Two games, two 60-point outings from the Peabody girls basketball team. The Tanners’ girls basketball team defeated Beverly on Friday, 62-28 on the road. Logan Lomasney led the way in scoring with 13, while Taylor Bettencourt tacked on 10 points and five assists. Abby Bettencourt contributed all-around with 12 points, six assists, and seven boards, while Ally Bettencourt had seven points and nine steals. “We have an experienced, returning team,” said head coach Stan McKeen.
GIRLS BASKETBALL
Fenwick 55, Archbishop Williams 38
For the Fenwick girls hoops team, freshman Caitlin Boyle (16 points, six rebounds) and junior captain Cecilia Kay (15 points, 10 rebounds, three blocks) led the way. Following were a pair of freshmen who head coach Adam DeBaggis had high hopes for to start the season. Celia Nielson had five points, four assists, and four steals, while Anna Fertonani had six points, three assists, and three steals.
BOYS BASKETBALL
Beverly 62, Peabody 61
The Tanners’ boys basketball team went down to the wire with the Panthers of Beverly, but lost 62-61. For Peabody, junior Anthony Forte had 27 points, Danny Barrett had 13, Raphel Laurent had 10 points, six rebounds and three assists, and Shea Lynch added seven points and seven rebounds.
Archbishop Williams 79, Fenwick 61
The Crusaders’ boys basketball team was led by James Meklis who recorded 18 points. Freshman Jake Bellacini scored 16, while Nathan Allder had eight points and eight boards. Despite the performances, Williams came away with the 79-61 win.
