In an electrifying Wednesday afternoon matchup, the St. Thomas Aquinas girls lacrosse team delivered a milestone-filled performance, defeating Derryfield 22-11 in Division III action. Senior standout Charlotte DeTolla led the charge with five goals, including the monumental 200th of her illustrious career—a testament to her skill and dedication on the field.
The Saints have been on a hot streak, with this marking the fourth consecutive game where a player reached a significant career milestone. Talula Gregg stole the spotlight with a team-high 10 goals, while Julia Bryan and Annita Parmelee each added two, and Lucy Broom chipped in with one. In goal, the duo of Reese Foss and Cara Forest combined for four saves, while defenders Lena Shaheen and Izzy Taylor anchored the backline with standout performances.
Over in Hampton, Winnacunnet's girls lacrosse team showcased their depth in a Division II victory. Elle Emery and McKinley Fowler each tallied four goals, with Emery adding three assists and Fowler one. Hannah Curtin contributed three goals and two assists, while Ari Rizzo (three goals), Addy McErlain (two goals), and a host of other players—including Annika Jacques, Leah Costa, Emily Arlington, Fiona McAfee, Ruby Lang, and May Mitchell—all found the back of the net.
On the boys' side, St. Thomas Aquinas cruised to a Division II win behind Luke Daly's three goals. Ryan Resch, Grady Estes, and Colby Tasker each scored two, while Ryan Carr and Mike Flood added one apiece. Goalie Jake More made eight saves, and Rhys Sullivan dominated the faceoff circle, winning 11 of 14 draws.
In Maine, Marshwood's Hayden Demeroto celebrated a career milestone, scoring his 100th goal while dishing out three assists in a Class B contest. Drake Anderson led the Hawks with two goals and one assist, while Asher Watts and Robert Williams each netted two, and Damien Gilmore added one.
Despite a hard-fought effort, Traip Academy fell in a Class C matchup. Remick Matty, Ian Deichler, and Tierney Ford each scored two goals, with Deichler adding three assists and Ford two. Terrance Swiger and Hippolyte Simon also found the net, while goalie Owen Burke made four saves.
On the diamond, Winnacunnet's baseball team battled but fell short in a Division I loss to Pinkerton. Ethan Roy collected three hits, and Zeke Ruiz drove in two runs with a pair of hits. The Warriors tied the game at 2-2 in the fifth inning, thanks to a bases-loaded walk by Brantson Larck that scored Ryan Giuffre, and a hit-by-pitch that brought home Justin Coates. However, Pinkerton answered back to secure the win.