FIELD HOCKEY
Swampscott 2, Salem 1: It was a season-opening contest that both the Salem and Swampscott High field hockey teams wanted to win when they faced each other yesterday afternoon.
But more than the final outcome, both clubs will remember what happened before the game was even played.
Prior to the game, both teams honored Julia Gauthier of Salem, who was killed in an automobile accident March 21.
"I've known Julia and her family for many years, so I was able to talk about her," said Swampscott High head coach Toby Channen, whose team won the ensuing contest, 2-1. "It's in the spirit of good sportsmanship to share winning and losing, as well as grief. The field hockey family is a small family and we have to stick together.
"Julia's mother, Marie, spoke articulately about the lessons to be learned from the tragedy. It was an eloquent, emotional, heartfelt speech. She was wonderful."
The Big Blue got goals by freshman Tori Thistle and Lauren Moran, with assists going to Taylor Maccario and Georgia Polemanakos.
Sophie Wyke scored the Salem goal.
Beverly 4, Danvers 0: Senior forward Lainey Bernfeld haunted the Danvers defense all afternoon, netting a hat trick to power Beverly to a season opening victory. Teammate Erin Silvestri dished out three assists in the win. Corinne Woods added a goal, junior Allie Hagan was stout defensively and freshman goalie Felicity Otterbein stopped all four shots she faced in the cage for her first career shutout.
Katharine Jennings played well on defense for Danvers.
Marblehead 7, Revere 0: Carly McIver earned the shutout for Marblehead in its season opener while teammates Ellie Rosseau and Caroline McCarthy each tallied a pair of goals. Anna Driscoll (goal, 2 assists) Courtney Maher (goal, assist) and Liz Kaplan (goal) all had solid games for the Magicians.
Saugus 2, Peabody 1: The Sachems built a 2-0 lead before Kristin Lafratta got Peabody on the board with an assist from Alaina Warren late in the second half. The Tanners were unable to get the equalizer in the closing minutes.
Junior goalie Lindsey Lloyd stopped 13 shots for Peabody, while Kate Teixeira, Katie Manzi and Alysa Gaudet played well for the Tanners.
Lynnfield 3, HAMILTON-WENHAM 0: Senior goaltender Sarah Ribet played well for the Generals (0-1) as did senior defenseman Kathleen Vanni.
GOLF
No. Andover 151, Ipswich 116: Senior captains Mark Gallant (23 points), Josh Rosenberg (22 points) and Will Corkum (22 points) led the way for Ipswich (0-2) along with sophomore Jeremy Stelline, who also recorded 22 points.
Hamilton-Wenham 152, Newburyport 115: Ryan Richard (34 points), Colin Kenny (30 points) and Luke Farley (27 points) led the Generals (2-0) who won at Carriage Pines for the first time in over three years. Pat Hendrickson (24 points) and Luke Driez (21 points) also had strong outings.
Masconomet 168, north Reading 85: Sophomore Charlie May needed only 11 putts through nine holes and his 34 points helped Masco breeze past North Reading. Junior Alex Kane contributed 32 points for the Chieftains, Taylor Bambury registered 29, and Spenser Hasak and Brian Cogger came through with 26 apiece.
St. John's Prep 227, Danvers 252: Nick Pandelena birdied both the fifth and eighth holes and shot an even-par 36 at Salem Country Club to help the Eagles defeat Danvers. Nick McLaughlin contributed a 37 for St. John's, while freshman Matt Bullock, junior Zane Quarantiello, and senior Joe Quinn each shot 38s for the Eagles (1-0).
BOYS SOCCER
georgetown 0, ipswich 0: Sophomore goalkeeper Ryan Law was the star of the game for the Tigers, making 11 saves, including a couple of spectacular ones. Defenders Anthony Longo and Max Humphrey also played well for Ipswich in its season opener.
North Shore Tech 4, Fellowship Christian 2: Ronnie Donahue led the Bulldogs (1-0) with a pair of goals and added two assists while Jeremy Caira and Jimmy Nebelski also scored single goals. Sophomore Dan Crowley chipped in with an assist.
North Andover 2, Salem 1: Edwin Demoya recorded the lone goal for Salem in its season opening loss in a non-league contest. Central defenders Jake Theriault and Dimitri Flessas had very strong games for the Witches as well.
st mary's 2, lynn classical 1: Josh Stueve scored an unassisted goal with 10 minutes left on a scramble in front of the net to give the Spartans a rare win over Lynn Classical. Ralph Bertrand also scored for St. Mary's on an assist from Julian Yourawski, while goalies Mike Campbell and Helio Neto stood out.
VOLLEYBALL
Bishop Fenwick 3, Salem 0: The Crusaders improved to 2-0 on the young season after their 25-21, 25-14, 25-16 triumph. Senior captain Dianna Tauro's 10 kills and Cara McLaughlin's 16 assists led the way for Fenwick.
Salem was led by junior outside hitter Sarah Hernando's 12 service points, as well as some fine setting and defensive play from senior Sarah Mullarkey, who also recorded three aces.
COLLEGE FIELD HOCKEY
endicott 2, SUNY NEW PALTZ 1: Alexandra Parese's second goal of the season proved to be the game-winner as the Gulls (2-1) prevailed at home. Taylor Matties also tallied for the winners, while Hannah Thornberg assisted on Parese's score. Taylor Teixeira's four saves earned her the victory in goal.
WOMEN'S SOCCER
babson 1, Salem State 0: Leah Potcner stopped four shots for the Vikings, but it wasn't enough as they fell to 1-1-1.
MEN'S SOCCER
pLYMOUTH sTATE 1, sALEM sTATE 1: Rafael Santos scored on a feed from Owen Quane to tie the game for Salem State (0-1-2). Scott Hall made two stops in net for the Vikings.
