Volleyball

After taking a 2-0 lead in sets against Gloucester High School on Thursday, the Swampscott High School volleyball team looked like it was on its way to victory.

The Big Blue found themselves in unexpected danger after Gloucester narrowly won the next two sets, each by a score of 25-23 to even the match.

Despite Gloucester having momentum, the Big Blue slammed the door shut, winning a decisive fifth set 15-10 to walk away with the victory.

In the win, Alexandra Reames and Grace Morrison had 12 kills each, Jianna David had 7 kills and Mia Tringale recorded 50 digs.

The Big Blue has now won three consecutive matches to improve their record to 8-6.

Boys Soccer

The Big Blue boys soccer team played two matches in the comforts of home at Blocksidge Field this week, winning 2-0 against Saugus High School and drawing Salem High School 1-1.

Enzo Douillette and Simon Ramos scored goals in the victory, with Ollie Braham and Owen Pulaski providing the goalscorers with assists. Douillette scored again, unassisted, in the 1-1 draw.

After losing its first two games of the season, the Big Blue have fallen just once in the last eight, improving their record to 5-3-2 in the process.

Girls Soccer

The Big Blue girls played just one game this week, making the most of it with a 5-0 victory over Saugus.

Goalkeeper Eve Byrne recorded her eighth shutout of the season. The team has conceded just seven goals while scoring 31.

Chloe Rogers led the way with two goals, one assisted by her sister Lyla Rogers.

Julia Muser, Stella Rapaport and Ella Priplata also scored, with Chloe Rogers assisting Priplata’s tally.

Football

Swampscott’s football team defeated Greater Lawrence Technical School 36-18 Friday at Blocksidge Field to improve their record to 4-1.

Running Back Jameson O’Keefe had a night to remember, scoring four touchdowns in the win.

The Big Blue are currently rated one of the top teams in MIAA Division 5. They will head up to Gloucester this week for a matchup with the 4-1 Fishermen.

Field Hockey

The Big Blue field hockey drew Danvers High School 3-3. The team has now scored eight goals in its last two games, and are unbeaten in three straight games.

Cross Country

Both cross country teams hit the road to face off with Beverly High School on Wednesday.

The girls lost 31-25, with Fiona Smith, Kathleen Nohelty, Olivia Rooney, Anna Schuemann and Lucy Gentry crossing the finish line at the front of the pack.

The boys won 49-16, led by Anthony Colella, Lincoln Geaney, Holden Hersey, Atticus Jakious and Miles Brown.