WHS Sports Roundup

WHS girls improve to 6-0; Maura Dorr attains 100 career points

The Winthrop High girls soccer team improved to 6-0 in their Fall II season with a pair of victories over Lynn Tech in a home-and-home series last week.

In last Monday’s 4-0 triumph, the Vikings received all of the offense they would need just 45 seconds after the opening kickoff when senior Maura Dorr, Winthrop’s all-time leading scorer, found the back of the Tech net, assisted by junior Mia Martucci.

The duo teamed up again before the end of the half for a 2-0 Winthrop lead at the intermission, and then reversed their roles in the second half, with Mia scoring the goal off an assist from Maura D.

“These two seem to have found a connection this year,” noted WHS head coach Tracey Martucci.

Winthrop then put the game away when Maddie Stiglets, assisted by Abby Holmes, found the back of the Tech net for the 4-0 finale.

“I have to shout out to our sweeper, junior Julia Marcoccio, who holds it down in the backfield for us,” said Martucci. “Her aggressive play and strong plays to carry the ball out of the backfield has her cut up and bruised, but just shows how much of a hard worker she is. 

“In addition, Grace Arena and Nora McCarey are taking control of the middle of the field, sharing that center midfield spot as well. And in net, Summer Tallent and Miya Grein have stepped into the goalie spot for us this year,” added Martucci, whose defense has yielded only one goal in their six victories thus far this spring.

Two nights later, the Vikings reprised Monday’s victory with a 6-0 blanking of Tech.

Maura Dorr once again got Winthrop off to a fast start with a goal which netted Maura her 100th career point, an accomplishment seldom achieved on the soccer pitch and the first in WHS soccer annals.

“Maura is an outstanding athlete, but an even better kid,” said Martucci of her senior captain. “She is a pleasure to coach. She’s one of those players that every coach wishes they had. She’s a great leader, supportive to her teammates, and a tremendous captain. I’m proud to have been her coach for both of her milestones, our all-time leading goal scorer and 100 points.”

The Vikings scored thrice more in the first half, with Lily Tallent (assisted by Mia Martucci), Mia Martucci (assisted by Maura Dorr), and Stiglets all finding the range.

In the second half, Fallon Hurley delivered a beautiful goal from the 30-yard line on a direct kick and Emma Holmes, assisted by Brianna Marley, capped off the Winthrop scoring for the 6-0 finale.

The Winthrop girls are scheduled to be back in action today (Thursday) at Boston Latin. They will trek to Whittier Tech on Monday and then will host Whiitier next Wednesday at 6:00 at Miller Field.

Boys soccer blanks Gr. Lawrence, 6-0

The Winthrop High boys soccer team improved to 3-2-2 in their Fall II season with a 6-0 blanking of Greater Lawrence this past Monday at Miller Field.

Juan Guauque paced the Vikings’ offense with two goals. Teammates Zane Bower, Loert Mana, Chris Nunes, and Michael Soares all reached the back of the GL net for a goal apiece.

The goals from Bower, Mana, and Soares were their first career varsity goals.

Esteban Alvarez had two assists.

Last Wednesday the boys dropped a 4-1 decision to Lynn Tech. The lone goal for Winthrop came via an “own goal” by the Tigers.

The top performers for Winthrop were Bower and Chad Bernstein.

“Overall, we didn’t play badly, but there was definitely a lack of communication throughout the game,” noted WHS head coach Kyle Gagin.

Gagin and his crew were scheduled to make the long trek to Greater Lawrence yesterday (Wednesday) for a rematch. They will host Whittier Tech Monday evening at Miller Field at 6:00 and then return the favor at Whittier next Wednesday.

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