Lynnfield’s girls basketball team (0-1) dropped its home opener against Newburyport Friday night. In a close 38-34 final, Pioneers’ coach Sue Breen called it “a very intense and hard-fought game.”
Chloe Grieves finished with a double-double of 12 points and 11 rebounds alongside four steals. Hayden Valiton also notched a double-double of 11 points and 15 boards.
“We have to do a better job on offense,” Breen said. “Our defense was disruptive and led to some steals, but Newburyport’s defense was also smothering.”
GIRLS TRACK AND FIELD
Amesbury 54
Lynnfield 45
Lynnfield opened its season against Amesbury at The Track at New Balance in Boston. Despite being short-handed and on the losing end, there were certainly Pioneer standouts. Winning their respective events were Emma Greenleaf (55mh – 10.27) Sofia Giardina (55m – 7.95; 300m – 45.88), Abby Lopez (mile – 5:42.70; 2-mile – 12:22.72), and the 4x400m relay team of Aislin McCormack, Sophia Morgese, Lauren Mattia, and Ava Ragusa (4:50.10).
WRESTLING
St. John’s Prep 40
Milford 27
St. John’s Prep defeated Milford Saturday. Winning matches for the Eagles were Colin Vitale, James Lally, Will Lavallee, Luke Calder, Charlie Poor, Sam Josey, Bryant Mason, and Jaxson Tammaro.
