Redmen Roundup: Softball Team Stings Hornets, Track Teams Sweep Indians

Softball

Tewksbury 5, North Reading 3

The Redmen (2-1) faced another still teast in North Reading and came away with a big, non-league victory.

Shannon McLaughlin turned in another strong effort in the circle. She went the distance, fanning five and giving up just one earned run against the potent Hornets.

Second baseman Brooke Hardy drove in a pair of runs to pace the Redmen offense. Erin Walsh tripled and drove in another run. Senior Tiffanie Walsh played a rock solid game at shortstop and ripped a double at the plate.

Tennis

Lowell 5, Tewksbury 0

The Redmen weren't able to generate any momentum against Lowell. Haley Tierman played well for the Redmen in a 7-6, 6-4 loss at No. 2 singles. TMHS fell to 0-3 with the loss.

Girls Lacrosse

Central Catholic 13, Tewksbury 3

Tewksbury fell behind 6-1 at halftime and could never mount much of an offense in a 13-3 loss to Central Catholic.

Boys Lacrosse

Tewksbury 10, Central Catholic 2

Goalie Mike Brawley made a whopping 32 saves to backbone the Redmen's huge 10-2 win over Central Catholic. The win improved Tewksbury to 3-2 on the season.

Johnny Aylward led the Tewksbury offive wth five goals Joe DiRusso scored twice. Zach Jacobs chipped in with a goal and two assists. Tyler Slave scored one goal and assisted on another, whole David Dempsey tallied also.

Girls Track

Tewksbury 88, Billerica 57

The Tewksbury High girls' track team is off to a flying start this season. The Redmen remained unbeaten by thrashing Billerica, 88-57.

"This was a great win.  I thought our kids made Billerica earn every point they got, and we certainly never made it easy for them," said Coach John Byrne. "That Billerica team took it to us pretty good indoors, so it was nice to be also to turn the tables on them a little bit outdoors."

Tewksbury's throwers set the tone for the day, outscoring Billerica by a combined 20-7 in the javelin, discus and shot put.

"Chelsee Porcaro (1st place in shot put and discuss) continued her winning ways from last week, and it was great to see contributions from younger members of the team too -- Michelle Creedon (1st place javelin), Erin Davis, and Molly Robertson," said Byrne.

Rachel Eatherton had a strong meet, placing second in both the mile and the two-mile.

Sara Semenza continued her strong spring, taking first place in both the 800 and the 400. She was also second in the javelin.

Kelly Quigley matched Semenza's 13-point day with wins in the triple jump and 400 hurdles and a second place finish in the 100 high hurdles.

Jess Amadee was another double winner for the Redmen, winning the high jump and the 100 high hurdles and hitting the state qualifying marks in both events.

"Jess Amedee's really becoming a force in the league," said Byrne.

Devin Kelly placed second in the pole vault, with Ashley Colarusso and Jess Ripley tied for third.

Other Key Contributors: Kelsie Bradley- 2nd place Long Jump; first place 4x100 Paige Winn- 1st place 4x100, 1st place 4x400 Christine Jean-Baptiste- 2nd place 100m and 2nd place 200m Rebecca Davies- 3rd in the mile Hillary Fletcher- 3rd in the 200 Erin Morrissey- 3rd place 100m, 1st place 4x100

Full results from the meet are attached as a PDF document.

Boys Track

Tewksbury 78, Billerica 66

Even a glitch in the lineup couldn't stop the Tewksbury High boys track team from running over border rival Billerica, 78-66.

"I preach to the guys on the track team in order to be men, you have to own up to your mistakes and make no excuses.  I made some mistakes in the line-up and it could have costed us," admitted Coach Bill Meuse. "But like any good team, our athletes rallied behind me today and did their part to be able to overcome the flaws. I am so proud of this team because of the way they competed today.  I absolutely love the make up of this team, They pick up each other and even the coaching staff when needed."

Much like Hollywood in the 1980s, the Tewksbury boys track team has two stars named Cory shining brightly. But unlike the Haim and Feldmen, Tewksbury's Corys show no signs of crashing and burning.

Against Billerica, the Corys combined to win four events. Cory Thomas did the virtually unthinkable by winning both the two mile and mile against strong competiton.

"Both Corys are two of the best athletes I have seen come through this track program," said Meuse. "I know its tough because we do not have a home track but people should really come out to not only see these two kids but also our entire track program. We have and always had something great going on here, these athletes should be recognized."

Kevin Jones was also a force for the Redmen, winning the high jump (6-0) and the long jump and placing second in the high hurdles. Roy Felix turned in a strong race to win the 400. Christian Taylor took first in the discus and was third in the shot put. John Fiorello was first in the javelin and second in the shot. Andrew Nguyen was first in the pole vault.

"Blake Hery also had a huge race for us in the 400 hurdles, he earned us a big second place to clinch the meet," said Meuse. "He is one of the hardest working kids i have ever seen. I am just so happy for him because he deserves this success and he will only keep on improving."

Full results from the meet are attached as a PDF document.