In the Sport-light: Roundup of news from Hull's wide world of sports
/TRACKING VICTORY: At the Greater New Bedford Sunset Invitational Meet on April 18, the Hull High track team’s medalists were, from left, Lawrence Bodley, Christopher Resnick, and Bree Simpson-Sliney. [Photo courtesy of Brian Lanner]
Compiled by Matt Haraden
• Hull Youth Soccer’s Boys 5/6 Team 1 came out strong in its first home game of the season on Saturday, April 18, tying Scituate, 2-2. Luke Panetta scored opened the scoring for Hull, with Will McCarthy netting the second goal with a nice assist from Andy Michaelides. Liam Palermo was an integral part of the midfield line. The next game is Saturday, May 2 at home against Norwell at 1:30 p.m.
• Hull High Track and Field came away with four medals at the Greater New Bedford Sunset Invitational on Saturday, April 18. Congratulations to Bree Simpson-Sliney for finishing second in the high jump and fourth in the 110-meter hurdles, Lawrence Bodley for placing second in the 100-meter, and Christopher Resnick, who was fourth in the high hurdles.
• On Sunday, April 19, the Hull Youth Lacrosse Girls 5/6 team nabbed its first win of the season in a rain-soaked game against Abington with a final score of 5-4, after the game was called due to lightning. Frankie Rockett and Laila Dolan handled the scoring, with assists from Sydney O’Brien and Cordelia Hennessey. Hadley Dolan, Julianna Moore-DaSilva, Sienna Truglia, and Scarlett Riley roared around on attack to confound Abington’s defenders. Maryonna McKinney, Emma Medina, and Leah Dibley shored up Hull’s defense, while Hailey MacLeod was fearless in net. Great team effort with solid physical play, dominance on the draw, and no shooting space violations. The girls’ next game is on the road against Braintree on Sunday, April 26.
• The Boys Varsity Baseball team is 5-5 on the season after mixed results in its last three games – defeating Westport, 7-5, on Wednesday, April 15 and falling to Cohasset, 3-0, on Saturday and Pembroke, 13-3, on Monday. Up next are two road games – Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School on Thursday, April 30 at 3:30 p.m. and Westport on Friday, May 1 at 4 p.m.
• The HHS Girls Lacrosse team defeated Dennis-Yarmouth, 7-3, last Friday on the road. Erin Walsh and Georgia White scored two goals each, while Tessa Schultz scored three times. Olivia Michaelides was fantastic in goal, with seven saves. The 6-2 team next travels to East Bridgewater on Friday, April 24 at 11 a.m. and returns home on Tuesday, April 28 to play Barnstable at 3:30 p.m. On Wednesday, the Pirates are back on the road to Abington, with the game starting at 4 p.m. at the high school.
• The HHS Girls Softball team won again, defeating Randolph at home, 15-4. Next week, the Pirates play East Bridgewater at home on Tuesday, April 28 at 4 p.m. and then travel to Rockland on Thursday, April 30 at 4 p.m.
For details on all the high school teams, visit www.arbiterlive.com/Teams?entityId=10611
• The Tee Club, a local women’s golf club at the South Shore Country Club in Hingham, is accepting applications from young women between the ages of 12 and 18 for up to a $500 scholarship to help defray the cost of golf lessons, golf clinics, or the golf school of their choice. Interested students should write an essay stating how they were introduced to golf, how golf has made a difference in their lives, their goals for improving their game this season, and how they would use the scholarship money to achieve those goals. Be sure to include the name of the facility or golf professional you have chosen to work with and how you heard about the essay. Essays should be limited to two pages and must include contact information, including age and email address. Send essays by Friday, May 22 to The Tee Club, 31 Elmore Road, Hingham, MA 02043 or to seaglass1118@gmail.com.
• The Hull Youth Soccer In-Town and Travel spring seasons continue this weekend. On Saturday, April 25, there is one travel game scheduled at Hull High. Boys 3/4 (Bilodeau) vs. Pembroke at 9 a.m.
In-Town Soccer plays at the Dust Bowl at Pemberton:
Guppies (co-ed): 9–10 a.m.; Kindergarten (co-ed) & Girls Grades 1 & 2: 10-11 a.m.; Boys Grades 1 & 2: 11 a.m. to noon.
• Registration is now open for T-Ball. Season begins on Wednesday, April 29 and runs for six weeks from 6-7 p.m. at Jones Park (Friend Park) at the corner of Kingsley Road and Packard Avenue. Coaches are still needed (no experience necessary). Register at https://hullma.myrec.com. If you are interested in volunteering or have any questions, email amyloukelle@gmail.com.
• Hull Youth Baseball’s opening day is Saturday, May 2 at L Street. Team photos begin at 1:30 p.m. and the day’s activities include raffles, food, ice cream, and inflatable fun. The D1 Minor Game will be played at 4 p.m. – Fire vs. Corkin. For more information, visit www.hullyouthbaseball.org.
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