**SMOOTH SAILING:** Nantasket Nor’easters sailing team finished first among 15 boats in a racing competition last Saturday. Shown are, standing from left, Leah Frady, JP Hnath, Eren Tiryaki, Paul Chapman, and Sam Guardino; front row: Stellan Kilroe and Jack Silvia. Not pictured: Ava Joyce and Coach Todd Cunningham. [Courtesy photo]

Compiled by Matt Haraden

• The Nantasket Nor’Easters Sailing Team clinched first place out of a competitive 15-boat fleet at the Courageous Keelboat kickoff on Saturday, April 4. The 15 boats represented 11 different high school teams. There were not as many races as planned, as the wind gusts hit 30 knots and the competition was shut down early.

• The Hull High Boys Lacrosse team is 3-3 so far this season, falling 8-7 to North Quincy last Thursday and 19-6 to Cohasset on Monday, while beating Middleboro, 13-7, on Wednesday. In Thursday’s game, scorers were Matt Thomas (3 goals, 2 assists), Max Lofgren (2 goals, 1 assist), Josh Gatto (1 goal, 1 assist); and Christian Truglia (1 goal). Goalie Jake McDowell made 17 saves. In the Cohasset game, Henry Buchlietner scored 4 goals, while Max Lofgren had 2; Matt Thomas notched 3 assists and Josh Gatto had one. Freshman goalie Cayden Love made 10 saves in the first half. In yesterday’s win over Middleboro, scorers were Christian Truglia (3 goals, 4 assists), Max Lofgren (3 goals), Matt Thomas (2 goals, 1 assist), Landon Manfredi (3 goals), and Henry Buchlietner (2 goals, 1 assist). Goalie Jake McDowell had 11 saves. Next up is Whitman-Hanson Regional at home on Friday, April 10 at 5:30 p.m.

• The Girls Lacrosse team split two games earlier this week, dominating Boston Latin Academy, 15-8, at home on Saturday, April 4, and falling to Cohasset, 15-0, on Monday. In Saturday’s win, Georgia White had 5 goals and 7 assists, Erin Walsh had 7 goals and an assist; Sophia Grosso, Kaylee Blake, and Emma Lees each had 1 goal; and Maggie Mullen had an assist. Goalkeeper Jillian McDonough kept things moving with great clears and 7 saves. Up next are two home games – Friday, April 10 vs. Stoughton at 4 p.m. and Tuesday, April 14 vs. Mashpee at 4 p.m.

• The Boys Varsity Baseball team is 2-2 on the season, after picking up two wins on Saturday at Minuteman Regional High School in Lexington by the scores of 8-3 and 5-2. The Pirates fell to Rockland on the road on Monday, 13-3, and have three home games in a row coming up at Brian O’Donnell field at L Street – Thursday, April 9 at 4 p.m. vs. Qunicy; Monday, April 13 at 4 p.m. vs. South Shore Regional Vocational Technical High School; and Wednesday, April 15 at 4 p.m. vs. Westport.

• The HHS Girls Softball team has a record of 0-3 so far this season. The team fell to Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School at home on Monday, 23-1. Khloe Gravina pitched 4 innings and hit 1 home run; Bella Walsh pitched 1 inning. The team takes on Blue Hills Regional Technical High School on the road on Thursday, April 9 at 3:30 p.m., then returns home on Friday to play Academy of the Pacific Rim at 4 p.m. at O’Donnell Field at L Street. On Monday, the Pirates travel to Abington for a 4 p.m. game, followed by another 4 p.m. game at Norwell on Wednesday.

•The Boys and Girls Track squads are on the road on Tuesday, April 14 at 4 p.m. in Mashpee.

For details on all the high school teams, visit www.arbiterlive.com/Teams?entityId=10611

• The Hull High Athletic Department is planning a “college signing day” to acknowledge those high school seniors who have committed to playing athletics at the college level. The event will be held on Thursday, April 16 at 6:30 p.m. in the high school gymnasium. Among those being honored are Ayden Pike – Anna Maria College; Matt Thomas – Lasell University; Lawrence Bodley – Springfield College; Chris Resnick – Springfield College; Max Lofgren – Johnson & Wales University; and Erin Walsh – Roger Williams University. The public is invited to celebrate these student-athletes.

• 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 Parks and Recreation Commission is sponsoring spring basketball skills clinics for current second- and third-graders each Thursday night from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. from April 9 to May 21 (except school vacation week). There is no charge. Visit https://hullma.myrec.com and click on the Register drop-down menu and then click on Programs to find the registration area for the basketball clinics.

• The Hull Youth Soccer In-Town and Travel spring seasons begin this weekend. On Saturday, April 11, the Travel teams play at Hull High:

12:00 p.m.: Boys 3/4 (Duran) vs. Carver; 1:30 p.m.: Girls 3/4 vs. Norwell; 3:00 p.m.: Girls 5/6 vs. Hingham; 4:30 p.m.: Boys 7/8 vs. Marshfield; and 6:30 p.m.: Girls High School Team vs. Holbrook.

Good luck to the teams playing away this weekend: Boys 5/6, Boys 3/4 (Bilodeau), and Boys 3/4 (Fahey).

In-Town Soccer begins its season 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.

Good luck to all players and teams as the spring 2026 season gets under way!

• 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.

• Coaches, league organizers, and superfans – We need your help to report the scores and results of the latest events in Hull’s sports world! Please send local sports news and photos to sports@hulltimes.com. Deadline is Wednesday at noon. When providing details of the games or races, please be sure to include the sport/team, the players’ full names, and the final scores. When sending photos, names of those pictured are greatly appreciated, as well as who should get credit for taking the photo.

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