Softball
Triton 1, Wilmington 0, 14 innings
The Vikings (5-7 overall, 3-2 Cape Ann League) received timely hitting from Kerri Carleton, Caitlin Stevens, Lauren Sergeant, and Katie McCance. Marion Dulleau pitched all 14 innings, allowing eight hits and two walks. She recorded nine strikeouts.
"We were down some players due to sickness and injury, but the girls hung in there and played some solid defense," said Jim Hounam. "This was a big win for us."
Newburyport 5, Masconomet 2
Ashley Rowe earned the complete-game victory on the mound for the Clippers (4-6). She allowed eight hits and did not issue a walk. She struck out two. Lindsey Tomasz and Cassandra Davis had two RBIs each. Meg Cronan tripled. Chelsea Hersey executed a double play in the field.
"We made two errors," Newburyport coach Peter Murray said. "That's been the case the last three or four games. That's a huge help."
Baseball
Newburyport 6, Masconomet 5
Kyle LeBlanc had the game-winning RBI on a double in the bottom of the seventh, leading the Clippers (7-6, 5-2) over previously unbeaten Masco (10-1, 6-1). Tommy Morris earned the victory in relief, allowing one run in three innings. Joe Clancy lasted four innings, allowing two earned runs. LeBlanc was 2 for 4 with three RBIs. Kevin Holmes extended his hitting streak to seven games with a 2-for-3, two-RBI effort. Richie Burke added two hits and two runs.
"This puts us back in the race for a CAL title," Newburyport coach Bill Pettingell said. "At worst, we're one game behind in our division, and that's all we care about. It tightened everything up having Masco lose."
Georgetown 7, Lynnfield 6
Tim Holland earned the complete-game win for Georgetown (8-3), allowing eight hits and six earned runs. He struck out eight. He was also 2 for 3 including a home run and three runs scored. Andrew Barba was also 2 for 3 with a home run and four RBIs.
Girls Lacrosse
Georgetown 12, Triton 7
April Surette had 11 saves in goal for Georgetown (7-3). Kelly Burke and Meghan Makiver scored three goals each. Shannon Hartford had two goals and five assists. Katherine Falzareno tallied two goals. Michelle Reilly added a goal and an assist. Alyssa Rosenthal had a goal.
"It was a great team effort," explained Royals coach Heather Hartford. "Our transition game was really on, and it was really nice to see Meghan (Makiver) playing to her potential. Pauline Reilly and Kaela Barta really stepped up on defense as well."
Sarah Nardone led Triton (6-5) with four goals and two assists. Colleen Gargan, Sarah Peterson and Michelle Godfrey had a goal each. Kristie Davis had nine saves in goal.
"We accomplished our goal of shutting down Shannon Hartford to a certain extent," Triton coach Stacey Beaulieu said. "To hold her to two goals was a huge accomplishment."
Hamilton-Wenham 12, Newburyport 11
Avery Cullinan led Newburyport with five goals and an assist. Laura Fallon added three goals for the Clippers (1-9). Emily Vartabedian, Chloe Hundertmark and Katie Carney scored a goal each. Lilly Galzerano had 14 saves.
"I thought the girls did a good job executing the offense," said Clippers coach Catherine Batchelder. "We're a lot better than our record indicates."
Girls Tennis
Newburyport 3, North Reading 2
Sasha Radulski (6-0, 6-0) and Taylor Daamon (7-5, 6-3) won singles matches for Newburyport (4-5). Becca and Gabby Quarantello (6-1, 6-4) won at second doubles.
Hamilton-Wenham 4, Triton 1
Rachel Bissett and Christine Powers (6-4, 7-5) earned a doubles victory for Triton (9-3).
"We need to stick with it and pull out all the stops when we play the tougher teams," said Triton coach Martha Murray.
Manchester Essex 5, Pentucket 0
Cecily Bingham and Sarah Dillon (6-3, 2-6, 3-6) pushed their second doubles match to three sets for Pentucket.
Boys Tennis
Manchester Essex 4, Pentucket 1
Matt Murphey won his singles match (3-6, 6-3, 7-6) for Pentucket (4-3).
"Matt only started playing last year and it seems like he's getting better each day," said Sachem coach Christian Langlois.
North Reading 4, Newburyport 1
Tony Dube and Alex Corbett (6-4, 4-6, 7-5) won their doubles match for Newburyport (6-2).
"We have two more wins to go until we qualify for the tourney," said coach Neil Reardon. "With tough teams like Lynnfield and Manchester-Essex coming up, we're going to have to be ready."
