May 15, 2008 12:08 am BOYS TENNIS The name Otto Graham — a star with the old Cleveland Browns of the 1950s and one of the greatest all-around players in NFL history — might not mean much to today's high school athletes. But in area tennis circles, the names of Pingree first doubles team partners Otto Aletter and Graham Swayze means one thing: winning. Aletter and Swayze gutted out a 7-6 (7-5), 3-6, 6-3 victory for the decisive point as the Highlanders trumped their archrivals from Beaver Country Day, 3-2, to essentially wrap up the Eastern Independent League title. Aletter, a senior captain, and Swayze, a junior, remained unbeaten in league play this season with their win. "They played a great match," said Pingree coach Eric Olson, his team now 10-1 overall, 8-1 in EIL action. "To do that against our biggest rivals was terrific." Pingree's first two singles players, Garrett Lane (6-1, 6-4) and Sam Bachelder (6-0,6 -1) also won to stay unbeaten this season. For Lane, he has now won 53 straight matches. Peabody 4, Salem 1 The Tanners (8-4, playing a 16-match schedule) qualified for a state tourney berth and No. 3 singles Greg Doonan ran his personal record to 12-0, all straight set (24) victories. He prevailed, 6-1, 6-1. Josh Giller (6-0, 6-0) and Gabe Diamant (6-1, 6-0) gave Peabody a sweep in singles. Juan Carrasco-Pat Swift (6-3, 0-6, 6-3) saved Salem a shutout at No. 1 doubles. Andrew Hartigan-Paul Misci of Salem won No. 2 doubles (6-3, 7-5). Beverly 3, Lynn Classical 2 The Panthers (7-5) swept the three singles for the first time this season with Trevor Harwood, 7-6 (8-6), 6-1; Greg Crane, 1-6, 6-4, 6-2, and Jordan Hirshfield, 6-4,7-6 (7-5). The Panthers lost both doubles and the first set in second singles before making their comeback. St. John's Prep 3, Exeter Academy 2 The Prep's John Corvi, a freshman at No. 3 singles, staged a comeback from being down 1-4 in the third set to win the deciding point, 4-6, 6-2, 7-5, and lift the Eagles to a 12-3 record. Corvi also fought off a match point at 4-5 and scored a break to finish off his win. James Houlden, at No. 1, also took a three setter, 6-7 (7-4), 6-2, 6-3. Another freshman, Spencer Canny, rolled, 6-2, 6-1. Masconomet 4, Ipswich 1 The Chieftains' (9-3) got points from No. 2 singles player Trevor White (6-0, 6-4), third singles standout Steve Afrow (6-3, 0-6, 6-3), and the doubles teams composed of Jack Chandler-Jack Moriarty (6-3, 6-1) and Max Magill-Kyle Kiernan (6-2, 6-1). For Ipswich (15-7), its only point came from first singles player Matt Burke (5-7, 6-1, 6-4). Marblehead 5, Danvers 0 One day after losing their first match of the season, the Magicians (11-1) came back with a vengance. Collin Hyte moved up to first singles and prevailed, 6-1, 7-5, as did Alec Eidelman (6-0, 6-1) and Doug Carey (6-1, 6-1), the latter of whom was making his varsity singles debut. The doubles team of Chris Conn/Kyle Benowitz (6-0, 6-0) and Ben Cohen/Sean O'Connor (6-0, 6-3) also won handily. Bishop Fenwick 3, Lowell Catholic 2 Jared Jordan and Sung Jeon, the No. 2 doubles, won a three-setter for the decisive point as the Crusaders celebrated their first victory of the season. Charles Mendes ruled No. 2 singles, 6-0, 6-0, and Brian Bell and Francisco Anzoategui supplied second doubles, 7-5, 6-4. Lowell had won a previous match, 4-1. Hamilton-Wenham 4, Newburyport 1 Wins from Charlie Graves (No. 2, 6-2, 6-1) and Nick Petrou (No. 3, 6-0, 6-4) at singles helped the Generals win an outright Cape Ann League Small title. Ian McCracken and Chris Roy added a victory at first doubles, 6-0, 6-4, and David Rowe and Jack Lebel won at second doubles, 6-4, 6-3. Hamilton-Wenham is now 10-0 with three matches remaining. Gloucester 4, Saugus 1 Spencer Gaston (6-0, 6-0) and Chris Lufkin (6-0, 6-2) won in singles play for the Fishermen (5-7), while Sam Heany-Balf/Mike Asaro (6-4, 6-3) and Marcus Busby/Michael McGovern (6-2, 7-5) also triumphed in doubles. GIRLS TENNIS Beverly 5, Lynn Classical 0 The Panthers steamrolled past the Rams to improve to 11-1. Sabrina Salmela (6-0, 6-0), Meghan Corcoran (6-2, 6-0) and Sophia Blau (6-0, 6-1) were winners in singles while Gina Pinciaro/Robyn Spiridigliozzi (6-0, 6-0) and Kate Johnson/Gabby Keeley (6-1, 6-4) completed the sweep in doubles. Marblehead 3, Danvers 2 Third singles player Ryan Heffrin (6-4, 6-2) and the Magicians' two doubles teams pulled out the victory for the hosts. Shelby Carroll/Elise Hamilton (6-3, 6-2) and Jess Sokol/Lydia Smith (7-5, 6-2) both won as Marblehead improved to 8-2. Swampscott 5, Winthrop 0 The Big Blue rolled to their 14th straight win without a loss. Micalla Hootstein (6-0, 6-0), Yuliya Sergeyeva (6-1, 6-2) and freshman Kelsey O'Brian (6-2, 6-1) handled the singles. Kara Gilberg-Kate Hall (6-0, 6-0) and Rebecca Ruskin-Becca Remis (6-0, 6-0) won the doubles. Hamilton-Wenham 5, Newburyport 0 Mckenzie Love was impressive at No. 1 singles, winning 6-3, 6-3, and the No. 2 doubles team of Kelsey King and Bridie Thaggard won a tough three setter, 4-6, 6-2, 6-2, for the 8-3 Generals. Kate Chamberlin (6-0, 6-0) and Molly Hines (6-1, 6-1) also won at singles, and Kelsey Shuka and Hannah Hebert won 6-3, 6-1 at first doubles. GIRLS TRACK Danvers 86, Saugus 36 Danvers improved to 5-1 overall with the win at home. Maria Pantavelos was a double winner, taking the 300 hurdles in a personal best of 48.8 and the 200 (28.3), and she was second in the triple jump. Christie Kaczynski also doubled, winning the 100 and the 400. Liz Burgess won the high jump (4-11) and Pia Kurkuvelos was first in the high hurdles with a personal best of 18.4. Marlene Christianson won the discus (81-0, a personal best). Taryn Pydynkowski won the triple jump (31-11/2). Danvers will finish no worse than tied for first in the NEC South. Marblehead 74, Gloucester 37 Sarah Bittermann (300 hurdles, 200), Maggie McMullen (long jump, 100 hurdles) and Katherine Slattery (triple jump, 400) each were double winners to power Marblehead (4-2) to the victory. Bridget Forbes (2-mile), Jessica Burnett (discus) and Mary Keroack (100) also won events for the Magicians. BOYS TRACK Danvers 77, Saugus 40 Bryan Blanchette won the discus (125-10) and 300 hurdles (45.2) and Kevin Gabel won the high hurdles (16.8) and high jump (6-2). Mike Lima (shot put) and Chris Chapruet (2-mile) also had wins for the Falcons (4-2). Gloucester 76, Marblehead 46 Jacob Evanter won both the 300 hurdles (44.2) and 110 hurdles (15.4), but it wasn't enough to help the Magicians (2-4). Taariq Allen added a victory in the high jump (5-10), Tyler Smith won the triple jump (37-6) and Marblehead also won the 4x100 in 48.4. BASEBALL Archbishop Williams 8, Bishop Fenwick 7 Fenwick led 7-5 in the seventh, but Williams posted three runs in the bottom half to walk off with a win. Nick Guido went 3 for 3 with two RBIs, T.J. Fossa added two hits, and Brendan Barrett smashed a pinch-hit homer in the sixth. Fenwick (6-10) needs to win its final four games to qualify for the state tournament. Pingree 11, Lexington Christian 0 Ben McLaughlin had two hits and two RBIs and Amory Parker, Jack Whelan and Brian Rogers combined on the two-hit shutout in a mercy-rule shortened game. Pat George had two hits and an RBI and Jolmi Minaya contributed two hits for Pingree (14-2). Swampscott 6, Winthrop 1 Hunter Gordon scattered four hits over seven innings and struck out 10 to help Swampscott improve to 6-9. Justin Mitchell had two hits, two runs and two RBIs, while Peter Kinchley and Dean Dennis each had RBI hits. B.C. High 5, St. John's Prep 2 Jordan Edgett hit a two-run single in the first inning and Mike Yastrzemski added two hits, but it wasn't enough for the Prep (9-7). Danvers 4, Marblehead 3 Jeff Eldridge pitched a complete game and drove in a run to help the Falcons (13-2) survive. Danvers clinched at least a share of the NEC South. Jake Korthas added two hits and an RBI, Chris Perry had a pair of hits, and Matt Pasquariello also drove in a run. Beverly 4, Lynn Classical 3 Beverly (10-7) qualified for the state tourney for the sixth time in seven years under coach Dave Wilbur with the win over the Rams. Jack Leathersich had a two-run single in the third to stake Beverly to the early lead. The Panthers scored an unearned run in the fourth and tacked on another run in the seventh when Sam Cohen led off with a single and Brian Skerry doubled him in for a 4-1 lead. The Rams closed it to 4-3 in the bottom of the seventh before Leathersich closed it out. Leathersich allowed only five hits and catcher Chris Freni threw out two runners attempting to steal, including a key one in the seventh inning. "It feels good to qualify, but we have three games to go and we want to keep moving on," said Wilbur. "We have bigger goals than just making it." Hamilton-Wenham 10, Triton 7 Hamilton-Wenham broke a four-game losing streak and picked up its second win of the season (2-10). Dan Mulley had two hits and two RBIs and sophomore Matt Cook contributed a double and two RBIs. John Hession chipped in a double, single and finished with two RBIs, and Pat Twomey had a two-run double. Andy Duval had an RBI single and Joey Hoyle had a double, single and an RBI. Matt Greeke came on in relief in the first inning and ended up with the win, allowing just one earned run and a total of just three win. Landmark 10, Beaver CD 4 Junior right-hander Andrew Reed got the win after allowing just one hit in four innings as Landmark improved to 7-6. Reed helped his own cause with two hits, including a triple, and two RBIs. Jordan Yorks belted a two-run homer in the seventh. SOFTBALL Peabody 5, Salem 4 Tawny Palmieri went 3 for 4 and drove in Lauren Tucker with the winning run in the sixth inning as Peabody moved to 11-3. Tucker blasted a two-run homer and Steph Fodera added one hit and two RBIs. Nicole Wilson came on in relief to get the win. She spun three innings of hitless relief with eight strikeouts. Erica Mendez laced a two-run double in the fourth inning to give Salem (5-9) a 4-2 lead in the fourth inning. Susie Barnes and Maggie Duffy also had RBI doubles for the Witches, while Ashley White had two of her team's eight hits. Beverly 4, Lynn Classical 3 The Panthers (4-9) captured their most exciting win of the season, stunning NEC contender Lynn Classical. The Rams went ahead 3-2 in the top of the seventh and the Lady Panthers rattled off five straight hits to win in the bottom of the inning on five consecutive singles by Jane Spiridigliozzi, Monica Cassola, Daryl Powell, Beth Cullen and Kiki McKenna. Cullen's bases loaded single made it 3-3 and McKenna's walkoff single won it. The defensive play of Courtney Chalifour, the catcher, was a factor. She threw out a runner in the seventh. Swampscott 3, Winthrop 2 In what had to qualify as one of Swampscott's best wins, catcher Sam Perry hit a two-out, two-run single in the top of the seventh as the Big Blue overcame a 2-1 deficit. Perry's single scored Mallarie McGrath and Katherine Gorham. Swampscott (9-5 overall) is alone in second place in the Northeastern Conference and within striking distance of Danvers. Sophomore Kristin Vinal pitched a complete-game six-hitter and struck out seven for Swampscott. Marissa Gambale and Perry each went 2 for 3 and Gorham was 2 for 4. Bishop Fenwick 2, Archbishop Williams 1 After falling behind 1-0 in the top of the first inning, Courtney Begin hit a double and Amy Pelletier moved her to third with a single in the bottom half of the inning, then both scored on a passed ball and an overthrow. Fenwick (4-10) didn't get another hit the rest of the way. Begin got the win, allowing five hits and striking out five. BOYS LACROSSE Hamilton-Wenham 13, Gloucester 7 The Generals hiked their record to 10-6 one day after what coach Jimmy LaSelva called the program's worst loss, a 17-9 downer against Triton. But in this one, Jake Cotter exploded for five goals and Ryan Gendreau had four. Charlie Pilkanis, Steve Dangora, Corey Daff and Dave Littlefield each had one goal. Daff and Littlefield are both defensemen. Defensive midfielder Derek Keith had a standout game, said coach LaSelva. Pingree 16, Lexington Christian 5 Colin Rossano sparked the Highlanders (10-6) with four goals and two assists. Matt MacDonald contributed three goals and four assists and Conor Cash added two goals and two assists. Taylor Pirrie had two goals and an assist. Pingree opened up a 6-1 in the first quarter and never looked back. Arlington Catholic 7, Bishop Fenwick 3 Pat Doliber had one goal and one assist and Eamon Barrett scored twice for Fenwick, which slipped to 6-11. GIRLS LACROSSE Arlington Catholic 11, Bishop Fenwick 9 Bridget Dullea finished with three goals while Amelia Santos had two goals and two assists and Ellen O'Leary added two goals and two assists for the Crusaders, who fell to 13-2. Rebecca Graves and Allie Stote each had a goal. Jill DeFrancesco had 15 saves in net. Arlington Catholic outscored the Crusaders, 5-2, in the second half. Pingree 17, Beaver CD 2 The Highlanders had 10 different goal scorers and improved to 11-5. Brit Mscisz had three goals and two assists and Caroline Mead finished with three goals. Sam Taylor had two goals and an assist and Lindsay Thompson also chipped in two goals and an assist. Liza Richardson had a strong game at attack. Caroline Lubbock played well on defense. Pingree took control with a 9-2 first half. Salem 11, Peabody 2 Jamie Hanson led Salem (7-4) with four goals. Lauren DeLuca added two goals and Louiji Rijo also had two goals. Kristin White, Julia Garcia and Katie Wilkins each had one goal. Salem led 6-2 at halftime and outscored the Tanners 5-0 in the second half. Marblehead 13, Beverly 11 Tori Snow accounted for two of Marblehead's three overtime goals after Beverly (10-4) and the Magicians tied in regulation. Alyssa Accomando (3 goals, 1 assist) and sister Mary (2 and 1) led the Lady Panthers. Meg Finn also had an assist. GOLF Bishop Fenwick 168, Pope John 114 Anthony Ricci led the way for the Crusaders (8-0 overall) with 36 points. Matt Murray accounted for 27 points, Brian McConnell added 25 points and Steve Cleary had 22 points. Matt Malewicki finished with 22 points.
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