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Braden Haley scored two goals for the Magicians in Tuesday’s win.
By MIKE ALONGI
The Marblehead boys hockey team rolled to its second-straight Cape Ann Savings Bank Tournament championship Tuesday, topping Gloucester, 8-1 at Talbot Rink in Gloucester.
James McCarthy and Braden Haley each recorded two goals and two assists, and Jacob Garfield and Drew Cioffi each scored two goals in the win.
Marblehead has a week off before taking on Bishop Feehan at the New England Sports Village in Attleboro on January 4.
For Gloucester (1-3-0), Ethan Brennan scored the lone goal on an assist from EJ Field. The Fishermen will face off against Beverly in the consolation game of the Cape Ann tournament today at 4 p.m. at Talbot Rink.
GIRLS HOCKEY
Beverly/Danvers 6, Lincoln-Sudbury 0
The Panthers are now 6-0-0 after a shutout win in the opening game of the North Shore Showcase at the Bourque Arena at Endicott College on Tuesday. McKinley Karpa continued her impressive season with three more goals to lead the way, while Izzy Primack added a goal and two assists. Brittany Foster also scored a goal for the Panthers.
Beverly/Danvers will now go up against Billerica/Chelmsford in the title game of the North Shore Classic this afternoon at 1 p.m. Billerica/Chelmsford made it into the championship game after a 5-1 win over St. Mary’s on Tuesday.
BOYS BASKETBALL
St. John’s Prep 83, New Rochelle (N.Y.) 69
The Eagles (4-0) remained undefeated with a win in the opening round of the BABC Classic tournament at Cathedral High School in Boston on Tuesday. Junior Tommy O’Neil had a massive double-double to pace St. John’s, finishing with 32 points and 20 rebounds. Junior Nate Hobbs also had a big day, scoring 26 points.
The Eagles will play host school Cathedral in the final day of the BABC Classic this afternoon at 12:20 p.m.
Pope John Tournament
Fenwick 61, Pope John 43
The Crusaders took down the host team in the Pope John Tournament, advancing to today’s final against Winthrop.
Coach Kevin Moran said the entire team, especially the starting five, contributed to the win.
Ryan Veguilla led the way with 13 points to go with six assists. Isaiah Cashwell-Doe added 12 points, seven assists and six rebounds. Nick Pignone had five points, Klous Llanag had 12 points, and Jack Bowers added 10 points and eight rebounds.
GIRLS BASKETBALL
Bishop Fenwick 60, Reading 39
The Crusaders cruised to a win in the opening round of the Masconomet Holiday Tournament at Masconomet High School on Tuesday. Fenwick (3-1) was led on the night by sophomore Jaxson Nadeau, who finished the game with 17 points and four steals. Sophomore Sammi Gallant finished with 10 points, while senior captain Sam Mancinelli had a great all-around game with seven points and eight assists. Junior Jennie Meagher contributed four points and 12 rebounds.
The Crusaders will now move on to face host school Masconomet in the championship game tomorrow night at 7 p.m.