In the Sport-light: Roundup of news about Hull athletes

Compiled by Matt Haraden

• On Wednesday, April 30, Hull JV softball won its seventh straight game, 25-15, over Rockland. McKenzie Neal, Bella Walsh, and Khloe Gravina shared the pitching duties, with a combined three strikeouts and gave up only three hits in the game. The offensive leaders for Hull were: McKenzie Neal, 3/3 with a walk, two singles and a triple, three RBIs; Rachel Timins, 1/1 with a walk and a three-run homerun; Natalie Reilly, 1/1 with three walks and two RBIs; Khloe Gravina, 1/1 with a walk and a SAC; Sophia Hagerty, 2/3 with a walk and two singles; Riley Munn, 2/4 with two singles and two RBIs; Leigha McClory 1/2 with a single and an RBI; and Bella Walsh, 1/3 with a walk, double with two RBIs. The team’s next game is Thursday, May 1 at 4 p.m. against Hingham at home, followed by a road trip to Rockland on Monday, May 5 at 4 p.m.

SQUAD GOALS. The combined JV/Varsity Hull High lacrosse team, with Coach Dan Cahill at far left, joined the cleanup brigade that braved the rainy weather on Saturday to participate in the Hull Beautification Committee’s ‘Hulluva Cleanup Day.’ Area residents and teams of other helpers descended on neighborhoods up and down the peninsula to remove debris and beautify the community. [Skip Tull photo]

• 3/4 boys soccer improved to 2-1 on the season, defeating Norwell, 7-3, on Saturday, April 26 in the pouring rain. Jordan Dunn scored three goals, Andy Michaelides scored two goals, and Kai Funari and Declan Fahey each scored one goal. The team’s next game is Saturday, May 3 at 10:15 a.m. in Pembroke.

• 5/6 girls soccer took the field on Saturday, April 26 against Halifax, drawing 1-1. Rainy conditions didn’t stop an early goal by Reese Irby, assisted by Frankie Rockett. In net was Sidney O’Brien and Ruby D’Errico, holding Halifax to one goal.

• Girls 2/3/4 lacrosse had a strong showing on Sunday, April 27, tying Hanover, 10-10. Points were scored by Laila Dolan, Riley Musco, Rae Rockett, Ellie Caparrotta, and Cate Mulvihill. Goalies Lydia Caparrotta and Riley Musco controlled the goal with ferocity. Saoirse Gilroy and Eleanor Reilly showed incredible defensive prowess, while Meara Gilroy and Margot Lankas played attack with vigor. Jackie Collins ran like the wind in the midfield, making assists on offense and covering her player like glue on defense.

• The boys varsity lacrosse team fell to Stoughton on Monday, 15-6. The Pirates scoring came from Max Lofgren (five goals) and Matt Thomas (one goal). On Wednesday, the team came up short against Abington, 17-6, and will play its next two games at home – against Middleboro on Friday, May 2 at 5 p.m. and against Mashpee on Monday, May 5 at 4:30 p.m.

• The 4-6 varsity baseball team also has a two-game home stand coming up this week. Opponents will be West Bridgewater on Saturday, May 3 at 4 p.m. and Quincy on Monday, May 5 at 4 p.m. The Pirates head to Blue Hills Regional Technical High School in Canton on Wednesday, May 7 at 4 p.m.

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