With just 43 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter of Thursday’s (Sept. 11) field hockey game between Marblehead and host Saugus, the Magicians struck for a 1-0 win, thanks to Sadie Beane after a feed from Keliane Salem.
“I am so proud of our offense for staying grounded and keeping their focus in this game,” said Marblehead coach Ali Carey. “Sadie’s goal really underscores the effort the team brought to the turf today. Every player on that field worked hard until the last second. The game ended with our defense shutting down an opportunity to score on a penalty corner. We played hard, we played for each other, and the work the players are putting in at practice is showing on the field.”
Carey added the defense “played a great game,” while goalie Elizabeth Hayes did her thing with 10 saves.
“Noa Brochstein had a very important defensive block in the goal, preventing a scoring opportunity from Saugus that just slipped past our goalie,” Carey said.
VOLLEYBALL
Marblehead 3
Peabody 0
In set scores of 25-12, 25-23, and 25-7, Marblehead’s volleyball team (4-1) fought off tough Peabody resistance to capture a 3-0 home win Monday. Lila Moniz and Greta Sachs led Marblehead’s offense with 11 kills apiece, while Mari Modrzynska added another 10. Sydney Faris “had a great evening,” according to Magicians’ coach Killeen Miller, with eight aces and 23 digs. Setters Eva Burke (16 assists) and Sydney DaSilva (17) dished out the offense.
Marblehead 3
Winthrop 0
In dominant set scores of 25-7, 25-4, and 25-11, the host Magicians upped their record to 3-1 with a conquering of the Vikings. Moniz led Marblehead’s offense with 10 kills and Sachs added another nine. Faris compiled nine aces, while DaSilva, Erin Wilder and Burke combined for 25 assists.
BOYS SOCCER
St. John’s Prep 1
BC High 1
The Prep (4-0-2) earned a hard-fought tie in enemy territory. Garrison Murphy scored a header after a Ryan King corner kick. James Minor and Ryan Levis played well for the Eagles, according to coach Dave Crowell.
Marblehead 3
Peabody 0
Peabody struggled for the first 20 minutes and fell into a 3-0 hole. Playing well for the Tanners were Jayden Lopez, Marshall Simpson, Thad Broughton, and Ethan Hartford.
“But, taking the positive, we played a scoreless second half and played as well as we’ve played all year,” said Peabody coach Stan McKeen. “A positive to build on.”
FIELD HOCKEY
Beverly 6
Marblehead 2
Layla Dulac ripped two goals for the Magicians, who were hunted down by the visiting Panthers.
“Our defensive line played their hearts out tonight,” said Marblehead coach Ali Carey. “Meggie Grenier, Paige Waldman, and Kate Andriano, in particular, kept the pressure on and were key for communication in our backfield.”
Marblehead 3
Everett 0
Keliane Salem, Carolyn Black, and Dulac found the back of the net as Marblehead worked its magic against Everett. Elizabeth Hayes played goalie in the first half, followed by Molly Beauchesne in the second.
“Elizabeth had three saves, including one incredible block when an Everett player broke away for a one-on-one scoring opportunity,” Carey said. “Our offense played hard and Everett’s defense gave us a great challenge today.”
GOLF
Marblehead 46
Danvers 26
The Magicians upped their record to 7-1-1 behind wins from Max King, Greyson Leventhal, Will Macrina, Joy Meshulam, Colby Moore, and Ted Dulac at Ferncroft Country Club. Medalists were Tyler Forbes, Leventhal, and Moore with 39s.
Newburyport 177
Marblehead 167
Marblehead (6-1–1) dropped a match at Rowley Country Club, despite strong performances from medalist Forbes (36), Leventhal (34), and Macrina (32).
Marblehead 57
Masconomet 15
Match winners for the Magicians (6-1-1) were Forbes, King, Leventhal (medalist 35), Macrina, Meshulam, Moore, Dulac, and Zac Plum.
CROSS COUNTRY
St. John’s Prep was taken down, 19-36, by BC High at Franklin Park (5K) in Boston. Top finishers for The Prep were Jack McIntosh (16:49), Leo Seltenrich (16:59), Liam Mahoney (17:02), Hunter Opal (17:12), and Liam Callahan (17:15).
The Peabody boys escaped Marblehead, 27-29, last week. The Tanners’ top finishers were Mohamed Lhassouani, Matt McCusker, Luke Murphy, Aidan Trainor, and Osama Mishal. Marblehead’s Henrik Adams secured first place with a time of 16:51, outkicking the opposition through the final 200 meters. Will Cruikshank finished third for the Magicians, while Zach Pike battled through illness to finish fifth.
The Marblehead girls defeated Peabody, 25-30, behind stellar performances from Marri O’Connell (18:45), Sarah Munroe (19:37), Norah Walsh (21:04)
“All these girls have worked so hard through the early stages of this season, and this win against Peabody was a sweet victory worth celebrating and was a glimpse of this team’s potential,” said Marblehead coach Will Herlihy.
FOOTBALL
St. John’s Prep 49
Marshfield 8
Twenty-eight first-quarter points usually do the trick. After last week’s last-second win against Springfield Central in a meeting of powerhouses, St. John’s Prep (2-0) cruised this time around. The Eagles, again helmed by coach Brian St. Pierre, have scored 85 points in two games.
