BOYS SOCCER
When the winless North Shore Tech soccer team watched a two-goal lead slip away yesterday, it would've been understandable if they got discouraged. Instead, Tim Gil completed his hat trick but burying the winner with less than four minutes to play — and delivered the Bulldogs' first win of 2008, 5-4 over Fellowship Christain.
"Even I was starting to think, 'uh-oh' but they kept it together and managed to pull it off," said North Shore coach Bob Parsons. Joel D'Ambrosio added two goals for North Shore, which led 4-2 before Fellowship came storming back. Freshman Kyle Olivia dished out two assists in an outstanding effort and Jeremy Caira stood out on defense with a gutsy effort despite a painful ankle injury.
GIRLS SOCCER
North Shore Tech 6, Chelsea 0
Two goals apiece from Katrina Smith and Jessica Ventrillo helped the Bulldogs roll over the Red Devils. Nikki Comppen scored on a crisp feed from Emily Contes and Meg Hovan also found the back of the net. Katherine Brebner had her second straight clean sheet and stopped a penalty kick.
Masconomet 5, Hamilton-Wenham 0
The Chieftains remain undefeated (3-0) with Lucy Gildein's two-goal, one-assist effort. Monica Davis and Cait Clark each turned in one goal and one assist while Lexi Dussi also scored. Joni Boras, Alexa Moormann notched single helpers.
North Andover 4, Ipswich 0
The Tigers (1-2-1) lost in a tough battle with North Andover.
FIELD HOCKEY
Beverly 2, Swampscott 1
Haley Govoni stood out once again scoring twice for the undefeated Panthers (6-0) to increase her season total to 11 in six games. Meg Finn assisted on both goals and Abbie Flemming added 11 saves. Courtney Robinson and Allie Donnelly were standouts on the defensive side.
Danvers 1, Saugus 0
The Falcons (4-1-1) got the winner with four minutes left from Avery Pecci thanks to a great pass from Stephanie Robinson. Danvers also got solid play out of Suzy Libby and Emily Swindell.
Marblehead 1, Everett 0
Julia Burke tallied the only goal for the Magicians (2-3-1) on an assist from Lindsey Franklin to beat the Crimson Tide.
Salem 2, Peabody 0
Jill Robinson scored a goal and had an assist as the Witches rolled to 4-1-1. Louiginna Rijo also scored, while Madeleine Lutts assisted. Goalie Cara Buckley made seven saves for the shutout, and Julia Gauthier also played well for Salem.
Peabody goalie Rebecca Muellen made 19 saves while Christina Simoes and Andrea Saccardo played well.
BOYS CROSS COUNTRY
Swampscott 18, Salem 45
The Big Blue (2-0) had the top two finishers with winner Sierk Vanderburg running 18:18 and Sam Rakoc not far behind in 18:25. Steven Levesque finished third for the Witches, but Swampscott's Brandon Poulin, Ilya Smelyanski and Shawn Brown rounded out the top six to secure the win.
Marblehead 16, Beverly 47
Ross Peterson led from wire-to-wire to win the overall race with a time of 17:02 as the Magicians topped the Panthers (0-2). Junior Kipp Standley was Beverly's top finisher in 17:59 while freshman Mike Bonugli clocked in at 18:53 and Tom Benton ran 18:56. Andrew Graf and Ned Breed also ran well for Marblehead.
Bishop Fenwick 15, Marian 49
Fenwick (1-0) cruised in its opener with seven out of the top eight. Finishing first overall was Billy Harrington (17:36), second was Colton Buckley (18:03), and third place was Andrew Young (18:21).
Peabody 15, Saugus 50
The Tanners (2-0) stayed perfect behind first-place runner John Lawrence (15:11), runner-up Chris Lawrence (15:34), and third-place finisher Nick Christensen (15:37).
GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY
Swampscott 15, Salem 46
Junior Lyndsey Walsh was the overall winner in 20:35 and Swampscott (1-1) took the top five places to top Salem. Freshmen Hannah King (22:04) and Nikki Laskaris (22:09) were second and third while Kelly Walton (22:10) and Amelia Antrim (22:11) rounded out the top five.
Marian 15, Bishop Fenwick 47
The Crusaders lost their first meet despite three top-10 finishers. Marial Quezada (22:14) came in sixth, Joanna DeLorenzo (22:21) eighth, and Megan Woodcock (22:49) finished tenth.
Peabody 20, Saugus 46
The Tanners girls cross country stayed unbeaten with three of the race's top five times. Finishing second was Jenna Bickard (19:09), third was Brittney Creamer (19:48), and fourth was Meghan Connors (19:56).
VOLLEYBALL
Hamilton-Wenham 3, Stoneham 0
Seniors Carolyn Croyle and Kathryn Craig each racked up eight kills, with Craig chipping in 13 service points, as the Generals (2-3) toppled Stoneham 25-19, 29-27, 25-11. Sophomore setter Sarah Vivenzio paced the H-W attack with 18 assists.
Revere 3, Salem 1
Despite an all-around effort from captain Jen Bedard, who had seven kills, two blocks and an eye-popping 14 aces, the Witches couldn't get by the Patriots. Stella Gutierrez added four kills and a block.
Bishop Fenwick 3, Pope John 0
Fenwick won in straight matches 25-7, 25-17, 25-20 with great play from Kathy Bruce, who came off the bench to provide support for the primary setters and also added two kills.
North Shore Tech 3, Chelsea
Junior middle hitter Vanessa Orlando contributed 14 service points and helped the Bulldogs pull away in the fourth set of a 25-19, 18-25, 27-25, 25-16 victory. Senior co-captain Melissa Reyes added nine service points and six digs, while junior middle hitter Nicole Greene played a consistent all-around game for North Shore (2-2).
GOLF
Hamilton-Wenham 145, Rockport 120
Senior Steven Gonfiorski notched 34 points to help the Generals get their first win of the season. Colin Kenny chipped in 31 points while David Rowe added 22 and P.J. Clay scored 21.
Beverly 47 <1/2> to 24 <1/2
Ryan Lalley shot a 35 and won his match to help the Panthers (3-1) win their third straight. Adam Capodilupa, Mike Von Zweck, Derek Paglia and Jack Liacos were all winners for Beverly.
Triton 155, Ipswich 90
The Tigers fell to 0-4 but not without good rounds by Joe Stella (20) and Mark Gallant (17)
Danvers 481âÑ2, Saugus 231âÑ2
Danvers moves to 5-0 in the conference with seven different winners: Troy Thibodeau, Jay Rinaldi, Larry Saggese, Matt Michel, Mike Parisella, Pat Saunders, and Steve Cleary.
Masconomet 159, Manchester Essex 132
The Chieftains (5-1) top two Mike Pollack-Twomey (30) and Dan McQueen (28) were the big winners against the Hornets. Tanner McCarty also scored 28 points for Masco.
Swampscott 411âÑ2, Gloucester 301âÑ2
Dan Owens shot a team-best, 1-under par 34 and won his match 81âÑ2-11âÑ2 to lead the Big Blue (3-1). Max Kane (6-3), Matt Nutter (6-3), Pat Dichillo (6-3), and Josh Dembkoski (51âÑ2-3 1/2) also recorded wins. Gloucester's Josh Salah was the medalist with a 33.
MEN'S COLLEGE SOCCER
Gordon 1, Lesley 0
Junior Chuck Anderas put a sliding shot into the net for the game's lone score as the Fighting Scots (3-2) won their second straight. Gordon outshot Lesley 24-2 and freshman goalie Zach Frey earned his first career win and shutout. Joel Spurance picked up an assist on Anderas' decisive goal.
COLLEGE FIELD HOCKEY
Salem State 2, Becker 0
The Lady Vikings improved to 2-1 with goals from senior Kara Beauregard and sophomore Samantha Souza. Sophomore Jessica McKenna recorded her first shutout of the season.
COLLEGE WOMEN'S SOCCER
Salem State 1, UMass Dartmouth 1
The Lady Vikings (4-0-1) let up their first goal of the season but wasted no time getting it back on a penalty kick from sophomore Katy Verrette. Goalkeeper Leah Potcner was only forced to make two stops.
Gordon 1. Lesley 1 (2 OT)
Emily Purinton scored on a Kelly Donlan assist, but the Fighting Scots (1-2-1) had to settle for the tie.
WOMEN'S COLLEGE TENNIS
Salem State 8, So. Maine 1
The Lady Vikings had six winners in the singles matches. Alicia Poore, Patty Quartararo, Lindsay Oppedisano, Jess Distler, Mary O'Donnell, and Jamie Haring all earned points for Salem State.
COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL
Endicott 3, Wentworth 0
The Gulls (8-1, 3-0 CCC) cruised by Wentworth 25-11, 25-9, 25-10 to earn their sixth straight win. Hayley Janelle led the romp with six kills on only eight attempts while Amy Grigg posted five on just nine swings.
