Regional High School Sports Roundup
Boston English secured a 3‑0 victory in the Division 5 state baseball final, a performance anchored by a shutout from pitcher Luis Mejia, who yielded just one hit and three walks while striking out nine batters.
In softball, a marathon contest between Attleboro and Central Catholic ended in a 4‑4 tie after ten innings, forced by darkness; Attleboro had built a 4‑0 lead early with a two‑run first inning, a solo home run by Lola Ronayne, and a single run in the second, only to see Central Catholic rally when Chloe Salerno’s two‑run homer in the seventh tied the game.
Salerno, who threw all ten innings for Central Catholic, allowed four hits and one earned run while fanning twelve, and she will be joined by Attleboro’s Jen Callahan, who also pitched ten frames, surrendering seven hits and three earned runs with eleven strikeouts.
The suspended game is slated to resume on Wednesday at 1 p.m. in Dartmouth, giving both squads a chance to settle the tie before the postseason progresses.
Catholic Memorial posted a 6‑1 win over Cambridge in baseball, adding another victory to the slate of local teams advancing toward state finals.
Longmeadow’s boys lacrosse team surged past Marshfield 13‑7 in the Division 2 state semifinal, with Max Zicchitella accounting for four goals to drive the offense.
In girls tennis, Bedford’s Aryanna Schauer captured a decisive win that propelled the Bucs into the Division 2 championship match, while Sophia Lirio’s narrow 3‑2 triumph helped Notre Dame (Hingham) advance to the state finals.
Upcoming Championship Outlook
Looking ahead, several of these standout athletes are expected to feature in upcoming championship games, promising further excitement for fans across the Commonwealth.