BC High hockey falls to Don Bosco (N.J.)

By Dave Souza

Globe Correspondent

The BC High hockey team was an overtime goal away from a return trip to the Super 8 final last March.

But the Eagles are now 0-2-0 after falling to Don Bosco Prep (N.J.) in a 4-1 setback on Saturday at Walter Brown Arena. BC High now faces a matchup against another New Jersey program, Delbarton, on Sunday afternoon.

Three days after losing to Central Catholic — the same team that ended their season in the Division 1A semifinals — the Eagles watched Don Bosco Prep strike for a pair of first-period tallies in the opening 3 minutes, 12 seconds.

“We like to see different teams; they’re good teams, [and] they’re well-coached. So, it’s good for us,’’ said BC High coach John Flaherty.

“[Don Bosco was] better than us, they outplayed us all over the ice, and maybe it’s a good wake-up call for us.’’.

Fifty seconds into the contest, junior center Michael Forgione cashed in on an Ironmen two-on-one, tapping home a one-timer past BC High’s Chase Congdon.

Forgione slammed the puck home from the doorstep of the Eagle crease, immediately to Congdon’s left.

About two minutes later, the Ironmen (6-0-1) struck again, with Tristan Frese unleashing a shot from the point for a 2-0 lead.

And while the Eagles settled in on defense – turning up their physicality to slow down the Ironmen offense – Don Bosco never broke.

Led by goaltender Max Schwarz (24 saves), the Ironmen held off BC High’s attempts, especially on a five-on-three in the second period.

“Max really wanted this game,’’ said Don Bosco coach Greg Toskos. “He played last year against BC High in his first varsity game and came up just short.

“[Our defense] makes real good plays, not only poke-checking, [and] sticks-in-the-lane type things, but outlet passes up to our guys,’’ Toskos added. “That limits the opponents chances, the fact that we’re able to move the puck up ice quickly.’’

Don Bosco’s smothering penalty kill yielded another score as Tyler Sedlak converted a shorthanded opportunity with 11:55 to go in the middle frame. The junior took the puck in the neutral zone and skated in alone on Congdon, before lifting it over the netminder’s left shoulder.

Sedlack rounded out the scoring with 2:22 to go in the third, firing a shot past Congdon from the high slot.

The Eagles got on the board when Mav Woods cleaned up a rebound in front of Schwarz with 11:56 to go, but it proved BC High’s lone goal of the game.

Delbarton (N.J.) 4, Malden Catholic 0 — Nick Siffringer converted on a breakaway for the game’s first goal, Brendan Clark assisted on three tallies, and Kenny Burgess (21 saves) recorded the shutout for the New Jersey power at Matthews Arena.

Hanover 6, Plymouth South 5 — Zach Taylor scored four goals and Lucas Lanagan tallied three assists for the victorious Indians.

Masconomet 4, Triton 0 — Junior captain Andrew Gotts netted a hat trick for the Chieftains (2-0).

Kimball Union 6, Milton Academy 2 — Matt Egan and Ohio State commit Arlo Merritt had two goals apiece for the Wildcats (8-1-1).

North Reading 3, Pentucket 2 — Freshman Jake DiNapoli scored the winner for the Hornets (1-1).

Bishop Stang 8, Cardinal Spellman 4 — Senior center Matt Tetrault netted four goals and an assist for the Spartans (3-0).

Lynn Classical 4, Somerville 3 — Senior Michael Clougherty scored the winner with 5:37 left to lift Lynn in its opener.

Nauset 4, Mashpee 0 — The Warriors (3-0-1) recorded 51 shots in the win.

Silver Lake 5, Martha’s Vineyard 3 — With sophomore Kyle Cardarelli supplying three goals and an assist, the Lakers (1-0-1), rallied from a 2-0 deficit. Junior Andrew Johnson had three assists.

Wilmington 3, Woburn 1 — Junior left winger Danny Woods netted a pair of goals for the Wildcats (1-1).

Marshfield 5, Barnstable 4 — Sophomore Tim Doyle (two goals) scored winner with five minutes left for the Rams (1-0). Senior Cole McKenzie also scored twice.

North Middlesex 4, Groton-Dunstable 2 — Matthew Metras and Kyle Templeton scored in the third period to propel the host Patriots (2-0) past the Crusaders (0-2) at the Wallace Civic Center. Cameron Stairs had a goal and assist for North Middlesex, while Matthew DeVito also scored and Thomas Kelly made 22 saves. Groton-Dunstable’s Blake Lacombe (assist) and Brendan Ferrari scored and Aidan Ferrara made 31 saves.

Girls’ hockey

Milton 8, Framingham 1 — Two days after setting the school scoring record, senior Julia Scannell recorded her 200th point with three goals and two assists in a convincing win for the visiting Wildcats (2-0-1).

“She’s a very unselfish player,’’ Milton coach Bob Dwan said of Scannell, who set the school scoring mark (197 points) with two goals and four assists in an 8-0 win over Fontbonne/Latin Academy on Thursday.

“It’s great for the whole program,’’ Dwan said. “They see what Julia does and try to emulate what she’s doing. She’s been here for four-plus years. It’s been great for the program.’’

Ursuline 5, Pembroke 3 — Eighth grader Olivia Tuffy scored twice for the Bears (2-1).

Duxbury 2, Hingham 0 — Sophomore Molly DuVall and junior Grace Collins scored and Sue Bird recorded her second shutout for the Dragons (2-0).

Falmouth 1, Canton 1 — Senior captain Andrea McNeil scored Canton (1-0-1) and Rachael Curtis provided the tally for Falmouth (0-1-1).

Haverhill 5, Acton-Boxborough 2 — Rebecca Harty had a hat trick and goalie Jenny Hubbard denied 16 of 18 shots.

Masconomet 2, Medford 0 — The Chieftains (1-0-1) were stellar defensively in earning their first win.

Leominster 8, Saint Joseph Prep 4 — Kaitlyn Bremer scored three goals and Emma Barnaby tallied twice as the Blue Devils (1-0) toppled the visiting Phoenix (0-2).

Shrewsbury 6, Longmeadow 3 — Delaney Couture scored four goals, including a natural hat trick in the third period for the visiting Colonials, who outscored the Lancers, 4-0, in the final frame at the Olympia in West Springfield. Lauren Moran had a goal and an assist for Shrewsbury (2-0, 1-0 Central/West), and teammates Grace Louder, Lilly McManus and Kylian Kelly each added two assists.

Worcester Academy 6, Berkshire 1 — Mickey Sindoris gathered four goals, two assists and earned All-Tournament team honors to lift the Hilltoppers (6-1) in the Cushing Holiday Tournament consolation game. Worcester Academy’s Morgan Mordini collected two goals and four assists.

St Peter-Marian 9, Shawsheen 2 — Laura Labarre notched a hat trick and Bella Shaves tallied two goals as the Guardians (1-0) defeated the visiting Rams (0-3) in the first varsity game in SPM history. Mia Dang made 14 saves for the Guardians.

Leominster/St. Bernard’s 8, Saint Joseph Prep/Mt. Alvernia 4 — Kaitlyn Bremer scored three goals and Emma Barnaby notched two goals as the Blue Devils (1-0) toppled the visiting Phoenix (0-2).

Boys’ basketball

Nobles 46, Deerfield 43 — Senior James Welch (13 points) led the Bulldogs (4-3) past the Big Green.

Lawrence 82, St. Peter-Marian 62 — Bobby Letourneau scored 15 points and earned All-Tournament team honors, but the Guardians (1-1) fell to the Lancers (2-0) in the championship game of the Bishop Reilly tournament. Teammates Shamar Simms and Jeff Sullivan both scored 13 points, while Alex Karaban notched 12 points.

Maynard 54, Clinton 27 — Tommy Smith netted 15 points and Corey Olivier scored 13 as the Tigers (2-0) defeated the Gaels (0-2). Cam Weihn’s seven points paced Clinton.

Girls’ basketball

Shepherd Hill 75, Tantasqua 42— Cody Adams earned 21 points and All-Tournament team honors as the Rams (2-1) topped the Warriors (0-3) in the Bishop Reilly Tournament consolation game. Shepherd Hill’s Jason O'Regan had 17 points and Daniel Cavic notched 13 points. Tantasqua’s Drew Peretti scored nine points and was also named to the All-Tournament team.

Maynard 54, Clinton 27 — Tommy Smith netted 15 points and Corey Olivier scored 13 as the Tigers (2-0) downed the Gaels (0-2). Cam Weihn’s seven points paced Clinton.

Falmouth Academy 60, Sturgis West 25 — Senior guard Kendall Currence poured in 27 points for the Mariners.

Beaver Country Day 68, Middlesex 27 — Senior point guard Maddie Mullin scored 31 points for BCD (3-2).

Pingree 55, St. Mark’s 48 — Led by tourney MVP Colby Shea, the hosts captured the Pingree Holiday Tournament.

Worcester Academy 54, New Hampton 50 — Nickerson Tournament MVP Aliyah Boston (28 points, 19 rebounds) led the Hilltoppers (7-0) past the Huskies (5-1) in the championship game.

Teammate Kiera Fernanades was named to the all-tournament team.

Lincoln-Sudbury 64, Andover 59 — Senior captain Sophia Rosa poured in 18 points and grabbed 15 rebounds to lead the Warriors (2-0) in the MVC/DCL Challenge.

Globe correspondents Lenny Rowe reported from Framingham, and Carson Tully from Matthews Arena.