Tewksbury track stars claim Division 4 titles
Alex Arbogast got some revenge en route to gaining something far more important — a state title.
The Tewksbury High senior posted the second-fastest seed time in the 200 behind Pembroke's Andrew Gleason. Arbogast remembered his disappointing third-place finish in the All-state indoor championships, where Gleason took the win.
But the determined Arbogast went out fast at the gun and was still pulling away when he broke the finish line for an enormously satisfying win in 22.23 seconds at the Division 4 Outdoor Track Championship in Hingham.
Gleason was second in 22.42.
Arbogast admitted he was still stinging from the loss at All-states last winter.
"I was watching the video of me falling at the end and that hurt," the University of Rhode Island-bound talent told the Boston Herald. "I was happy for him (Gleason). That's how this sport is. I was seeded first and was supposed to win that race by a lot. Once I knew I had it (Friday's win) it felt so good. People knew how much I wanted it."
Tewksbury's Elijah Achonlu also became a state champion when he captured the triple jump title (43 feet, 4.25 inches), while teammate Ryan Cuvier placed second in the event. Paxton Green claimed third in the pentathlon.
On the girls side, Jayani Santos ran to third in a very fast 200 race in 25.33 seconds.
Baseball
WESTFORD 6, LOWELL 2 >> The Ghosts, one day after winning an emotional 11-inning (continuation) game against Chelmsford, remained undefeated (180).
Matt Morash continued his torrid hitting with two hits and two RBI, while Kevin Fitzgerald had two hits and an RBI, and Jake Cullen contributed a hit and RBI. Tyler Frazee tallied two hits and also drove in a run. Nic Bonica (6-0) was solid on the mound for WA, striking out eight and scattering four hits in five innings.
For Lowell, Caden Smith was strong in 6.2 innings of relief, striking out seven, walking two and allowing three hits. Declan Silva ripped two hits, while Ethan Chanthompalit, Jovani Ubri, Alex Wyman and Cam Durkin delivered a hit each.
ARLINGTON CATH. 12, LOW. CATH 8 >> The Crusaders finished the regular season at 12-8 after the defeat. Brendon Owens took the loss, while Seamus Scott was the offensive leader with a double and two RBI. 0>> In a battle of powerful programs, the Raiders captured the non-league pitcher's duel.
Left-hander Lukasz Rondeau tossed a completegame gem for host Central Catholic, as he struck out five, walked none and scattered five hits. Central scored the lone run in the bottom of the third. Right fielder Will Norris (2-for-3) plated Connor Mcnamara with a single.
Jeremy Delacruz went 1-for-1 with a double. METHUEN 6, TEWKSBURY 2 >> Locked in a scoreless duel, the Redmen watched the game slip away from them when Methuen scored five runs in the top of the fourth to go up 5-0 in the Hillie Invitational in Haverhill.
Tewksbury returns to Haverhill on Saturday for a consolation round game.
3 >> Down 3-1 entering the sixth Thursday, the Indians scored once in the sixth and once in the seventh to force extra innings and then they put together a seven-run eighth to take the non-league win.
Sophomore Nolan Dawson got the win, going seven strong innings, striking out eight, and only giving up two earned runs and one walk. Dawson also chipped in with a hit in the eighth. Senior captain Austin Brune went 2-for-5 with two RBI, senior captain Paul Foster went 2-for-4 with an RBI and sophomore Drew Mello went 2-for-4 for Billerica, which finishes 12-10.
Softball
AYER SHIRLEY 20, FITCHBURG 10 >> Devin Delyani set the tone for the CMADA consolation game victory as she ripped two doubles and a triple by the fourth inning as the Panthers rolled. Kate Reardon added multiple hits for Ayer Shirley.
LOWELL CATHOLIC 7, ESSEX 1
Sophomore Chloe Crogan enjoyed an afternoon to remember at the plate for LC.
Crogan hammered a home run, went 4-for-4 and collected five RBI to help defeat Essex Tech. Ella Dicioccio had two hits and a triple for the Crusaders.
WHITTIER 2, GR. LOWELL 1 >> The Gryphons lost a pitcher's duel to CAC rival Whittier Tech despite a terrific performance in the circle from Amaya Flood.
Flood registered six strikeouts and threw the ball well. Offensively, the standouts were Paige Matte and Cora Wilder. Caoilinn Quealy starred defensively.
Boys volleyball
CHELMSFORD 3, WESTFORD 1 >> In a clash of neighboring towns, the visiting Lions captured the victory in Westford, 25-17, 24-26, 25-22, 25-18. Victor Lam dished out 50 assists.
Playing powerfully at the net were Dom Flores with 15 kills, Ethan Dehaan with 16 kills, Bennett Prees with 10 kills and Liam Quinn with 10 kills. Also starring for the Lions were Ken Damon (6 kills), Zach Spengler (17 digs), Jaydon Som (14 digs) and Jack
Macphee (12 digs).
Chelmsford was coming off a loss to Winchester in which Jaydon Som compiled 12 digs and three aces, Spengler recorded 15 digs, and Macphee contributed 12 digs and four kills.
Boys lacrosse
TEWKSBURY 18, WATERTOWN 1 >> The Redmen had plenty of reasons to celebrate on Senior Night as the hosts led 12-0 at halftime and cruised to the non-league victory.
Cam Guedner scored five goals by halftime, while Tyler Barnes netted three and Sean Callahan two before intermission. Lincoln Crane and Mario Simione also scored to give Tewksbury a huge lead the break. WESTFORD 11, MASCO 9 >> Despite a three-goal performance from Masconomet's Jack Wexler, the Ghosts captured the tight non-league victory.