Falmouth baseball earns signature win over JPII. HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP

Falmouth baseball earns signature win over JPII. HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP

Barnstable's Emelie Jonsson and Monomoy's Tessa Grodzicki battle for the opening draw at Barnstable High School in Barnstable, MA on May 4, 2026.

Monomoy's Tessa Grodzicki cradles the ball as she looks for her next move at Barnstable High School in Barnstable, MA on May 4, 2026.

Barnstable's Makayla Bishop sprints up field under the close defense of Monomoy's Tessa Grodzicki at Barnstable High School in Barnstable, MA on May 4, 2026.

Monomoy's Amanda McIsaac sprints past Barnstable's Charlotte Hackney at Barnstable High School in Barnstable, MA on May 4, 2026.

Barnstable's Emelie Jonsson waits for the whistle to resume play at Barnstable High School in Barnstable, MA on May 4, 2026.

Barnstable's Morgan Mueller makes a stop in goal at Barnstable High School in Barnstable, MA on May 4, 2026.

Monomoy's Tessa Grodzicki attempts to slow down the run of Barnstable's Avery Croteau at Barnstable High School in Barnstable, MA on May 4, 2026.

Monomoy's Tessa Grodzicki sprints towards the goal ahead of Barnstable's Kera Clifford at Barnstable High School in Barnstable, MA on May 4, 2026.

Barnstable's Emelie Jonsson evades the stick of Monomoy's Megan Gabri at Barnstable High School in Barnstable, MA on May 4, 2026.

Barnstable's Avery Croteau sprints into the attacking zone at Barnstable High School in Barnstable, MA on May 4, 2026.

Barnstable's Caroline Curley loads up for a shot ahead of the stick of Monomoy's Natlie Sims at Barnstable High School in Barnstable, MA on May 4, 2026.

Barnstable's Avery Croteau at Barnstable High School in Barnstable, MA on May 4, 2026.

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Curley, Clifford power Barnstable to a second straight win

Barnstable's Emelie Jonsson and Monomoy's Tessa Grodzicki battle for the opening draw at Barnstable High School in Barnstable, MA on May 4, 2026.

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Curley, Clifford power Barnstable to a second straight win

Barnstable's Emelie Jonsson and Monomoy's Tessa Grodzicki battle for the opening draw at Barnstable High School in Barnstable, MA on May 4, 2026.

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Curley, Clifford power Barnstable to a second straight win

Monomoy's Tessa Grodzicki cradles the ball as she looks for her next move at Barnstable High School in Barnstable, MA on May 4, 2026.

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Curley, Clifford power Barnstable to a second straight win

Barnstable's Makayla Bishop sprints up field under the close defense of Monomoy's Tessa Grodzicki at Barnstable High School in Barnstable, MA on May 4, 2026.

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Curley, Clifford power Barnstable to a second straight win

Monomoy's Amanda McIsaac sprints past Barnstable's Charlotte Hackney at Barnstable High School in Barnstable, MA on May 4, 2026.

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Curley, Clifford power Barnstable to a second straight win

Barnstable's Emelie Jonsson waits for the whistle to resume play at Barnstable High School in Barnstable, MA on May 4, 2026.

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Curley, Clifford power Barnstable to a second straight win

Barnstable's Morgan Mueller makes a stop in goal at Barnstable High School in Barnstable, MA on May 4, 2026.

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Curley, Clifford power Barnstable to a second straight win

Monomoy's Tessa Grodzicki attempts to slow down the run of Barnstable's Avery Croteau at Barnstable High School in Barnstable, MA on May 4, 2026.

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Curley, Clifford power Barnstable to a second straight win

Monomoy's Tessa Grodzicki sprints towards the goal ahead of Barnstable's Kera Clifford at Barnstable High School in Barnstable, MA on May 4, 2026.

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Curley, Clifford power Barnstable to a second straight win

Barnstable's Emelie Jonsson evades the stick of Monomoy's Megan Gabri at Barnstable High School in Barnstable, MA on May 4, 2026.

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Curley, Clifford power Barnstable to a second straight win

Barnstable's Avery Croteau sprints into the attacking zone at Barnstable High School in Barnstable, MA on May 4, 2026.

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Curley, Clifford power Barnstable to a second straight win

Barnstable's Caroline Curley loads up for a shot ahead of the stick of Monomoy's Natlie Sims at Barnstable High School in Barnstable, MA on May 4, 2026.

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Curley, Clifford power Barnstable to a second straight win

Barnstable's Avery Croteau at Barnstable High School in Barnstable, MA on May 4, 2026.

The Falmouth baseball team has scored some nice wins this season.

The Clippers notched their best yet on Monday.

The Clippers (9-3) beat St. John Paul II 9-4 to hand the Lions their first defeat of the season.

Falmouth scored nine runs on 12 hits. Josh Matta went 3-for-4 with two doubles, three RBIs and one run scored. Max Inman went 1-for-3 with one RBI and one run scored. Eathen Vecchione went 2-for-4 with one RBI and two runs scored. Will Frostholm and Matt Tribou had one hit each.

Tre'Chaun Days earned the win as he went four innings with three runs allowed on three hits. He struck out three batters. He scored three runs and went 1-for-2 at the plate.

Trey Cardoza and Matta combined for three innings and struck out two batters apiece.

For St. John Paul II (10-1), Logan Our went 1-for-1 with a home run and three runs scored. Henry Roy went 1-for-3. Brian Mancinelli went 1-for-3 with a double and three RBIs. Sam Scioletti went 1-for-3.

Mancinelli went five innings, allowed eight runs (three earned) and struck out five.

Also in high school sports action:

Baseball

Upper Cape 16, Cape Tech 1 (5 inn.): The Rams (7-2) beat the Crusaders (3-6) for their fourth straight win. Starter Tyler Weston pitched four innings, gave up one hit and struck out six with one walk. Jack Walsh pitched an inning in relief. Mitchell Kirkland led the Rams' offense with four hits and five RBIs, while Devyn Shultze, Brady Sprague and Sampson Burkhead had two hits each.

Martha’s Vineyard 12, Sandwich 2 (5 inn.): The Vineyarders (6-7) beat the Blue Knights (5-9) for their fourth win in the last five games. Joe Medeiros was 3-for-3 with a home run, four RBIs and two runs scored. Eli Bryant added a solo home run. Matt Day was 2-for-3 with two doubles and four RBIs. Lathrop Keene threw a complete game, and allowed one earned run and two hits.

Bourne 3, Monomoy 1: The Canalmen (3-9) beat the Sharks (5-8) to end a seven-game win streak.

Dennis-Yarmouth 8, Barnstable 7: The Dolphins (10-4) beat the Red Hawks (8-4) for the second time this season. RJ Delcourt led the Dolphins as he earned the win on the mound after he threw 3 2/3 innings of scoreless ball in relief with six strikeouts. Delcourt went 2-for-4 at the plate with two RBIs.

Barnstable senior Eric Stanley led the Red Hawks after he allowed four runs (three earned) over six innings with six strikeouts. Stanley went 1-for-3 at the plate with a double, two RBIs, a run scored and a stolen base. Senior Matt Meagher went 2-for-4 at the plate with an RBI and a run scored. Junior Teegan Hayden went 2-for-4 with two runs scored.

Softball

Upper Cape 19, Cape Tech 7: The Rams (2-6) beat the Crusaders (3-5) to end a six-game losing streak. The Rams were down early 6-1 but chipped away. The Rams exploded for eight runs in the fourth inning and seven runs in the fifth inning to seal the game. Offensively, the Rams were led by Kenley Thomas, Meadow Diede and Ella VanderStaay, who drove in several runs. Emma Pacheco had two RBIs on a base hit ripped over the first base bag. Rosie Neville and Kerah Rosario helped the cause and scored three times each.

Defensively, Brooklyn Kutil made stellar plays, and pitcher Rosie Neville only allowed one run after coming in and pitching four innings of relief. The Rams played a clean game with zero errors in the field.

Monomoy 17, Bourne 0: The Sharks (9-2) beat the Canalmen (0-12) as pitcher Kinsey Lister recorded her 100th strikeout of the season. She also went 2-for-4 at the plate with a run scored and one RBI. Lexi Totten went 3-for-3 with three runs scored and three RBIs. Kiley Mawn went 2-for-3 with three runs scored and three RBIs. Willa Leighton went 2-for-4 with two runs scored and two RBIs. Kate Huse went 2-for-4 with two runs scored and one RBI.

Anna Demoura had a hit for the Canalmen.

Rising Tide 16, Barnstable 4: The Red Hawks (2-8) lost their fourth straight. Camilla Nascimento pitched three innings with two strikeouts in the circle. Madison Flynn pitched 2 1/3 innings of relief with six strikeouts. Jordyn Green was 2-for-3 with a double and two runs scored. Jazlyn Coyer was 1-for-2 with a triple, one run scored and one RBI. Isabelle Hadawar was 1-for-2 with a double and one RBI. Lyllien Gagne went 1-for-3 with one RBI.

Pembroke 5, Falmouth 3: The Clippers (2-9) lost for the fourth straight time. Katie Medeiros hit a three-run home run, while pitcher Ellie Bennett struck out four batters.

Sandwich 6, Notre Dame Academy (H) 4: The Blue Knights (10-2) won for the seventh time in a row. Joanna Nunes led the offense with three hits and two RBIs. Victoria Lott and Mia Consalvi had a hit each. Laci Pola scored two runs. Sofie Farrington collected her 10th win of the season.

Girls Lacrosse

Barnstable 17, Monomoy 6: The Red Hawks (6-6) beat the Sharks (1-11) for their second straight win. For the Red Hawks, Caroline Meins had six goals and two assists. Caroline Curley had four goals and one assist. Emelie Jonsson had three goals and three assists. Kera Clifford had three goals and three assists. Avery Croteau had one assist. Catherine Buckler scored her first varsity goal. Morgan Mueller made 11 saves for the Red Hawks.

Bourne 8, Greater New Bedford 4: The Canalmen (3-7) won for their third win in the last four games. Taylor Simard (four goals), Mackenna Luce (two goals), Bree Lunedei (two goals) and Mackinley Scully (one assist) led the Bourne offense. Mia Lowden made two saves.

Boys Lacrosse

Bourne/Mashpee 16, Greater New Bedford 1: The Canalmen (10-0) won to stay perfect. Charlie Seitz (three goals, five assists), Jack Balfour (two goals, two assists), Brady Banks (four goals, four assists), Ty Hawkes (two goals, one assist), Sean Kelly (one goal, one assist), Brody Haden (one goal, one assist), Mike Valois (one assist), Drew Kelley (one goal, two assists), James Crowell (one goal) and Henry Bonzagni (one goal, one assist) paced the offense. Nolan Scofield made 10 saves in net.

Girls Tennis

Bourne 4, Apponequet 1: The Canalmen (6-4) won to end a two-match losing streak. At first singles, Lily Russell won when her opponent retired in the third set. At second singles, Ainsley Hopwood won 6-0, 6-1. At third singles, Zoe Noonan won 6-1, 6-1. At first doubles, Sofia Halunen and Ella Swierkowski won 6-4, 6-2.

Nauset 5, Barnstable 0: The Warriors (4-6) beat the Red Hawks (3-5) to end a two-match losing streak.

At first singles, Nauset's Anjali O'Brien defeated Sophie Davis 6-4, 6-1. At second singles, Nauset's Samantha Gomez beat Kate Cendinho 6-0, 6-0. At third singles, Nauset's Sophia Votteler beat Summer Marides 6-4, 6-2.

At first doubles, Nauset's Haley Jackson and Callie Murphy topped Ava Pryzgoda and Lily Case 6-6 (7-0), 6-3. At second doubles, Nauset's Olivia Vining and Daniela Chianciola defeated Giana Dewe and Annie Richardson 6-2, 6-0.

Sandwich 3, Plymouth South 2: The Blue Knights (2-7) won for the first time since their season opener. At third singles, Tenley Rothera won 6-1, 6-1. At first doubles, Cora Tedeschi and Izzie Bar won 6-2, 6-3. At second doubles, Casey Pestilli and Sadie Clarkin won 6-3, 6-2.

Boys Tennis

Nantucket 3, Monomoy 2: The Whalers (7-4) beat the Sharks (7-4) for their fifth win in the last six matches.

At second singles, Nantucket's Knox Keating beat Ethan Seufert 6-0, 6-2. At third singles, Nantucket's Max Iancu beat Romani Thomas 6-0, 6-2. At second doubles, Alec Angelov and Rojus Rascius beat John Sene and Khush Patel 4-6, 6-2, 7-6 (10-3).

At first singles, Monomoy's Roman Pavluchenko beat Nik Krastev, 6-4, 6-1. At first doubles, Monomoy's Patrick McMahon and Tom Hereford beat Prosha Artemenko and Toni Totoro 6-0, 6-1.

Sturgis West 4, Nauset 1: The Navigators (5-3) beat the Warriors (2-7) for their second straight win.

At first singles, the Navigators' Ray Zhang beat Dusty O'Campbell 6-0, 6-0. At second singles, Sturgis West's George Foster beat Will Christopher 4-6, 6-3, 7-5. At first doubles, Sturgis West's Mason West and Adam Alharthy beat Gage Butler and Bet Patel 6-0, 6-1. At second doubles, Sturgis West's Baylor Bowen and Michael Chavez beat Bennet McKenna and Andrew Tobin 6-2, 6-1.

At third singles, Nauset's Wyatt Carroll beat Kieran Murphy 6-4, 6-0.

Adam Kurkjian covers softball, baseball, girls tennis and outdoor track & field for the Cape Cod Times. You can contact him at akurkjian@gannett.com and follow him on X at @AdamKurkjian.

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