FIELD HOCKEY
Manchester Essex 6, Ipswich 0: The Hornets (9-4-1) picked up their fourth 6-0 shutout victory in their last five games, and sixth by that score overall this season. Kiernan Day netted a hat trick while Laila Mears, Sadie Potter and Molly Schimpf also scored. Abby Kent added an assist and goalie Maeve McCardle made four saves for the clean sheet.
GOLF
Rockport 160, Manchester Essex 141: The Vikings (11-7 overall, 7-3 in CAL) picked up a big time CAL win, getting 34 points from senior captain Sam Kesterson to lead the way. Kesterson fired a 1-over par 37 with two birdies. In addition, Will Carlson shot 4-over par and finished with 28 points while Ben Sperry and Jack Rose each had a birdie and netted 26 points apiece. Nolan Bace added 25 points in the win. The win avenged a Rockport loss to the Hornets in last week’s Cape Ann Classic at Ipswich CC.
For Manchester (12-4 overall, 6-3 in CAL), Matt DeOreo carded a 2-over par 38 with a birdie, finishing with 32 points. Jack McCavanagh had a birdie and 24 points while Graham Lewis and Damien Etna each had 23 points.
With Ipswich beating Hamilton-Wenham on Wednesday, the Tigers can win the Baker Division title outright with a win over Manchester Essex on Thursday. A Hornets’ win would give Ipswich, Manchester Essex and Rockport a share of the crown.
Gloucester 40.5, Beverly 31.5: The Fishermen (11-7) came from behind and dominated the last three holes, securing a big win to wrap up the regular season. The victory snapped a two-game skid for Gloucester. Will Linn, Kam Francis and Brady Ciaramitaro all helped dig the Fishermen out of the early hole, while Ethan Refalo, Will Johnson and Lukas Albano (shot 37) sealed the deal. Now, it’s on to the state sectional tournament at Bradford CC next week.
CROSS COUNTRY
Hornets take two: The Manchester Essex boys and girls squads wrapped up the regular season with wins over Ipswich.
The girls earned a 19-44 decision led by Anna Sergi’s win in 21:08, while the boys won 20-43 behind Isaiah Nicastro’s runner-up finish in 16:42. Jeferson Do Carmo was third, followed by Lyall Cunningham in fourth, Gus Hall in fifth, Devin Peavey in sixth, Matt Ala in seventh and Sean Aloi in eighth. Ipswich’s Ryan Jones set a new course record in his team’s loss, crossing the finish line in 16:36.
Also running well for the Manchester girls side was River Martin in third, Kalin Bennett in fourth, Ruby McElhenny in fifth, Sadie Rich in sixth and Anna Garth in seventh. Both teams conclude the regular season at 3-2.
BOYS SOCCER
Newburyport 2, Rockport 0: The Vikings (5-4-2) suffered their second straight shutout loss on the road Tuesday afternoon.
They’ll look to bounce back on Thursday when they host a tough Hamilton-Wenham team for a 4 p.m. start.
Manchester Essex 1, Lynnfield 1: The Hornets (2-6-4) picked up a point with their second straight tie on Tuesday afternoon. Grayson Harden scored the lone goal for Manchester on an assist from Ernest Taylor. Next up: a clash at Ipswich High on Thursday at 4 p.m.
GIRLS SOCCER
Lynnfield 5, Manchester Essex 1: The Hornets (4-6-1) saw their two-game win streak come to a halt with Tuesday’s home setback. They’ll take on Ipswich back at Hyland Field on Thursday at 4 p.m.
Newburyport 4, Rockport 0: The Vikings (1-9-1) hung tough against a talented Newburyport team at home on Tuesday afternoon.
They’ll look to snap a five-game losing skid against a talented Hamilton-Wenham team on Thursday evening (6 p.m. in Rockport).
Swampscott 5, Gloucester 0: The Fishermen were unable to find the back of the net in Wednesday afternoon’s setback.