In an early-season dandy, Lynnfield’s boys soccer team (1-0) took down Cape Ann League foe Newburyport, 2-1, on the road last Tuesday, Sept. 2.
“They outplayed us for most of the first half,” said Lynnfield coach Brent Munroe. “In the second half, we played a little better.”
Newburyport struck first to put the pressure on, but Rocca Scenna (penalty- and free-kick goals) potted a clutch pair for the Pioneers.
“Our goalie (Dino Gesamondo) and defense played very well,” Munroe said. “I thought Newburyport played very, very well. They’re a good team and we’re fortunate.”
BOYS SOCCER
Lynnfield 3
Collegiate Charter School of Lowell 1
The Pioneers’ attack was sharp on the road, finding the back of the net multiple times. Ollie Morgan scored once, while teammate Mohammad Ayari netted a brace to lead Lynnfield Saturday.
St. John’s Prep 0
Brookline 0
St. John’s Prep played to a scoreless draw Saturday afternoon. Senior goalkeeper Matt Droggitis made five saves for his second straight shutout to open the season. Midfielders Owen Beeney and Finn McCabe, along with center back James Minor, all “played well,” according to coach Dave Crowell.
St. John’s Prep 1
Milford 0
In a tough opener for St. John’s Prep, it took a second-half strike from senior captain Garrison Murphy to put the Eagles on top. Joe DeCesare dished out the all-important assist, while Droggitis recorded a three-save shutout. Defender Ryan Levis and winger JJ Koulalis played strong games, according to Crowell.
VOLLEYBALL
Lynnfield 3
Pentucket 1
The Pioneers protected home court against Pentucket. Lynnfield’s Audrey Manning had 11 kills, 20 assists and nine aces, while teammate Alexia Vaquerano compiled 14 kills and 12 digs.
Olivia Kelter finished the game making key plays and finished with seven kills, three aces, and 14 digs. Sophomores Carina DeLeo (19 assists, 4 aces, 8 digs) and Milana Labkovich (7 kills, 4 blocks) performed well for Lynnfield.
Elliana Moretti played “unbelievably strong,” according to head coach Brent Ashley.
Lynnfield 3
Ipswich 0
In dominant set scores of 25-7, 25-9, and 25-11, Lynnfield cruised in its opener. Manning (18 kills, 14 assists, 4 blocks), Vaquerano (10 kills, 11 digs, 5 aces), and sophomore DeLeo (18 assists, 8 aces, 6 digs) got the job done for the Pioneers.
GIRLS SOCCER
Lynnfield 8
Triton 1
Never in doubt, Lynnfield (1-1) rolled over Triton at Pioneer Stadium. The Pioneers were led by Ava Damiani (2 goals, 2 assists), Kaylee Barrett (2 goals, 3 assists), Bella Clancy (2 goals), Giada Antidormi (goal, assist), and Hannah Doherty (goal).
Newburyport 3
Lynnfield 0
Lynnfield (0-1) welcomed Newburyport to Pioneer Stadium for a season-opening showdown, but the hosts were blanked against their Cape Ann League opponent.
FOOTBALL
St. John’s Prep 36
Springfield Central 35
St. John’s Prep’s Jordan Toribio scored a touchdown – followed by his own game-winning two-point conversion – with seven seconds remaining, and the Eagles (1-0) delivered a last-second victory to the fans at Glatz Field. A last-second Hail Mary attempt was intercepted.
The Prep trailed, 35-21, in the fourth quarter. Maxwell Parent, a transfer from St. Mary’s, scored an 8-yard touchdown in the first half.
GOLF
St. John’s Prep 42.5
Gloucester 29.5
In eight-on-eight match play, with two alternates, St. John’s Prep (2-0) remained perfect with a win at Bass Rocks Golf Club. The Eagles were led by Logan Daigle (43), AJ Bodnar (38), Seamus O’Holleran (37), Grady O’Gannon (37), and Jack Moriarty (36).
