for-1, 2 RBI).
Peabody 9
Winthrop 8
In a “wild finish,” according to Peabody Coach Mark Bettencourt, his Tanners escaped the Vikings. Winthrop trailed by seven runs (9-2) before plating six unanswered.
Peabody’s Dylan Annese (6 1/3 IP, 6 H, 3 BB, 6 K) earned the win, while Joey Sinibaldi entered for the final two outs.
Offensive damage was done by Jariel Tolentino (2-for-2, 2 RBI, R), Joey Smith (2-for-2, 2 R, 3 SB), Dylan Cunningham (2-for-3, 2 R), Noah Crocker (2-for-3, R), and Luke Maglione (1-for-3, 2 RBI, R).
