Boston Warrior AAU Boy's Basketball: Warrior News: Weekly Update - Lynch gets 1000th point, Jann explodes for 40 points

Weekly Update - Lynch gets 1000th point, Jann explodes for 40 points

Lynch gets 1000th point, Jann explodes for 40 points

Westford 89, Newton South 77  Westford senior forward Peter Lynch eclipsed the 1,000-point barrier, the Grey Ghosts improved to 10-0 (5-0 DCL Large), and junior forward TJ Jann had a monstrous 40-point performance. In the third quarter, Lynch (10 points, 5 rebounds) became the third Westford boys player to reach the milestone in the past 23 years and the first player since Zach Ellis in 2001-02. Jann (13-for-15 free throws, 11-for-17 from field) had 7 rebounds and 5 assists to go with his career-high in points. Senior center Alex Haines added 13 points and 13 rebounds.

Classical puts it all together to beat Winthrop

By Matthew Roy / For The Item

On paper, it seemed like one of the more intriguing matchups so far this season in the Northeastern Conference as a red hot Lynn Classical hosted a Winthrop team fresh off a 64-62 win over talented Salem.

But that's why games aren't played on paper.

The Rams held the NEC's scoring leader Dino Mallios to 13 points and used 24 points from Jasper Grassa and 17 from forward Tony Wonde to cruise to a 68-48 win over the Vikings.

Nick Grassa finished with 11 points to help the Classical cause.

English 73, Swampscott 51

At the Paul F. Cavanagh Field House in Lynn, the Bulldogs (10-0) stayed unbeaten and clinched a state tournament berth with the convincing win.

Four English players reached double figures, led by Ryan Woumn's 14 points. Travonne Berry-Rogers, Jeremy Subervi and Archie Allen each finished with 11 points.

Beverly 75, Danvers 43

At Beverly, the Panthers (5-4) jumped out to a 26-3 lead after the first quarter and led by Curtis Manuel's 15 points rolled to an easy win.

Westford nips A-B yet again

The Lowell Sun Westford Academy managed to stay just ahead of host Acton-Boxboro for the entire night, and then clutch free throw shooting by TJ Jann and Alex Haines down the stretch lifted the Grey Ghosts to a 78-72 Dual County League boys basketball victory last night in Acton. The Grey Ghosts, 2-0 in DCL Large, led 23-17, 39-38 and 57-53 at the first three quarter breaks. The Colonials cut an 8-point deficit with 90 seconds left to just 3, but Jann (6-for-6 in 4th quarter) and Haines (2 in final minute) nailed the foul shots to seal the victory.

Jann led four players into doubles with 20 points, and he also had 10 rebounds, while Haines added 16 points and a monstrous 20 boards, Peter Lynch 15 points, 8 caroms and Tom Courtney 10 points.

A-B was led by Brett Miller with a co-high 20 points, John Williamson 14 and Kyle Curry 13.

Burlington 62, Wakefield 50

Brendan Farley and Zach Hurynowicz combined for 32 points to snap a 3-game losing streak for the Red Devils (7-3).

Farley, a senior forward, had 9 rebounds to go with 16 points, including four 3-pointers, and the sophomore point guard Hurynowicz had 11 assists and 16 points.

WELLESLEY 67, NORWOOD 53:

Senior guard Joel Pollick scored 16 points and junior guard Evan Kulak netted 13 as Wellesley rolled past visiting Norwood in a Bay State Conference matchup.

WESTON 80, BEDFORD 72: Alex Levine had 24 points and six boards to pace Weston over visiting Bedford in Dual County League action. Bashir Hudson had 18 points for the Wildcats (4-3, 2-0 DCL), while Scott Farner (11 points) and Chris Mayo-Smith (10 points) also played well for Weston. 

LINCOLN-SUDBURY 49, WALTHAM 48: Junior forward Brandon Huntowski hit a shot off a pass from Denny Cakert with time expiring as Lincoln-Sudbury narrowly edged visiting Waltham in Dual County League action. Senior Alex Benoit hit a 3-pointer to bring the Warriors within three points of the Hawks with 1:30 left, and Sakert hit a 3-pointer of his own to tie the game with under a minute to play. Sophomore guard Ronnie Fernandez had 13 points while Huntowski also had 13 for the Warriors (5-5, 2-0 DCL).

Malden 64 Somerville 51

Malden head coach Don Nally was concerned with his team's mood coming into Tuesday's game against Somerville after Friday night's tough loss to Everett. After a lackluster first half, despite his team's 34-23 lead, Nally laid into his team at halftime.

The score after three quarters read Malden 56 Somerville 34; message delivered. The Tornadoes held the Highlanders to 11 third quarter points, zero offensive rebounds and zero 3pt attempts. On offense, Malden pounded the ball inside to center Egi Gjikondi who scored 10 of his game-high 27 points in the 3rd quarter. When Somerville doubled down on the sophomore center, senior tri-captains Marcus Armstrong and Steve Siuda burned the Highlanders with 2 3pt bombs apiece to put the game out of reach. 

Classical comes roaring back to overtake Gloucester

The Lynn Classical High boys basketball team rallied from a 16-point deficit in the second half to defeat Gloucester, 51-49, Friday night, at Smith Field House.

Jasper Grassa led the Rams (8-3) with 19 points, while Cameron Smith added 12. Jarell Byrd also chipped in with 10 points.

Fenwick 64, Austin Prep 52

At Reading, Mike Clifford and Nolan DiPanfilio scored 26 points each to pace the Crusaders (9-1). Dipanfilo scored 20 of his points after the break and 11 in the fourth quarter. Austin Prep was lead by Dan Higgins with 15 points.

Cath. Mem. 70, St. John's Prep 59

At Danvers, the Knights got a game-high 24 points from Jeff Tagger and 19 from Al Harris to pull away from the Eagles (3-4).

Manchester 68, Lynnfield 58

At Manchester, John Mehr had 19 points and 19 rebounds for the Pioneers (4-6), while Matt Connolly added 18 points and eight assists.