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High School Sports Highlights: Wins, Hitting, and New Coaches

Massachusetts, USASaturday, April 4, 2026

Dominant Showings Set the Tone

The day began with a statement from Caroline Houdlette, who dismantled her opponent 6‑2, 6‑0, leading her team to a perfect sweep against Somerset Berkley.

Baseball Upsets and Heroic Plays

In a stunning upset, North Quincy’s unranked squad toppled the top-ranked Weymouth with a 5‑2 victory, fueled by a two-hit masterclass from Max LaMonica and Nick Ambroult.

Three games were decided in dramatic fashion:

  • Plymouth South’s Jake DePaul launched a two-run double to complete an improbable comeback.
  • Roxbury Prep’s Jordan Durant executed a steal of home on an error, sealing the win.
  • Seekonk’s Lucas Pimentel delivered the game-winning sacrifice fly, leaving the crowd in awe.

Pitching Excellence Takes Center Stage

  • Weston’s Ryan Hinckley authored a no-hitter, striking out nine batters in the process.
  • Belmont’s Craig Dean and Kyle Ksander combined for a shutout, blanking Everett with dominant pitching.
  • Gloucester’s Nico Alves and Pip Emerson dominated in an 11‑0 blowout.

Sluggers Dominate With Power Surge

Despite chilly conditions, hitters flexed their muscles with eight home runs in total play.

  • Haverhill’s Colby O’Donnell delivered one of the rarest feats: an inside-the-park grand slam.
  • Silver Lake’s Cole Savastano went nuclear with two homers and five RBIs in a 21‑3 demolition of Millis.

Coaching and Recruiting Shakeups

The season brought major transitions:

  • Northbridge parted ways with legend Ken LaChapelle after a 50-year tenure, tapping TJ Lucas—a coach with stints in Connecticut and Massachusetts—to lead the program.
  • Thayer’s Tyler Moschella committed to Colby College after a five-year varsity career.
  • Wake Forest’s Grace Oliver entered the transfer portal, leaving two years of eligibility on the table.

Final Takeaway: High School Sports Deliver the Unexpected

From record-breaking pitching to last-second heroics, this day showcased the unscripted magic of high school athletics—where individual brilliance and team grit collide to create unforgettable moments.

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