Sophomore midfielder Eva Weinstein and junior forward Sara Carbone scored goals in each half as the Rockport girls soccer team defeated Minuteman, 2-0, in their season-opener in Lexington.
"We know they're not as strong as Cape Ann League teams," said Neil Dineen, Rockport head coach, about their non-conference opponents. "Our midfield controlled play pretty well, senior captain and sweeper Kelsey Schmink helped organize the defense."
Senior goalkeeper Carolyn Tucker made three saves for the Vikings for a shutout.
Up next, Rockport hosts North Shore Tech on Wednesday afternoon.
FIELD HOCKEY
GLOUCESTER 2, MALDEN 0
Sophomore Katie McTigue and senior captain Hillary Ellis had a goal and an assist each to help Gloucester start its season with a victory. Hannah Verga stopped two shots for the shutout, while Erica Morse and Kristina Bandioni played well in the victory.
GOLF
MANCHESTER ESSEX 171, PENTUCKET 139
The Hornets shook off a tough loss in their season opener and played a fine match to even their record at 1-1. Senior Connor Howlett led the way with 32 points, while Miles Wood and Ben Bichet added 30 points each. Alex Porter (27 points), Pete Morton (27 points) and Corey Barstis (25 points) also played well.
ROCKPORT 119, LYNNFIELD 87
The Vikings moved to 1-1 behind a 3-over par performance from junior Jeff Piraino (30 points). Caleb Tanson had 24 points and Brendan Wall added 21 points.
BOYS CROSS COUNTRY
North Reading 19, Manchester Essex 40
Manchester Essex fell in their season-opener at Harold Parker State Forest in Andover against their CAL Small rival. Ben Girard (third, 16:02), Zach Sergeant (sixth, 17:08) and Max Rodier (ninth, 18:01) ran solid races for Manchester Essex.
GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY
Manchester Essex forfeits
There were only four girls competing for the Hornets (you need five) so they didn't score. However freshman Fiona Davis came in first place with a time of 20:39. She ran last year as an eighth-grader but her fast start surprised coach A.J. Migonis.
"I didn't expect that but she's going to have a good year," said Migonis.
