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June 7, 2022 · 10:32 pm

Triton rallies by Foxboro 10-6

(Byfield) It’s that time of year.

There were close plays.

Peyton Feldman tries to avoid the tag of Triton catcher Haleigh Harris

There were controversial plays.

There were tears and there were adults yelling at each other afterwards.

It’s tournament time.

The early rounds were over and now the higher seeds were facing each other with high expectations.

And when today’s Division 3 (Round of 16) Foxboro/Triton game was over, Coach Alan Noyes first words were, “How about them Vikes!”

The Vikings had just defeated #9 Foxboro, 10-6, on Tuesday afternoon.

#8 Triton was overmatched by Foxboro starter Emma Callahan for four innings getting only two hits.

Foxboro celebrates during their four-run third inning

The Warriors aggressive style at the plate produced runs (six of them) but also ended the third, fourth, and fifth innings with outs on the bases.

Those inning-enders didn’t seem all that important at the time because after 4 ½ innings Foxboro had a 6-0 lead while Triton had only two hits.

But in the bottom half of the fifth inning, the Vikings put on a hitting show. They whacked seven hits and scored ten runs.

“That ten-run inning was the high this year,” said Coach Noyes afterwards.

It was a nightmare inning for the team from the Hockomock League. There was a walk, a hit batsman, two infield errors, and several other plays that just didn’t go Foxboro’s way.

The Warriors, however, had time to cut into their 4-run deficit, but the Triton defense wouldn’t allow it.

In the Foxboro sixth, shortstop Kyla Story handled three hard-hit grounders flawlessly.

“That was the best game I’ve had out there,” said Kyla afterwards.

In the Foxboro seventh after a leadoff single, 2B Maddy Jacques fielded a grounder, stepped on second and threw to first for a double play. 1B Skylar Colburn handled the game’s final out unassisted.

“It was one of the best defensive games we’ve played top to bottom,” said Triton catcher Haleigh Harris post-game.

Sophomore Mallory Johnson came on in relief in the third inning and ended up with the win as the Vikings rallied.

Mallory Johnson got the win for the Vikings.

“I have two excellent pitchers,” said Coach Noyes. “We’re not here without the both of them.”

“I just threw outside fastballs over and over again,” recalled Mallory. “If it hadn’t been for the defense behind me, it would have been a completely different game.”

The Warriors (12-10) had a two-run double (Emma Callahan) and a two-run single (Meg Kelley) in their four-run third inning.

Peyton Feldman had an RBI in the fourth while teammate Ava Hill had one in the fifth.

Emma Callahan paced Foxboro with three hits.

Almost all of Triton’s positive stats were in their explosive fifth inning. Skylar Colburn and Grace Romine had two hits in the inning. Grace also had two RBI in the inning.

Skylar collected four hits two days ago and three hits today against Foxboro.

This game was filled with close plays. Not everyone was pleased with the calls. Both coaches got onto the field to seek explanations for on-the-field decisions by the officials.

Shortstop Peyton Feldman made some good plays for Foxboro. 2B Vittoria Cuscia made a nice catch in foul territory in the first inning.

2B Vittoria Cuscia makes a nice catch in the first inning

One of the plays that Coach Noyes referenced afterwards was centerfield Izzy Oldini getting into the infield to tag out a runner at second to end an inning.

CF Izzy Oldini tags out Ava Hill in the fifth inning.

The weather was good although the wind had the dust flying.

The Triton boys/girls lacrosse teams were on hand late in the game to encourage the school’s softball team.

Foxboro 0 0 4 1 1 0 0 = 6

Triton 0 0 0 0 10 0 – = 10

Triton boys lacrosse team watching the game

Emma Callahan had three hits for Foxboro

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June 5, 2022 · 5:17 pm

Triton advances with 16-4 win over Cardinal Spellman in D3 Round of 32

Cardinal Spellman catcher Roslyn Quinn set to apply the tag at home

(Byfield) Triton’s good contact and Cardinal Spellman’s defensive struggles were key factors in the Vikings 16-4 win on Sunday afternoon.

#8 Triton (16-5) now advance in Division 3 to the Round of 16 and will have another home game on Tuesday (4PM).

“We had timely hitting today,” said Triton coach Alan Noyes afterwards, “which we haven’t had for a few games.”

The Vikings rapped out twelve hits in a game that ended in the bottom of the fifth inning after an RBI single by Maddy Jacques moved the spread to twelve runs.

“They hit the ball in play,” said Coach Mike Gerrish of Cardinal Spellman. “They made things happen.”

Skylar Colburn had four of Triton’s twelve hits

The #25 Lady Cards (11-13) were gifted to a 2-0 lead in the top of the first inning. A dropped foul pop and an infield error extended Cardinal Spellman’s at-bats and they made the Vikings pay. Ava Loud had an RBI single in that inning.

Triton quickly answered taking advantage of three walks and a throwing error. Haleigh Harris had a two-run single, and Skylar Colburn (4-for-4) drove in another run in the Vikings four-run response.

What looked to be, at this point, a high-scoring game in the making did not go that way. Triton starter Emma Penniman settled in, and the Vikings defense was flawless the rest of the game.

Things didn’t go as well for the Lady Cards. The defensive struggles continued (seven errors over the next 3+ innings by my count) and Triton continued to get hits.

“They put pressure on us with the bats,” said Coach Gerrish. “We made mistakes at costly times.”

The Vikings added three in the second inning and blew things open in the fourth with seven more runs. In that fourth, Kyla Story had two hits and two RBI. Maddy Jacques also had two RBI and teammates Mallory Johnson and Haleigh Harris added one RBI each.

Cardinal Spellman kept the Mercy Rule from kicking in by getting two runs in the top of the fifth inning. Emma Barnes and Ava Loud had RBI for the team from Brockton.

Maddy Jacques’ (two hits & 3 RBI) drove Grace Romine in to give Triton the walkoff win in the fifth inning.

“Emma Penniman didn’t have her best stuff, but she battled,” said Coach Noyes.

Emma gave up three singles (Emma Barnes, Ava Loud, Casey DiMastico) and had five strikeouts in five innings of pitching.

“I was nervous going into this game because they (Cardinal Spellman) are a really good team,” said Emma afterwards.

“My fastball and my curve were working today,” she added.

Sophomore Skylar Colburn was the hits leader getting four including a double. She was the one wearing the Vikings headgear afterwards.

“I had a hit every time I batted,” Skylar said post-game. “I don’t know why. I just had a good day.”

Izzy Oldini and Kyla Story both scored three times.

Maddy Jacques, Mallory Johnson, and Haleigh Harris each had three RBI.

A line drive off Ava Loud’s thigh in the fourth inning necessitated a pitching change for Cardinal Spellman. Ava Nabstedt filled in the rest of the game.

The weather, in the low 70s, was as good as it gets.

Cardinal Spellman 2 0 0 0 2 = 4

Triton 4 3 0 7 2 – 16

Haleigh Harris scores Triton’s fourth run

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May 28, 2022 · 7:25 pm

Drew MacDonald leads Amesbury past Triton 5-1

(Georgetown) If this isn’t his best game it’s got to be awfully close to it.

Impressive performance by Drew MacDonald leading Amesbury past Triton, 5-1, on Saturday afternoon in the rain-shortened opening round of the Spofford Tournament.

The Amesbury senior drove in three of his team’s five runs and pitched a five-inning, no-hitter.

Amesbury (15-4) faces Georgetown in the title game tomorrow afternoon (2PM).

The Vikings (11-8) took a one-run lead into the bottom of the fourth inning. Cole Daniels reached on an infield error and scored after a wild pitch, a stolen base, and another wild pitch.

Cole Daniels scores the Triton run on a wild pitch

Triton’s DJ Watson had limited Amesbury to two hits going into the fourth inning.

However, in the fourth inning a single (Drew Scialdone) and a double (Trevor Kimball) set Drew MacDonald up for a two-run single to give Amesbury the, 2-1, lead.

Unfortunate decisions cost Triton in the fifth inning. On two occasions, batters reached on infield grounders when plays at other bases backfired.

Shea Cucinotta’s single in that inning drove across Luke Arsenault and Jake Harring. Later, an infield grounder by Drew MacDonald scored Drew Scialdone with Amesbury’s fifth run.

And then the incoming dark clouds, with accompanying thunder, put a pause to the game. The game never resumed and Amesbury had itself a 5-1 win.

And Drew had himself a no-hitter.

Drew ended up walking two and striking out six.

The defensive gem on this afternoon belonged to Triton centerfielder Cole Daniels. Leadoff batter Jake Harring looked to have hit a ball into the left/centerfield gap, but Cole ran it down and dove to finish a terrific play.

Drew Scialdone and Drew MacDonald led Amesbury’s seven-hit attack with two hits each.

The twosome also had a “hit” in the first inning as they collided going after a popup in the first inning.

Shea Cucinotta tagged out by Triton 2B Connor Rumph

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May 13, 2022 · 10:47 pm

Triton holds off North Reading 6-4

Caitlin Reilly tagged out by Kyla Story in the first inning

(Byfield) Anyone paying attention knows that undefeated Amesbury is considered the best team in the Cape Ann League.

Second best? That’s not nearly as certain.

Triton, however, staked its claim to that designation with a 6-4 win over North Reading this afternoon.

The Vikings victory offsets an April 7^th, 9-3, loss at North Reading.

Triton (11-4) is now 8-1 in the CAL. North Reading (9-5) falls to 8-2. The Vikings haven’t faced Amesbury yet. NR has and they lost, 11-0.

Triton was up 2-0 in the third inning today, but North Reading came back to tie things in the top of the fifth inning. The Vikings tallied four runs in the bottom of the fifth only to have the Hornets get two of those runs back in the seventh inning. The visitors had the tying run at the plate before the final out was recorded.

“It was a good high school softball game,” said Triton coach Alan Noyes afterwards. “It wasn’t the cleanest and we had to battle to win it.”

North Reading had eleven hits led by Caitlin Reilly and Jocelyn Ostrowsky who each had three hits.

It was a frustrating loss for the Hornets. Although they had a lot of hits, a three-hit first inning didn’t produce any runs because of an out on the bases.

More frustrating for North Reading were their defensive lapses. Triton scored in three innings and wild pitches and passed balls played a large part in each inning. In the four-run fourth, a throwing error allowed a run to cross.

“It just wasn’t our day,” said NR assistant coach Paul Sonia afterwards.

Senior Maddy Jacques scored two runs for Triton

In the Triton first, Maddy Jacques walked, went to second on a passed ball and was driven in by Izzy Oldini.

In Triton’s third inning, Kyla Story doubled, reached third on a wild pitch, and scored on Mallory Johnson’s two-out, two-strike single.

North Reading came all the way back with a two-run fifth inning. Keely Hannon singled, reached second on a passed ball, and was driven in by Caitlin Reilly. Caitlin later scored on Mia Vittozzi’s single.

Izzy Oldini and Mallory Johnson each had an RBI in the Vikings’ four-run fifth.

Caitlin Reilly had three hits and scored two runs

Credit North Reading for challenging the Triton lead in their final at-bats. The Hornets had two on with two outs when Jocelyn Ostrowsky scored both of them with a single. That brought the tying run to the plate, but Triton pitcher Emma Penniman registered her fifth strikeout to end the threat.

“It was an awesome win,” said Maddy Jacques post-game. There was a special celebration afterwards for the Vikings’ only senior.

Maddy plays second base. The sun can be very tough on that side of the field.

“That sun got them today, and it also got me once,” said Maddy.

“North Reading is a good team,” said Coach Noyes. “They are one of the better hitting teams around. Their pitcher (Keely Hannon) has plus stuff.”

Keely finished with seven strikeouts.

Mallory Johnson had two hits and scored two runs

Both teams have three non-league losses.

Triton has now won four of their last five games.

Maddy Jacques: “When I was a freshman, Senior Day seemed so far away. I will be going to Endicott and majoring in business management.”

The last time the two teams played (April 7^th) the temperatures were in the 30’s. Today, the temperatures were in the 70’s!

North Reading 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 = 4

Triton 1 0 1 0 4 0 – = 6

SS Alyssa Cassicino checks baserunner Mallory Johnson

Izzy Oldini had two hits and drove in two runs

Less-than-serious moment between innings

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May 12, 2022 · 9:57 pm

Triton wins third straight 10-0 over Ipswich

Cole Daniels slides home with the second Triton run

(Rowley) No mercy shown.

Triton has now gone the mercy-rule route three straight games.

Today the team on the other end of it was Ipswich. The game concluded in the fifth inning after the Vikings (8-5) got a 10-0 lead.

“I have mixed feelings about the mercy rule,” said Triton coach Chris Lamothe afterwards. “It does save your pitchers, but it also keeps you from putting in players who haven’t had much playing time.”

Ipswich (3-9) stranded runners in all five innings and collected five hits.

Triton starter Tyler Egan was hit hard at times but the defense behind him made plays especially in the outfield.

“Ipswich hit some balls but right at people,” said Coach Lamothe.

“Tyler didn’t have his good stuff, but he battled,” Coach Lamothe added.

The Tigers struggled defensively in the first inning and Triton made them pay.

After the first two Vikings (DJ Watson & Cole Daniels) singled, Tyler lined to left. The Tigers’ leftfielder hesitated, and the ball sailed over his head and a run scored. The relay back in was mishandled and a second run scored.

Next batter Andrew Johnson grounded to third. The Ipswich third basemen had Tyler picked off second, but Tyler got into a rundown. A bad throw in the rundown not only got Tyler to third but he kept going and slide home for the third Triton run.

In the fourth inning, Triton sent up twelve batters and added six more runs.

The Vikings had six hits in that inning. The biggest hit was Tyler’s long two-out single that cleared the bases.

“We had great hitting today from top to bottom,” said Tyler afterwards. The Vikings collected twelve hits.

Jack Lindholm took over for Tyler in the fifth inning and kept the shutout going. The Tigers did get two baserunners (Jeremy Lathrop and Evan Stein) but Jack got a popup and a force-out to get out of it.

Evan Piscitelli led off the 5th with a hit

Pinch-hitter Evan Piscitelli led off the Triton fifth with a single up the middle. Connor Rumpf came in to pinch-run. Connor reached third on an infield error and came home with the game-winner thanks to an infield hit by Jakob Lennon.

“This is a good time for us to be hitting our stride,” said Coach Lamothe. “We have North Reading on Saturday and Lynnfield and Newburyport next week.”

Triton needs two more wins to qualify for the state tournament.

Tyler, Cole Daniels, and Jack Lindholm all had two hits. DJ Watson and Connor Rumpf each scored two runs.

Finn MacLennan pitched the entire way for Ipswich. He did have a hit in the third inning.

I was fooled again by the weather. Eiras Field had little wind and bright sun.

Ipswich 0 0 0 0 0 = 0

Triton 3 0 0 6 1 = 10

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Tyler Egan slides home in the first inning

Tyler Egan picked up the win and had four RBI

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April 29, 2022 · 10:14 pm

Triton overtakes Malden Catholic 10-5

Emma Penniman pitched five innings of 3-hit relief

(Byfield) Triton had two runners thrown out at third and one at the plate.

But it didn’t matter.

“We were just being aggressive,” said Triton coach Alan Noyes afterwards.

The Vikings had baserunners in every inning and defeated non-league Malden Catholic, 10-5, on Friday afternoon.

Triton had thirteen hits and everyone in their lineup reached base.

“We’re swinging the bats well,” added Coach Noyes. “Even some of the outs were loud.”

Things didn’t go so well, however, for the home team in the first two innings.

“We came out swinging,” said MC coach Ariel LaRosa.

The Lancers (4-1) had three hits in that first inning including an RBI single by Zaria Jean-Pierre to get a run.

Control issues (three straight walks) and an infield error gifted MC with three more runs.

Their lead was 4-2 after two innings.

But freshman Emma Penniman came on in the third inning for Triton and pitched five terrific innings of relief. Emma struck out seven and allowed only three hits and one unearned run.

“Emma came in and settled things down,” said Coach Noyes.

The Lancers struggled against Emma curveball.

“She had crazy spin on that ball,” said Coach LaRosa.

The MC bats may have quieted down but Triton’s didn’t.

The Vikings batted around in the third inning and got four runs. In the fifth they sent up eight batters and got four more.

Junior Haleigh Harris let the Vikings hit parade with three hits and two RBI.

“I haven’t been hitting the strongest lately,” Haleigh admitted. “Today I was more relaxed, and the hits just popped off my bat.”

Sophomore Mallory Johnson cleared the bases with a double in the fifth inning.

“Mallory has been swinging a hot stick all year,” said Coach Noyes.

Junior Grace Romine had a two-run single in the third inning.

Rightfielder Molly Hickey had a big game for the Lancers. Molly handled four chances perfectly in a tough sun field. She also threw out a Triton baserunner at third plus she led the team with two hits.

A big moment in this game was in the third inning when senior Reghan Haley earned a 2-out, 3-2 count walk with the bases loaded to tie the score. Grace Romine followed with a 2-run single to give Triton the lead for good.

Malden Catholic is in the All-Girls Conference. “We’re in a weaker conference,” said Coach LaRosa, “but playing non-conference games like this will make us a better program.”

“Once we had three girls not hit (third inning) it got into the heads of all the girls,” added Coach LaRosa.

Emma Penniman only allowed one baserunner in innings three through six. “I’m happy with how I did,” said Emma afterwards. “I threw a lot of curves.”

Both coaches are looking for improvements.

“We’ve got to get better but we’re swinging the bats well,” said Coach Noyes.

“It’ll definitely be a better game when they come to us later in the season,” said Coach LaRosa.

Maddy Jacques, Kyla Story, and Emma Penniman each scored two runs for Triton.

Jaelyn Walsh and Molly Hickey scored twice for the Lancers.

The weather at Triton always includes wind. Put the breeze with temperatures in the low 50’s and keeping warm was challenging.

Malden Catholic 1 3 0 0 0 0 1 = 5

Triton 2 0 4 0 4 0 – = 10

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Catcher Jaslyn Iraola waits for the throw

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April 20, 2022 · 9:23 pm

Triton powers by Newburyport 16-8

Freshman Emma Penniman had two home runs

(Byfield) The hits kept coming.

Triton batted around in three innings and launched three home runs defeating Newburyport, 16-8, on Wednesday afternoon.

“The girls spent a lot of time yesterday in the cage inside and it paid off today,” said Triton coach Alan Noyes afterwards.

The Vikings (5-2) had fifteen hits and except for a quiet fifth inning gave the Newburyport defense plenty of action.

“We can’t give more than three outs an inning,” said Clippers coach Bob Gillespie. “You give extra outs and they’re going to pound you.”

Emily Meleedy hit a grand slam in the Newburyport fourth

There were two Newburyport infield errors in the Triton five-run fourth inning.

“It was a great team effort for us top to bottom,” said Coach Noyes. All nine of the Vikings starters made contributions.

Junior Izzy Oldoni had four hits (including a homer) and a walk. Izzy scored three times and did a good job battling the sun on fly balls in centerfield.

Freshman Emma Penniman had what Coach Noyes called, “her best game.” Emma homered twice and pitched the final 3+ innings.

I saw Emma get a single in three at-bats against Lynnfield, so I was very surprised to see her stroke two solid shots over the rightfield fence.

“The pitches I hit were low and outside,” explained Emma afterwards. “Those were my first homers for Triton.”

Junior Grace Romine batted ninth and had three hits and two RBI.

The Clippers (2-5) were hardly held hitless. They had hits in every inning but the seventh when Emma Penniman struck out the side.

Sophomore Emily Meleedy had a bases-clearing blast in the fourth inning.

Emily’s shot, which would have disrupted a tennis match in the distance, narrowed the Triton lead to, 9-5. However, the Vikings answered with five runs in their half of that inning to restore their big lead.

“Mallory (Johnson) started for us and only made one bad pitch,” said Coach Noyes. “Emma (Penniman) came in and closed it down. We now have a pitching staff.”

“Hopefully, we’re building something special here,” he added. “We haven’t lost at home yet. We’ll see what happens as the season goes along.”

“We didn’t hit the ball well today and that’s a credit to their pitchers,” said Coach Gillespie. “We play them again at our place. We’ll see what happens there.”

Both shortstops (Kyla Story & Emma Keefe) made diving stops that kept hits from getting to the outfield and runs scoring.

Leftfielder Matigan Richmond made a nice running catch.

LF Matigan Richmon made a nice running catch

If you don’t dress warmly for an outdoor game at Triton, you haven’t been there before! Temperatures were in the 50’s and there was a cold wind. Fortunately, there was plenty of action on the field to lessen your awareness of the conditions.

Newburyport 0 0 1 4 2 1 0 = 8

Triton 5 0 4 5 0 2 – = 16

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Shortstop Kyla Story on the ground for a grounder

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April 16, 2022 · 5:24 pm

Ethan Hunt leads Pentucket to 7-4 win over Triton

Ethan Hunt pitched a 3-hitter and struck out nine

(Groveland) “Great job by Ethan today,” said Pentucket coach Kevin Murray afterwards.

And who would argue unless all you saw was Triton’s half of the first inning?

Ethan Hunt settled in after that rocky start hitting a homer and pitching Pentucket (1-2) to a 7-4 win over Triton (0-3) on Saturday morning at the Pines Athletic Field.

“I came out feeling a little iffy but then I settled in,” recalled Ethan.

Joe Abt (3 RBI) and Griff Dupuis drove across runs for the Vikings in the first inning as Ethan struggled to throw strikes.

But Pentucket responded quickly. After their first two batters (Trevor Kamuda & Kyle Ventola) got on, Ethan Hunt launched a 3-run shot to right that put the home team in front, 3-2.

Ethan Hunt after three-run homer in first inning

“My hitting approach the whole game was middle-away,” said Ethan. “That home-run pitch was up and away.”

Triton fought back. A Joe Abt two-run double in the third inning returned Triton to the lead, 4-3.

Pentucket evened things on an infield error in the 5^th as Trevor Kamuda scored the run.

Meanwhile, Ethan (the pitcher) had settled in. The UMass Boston commit ended up retiring the last twelve Vikings in order.

“He was pretty much lights out those last four innings,” said Coach Murray.

Ethan ended up with a 3-hitter striking out nine Vikings.

“I have been a pitcher who starts on the shaky end and then progresses well as the game goes on,” said Ethan. “My 12-6 was definitely on today. I found location for my fastball later on. Those two together kept hitters off-balance.”

Pentucket broke away from the tie with a three-run sixth inning as things fell apart for the Vikings. After a Max Ligols double, Bryce Winter’s sacrifice-bunt attempt turned into a hit when no one covered first base. Pinch-hitter Alex Robertson drove in the eventual game-winner with a wind-blown double to left and two wild pitches followed that allowed two more runs.

LF Jack Lindholm deals with tough wind in the Pentucket 6th inning

“The bunt was a big difference in the sixth inning,” said Triton coach Chris Lamothe. “We weren’t ready for it. It was my fault.”

“Tough loss but we battled,” he added. “Griff (Dupuis) gave us innings and kept them off-balance for a long time. We’re back at it on Monday against North Reading. DJ Watson will be pitching.”

Both teams entered the game looking for a W after two opening losses. “It feels really good to get the first win,” said Pentucket catcher Kyle Ventola. “We’ll build off this. I think we’ll have a great season.”

Coach Lamothe: “Their pitcher settled down for the last four innings. He dominated. He had his fastball and his breaking ball working. Not much we could do.”

Coach Murray: “Ethan settled in nicely. We did a good job of making plays behind him. He was throwing strikes. When that happens, it gives us a chance to win.”

Today was a cloudy day with a threat of rain. The wind is usually a factor at Pines. High popups are always an adventure.

Every time I’m at this park, I get flashbacks to its Pines Speedway past. I was there on occasion. I remember Ollie Silva and Bentley Warren. Okay, I’m old!

Triton 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 = 4

Pentucket 3 0 0 0 1 3 – = 7

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Max Ligols led off the 3-run sixth inning with a double

Trevor Kamuda steals second – Connor Rumph takes throw

Pitcher Griff Dupuis sets to throw to first

Will Roberts out stealing. Connor Rumph applies tag.

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April 11, 2022 · 9:42 pm

Mallory Johnson leads Triton past Lynnfield 13-1

Mallory Johnson had four hits including a home run

(Byfield) Have yourself a game, Mallory Johnson!

The Triton sophomore had everything going today and led the Vikings to a, 13-1, win over Lynnfield in Cape Ann League action.

Mallory gave the Pioneers (0-2) trouble whether she was pitching or hitting.

She pitched five innings (mercy rule) and gave up just one hit (Sophia Brown) and struck out seven batters.

“It was the best I’ve seen her pitch in the two years that I’ve been here,” said Vikings coach Alan Noyes afterwards.

“She’s now able to throw the ball by kids on the inside rather than nibbling away on the outside,” he added.

Mallory the hitter was equally impressive. She had a hit in each of her four at-bats including a solo homer in the third inning. She also scored three times.

Even Mallory, herself, had to admit (reluctantly) afterwards that she “thought she had a good game.” The stats were screaming that she had done just that!

“Triton is a strong team,” said Lynnfield coach Peter Marinelli post-game. “His infield is very good, and he has some real good hitters.”

Triton (2-1) scored in every inning and had contributions from every batter in their lineup.

Sophomore Kyla Story had a two-run homer during the bat-around fifth inning.

Reghan Haley had two hits and scored twice. Teammate Izzy Oldini drove in a pair of runs.

“We’re getting better every day,” said Coach Noyes.

It was a tough afternoon for Lynnfield.

“It was a very long day,” said Coach Marinelli. “We’re missing kids and we have people playing out of position. We’re inexperienced and some of the players are still learning what to do before the ball is hit to them.”

Several times this afternoon, Pioneers’ fielders would have the ball and hesitate, and Triton would take extra bases.

The Vikings were missing Haleigh Harris (concussion protocol) but Skylar Colburn filled in nicely behind the plate.

“Skylar was good back there,” said Mallory. “I threw mostly fastballs. I felt strong today, much better than usual.”

Sophia Brown pitched for Lynnfield and also had the Pioneers hit.

Sophia’s solid shot up the middle led off the Lynnfield fifth inning. Catie Kampersal ran for Sophia and scored the Pioneers run.

Triton 2 1 3 2 5 = 13

Lynnfield 0 0 0 0 1 = 1

Nice weather for April 11^th. Temperatures were close to sixty with plenty of sun.

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Maddy Jacques scores the first Triton run

Catie Kampersal scores the Lynnfield run

Mallory Johnson – five innings, one hit, seven strikeouts

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March 2, 2022 · 1:15 am

Triton advances in D3 tourney with 63-34 win over Worcester Tech

(Byfield MA) The smiles were nice to see.

The mask mandate was over so the smiles could actually be seen.

And there were plenty of smiles at Triton as the Vikings defeated Worcester Tech, 63-34, on Tuesday night in the preliminary round of Division 3.

The victory put a happy spin on season that had apparently ended poorly with seven straight losses.

The Vikings 8-12 record wouldn’t get them into the playoffs but under the MIAA power ranking system the top thirty-two teams in each division qualify.

“We were at thirty-one for a while but ended up twenty-seventh,” said Triton coach Bryan Shields.

“We found out literally a couple of days ago,” said Kendall Liebert afterwards. “We prepped for just a few days.”

To make the pleasant surprise even better was that the Vikings ended up with a home game to start the tournament. How? Despite Worcester Tech’s 10-10 record the power rankings placed them south of Triton.

So while the Vikings came out happy to even be there, the Eagles were a little tight.

“My girls came out a little nervous,” said WT coach Stephanie Leveillee afterwards. “I have a young team.” There is only one senior.

Separation was impossible for about 1 ½ quarters because of turnovers and missed shots by both squads.

But halfway through the second quarter, with the Vikings holding a slim, 14-13, lead, things changed drastically in Triton’s favor.

“Our game plan was to defend, defend, defend,” explained Coach Shields. “We knew the players we needed to cover.”

Defensive perfection it was over the next five minutes of playing time stretching into the first minute of the second half.

The visitors didn’t score a point while Triton put up sixteen straight points.

When that segment of terrific defense and offense ended the home team was sitting pretty with a, 30-13, lead.

Kendall Liebert (21 points) and Reese Renda (9 points) were keys in the breakaway. Both girls collected six points. Reese had two steals that turned into layups while Kendall had one, but also scored on an offensive rebound.

Two minutes later a Molly Kimball (13 points) three-pointer boosted the Triton edge to twenty points, 37-17.