NORTH SHORE GIRLS SUMMER BASKETBALL LEAGUE
Manchester Essex 51, Gloucester 36: In a playoff battle between Cape Ann area foes, the Hornets prevailed behind 16 points from Harper Brooks and 10 from Charlotte Donnellan-Valarie. Brooks scored 13 of her points in the third quarter to break open what was a close game at the half. Emerald Jakes added seven points for Manchester in the win. For Gloucester, Jordan DelTorchio led the charge with 12 points while Olivia Madruga also reached double figures with 10. Emma Richardson rounded out the Fishermen leaders with seven points.
Manchester Essex played Bishop Fenwick late on Wednesday night with Gloucester matched up against Lynnfield right after. Check out Friday’s sports section for results from those games.
INTERTOWN TWILIGHT LEAGUE BASEBALL (ITL)
Hamilton Generals 5, Manchester Essex Mariners 2: The Mariners fell on Tuesday night and will have a chance to avenge the loss on Thursday back at Hamilton before the playoffs begin on Sunday.