Case softball pitchers combined for a no-hitter in win: Top performers (Apr. 29-May 4)

ROCHESTER — Lila Alvarez and Meg Pereira combined for a no-hitter to lift the defending Division 4 state champion Cardinals to a 28-0 win over Old Rochester on the road Wednesday.

Alvarez fanned eight of nine batters for the win for Case (10-1). She also went 3-for-4 at the plate with five RBIs. Pereira struck out five batters.

Ella Preston had four hits and four RBIs. Bre Fontes had three hits, including two doubles. Brooke Perron went 3-for- 4 at the plate.

Dighton-Rehoboth 18, Somerset Berkley 6

The Raiders dropped a league contest to Dighton-Rehoboth at home. Julia Costa went 3-for-3 with a run scored for SBR (6-4). Tatum Swanson (double, run scored) and Sydney Bednarz (two RBIs, run scored) each collected two hits. Samantha Comeau (double, 2 RBIs, run scored), Makenzie Jacob (home run, two RBIs, run scored) and Emma Javier (run scored) each finished with a hit.

Baseball

Case 12, Old Rochester 2

The Cardinals took care of business at home against Old Rochester. Reid Ulmschneider had a pair of hits, scored a run and had three 3 RBIs for Case (6-6). Jack Orton pitched three innings of relief, allowing no hits, no runs, one walk while striking out two. Dylan Amaral (two run scored, RBI) and Zach Kern (run scored) each had two hits. Sam Deady (two runs scored, two RBIs), Adam Gracie (double, two runs scored). Lucas Saltmarsh , Lucas Beaulieu , Jackson McLane , and Cayden Gonsalves all had RBI hits.

Somerset Berkley 1, Dighton-Rehoboth 0

Will Dionne pitched a gem, lifting the Raiders to a road win over Dighton-Rehoboth. Dionne fanned 10 batters in his complete game win, allowing just one hit and two walks. Liam Meehan led SBR (8-3) with a pair of hits. Luke Thorton had a hit and drove in the lone run. Landon Richardson scored a run.

Brockton 4, Durfee 3, 8 inn.

Despite a solid outing for Matt Almedia , the Hilltoppers six-game win streak was snapped against Brockton in extra innings. Almeida went the distance for Durfee (8-2; 3-1 in Southeast Conference), allowing two earned runs, five hits, two walks while fanning seven batters. Ameida also contributed a two-run single. Matt Sherry , Aidan Travers , Ben Sherry and Joe Silvia also had hits.

Boys Tennis

Durfee 5, Middleboro 0

Will Rumsey (6-1, 6-1), Colin Fleet (6-1, 6-0) and Jack Fitzgerald (6-1, 6-3) each won their singles match for the Hilltoppers in a win against Middleboro. Chrispin Sokol and Xavier Inacio won at first doubles for Durfee (5-2), Timothy Archambault and Kareem Karam were victorious in their second doubles match.

Westport 4, Case 1

The Wildcats took four of five games against Case. Brody Girard (6-0, 6-2) win in straight sets at second singles. Jack Keane (6-0, 6-0) dominated his match at third singles for Westport (5-2). At first doubles, Luke Coelho and Avery Howell won 6-1, 6-1 while Chris Duarte and Toby Stapleton came out on top at second doubles, 6-2, 6-2.

Girls Tennis

Diman 3, Wareham 2

The Bengals remained unbeaten after beating Wareham. Gloria Moniz delivered another stellar performance at second singles, winning in straight sets for Diman (4-0). Sophia Lourenço made her debut in the third singles spot, securing a dramatic victory in the final set. Chloe Baker and Abigail Barosso dominated in second doubles, winning in straight sets.

Case 3, Westport 2

The Cardinals took three of five games against Westport. Taking care of business at first singles for the Wildcats (1-5) was Kaelyn Jones (6-1, 6-2). Abby Forbes came from behind to win at third singles, 3-6, 6-3, 13-11 (tiebreaker).

Girls Lacrosse

Somerset Berkley 6, Seekonk 5

The Raiders won their first game in program's history after beating league opponent Seekonk. Addie Finlaw led the way for SBR with three goals and an assist. Emily Carr chipped in with a pair of goals and Ella Vaught added a goal. Sophia Valcourt had 15 saves in net.

Boys Outdoor Track

Bridgewater-Raynham 132, Durfee 3

Freshman Jomo Kieta took third place in shot put for the Hilltoppers in Bridgewater-Raynham's win on the road. Sophomore Alvin Gaston finished in third place in the triple jump and junior Hyde Farias came in third place in the 110 hurdles for Durfee (1-2).

Boys Volleyball

Taunton 3, Durfee 0

Despite a season-high in assists for Danny Matuszek , the Hilltoppers dropped their game against Taunton. Chris Milfort had 23 kills and Josh Sanon collected 18 kills. Elias DaSilva and Braeden Bartley were great on serve reception. Ethan Horseman had 12 service points while Lucas DeCampos was strong in the middle. JO Olubanwo had a 10 service run in the fourth set.

Tuesday

Boys Outdoor Track

Diman 103, Holbrook 33; Diman 115, Cape Cod Tech. 27.5

The Bengal boys won their meet against Holbrook and Cape Cod Tech. Phoenix Bennett had three first place finishes in the long jump (19'3"), 100 (11.2) and 200 (23.0). Cashton Richard was a triple winner in the 400 hurdles (1:00.5), the 110 hurdles (17.5) and the javelin (127'10") for Diman (6-1). Bryce Medeiros placed first in the triple jump (39'11") and second in the high jump (5'8").

Girls Outdoor Track

Diman 85, Holbrook 50; Diman 128, Cape Cod Tech. 7

The Bengals swept a dual meet against Holbrook and Cape Cod Tech. Emma Foley took first in the long jump (16'3"), triple jump (33'10"), 100 hurdles (17.4) and placed second overall in the 200 (28.0) for Diman (6-1). Katie Miranda won the discus, extending her school record (87'10), and won the shot put (27'1). Isabelle Chekares won the mile (6:07) and placed second in the 400 (68.3). Danica Felizberto took first in the high jump (4'4) and placed second in the 100 hurdles (19.4) Kaylee Lachapelle placed second overall in the javelin (81'7). Nicole Mota won the 800 (2:56) and placed second in the 400 hurdles (1:21).

Softball

Middleboro 16, Durfee 11

Niyah Boone had four hits and drove in three runs for the Hilltoppers in Middleboro's home win. Pasiley Parisee , Katerina Rumsey and Rachel Silva each had two hits for Durfee (1-7). Mia Jacob played great defense, turning a double play.

Bristol-Plymouth 15, Westport 5

Layla Bossie was 2-for-2 with a double for the Wildcats in Bristol-Plymouth's road win. Tess Silvia had two hits, including a double and RBI. Julia George went 2-for-4 with a stolen base. Mackenzy Ponte pitched six innings with four strikeouts.

Boys Tennis

Durfee 5, Brockton 0

Will Rumsey , Collin Fleet and Jack Fitzgerald each won their singles match for the Hilltoppers in a win against league opponent Brockton. Xavier Inacio and Chrispan Sokol won in straight sets at first doubles, 6-2, 6-0. Durfee (4-2) won by forfeit at second doubles.

Somerset Berkley 4, Dighton-Rehoboth 1

Jackson Souza (6-2, 6-0) and Max Petit (6-0, 6-1) collected singles win in the Raiders' victory over Dighton-Rehoboth. Brayden Dorego and Jasper Troutman won at first singles, 6-2, 6-0 while Ryan Charest and Austin Russell won their first varsity matches at second doubles, 6-4, 6-3.

Girls Tennis

Durfee 4, Brockton 1

Liv Rumsey , Maggie O’Connell and Brook Tabicas each won their singles match in straight sets for the Hilltoppers in a win over Brockton. Gabby Farias and Sydnie Duong won their match at first doubles.

Somerset Berkley 4, Dighton-Rehoboth 1

The Raiders won their third straight game, beating league opponent Dighton-Rehoboth. Julia Lanczycki (6-3, 6-1) and Ava Aguiar (6-1, 6-2) won their singles match for SBR (3-4). Kori Tickel and Josie Borden won at first singles, 6-1, 6-1 while Sophia Rocha and Reagan Killoran won in straight sets at second doubles, 7-6, 6-2.

Boys Lacrosse

Bristol-Plymouth 13, Westport 2

Despite goals by Thomas Bernard and Nick Stanton , the Wildcats dropped their game against Bristol-Plymouth. Goalie Aiden Thadeu had 13 saves in net for the Westport (1-7).

Boys Volleyball

Durfee 3, King Philip 0

Danny Matuszek had 30 assists to help lead the Hilltoppers to a sweep over King Philip. Chris Milfort had 18 kill shots and Josh Sanon added 10 kill shots for Durfee (6-4). Elias DaSilva had strong game in serve receive, finishing with 11 digs and three aces. JO Olobunwo contributed four aces and Thomas Losime was strong in the middle on defense in his first varsity start.

Monday

Baseball

Durfee 6, Bishop Stang 5

Jayden Souza pitched five strong innings, scattering seven hits, two runs, two walks and one strikeout to lift the Hilltoppers to their sixth straight win over Bishop Stang. Souza missed the first eight games due to an injury in the preseason. Joe Silvia was 2-for-3 at the plate for Durfee (8-1; 3-0 in Southeast Conference). Jeyden Espinal (two runs scored), Matt Sherry , Aidan Travers , Ben Sherry and Owen Moniz each checked in with a hit.

Atlantis Charter 18, Neighborhood House Charter 0

Jared Brown threw his first high school no-hitter as the Tritons mercy-ruled Neighborhood House Charter at home. Collyn Viverios and Davion Adediran each had two hits for Atlantis Charter (4-3). Brady Viverios , Devon Paradise , Liam DeSouza , Brady Cambra , Jacob Arruda and Brady Mak each had hits in the contest.

Diman 7, Old Colony 1

The undefeated Bengals won their sixth straight game in a row in a win against Old Colony. Byron Bell led Diman on offense with four hits and two RBI. Sam Perry , Jacob Almeida and Levi Russell each had two hits each and multiple RBIs. Diman collected 13 hits overall. Kole Andrade pitched the complete game, allowing four hits, stuck out 6 and allowed a walk.

Somerset Berkley 5, Bourne 0

Ethan Santos , Brady Carpenter and Evan Isidorio combined for the Raiders' shutout win over league opponent Bourne. Landon Richardson contributed a pair of hits and two RBI. Mason Medeiros and Jayden Cruz (two hits) each drove in a run.

Case 10, West Bridgewater 0

The Cardinals collected a mercy-rule, shutout victory against West Bridgewater. Jackson McLane pitched the distance for Case (5-6), allowing two hits, a walk, no runs and struck out five in six innings. Lucas Saltmarsh (run scored, two RBIs, stolen base), Reid Ulmschneider (run scored, RBI) and Will LeBoeuf (run scored, stolen base) each had two hits. Aedan Borges scored two runs and Zach Kern contributed two RBIs.

Softball

Case 13, West Bridgewater 0

Cailyn Durand pitched a one-hitter and did not allow a runner past first base to lift the defending Division 4 state champion Cardinals to a shutout win over West Bridgewater. Durand fanned seven batters for Case (9-1). Skye Dupre had a pair of hits, including a home run and a double. Brooke Perron had two hits while Caitlin Shea drove in the final runs of the game.

Somerset Berkley 15, Bourne 1

The Raiders dominated league opponent Bourne in a mercy-rule game on the road. Sophia Thornton allowed just two hits, a walk, earned run while strikingout five. Victoria Dematteo had four hits, including a double, triple, four RBIs and two runs scored for SBR (6-3). Julia Costa went 4-for-5 with a double, two RBIs and two runs scored Makenzie Jacob (two RBIs, run scored), Sydney Bednarz (two doubles, two RBIs, run scored), Emma Javier (walk, two runs scored and Thornton (double, RBI, two runs scored) each had a pair of hits. Samantha Comeau (triple, run scored), Brooke Crombie (walk, RBI, two runs scored), Lillian Brisson (walk, run scored) and Tatum Swanson (double, walk, two RBIs, run scored) all finished with a hit.

Diman 16, Bristol-Aggie 4

Kacie Lynch had a pair of hits, including a home run and an RBI to lead the Bengals to a win over Bristol-Aggie. Nadia Ponte went 2-for-4 with a triple and three RBIs. Ashley Carvalho , Courtney Boies (double, three runs scored, RBI), Nya Martinez (two runs scored, three RBIs), Danielle Mello (two runs scored) and Natalie Raposa (three runs scored, RBI) each had a hit for Diman (6-2). Alyvia Moniz had a sacrifice fly and an RBI.

Friday

Tri-County 24, Diman 14

The Bengals dropped a wild affair with Tri-County at home. Kacie Lynch went 2-for-4 with a triple, three runs scored and three RBIs for Diman (5-2). Nya Martinez had a pair of hits, scored two runs and had an RBI. Ashley Carvalho (double), Courtney Boies (two stolen bases,three runs scored), Alexah Pedder (two runs scored, RBI), Nadia Ponte (double, two runs scored) and Lana Varao each finished with a hit.

Boys Tennis

Somerset Berkley 3, Durfee 2

Jackson Souza (6-1, 6-4) and Max Petit (6-1, 6-0) each won their singles match in the Raiders win over Durfee. The second doubles team of Calvin Perrotty and Jasper Troutman (6-2, 6-2) won at second doubles for SBR (5-2). Will Rumsey was a winner for the Hilltoppers at first singles. Durfee's (4-1) Chrispin Sokol and Xavier Inacio defeated Brayden Dorego and Kaylen Langlois 6-4, 7-6 (10-8).

Westport 4, Bishop Stang 1

The Wildcats took four of five games against Bishop Stang. Sam Van Saun clinched the victory at first singles for Westport (4-2), 5-7, 6-3, 6-4. Jack Keane won third singles, 6-1, 6-0. Fotis Machairas and Luke Santos won at first doubles, 6-7 (8-6), 7-5, 7-5 while Zach Lopes and Avery Howell won in straight sets at second doubles, 6-3, 6-1.

Girls Tennis

Somerset Berkley 3, Seekonk 2

The Raiders won their second straight game, beating league opponent. Ava Aguiar won at second singles for SBR (2-4) 6-3, 6-4. Maya Goode won in straight sets at third singles, 6-3, 6-4. Reagan Killoran and Michaela Vasconcelos won at second doubles, 6-1, 6-2.

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