High‑School Sports Highlights: Wins, Records and Surprises

The day kicked off with a surprising baseball moment: Scituate’s senior pitcher, Micke Kostek, retired every batter he faced and struck out 11 in a clean 3‑0 victory over Whitman‑Hanson, marking the first perfect game in that program’s history. Meanwhile, Ursuline girls’ lacrosse saw Maddy Lubov break the all‑time scoring record with a goal in a 21‑9 win, ending the day at 212 points. Wakefield’s Seamus Cable crossed the 300‑point milestone in a dominant 18‑1 win, and Lexington’s Allie Hesik surpassed 100 strikeouts during a 18‑5 softball victory. The day was also filled with historic wins: Dover‑Sherborn boys’ lacrosse earned its 400th program win, and Greater New Bedford softball snapped a losing streak to defeat the No. 6 ranked Apponequet, thanks to rookie Akiira‑ley Vazquez’s two‑run effort. Overtime drama unfolded on the lacrosse field: Minuteman’s Ryan Hill scored a double‑overtime winner against Greater Lowell, Barnstable’s Emelie Johnson edged Nantucket in the 13‑12 finish, and Lexington’s Caleb Ford hit a golden goal against Belmont.Softball fans enjoyed the walk‑off heroics of Aubrey Tekippe for No. 3 Joseph Case, who capped a 7‑2 win over Somerset Berkley with a run after a passed ball. Clara Thompson delivered a ninth‑inning double for Newburyport’s 8‑7 win over Lynnfield. Other notable performances included Westford boys’ volleyball’s Bennett Acheson leading a 3‑2 win over Newton South, Andover softball’s Eve Rittershaus hitting two homers in an 11‑5 victory, and Austin Prep baseball’s Bradley McCafferty hitting three long balls in a 16‑6 win. Coaching changes were announced: Wellesley promoted Jim Everhart to head football coach, and Norton hired former player Jack Ochs as boys’ soccer coach. Several athletes committed to colleges across the state, ranging from softball at Brandeis to lacrosse at Connecticut College. The day closed with a tribute to the late Fred Jewett, a legendary track coach who passed away on April 25 at age 76. His legacy includes 30 league titles and 11 state championships, and he was honored in the Massachusetts State Track Coaches Hall of Fame.