High‑School Sports Highlights: Wins, Records and Surprises

Baseball

• Scituate – Senior pitcher Micke Kostek retired every batter, striking out 11 in a perfect 3‑0 win over Whitman‑Hanson. This marks the first perfect game in the program’s history.

Lacrosse

• Ursuline – Maddy Lubov broke the all‑time scoring record with a goal in a 21‑9 victory, ending the day at 212 points.
• Wakefield – Seamus Cable crossed the 300‑point milestone in an 18‑1 win.
• Lexington – Caleb Ford hit a golden goal against Belmont in double overtime.
• Minuteman – Ryan Hill’s double‑overtime winner against Greater Lowell.
• Barnstable – Emelie Johnson edged Nantucket 13‑12.

Softball

• Lexington – Allie Hesik surpassed 100 strikeouts in an 18‑5 win.
• Dover‑Sherborn – Boys’ team earned its 400th program win.
• Greater New Bedford – Snapped a losing streak, defeating No. 6 ranked Apponequet; rookie Akiira‑ley Vazquez added two runs.
• No. 3 Joseph Case – Aubrey Tekippe’s walk‑off heroics capped a 7‑2 win over Somerset Berkley.
• Newburyport – Clara Thompson delivered a ninth‑inning double in an 8‑7 win over Lynnfield.

Other Sports

• Westford – Bennett Acheson led a 3‑2 boys’ volleyball win over Newton South.
• Andover – Eve Rittershaus hit two homers in an 11‑5 softball victory.
• Austin Prep – Bradley McCafferty hit three long balls in a 16‑6 baseball win.

Coaching Changes

• Wellesley promoted Jim Everhart to head football coach.
• Norton hired former player Jack Ochs as boys’ soccer coach.

College Commitments

• Athletes across the state committed to schools ranging from Brandeis (softball) to Connecticut College (lacrosse).

Tribute

• The day closed honoring the late Fred Jewett, legendary track coach (age 76). His legacy: 30 league titles, 11 state championships, and induction into the Massachusetts State Track Coaches Hall of Fame.