Good impression: Thursday's MetroWest and Milford-area Fantastic Five high school athletes
They made their case. Thursday's MetroWest and Milford-area Fantastic Five high school athletes put in winning performances on the eve of the MIAA's first spring power rankings release.
Their clutch goals, gaudy scoring totals and record-setting performances increased their standings in the upcoming state tournament or stood out with the nation's best.
Without further ado, the Fantastic five from April 25:
GABI CONSIGLI, Franklin girls lacrosse
She ended a double-overtime thriller with her third goal of the context in a 5-4 victory over King Philip. Franklin's Sophia Sacchetti (assist) and Vera Hanson each found the net once. Maisie Streesman saved nine shots for the Panthers (5-4).
JACK MARTIN, Westborough boys lacrosse
He scored his only goal of the game in overtime to deliver the Rangers their fist win 11-10 over St. Bernard's. Martin had five assists for Westborough (1-3). Jack Queenan put away four goals for the Rangers, while Luke Meliski found the net twice.
GABRIELLE PIERRE, Lincoln-Sudbury track and field
She set a school record in the triple jump at the Penn Relays. Pierre cleared 41 1/2 inches to break her own mark by more than two inches and qualify for nationals. It placed her 11th at the prestigious national event.
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BELLA ROMAN, Algonquin girls lacrosse
She found the net seven times with an assist for the Titans in a 14-11 win over Wachsuett. Grace Chiota poured in six goals for Algonquin (4-3, 2-2 Mid-Wach A).
BRODY SHARPE, Wellesley boys lacrosse
He scored four goals with two assists, as the Raiders (4-4) bested Framingham 9-5.
Other scores:
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Baseball
TRI-COUNTY 5, Blue Hills 0: Nathan McCurdy threw six shutout innings with nine striketous against just two walks for the Cougars (3-1, 2-0 Mayflower), who won their third game in a row. Joey Thomas, Sean Trusevitch and McCurdy each drove in a run in a five-run fourth.
HOPEDALE 10, Blackstone-Millville 0 (5): Brayden Lewis (triple, two runs) and Mike Rutkowski (RBI, run) each had two hits for the Blue Raiders (8-2, 4-0 Dual Valley). Hopedale's Ben Maoy doubled with an RBI and scored a run. Blue Raiders- starter Nathan Montville didn't allow a hit in four innings to earn the win.
Softball
TRI-COUNTY 15, Blue Hills 3 (5): Mackenzie Duffy was 3-for-3 with a solo homer in the third inning for the Cougars (4-1, 2-0 Mayflower). Tri-County's Ava Cossette and Kaleigh Stenstrom each added three hits and two RBIs, while Stenstrom earned the win in the circle.
HUDSON 8, Leominster 3: Livi Sousa, Lauren O'Malley and Liv Connolly (two runs) each collected two hits for the Hawks (5-3).
WELLESLEY 6, Latin Academy 3: Elizabeth McDonnell punched out 15 batters in a 6-3 win over Latin Academy. She added two hits and two RBIs for the Raidres (4-4). Wellesley's Mia Hasselback added three hits and two runs.
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Boys lacrosse
AMSA 7, North Middlesex 5: Tavin Hirsh accumulated five points with three goals and two assists for the Eagles (7-0). AMSA's Luc Masse (assist) and Casey Matijevic each scored twice.
NATICK 11, Weymouth 5: Alex Peck scored five times with two assists for the Redhawks (5-4). natick's Levi Gagnon contributed a hat trick.
FRANKLIN 10, King Philip 4: Dylan McEvoy paced the Panthers (8-0 ) with a goal and an assist.
Girls lacrosse
WESTBOROUGH 17, North Middlesex 4: Kate Sams poured in four goals with two assists for the Rangers (8-2). Westborough's Regan Kittredge (two assists) and Lily Villaflor (three goals, one assist) each collected eight draw controls. Mackenzie Gage had a hat trick and two assists.
NIPMUC 18, Northbridge 5: Fallon Lozano scored five goals, and Liz Lange chipped in four for the Warriors (6-2, 5-0 Mid-Mass).
Boys tennis
GRAFTON 4, Algonquin 1: Titans' no. 3 singles player Jackson Stiles picked up a point with a gutty 7-5, 7-5 win over Max Schmidt.
Girls tennis
HOPEDALE 5, Northbridge 0: The Blue Raiders remained unbeaten with three straight-set wins. Kate Friesema took out Kate Leonard 6-0, 6-0 at No. 2 singles, while Sidney Hall won 6-0, 6-0 against Jordyn Priore at No. 2. Th ebLue Raiders No. 2 doubles team of Gabrielle Rinehart and Madison Buttonow beat Emily Billmyer and Nina McElreath 6-0, 6-0. Hopedale No. 1 Pia Obador won 6-1, 6-0 against Callie Jee, while the Blue Raiders top pair of Abbie Aldrich and Callie Costanza bested Charleigh Mitchell and Kelsey Costello 6-0, 6-2.
HUDSON 3, Clinton 2: The Hawks depth carried the day. Vivian Weatherbee picked up the lone Hudson (3-2) singles point at No. 3 when she beat Ella Askren 6-2, 6-4. Hudson swept the doubles points, as No. 1pair Gracie Garcia and Lauren Sterling prevailed 6-2, 6-2 over Sarah Santos and Rishantey Schotoborg, and the No. 2 team of Sophia Baker and Taylor Coyne won 6-3, 6-1 against Danielle Champagne and Kris Bayard.
WESTBOROUGH 4, Bromfield 1: A strong singles showing did the job for the Rangers (3-1, 3-1 Mid-Wach A). Gina Hajiseyedjavady took down Abigal Ames 6-0, 6-3 at No. 1 singles, while Diya Bhattacharya won 6-1, 6-0 over Khivi Tania at No. 2 singles and Sahasra Kommineni (No. 3) beat Louise Tatarev 6-3, 6-2. The Rangers' No. 2 doubles team of Ava Jacobs and Katie Xia triumphed 6-3, 6-4 against Caroline Ellis and Zariya Ali.
Girls golf
WESTBOROUGH 32.5, Worcester 9.5: Ashley Huang fired a 34 at Westborough Country Club to keep the Rangers (5-0) unbeaten.
This article originally appeared on MetroWest Daily News: April 26 MetroWest & Milford area Fantastic Five high school athletes
