High‑School Sports Highlights: Wins, Home Runs and Goal‑Scoring Storms

Softball: Belles Bounce Back with Big Win

Weymouth High (18-8 W) vs. Pembroke (Non-League) The Weymouth Wildcats exploded for an 18-run offensive onslaught, led by the dynamite bat of Bella Pires—who crushed a home run, doubled, drew two walks, and drove in five runs to fuel the dominating victory. Jillian Ondrick and Abby Reed each collected three hits with multiple RBIs, while Gia Palazzo and Vivian Palazzo contributed with two and three hits respectively.

Pembroke’s Hannah D’Angelo paced the offense with three hits, while Jaelyn Resil added two hits and a walk. Amanda Graham and Maeve Shaughnessy each drove in two runs for the Titans.

Notre Dame Academy (11-10 W) vs. Archbishop Williams The Crusaders secured a thrilling win behind Julie Murphy (two hits, a walk) and Taylor Putnam’s four at-bats yielding three runs. Anna Iantosca delivered a towering home run, drew multiple walks, and plated three RBIs.

Baseball: Freshman Fireworks & Dominant Pitching

Oliver Ames (W) vs. Mansfield (4-1) Freshman sensation Gia Giovanello broke a tie with her first varsity home run, while Katie Berg executed a daring steal of home to seal the victory. Piper McGuire earned her maiden pitching victory, surrendering just one earned run.

Cardinal Spellman (9-4 W) vs. Westport Jason Cunningham struck out a dozen batters and allowed only one earned run, anchoring a balanced attack that featured Tyler Alsen, Lucas Soares, Titus Etienne, and Brady Flaherty all contributing offensively.

Middleboro (1-0 W) vs. Durfee Ryan Tullish authored a masterpiece on the mound, twirling a complete-game shutout while driving in the contest’s only run.

East Bridgewater (6-0 W) vs. Pembroke The Warriors blanked the Titans behind sharp pitching, a crucial double from Landyn Dube, and contributions from Brody Lovell and John King, who each posted three hits.

Lacrosse: Overtime Thrills & Last-Second Wins

Girls’ Lacrosse

Cohasset (9-7 W) vs. Notre Dame Academy Avery Regan led the charge with a hat-trick, while Aine Norton contributed a pair of goals. Goalie Janet O’Carroll made a game-saving 12 saves to secure the win.

Abington (11-10 W) vs. Fontbonne Avery DiMambro stole the show with six goals, including the game-winner in a high-scoring battle.

Bridgewater-Raynham (12-7 W) vs. Silver Lake Lucy Francis netted five goals, while Claire Fitzsimmons completed a hat-trick to propel the Lions past the Lakers.

North Quincy (19-9 W) vs. Cambridge Rindge & Latin Maddie O’Donnell torched the defense with seven goals in a lopsided victory.

Whitman-Hanson (13-8 W) vs. Hull Shannon Balfe (four goals), Cam MacCallum, and Aoife Flynn (three a piece) powered the Panthers to a decisive win.

Boys’ Lacrosse

Rockland (7-5 W) vs. Whitman-Hanson Gavan Biggins was unstoppable with four goals, leading the Bulldogs over the Panthers.

Plymouth North (13-12 W OT) vs. Archbishop Williams A back-and-forth thriller ended in overtime, with Logan Perry and Jake Turchinetz each firing five goals to secure the win.

Southeastern (5-1 W) vs. Old Colony Ryan Chute and Vince Cuzzi each struck twice, guiding the Pirates past the Colonials.

Silver Lake (13-7 W) vs. Barnstable Finn Cronin (four goals) and Nolan Dickinson (three) stunned the Red Raiders in an upset.

Tennis & Volleyball: Sweeps, Shutouts, and Nail-Biters

Girls’ Tennis

Rockland (5-0 W) vs. Carver A dominant sweep saw Grace Farry, Amelia Harrington, and Ash Seder win all their singles matches.

Oliver Ames (4-1 W) vs. Mansfield The Ames squad claimed both singles and doubles titles, extending their winning streak.

Boys’ Tennis

Durfee (4-1 W) vs. Middleboro A tight match saw Durfee edge out Middleboro in a closely contested battle.

Marsfield (5-0 W) vs. Norwell Julian Baker delivered the decisive singles win to clinch the contest.

Boys’ Volleyball

Milton (3-2 W) vs. Weymouth A see-saw battle ended with Milton clinching a 15-9 fifth-set victory, securing the narrow win.