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The Methuen swimming team only placed first in four events, but a swarm of seconds and thirds paved the way to its first victory of the year, 92-89 over St. Peter of Marian. Katie Oskar was clocked in 1:04.91 in the 100 freestyle.

Early victories for Chanelle Arsenault in the 200 freestyle and Abbey Carbonneau in the 200 individual medley set the tone in Methuen's 93-84 triumph over St. Peter Marian in Worcester. Meaghan Aresnault, Chanelle's sister, won the 50 freestyle and was part of three winning relay teams for the Rangers (3-4).

UNH-bound senior Peter Neal stole home in the bottom of the seventh to lift the Eagles (8-6) to a dramatic, crucial victory over St. Peter's Marian 3-2. The speedy Neal pinch ran for Kyle Pettoruto, who hit a two-out double, and stole third before beating the tag at the plate. He also threw a runner out at the plate from leftfield and made a diving catch to save runs in the top of the seventh.

The Eagles outlasted St. Peter's Marian lefty ace Keith Landers, who is slated to pitch at Louisville next year, thanks in part to an RBI single from Trevor Manzi and Danny Haugh, who scored on a wild pitch. Chris Carmain went the distance on the hill, striking out eight while allowing six hits and two runs, one of which was earned.

Anthony Pisani tossed seven strong innings and the Crusaders (1-2) got clutch hits to deliver coach Russ Steeves his first win as head coach, 3-1 over St. Peer Marian.

Tommy Moules knocked in a run in the fifth and Rich Dulkis drove in a pair in the sixth to spot the Crusaders a 3-0 lead. It was all the URI-bound Pisani (seven strikeouts, four hits) needed.