The Lynnfield boys basketball team finally got itself into the win column Friday afternoon, notching a 56-39 win over Cape Ann League foe Rockport on the road.
“I’m happy for the guys, they were excited to get out on the court today and they really played like it,” said Lynnfield coach John Bakopolus, who earned his first win at the helm of the Pioneers. “We really came out strong and played a full, four-quarter game.”
Senior Blake Peters led the way for the Pioneers with 14 points, while senior Luke Martinho continued his strong start to the season with 12 points. Senior Jack Ford and sophomore Alex Gentile each scored 10 points in the win.
Lynnfield (1-3) now has a full week off, getting back on the court next Friday (5:45) against Amesbury.
“We’ve got some time now to get back on the practice court to work on some things, and we’re planning to take advantage of that,” said Bakopolus. “The plan is to work hard all week and be ready to go more than ever on Friday.”
BOYS BASKETBALL
St. John’s Prep 65, Xaverian 46
The Eagles had to fight back from a halftime deficit, but a strong second half on both ends of the floor helped lift them to victory.
Rollie Castineyra led the way for St. John’s Prep with 14 points, while Aidan Callahan and Mike O’Brien each scored 12 points. Kyle Webster (seven points) and Noah Thomas (six points) also played well in the win.
St. John’s Prep (1-0) is back in action Sunday afternoon (12) against St. John’s (Shrewsbury) for the Eagles’ home opener.