Workers have been on site laying the groundwork for upgrades to the field since the end of the school year. The project involves the complete replacement of the original synthetic turf, which opened for play in 2013. DPW Director John Scenna said Thursday that the base of the field has been graded and inspected. The installation of the new turf and pad began Friday and is … [Read more...] about New turf at Lynnfield Field expected to be ready by Aug. 1
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Bowing out of D4 tournament
The No. 21 Lynnfield softball team loaded the bases (three walks) during the first inning, but that’s as good as it got for the Pioneers, who bowed out of the Division 4 tournament against No. 5 East Bridgewater, 3-0, Tuesday (June 3) evening. In the first inning, East Bridgewater went to its bullpen. In came Mia Holmes, who picked up two strikeouts to end the inning, then … [Read more...] about Bowing out of D4 tournament
ROUNDUP: Softball Senior Day a success
It was a picture-perfect Monday for Lynnfield seniors, as the softball team celebrated Senior Day and a 12-1 win against Boston Latin Academy. The Pioneers honored their four captains, Morgan Hubbard (Tufts University), Kaila George (Wake Forest University), Julia Corrente (George Washington University), and Libby Considine (University of Tampa). An early home run from … [Read more...] about ROUNDUP: Softball Senior Day a success
Softball squad lights up Newburyport
Lynnfield’s offense and defense were clicking Monday evening as the Pioneers' softball team dominated Newburyport in a 19-2 final. Freshman Lilly Gately pitched a no-hitter going into the fifth inning, finishing the game allowing two hits. Gately walked three Clippers, while striking out eight. At the plate, she collected a single and three RBI. Olivia Kelter batted 2-for-2 … [Read more...] about Softball squad lights up Newburyport
Falling to Pentucket at home
The Lynnfield softball team lost to a talented Pentucket side, 10-1, Monday. Despite the loss, there were positives to take away, according to Lynnfield Coach Hector Longo. “Pentucket is undefeated and the best team in the (Cape Ann) league,” he said. Pentucket has “the best pitcher in the league right now,” according to Longo, in Molly LeBel. She has more than 600 … [Read more...] about Falling to Pentucket at home