Lynnfield’s girls basketball team (4-2) defeated Winthrop 61-23 to capture the David Green Memorial Tournament. Behind Chloe Grieves (12 points, 12 rebounds), all-tournament player Olivia Braley (12 points), and Most Valuable Player Hayden Valiton (9 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists), Lynnfield erupted with 26 third-quarter points.
“Everyone contributed to today’s victory. We had balanced scoring with two players in double figures and had nine out of 11 players score,” said Lynnfield coach Sue Breen. “More importantly, we had 23 assists on 26 made baskets. They really shared the ball well. The team is making great progress in coming together and gaining confidence. We are looking forward to 2026.”
BOYS HOCKEY
Amesbury 3
Lynnfield 2
Despite goals from Brendan Driscoll and Lucas Deraps, a 3-0 hole was too deep for the Pioneers to climb out of. Lynnfield (2-3-3) took a timeout with 3:21 remaining in the third period, but couldn’t tuck an equalizer.
Lynnfield 1
Gloucester 1
Lynnfield settled for a draw against the Fishermen at James McVann-Louis O’Keefe Rink. Anthony Calla ripped a goal for the Pioneers with assists coming from Nick Kelter and Deraps. Angelo Covino stood strong with 22 saves.
St. John’s Prep 3
St. Mary’s 1
A scoreless game after one period, St. Mary’s boys hockey team took a 1-0 lead against St. John’s Prep in the second period, but fell 3-1 inside of Essex Sports Center Saturday. The Spartans dipped to 3-4, while the Eagles flew to 4-0-2.
After a second-period face-off won by Finn Racki, Colton Carpenter took a shot that was rebounded home by St. Mary’s Evan Toro (1-0). Logan Daigle, Brennan Waters (game-winner), and Anthony Petruccelli (empty-netter) scored three unanswered goals to put the game away for St. John’s.
BOYS BASKETBALL
Lynnfield 83
Reading Memorial 76
Do-it-all Grant Neal (28 points, 10 rebounds), Oliver Harth (17), Justin Flores (13), and Brandon Doherty (11) led a versatile offense for Lynnfield, which upped its record to 4-1.
GIRLS TRACK AND FIELD
Manchester-Essex 61
Lynnfield 39
Lynnfield dropped Tuesday’s meet on the New Balance Track in Boston, but delivered “some good performances,” as said by coach William Wallace. Winning Pioneers were Abby Lopez (mile – 5:46.47; 2-mile – 12: 31.22), Sofia Giardina (300m – 45.59), and Sophia Morgese (shot put – 25-0).
