LCHS RAMS GOLF TEAM 2011

Saugus 43, Classical 29

At Cedar Glen Golf Course, the Rams (4-7) had wins from Brett Erelli, 5 1/2-3 1/2; and Mark Brazell, 5-4.

 

 

Winthrop 41 1/2, Classical 30 1/2

At Winthrop, the Vikings (12-5, 10-0 NEC South) clinched the NEC's lower division crown as Patrick Brogan; Adam Lundberg; Steve Goddard; Carmen Rich and Matt Gallo all picked up wins.

The Rams (4-6, 4-5 NEC South) got wins from Mark Brazell at No. 4 (5 1/2-3 1/2) and Brendan O'Neill at No. 6 (5-4). Brett Erelli halved his match in the three spot.
 

 

Swampscott squeaks past Classical again

By Matthew Roy / For the Item

For the second time this season, the Classical and Swampscott golf teams played a match that came right down to the final putts. And for the second time, it was the Big Blue who came out on top.

Despite winning only three of the eight matches, Swampscott's depth came through in a tight 371/2-341/2 victory at Gannon Golf Course.

"We were pretty lucky to pull off a couple of big wins at the top of the lineup," Swampscott coach Linda Portnoy said. "That got us over the hump because Classical has some very good talent that is coming along nicely."

Trevor Massey set the tone as he shot 1-over par to take a 61/2-21/2 win in the No. 1 position. Classical's Eric Brazell (51/2-31/2) and Conor McCall (5-4) took the next two matches before the Big Blue's Matt Videtta delivered a 71/2-11/2 win at No. 4

The No. 5 match was halved before Victoria Malatesta gave the Big Blue what turned out to be its big boost with a 7-2 win. No. 6. Classical's Mark Brazell (6-3) and Brendan O'Neill (71/2-11/2) won the final two matches but the gap wasn't enough for the Rams to take the win.

We're trying to turn the corner and get better and we're getting close," Classical coach Jack Morrison said. "We have to learn to win the close ones because we're in a lot more matches this year. We have to learn to finish."

 

 

Peabody's depth gets win over Classical

By Matthew Roy / For The Item

Mother Nature has not been kind to the Peabody golf team so far this season, allowing the Tanners to have played only one match so far. On Wednesday, the Tanners didn't show a lot of rust, though, when they hosted Lynn Classical.

The Tanners took five of the eight matches en route to a 43-29 win at The Meadow at Peabody.

"It was nice to be able to finally get a match in," Peabody coach Peter Cronan said.

Athan Goulos set the tone for the day with a 6-3 win at No. 1. Andrew McCarthy followed with a 7-2 win at two and the Tanners were off and running.

Also taking wins were Evan Gagnon at No. 3 (5 1/2-3 1/2); Nolan Franey at five (6 1/2-2 1/2) and Matt Correale at six (6 1/2-2 1/2). Classical (2-3) got wins at No. 7 from Mark Brazell (5-4) and by Brendan O'Neill at No. 8 (6-3).
 

 

Classical defeats English

By Jerry DiStefano / For The Item

The Classical golf team won seven out of the eight possible spots, as the Rams defeated rival English 51 1/2-20 1/2 at Gannon on Tuesday.

Classical coach Jack Morrison was satisfied with his team's performance.

"I think experience was the difference in this match and I am glad my kids played well. We still have a ways to go, but we are progressing every match and I am happy to see that," Morrison said.

Leading the way for Classical (2-2) was No. 1 Steve Nelson (7-2); No. 2 Eric Brazell (6 1/2-2 1/2); No. 7 Mark Brazell (8-1) and No. 8 Brendan O'Neill (9-0). English (0-4) had a win from Ryan Hanlon in the six spot.
 

 

Classical golf depth the difference in win over Revere

By Jerry DiStefano / For the Item

The Lynn Classical golf team had seven winners out of the possible eight spots, as the Rams defeated Revere 45-27 at Gannon Golf Course Thursday night.

Classical coach Jack Morrison was happy with his team's performance.

"It was good to see my team get a win today. My team still has a ways to go, but it was good to see them play pretty well," Morrison said.

No. 3 Connor McCall, No. 4 Brett Erelli and No. 8 freshmen Mark Brazell all won 7-2 to help set the tone for the Rams. No. 1 Steve Nelson, No. 2 Eric Brazell and No. 5 Russ Holmes all won 51/2-31/2. No. 6 Brendan O'Neil won 5-4. Classical is now 1-2.
 

 

Lynn Classical Varsity Golf 2011 Roster

Steve Nelson     Co-Captain

Conor McCall     Co-Captain

Russ Holmes

Eric Rondeau

Brett Erelli

Eric Brazell

Mark Brazell

Brendan O’Neil

Kevin Reynolds

Chris Hartford

 

Winthrop 39.5, Classical 32.5

At Gannon Golf Course in Lynn, the Rams (0-2) came up just short in a close one. Co-captain Connor McCall was a 6-3 winner at No. 3; Russ Holmes was a 7-2 victor at four and Brendan O'Neil won 6 1/2-2 1/2 at No. 8 for Classical.
 

 

Swampscott  open season with win over Classical

 Published on Wednesday, September 07, 2011 By Matthew Roy / For The Item

The Lynn Classical and Swampscott golf teams opened their 2011 seasons under tough conditions at Tedesco CC in Marblehead on Tuesday.

Steel-gray skies gave way to showers as the day moved on as the Big Blue claimed six of eight matches to take a 40 1/2-31 1/2 win over a much-improved Classical squad.

"We had three first-time (varsity) players win, so it was nice to see those new faces come through," Swampscott coach Linda Portnoy said.

The two teams were locked in a close match through five players as the Big Blue had a scant five-point lead with three matches left. The decisive blow came at No. 6, where Peter Wright scored an 8-1 win in his first varsity outing.

The day's best match came at No. 1, where Trevor Massey shot 38 to outlast Classical's Steve Nelson, 5-4. Also winning for Swampscott were Gino Cresta at No. 2, 5 1/2-3 1/2; Matt Videtta at No. 4, 5 1/2-3 1/2; Cameron Swigor at five, 5 1/2-3 1/2 and Derek Mayo at No. 7, 5-4.

The Rams got their wins from Eric Brazell at No. 3 (5 1/2-3 1/2) and Brandon O'Neil at No. 8 (6 1/2-2 1/2).

"That's the closest we've come to them in a long time. My kids played really well," Classical coach Jack Morrison said.

 


 

 HEAD COACH: JOHN “JACK” MORRISON      HOME SITE: GANNON GOLF COURSE (LYNN, MA)

 LYNN CLASSICAL HIGH SCHOOL BOY’S AND GIRL’S GOLF SCHEDULE FALL 2011 

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6TH       LC @ SWAMPSCOTT     3:45PM     BUS 2:45PM

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8TH    LC @ SAUGUS                 3:45PM    BUS 2:45PM

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13TH     WINTHROP @ LC            3:45PM   HOME/GANNON

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15TH   REVERE @ LC                  3:45PM   HOME/GANNON

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20TH     LC @ LE                              3:45PM   GANNON

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22ND  SWAMPSCOTT @ LC    3:45PM   HOME/GANNON

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27TH     SAUGUS @ LC                 3:45PM  HOME/GANNON

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4TH            LC @ WINTHROP            3:45PM  BUS 2:45PM

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6TH        LC @ REVERE                    3:45PM  BUS 2:45PM

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11TH         LE @ LC                               3:45PM  HOME/GANNON

NEC OPEN TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18TH @ KERNWOOD CC  12 NOON

***THIS SCHEDULE DOES NOT INCLUDE NON-LEAGUE MATCHES

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2010

Congratulations to Coach Jack Morrison who has been named Coach of the Year for the Northeastern Conference North Division.


Classical's Steven Nelson takes a swing against English at Gannon Golf Course in Lynn on Thursday. (ITEM PHOTO / REBA M. SALDANHA)

Golf: Classical upends Bulldogs to end season on a winning note

By Joyce Erekson / The Daily Item

The Classical High golf team didn't have a banner season, but a 32 1/2-21 1/2 win over rival English Thursday at Gannon Golf Course certainly took the sting off just a bit.

The Rams picked up wins from Steve Nelson, who defeated Joe Lannon, 6-3; Connor McCall, 6-3 over Jared Fossa; Brett Erelli, 6-3 over Dan Rustani, and Mac St. Ives, 7 1/2-1 1/2 over Eric Lozzi.

The Bulldogs, who picked up their only win against Revere, had wins from Nick Needham, who topped Eric Brazell, 5 1/2-3 1/2; and Christina Lannon, who defeated Russell Holmes, 5 1/2-1 1/2.

"The kids are all friends," Classical coach Jack Morrison said. "They all know each other, so it's a spirited match ... The kids are all good sports."

The two teams only played six matches due to low numbers.

Classical's Russell Holmes at Gannon Golf Course in Lynn Thursday Oct 14, 2010. Item Photo/Reba M. Saldanha at Gannon Golf Course in Lynn Thursday Oct 14, 2010. Item Photo/Reba M. Saldanha     (from left) Christina Lannon, Russell Holmes, Eric ROndeau, Eric Lozzi, and Mac St. Ives at Gannon Golf Course in Lynn Thursday Oct 14, 2010. Item Photo/Reba M. Saldanha     Classical's Brett Erelli at Gannon Golf Course in Lynn Thursday Oct 14, 2010. Item Photo/Reba M. Saldanha     Classical's Conor McCall at Gannon Golf Course in Lynn Thursday Oct 14, 2010. Item Photo/Reba M. Saldanha    English's Nick Needham and Dan Rustani and Clssical's Brett Erelli and Eric Brazell at Gannon Golf Course in Lynn Thursday Oct 14, 2010. Item Photo/Reba M. Saldanha

Varsity Golf Roster

Steve Nelson

Conor McCall

Lee Nelson

Nick Bushnell

Eric Rondeau

Russ Holmes

Mac St. Ives

Brett Erelli

Eric Brazell

 

Daily Item Roundup:

Ham.-Wen. 181, Classical 100

At Myopia Country Club, the Rams (1-9) had solid outings from Brett Erelli, Eric Brazell and Conor McCall in a non-league loss. Classical plays English today.

 

Beverly 58, Classical 14

At Beverly, Classical had a strong team effort despite the result. Conor McCall (number three), Brett Erelli (number 5) and Mac St. Ives (number seven) all played very strong for Classical. Beverly had seven out of eight players shoot under 40.
 

 

Classical 41, Revere 31

At Cedar Glen in Saugus, the Rams (1-8)had a big win as Steve Nelson, Brett Erelli, Lee Nelson and Russ Holmes picked up match wins.
 

 

Peabody 52, Classical 20

At Salem Country Club, Peabody won handily over the Rams. For the Tanners (4-4) Andrew McCarthy won his match 9-0, while Kyle Franey win 711/2-111/2 and Nolan Franey won 61.5 to 21.5.

For Classical , Lee Nelson, Brett Erelli, and Eric Rondeau played well in the loss.

 

Marblehead 60, Classical 12

At Tedesco Country Club, Steve Nelson, Brett Erelli and Eric Brazell all had strong performances for the Rams (0-4).
 

Winthrop 50 1/2, Classical 21 1/2

At Winthrop Golf Club, the Rams' Steve Nelson battled Winthrop's top dog, Jake Rand, to a tie. Both players shot a 38. Mac St. Ives also played well for Classical with a 5-4 win at No. 7.

Danvers 55 1/2, Classical 16 1/2

At Gannon Golf Course, Classical had a strong team effort despite the result. Lee Nelson played a strong match at number four. Eric Brazell played very well at number two. Classical is now 0-3.
 

Swampscott 51 1/2, Classical 20 1/2

At Tedesco, the Rams' (0-2) Eric Brazell, Russ Holmes, and Mac St. Ives had strong performances. Brazell lost to Gino Cresta at number four (3 1/2-5 1/2); Holmes lost to Kevin Marescalchi at number six (4-5); and St. Ives lost to Matt Videtta at number seven (3 1/2-5 1/2). The rest of the Big Blue winners were: Sean Lannon, at number one (6-3); Ryan Wheeler, at number two (8 1/2-1/2); Trevor Massey, at number three (7-2); Josh Lunder, at number 5 (7-2); and Maxx Cargill, at number eight (7-2). Swampscott (2-0) squares off against Peabody Thursday.


Gloucester 48, Classical 24
At Gannon Golf Course, junior captain Steve Nelson had a strong round in the two spot while freshmen Eric Brazell and Brett Erelli looked good in their varsity debuts. The Rams are 0-1.

LYNN CLASSICAL HIGH SCHOOL GOLF SCHEDULE 2010

Tuesday, September 7th   Gloucester @ LC  Gannon  4pm

Tuesday, September 14th  LC @ Swampscott  4pm bus 2:45pm

Thursday, September 16th  Danvers @ LC Gannon  4pm

 Tuesday, September 21st  LC @ Winthrop 4pm  bus 2:45pm

Thursday, September 23rd  LC @ Marblehead  4pm  bus 2:45pm

Tuesday, September 28th  Saugus @ LC  Gannon 4pm

Thursday, September 30th Peabody @ LC Gannon 4pm

Tuesday, October 5th  LC @ Revere  4pm  bus 2:45pm

Thursday, October 7th Salem @ LC   Gannon  4pm

Tuesday, October 12th  LC @ Beverly  4pm  bus 2:45pm

Hamilton-Wenham is scheduled for October 13, 3:30 at Myopia Hunt Club

Thursday, October 14th LC @ LE  Gannon 4pm

 NEC OPEN  TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19TH  @ TEDESCO  NOON

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