During Saturday’s annual Andover Boosters Invitational, Peabody’s Alex Jackson set a new meet record and personal best in the shot put. He threw 61-01, finishing first. He also finished first in the discus with a throw of 158-11.
Evan Bedard finished first in the triple jump (44-00) and second in the long jump (21-10). Other top-10 finishes were turned in by Aneudy Medrano (4th, javelin, PR 154-05); Owen Brennan, (4th, 800, PR 1:59.74); Areno Saint-Victor (5th, discus, 130-03; 7th, shot put, PR 46-01); Peyton Smith (8th, 110 hurdles, 15.4), and Declan Smith, (9th, mile, PR 4:27.74). Brennan, Brian Stevens, Dorlyn Morel and Mohamed Lhassouani finished fourth in the 4×400 relay in 3:33.89.
On the girls side, Alessandra Forgione finished runner-up in the javelin (109-11). She also finished eighth in the shot put (31-09). Makayla Kokonezis finished sixth in the triple jump (PR 35-00.50) and eighth in the high jump (4-08.00). The 4×800 relay team of Avery Marcus, Kyra Buckley, Leah Buckley and Jane Haight finished sixth (10:35). Madison Holleran finished 10th in the shot put (30-06), while the 4×400 relay team of Yosmery Batista, Ava Champigny, Stella D’Ambrosio and Marcus finished 10th (4:25.82).
For St. John’s Prep, Lincoln Massaro posted the Eagles’ top finish, finishing runner-up in the 400 hurdles with a PR 56.35. Aithan Bezanson finished third (PR 56.53) and Noah Kael finished fifth (PR 57.96). Kye McCoy finished third in the javelin (158-04). Andrew Bertucci (6-0), Tyson Stroope (PR 6-0) and Gio Moretti (5-10) finished third, fourth, and sixth, respectively, in the high jump.
In the long jump, Tireni Asengua (PR 21-09.05), Merrick Barlow (PR 21-04.75) and Andrew Vigneaux (school record 21-02.25) finished third, fourth, and sixth, respectively. Ahmir Hykel placed fourth in the 200 (22.84) with Sam Charrette coming in seventh (23.11) and Kevin Vaughn placing eighth (PR 23.12). Andrew McManmon finished fourth in the triple jump (PR 41-08) and Pierson Scala finished eighth (PR 40-07.5). Vaughn (PR 11.23), Brendan Burke (11.27) and Barlow finished fifth, seventh, and 10th, respectively, in the 100 dash. The 4×100 relay team of Jayden Toppin, Scala, Aaron Radke and Kai Danoff finished ninth (44.90).
BOYS TENNIS
St. John’s Prep 5
Malden Catholic 0
For the 30th time in 34 years, the St. John’s Prep Eagles are Catholic Conference champions. Head coach Mark Metropolis and his squad are a perfect 13-0 overall and 9-0 in the league.
The Eagles hosted Malden Catholic Monday. The Lancers suffered a similar fate that most teams have experienced going up against St. John’s Prep, a 5-0 sweep.
It was a near-perfect match as the Eagles dropped just one set across the five matches.
In first singles, John DeAngelis defeated Jack Burgess 6-0, 6-0, while in second singles, Jack Prokopis took care of Nan Dinh 6-0, 6-0 to get the Eagles off to a commanding start.
Third singles, Luke Free, was too much for Lucas Wang, defeating him in straight sets 6-0, 6-0.
First doubles, Wade Evits and Charlie Weld, showed their chemistry, beating Matteo Peledge and Drew Rynak 6-0, 6-1. Second doubles, Chris Melville and Ciaran de Buy Wenniger, defeated Julian Cuper and James Guild 6-0, 6-0.
Earlier this season, Metropolis earned his 500th win at St. John’s Prep against Wellesley High, and, now, he adds another Catholic Conference title to his already-impressive resume.
BASEBALL
Peabody 4
Saugus 3
In a closely-contested game Monday, the Tanners edged it, thanks to the game-winning run in the bottom of the fourth inning.
Saugus struck first in the first inning, scoring two runs and adding a third in the third inning. However, the Tanners responded with a run in the second inning and two in the third before its game-winner.
Remy Guerro earned the win on the mound, going 6 1/3 innings, allowing two hits, striking out nine, and walking four. Leading the Peabody offense was Josh Sigmon (3-for-3, 2 RBI), Mike Petro (3-for-4, run), Steve Porcella (1-for-2, RBI), and Liam Hurley (1-for-3, run).
Peabody 7
Lowell 2
Continuing his pitching prowess – and home run heroics – Cam Connolly of the Tanners did it all on Tuesday. Not only did he hit a two-run homer in Peabody’s win in Lowell, but struck out seven and allowed just five hits in his complete-game victory.
For the Tanners – winners of eight straight – Jariel Tolentino (3-for-4), Josh Sigmon (2-for-4), Noah Crocker (RBI), and Joey Smith (RBI) chipped in offensively.
SOFTBALL
Peabody 12
Saugus 0
Make it another no-hitter for Peabody – this time from Avery Grieco (5 K, 0 BB). Abby Bettencourt (2 home runs), Lizzy Bettencourt (1), and Logan Lomasney (1) all went home with home runs, too.
BOYS LACROSSE
Peabody 6
Medford 4
It was a happy Saturday for the Peabody boys lacrosse team, which escaped Medford’s grasp with a narrow, two-goal win on enemy turf. Antonio Anzalone led the way with two goals, Derek Collins dished out two assists, and netminder Aidan Haight made 19 big saves.
Danvers 10
Bishop Fenwick 6
Fenwick’s laxmen failed to defend home turf on Saturday, falling to Danvers by four goals. Aidan Byrne (2 goals), Nathaniel Ricciutti (2), C.J. Masone (goal), and Jace Mansi (goal) found the back of the net in defeat. Connor Harvey and Jake Ryan each netted hat tricks for Danvers.
St. John’s Prep 10
Lincoln-Sudbury 6
The Prep (12-1) avenged its first loss of the season with a four-goal win against Lincoln-Sudbury (7-5). Better yet, “It felt good to play lacrosse in nice weather,” as said by Eagles’ coach John Pynchon.
Cam McCarthy delivered with a hat trick, Ben Merena tucked two more, and Andrew Klein, Nick Schibli, Ryan De Lucia, and Charlie Angle played aggressively, according to Pynchon. Max Putney saved all four of his shots against, while Jack Doherty and Will Crawford combined to win eight face-offs.
GIRLS LACROSSE
Peabody 14
Beverly 10
Needing a win to clinch the Northeastern Conference, the Peabody Tanners (12-2) proved why they’re the best among them (12-0 in NEC). The second quarter seemed to prove pivotal for the Tanners as they got the win against Beverly. Peabody was down, 4-3, after the first quarter, but rallied in the second to take the lead at halftime, 9-4, thanks to multiple goals apiece from Madi Barrett and Ally Bettencourt.
Both teams continued to find the back of the net in the third, giving Peabody a 12-6 lead going into the final 12 minutes. Beverly stepped on the gas in the fourth, scoring four goals, but it wasn’t enough as Peabody escaped with a 14-10 final and the NEC chip.
Peabody’s Caitlin Snow made 15 saves and was “incredible in net,” according to head coach Michelle Roach.
On offense, the Tanners received goals from Barrett (2 goals, assist), Bettencourt (4 goals, 2 assists), Katie Amico (goal), and Brooke Lomasney (7 goals, 2 assists).
Peabody 15
Marblehead 6
Peabody led just 7-4 at halftime, then turned up the heat in the second half, soundly defeating the Magicians behind Madi Barrett’s six goals and three assists. She also secured her 200th career point.
Chipping in were Ally Bettencourt (5 goals, 3 assists), Brooke Lomasney (3 goals, 2 assists), Connie Patturelli (goal), and Victoria Vaz (assist). Caitlin Snow made nine saves, and Peabody upped its record to 11-2 (11-0 Northeastern Conference).
As for Marblehead (4-9), there were plenty of positives. Kathryn Commoss continued her stellar spring with four goals, followed by Maddie Forbes (goal), Ramona Gillett (2 assists), Gretchen Smith (goal), Avery Wysor (ground ball), Sydney Hamilton (ground ball), and Molly Bullard (13 saves).
Peabody 13
Danvers 1
Peabody took advantage of its home turf in a thrashing of Danvers, putting itself at 10-2 and 10-0 in the Northeastern Conference. On Senior Night, Katie Amico ripped a hat trick, while Kayla Landry netted another for the Tanners.
Doing most of the damage were Brooke Lomasney (4 goals, 2 assists), Madi Barrett (2 goals, assist), Ally Bettencourt (2 goals, 3 assists), Sophia Kassis (goal), and Victoria Vaz (assist). Caitlin Snow made eight saves on nine shots (.890 save percentage).
