FOOTBALL
Christos Argyropoulos ran for 198 yards and four touchdowns as Stoneham (10-0) successfully defended its Division 6 North title with a 49-18 win over Hamilton-Wenham last night in Stoneham. Seth Russell added 115 yards and a score for the Spartans, who will face either Blackstone-Millville or Littleton in a state semifinal next week.
In a matchup of undefeated teams, No. 1 Pope John (9-0) earned a decisive 51-8 win over No. 2 Boston English/New Mission to win the Div. 8 North sectional final at a drenched Everett Memorial Stadium.
The backfield tandem of John Smith Howell (6 carries, 98 yards, 2 touchdowns) and Greg Smith (5 carries 72 yards 3 touchdowns) led the potent Pope John offense, assisted by a Tiger defense that forced five turnovers.
“II couldn’t be prouder of these kids,” said Tigers coach Paul Sobolewski. “It’s surreal. I knew we had a good group of kids. Never in a million years did I think we’d be where we are.”
Howell started the Tigers’ scoring on the game’s opening drive, breaking open a 51-yard run down the sideline on 3rd and 1. After an Eagles’ punt, the Tigers would double their lead thanks to a Roshad Evans 41-yard reception from Anthony Mejia, their second touchdown on five total plays.
From there, the Tigers defense would force three straight fumbles resulting in two more from touchdowns from Smith and Howell to end the first quarter at 28-0.
In the Division 5 South sectional final, junior Will Sheskey ran for 142 yards on 26 carries and combined for two scores as Scituate (9-1) shut out fourth-seeded Canton, 21-0. Senior Aidan Sullivan threw for 220 yards and also had two total TDs for the Sailors.
Jalen Echevarria ran for two scores as St. Mary’s (7-3) won its fourth straight sectional title, defeating Nashoba Tech, 39-14. … Marc Smith, Jan Pena-Ortiz and Daylon Lark all rushed for over 100 yards as Gloucester (9-1) won the Div. 4 North title with a 38-6 win over Wayland.
Christian Keeling had another outstanding performance, rushing for 280 yards and three touchdowns as West Bridgewater (9-1) captured the Div. 8 South title with a 47-28 victory over Coyle-Cassidy. … Chris Carroll ran for two scores as Dighton-Rehoboth (8-2) defeated Milton, 28-25, to win the Div. 4 South crown. … Desmond Dias ran for 115 yards and three scores as Old Rochester (10-0) took home the Div. 6 South crown with a 28-6 win over Ashland.
Harrison Greenslade caught a 25-yard touchdown pass from Colten Fahey in the second overtime as Pingree (7-0-1) defeated Dexter Southfield, 13-7. Vito Visconti returned a blocked punt for the other Pingree score.
Ryan Jones ran for 277 yards and three touchdowns on 18 carries as Bishop Feehan (5-5) defeated Attleboro, 33-18. … Michael Gagliardi found paydirt twice for Somerset Berkley (4-5) in a 17-0 victory over Middleboro.
Anthony Francis did it all for O’Bryant in a 32-2 win over Chelsea. He returned the opening kickoff 80 yards for a touchdown, returned a fumble 65 yards for a second score and also caught a 21-yard touchdown pass. … Darrian Cassius ran for 187 yards and two touchdowns on 22 carries to give Minuteman (5-5) a 22-12 win over West Roxbury. ... Ian Nichols ran for two scores as Lowell Catholic (4-6) defeated Keefe Tech, 20-6.
Mason Hatfield ran for 200 yards and a touchdown on 18 carries, while Johnny Bachman finished with 18 tackles and a sack as Lexington (6-4) defeated Haverhill, 15-0. … Marcus Gonzalez ran for 156 yards and two touchdowns as Tech Boston (5-5) defeated South Boston, 20-0. … Mike Sainristil caught three passes for 178 yards and three touchdowns, while adding a 75-yard TD run as Everett (9-1) coasted to a 48-14 win over Acton-Boxboro.
Dom Russo and Nate Mattera each ran for two touchdowns as East Boston (3-7) erupted for a 50-18 rout of Charlestown. … Ashur Carraha completted all 16 passes he attempted for 258 yards and five touchdowns as Cambridge (3-7) took down Malden, 44-30. … Adam Bowler hit Tyler Callahan for a 43-yard touchdown pass, and scampered for a pair of scores as Arlington (4-6) upended Waltham, 19-6.
Andrew Calvert broke off a 61-yard touchdown rush, and added a 15-yard pick-six for good measure as Melrose (6-4) pulled away in the second half for a 27-13 victory over Belmont. … In a nonqualifier game, Tim Cronin rushed for 164 yards and five touchdowns, leading Marblehead (8-2) to a 45-7 victory over Lynn English (7-3).
Billy Silvia scampered in twice and added a 25-yard field goal in the second quarter to lead Braintree (6-4) past Wellesley, 24-7. … Quarterback Liam Levangie tossed a pair of touchdowns and capped off the scoring with a two-yard plunge as East Bridgewater (6-4) rolled toward a 30-0 victory over Medway.
Geoffrey Jamiel hauled in two touchdowns on four receptions and added a third on the ground while Daryan Thompson rushed for 101 yards and a touchdown on 10 carries as Dennis-Yarmouth (6-4) topped Dedham, 38-13. … Ryan Kelleher tossed 123 yards and two touchdowns on 8-of-11 passing and Luke D’Aloia collected two touchdowns on 99 all-purpose yards as Hopkinton (6-4) took down Plymouth South, 35-12.
The defense of Hanover (6-4) set the tone with five turnovers while the 47-yard connection between Stephen Gill and Andrew Carroll stood as the lone-score for the Indians in a 6-0 victory against Silver Lake. … Tylan Mendes was electric on offensively, rushing into the endzone for three scores and hauling in a touchdown reception for Dover-Sherborn (6-4) in a 27-6 win over Mashpee.
William Levendusky and Gavin Glass logged a pair of rushing touchdowns apiece, with Levendusky’s 65-yarder in the third quarter to boost Manchester-Essex (3-5) to a 32-28 victory over Austin Prep. … Quarterback Nick Faretra finished with 100-plus rushing yards and found the end zone twice to pace Westford Academy (5-5) in a 32-6 victory against Lawrence.
Junior strong safety Kamari Jones racked up 19 tackles including six for a loss, while KeySean Rue rushed for two touchdowns on offense for Brighton (3-7) in a 12-6 win over Boston City League rival Burke.
Ahmik Watterson compiled 227 yards and three touchdowns on 21 carries for Brockton (6-3) in a 40-16 win over Barnstable. … North Attleboro (7-3) had five rushing touchdowns from four different players, including two by Brendan McHugh in a 35-28 win over Walpole.
Jaret Simpson rushed for two touchdowns, including the game-winner in the final frame for Lynnfield (3-7) in a 23-20 comeback victory over Salem. … Senior linebacker Dom Shanley had 17 tackles and three sacks, while Nolan Houlihan tossed two touchdown passes and Rob Moore earned two rushing scores for Billerica (4-5) in a 29-21 win over Andover. … Sam Wright rushed for two touchdowns on 94 yards and Kenneth Rezendes had 124 rushing yards with a score to power Matignon/St. Joseph (6-4) to a 30-24 win over KIPP
Chris Costa scored the last of his three total touchdowns midway through the fourth quarter to propel Case (7-2) to a 20-19 win over Apponequet. … Tristan Benson led Holliston (8-1) to a 27-6 win over Falmouth (7-2) with two touchdown runs.
Tyler Dussault scored three touchdowns proved to be the difference for Bedford (3-7) in a 19-18 win over Weston. Mange Camara rushed for over 100 yards with three touchdowns for Watertown (4-6) in a 25-22 win over Newburyport.
Ryan Murray connected with Stephen Williams for a passing touchdown, and each player picked up a rushing score to lead Medfield (3-7) to a 25-16 win over Cardinal Spellman.
BOYS SOCCER
Jonny Paecht scored three times and Patrick Mejia added the other goal as No. 3 Holliston (15-1-3) defeated No. 2 Seekonk, 4-1, in a Div. 3 South semifinal. The Panthers will face Norton in an all-Tri-Valley League sectional final on Sunday in Milford. The Lancers handed Holliston its only loss, 2-1, midway through the regular season.
Matt Dzwil and Davin Ralph scored to give No. 2 Masconomet (18-2-2) defeated third-seeded Concord-Carlisle, 2-1, in a Div. 2 North semifinal.
GIRLS SOCCER
Delaney Markham and Anna Carazza scored as No. 2 Winchester (20-1) advanced to the Div. 2 North final with a 2-0 win over third-seeded Concord-Carlisle. The Sachems will face Danvers in the North final on Monday at Manning Field.
Dasa Hase and Jill Bowen each scored twice, while Maya Baker and Izzy Musco also tallied as No. 4 Manchester-Essex (15-3-2) defeated top-seeded Mystic Valley, 6-1, in a Div. 4 North semifinal. The Hornets will face Cape Ann League rival Amesbury in tomorrow’s final. The teams split their regular season meetings with Amesbury winning the first encounter, 2-0, and Manchester-Essex responding with a 3-0 triumph later in the year.
