VOLLEYBALL
Salem 3, Peabody 0: Senior setter Gueladio Bah had 20 assists, four digs and three assists while classmate Kailyn Ricciarelli (4 digs) was a defensive star for the Witches, who defeated Peabody in volleyball for the first time ever in program history, 26-24, 25-21, 25-15.
Junior Jazzelle Lopes-Edwards had a fine contest for Salem with five kills (0.231 hitting efficiency) and and a pair of blocks, while junior captain Jenna Phelps continued her dominance with 11 kills (0.333 hitting efficiency), three blocks, and seven aces. Olivia Warren, a senior, played smart offensively with five kills, and fellow senior Angelica Sciuto added seven digs while leading her squad in serve receive passing as well.
“It was a huge Northeastern Conference win for us tonight as we embodied tonight’s mantra: “Let’s go make history!’,” said head coach Angie Giancola, whose team improved to 6-2 on the season.
Swampscott 3, Beverly 2: Julia Marks had an amazing serving night with 14 aces and the Panthers took the tiebreaking fifth set, 15-7, after winning the fourth to stay alive. Athena McKenna had nine digs, and Tori Mulumba brought great energy for the winners.
Danvers 3, Saugus 0: A road sweep of Saugus pushed Danvers to 7-2 on the season.
Masconomet 3, Winthrop 0: The Chieftains climbed over .500 by winning in straight sets, improving to 4-3.
GIRLS SOCCER
Masconomet 2, Beverly 0: Senior Evy Mills posted her sixth shutout of the season for Masconomet (7-0) and the Panthers (5-1) were blanked for the first time all year in a battle of unbeatens on the Forti Field turf. Senior captain Maggie Blosser scored for Masco, as did Emerson Davis, with assists from Ava Wexler and senior captain Sadie Morris. Meanwhile, senior captain Lily Blosser and Sophie Nelson controlled the dangerous Beverly attack with superb midfield play.
Clara Kostro was excellent in net for Beverly with six saves while Mackenzie Pouliot played well in the midfield. Riley Berman and Sasha Miller were also strong in the back.
Bishop Fenwick 5, Archbishop Williams 1: The Crusaders (5-0-1) remained unbeaten thanks to five different goal scorers: Maeve O’Donnell, Riley Maynard, Schylar Kroon, Reese Spurchise and Mia Sanchez. Keeper Kyleigh Pidgeon also played well in net.
Danvers 2, Peabody 1: Emma Sutherland assisted on both Mia St. Pierre’s game-winner in the first minute of the second half and Rylee Sullivan’s tying goal in the first half as the Falcons (4-2-2) extended their unbeaten streak to three. Juniors Ali Doucette and Maddie Hanas and sophomores Maggie Lamar and Raegan Cassidy all stood out defensively for Danvers while Kaia Glover and St. Pierre were terrific in the midfield.
Sophomore Brielle Broughton’s goal gave the Tanners (2-4-2) the early lead with an assist from Gabby Gosselin. Marley Loring and Ava Barresi played will in the back.
BOYS SOCCER
Peabody 3, Danvers 0: Jason Decost scored on a penalty kick for a 1-0 lead for his team at halftime, then assisted on teammate Ethan Hartford’s goal later on as the Tanners earned their second win of the season. Chris Oliveira also scored for Peavody, assisted by Kyle Neal. Defensively, Jon Ward, Thad Broughton, Jayden Lopez and Cam Fletcher were all PVMHS standouts.
Marblehead 5, Salem 0: Max Warren played amazing in net for the Witches. Sophomores Will Kropilak and Ilan Marmo also turned in strong performances.
Archbishop Williams 5, Bishop Fenwick 1: The Crusaders (2-3-2) were bounced at home.
FIELD HOCKEY
Gloucester 5, Peabody 0: Elizabeth Moore and Yashvi Patel played well defensively in front of goalie Mia Covey (31 saves) for the Tanners. In addition, Teagan Palmer and Amayah Francher did a fine job with their outgoing 16-yard hits to Eva Briggs. Offensively, Ashley Demeule dished off some strong passes.