High School Baseball and Softball Roundup: Wescott’s Home Run Leads Plainedge to Victory, Lane’s RBI Lifts Massapequa

In an action-packed day of high school sports, Bobby Wescott stole the show with a stellar performance in Plainedge’s 1-0 win over MacArthur in a non-league baseball opener on Monday. Wescott went 2-for-3 at the plate, including a crucial solo home run in the fourth inning that proved to be the difference maker in the game. Matt Rosenberg also shined on the mound, striking out seven batters and allowing just four hits in 5 2⁄3 innings to earn the win. Santino Batista came in for relief and closed out the game, allowing just one hit in 1 1⁄3 innings to collect the save.

Meanwhile, in another baseball matchup, Carey dominated Sewanhaka with a 13-0 victory. Justin Babiak pitched a five-inning no-hitter, striking out an impressive 12 batters, while Matteo Tufano added to the offensive onslaught with a grand slam.

On the softball diamond, Massapequa edged out Farmingdale 2-1, thanks to a clutch RBI from Annalise Lane in the sixth inning. Pitcher Mikayla Buckley held it down on the mound, striking out two and allowing just five hits in a complete game effort.

In boys lacrosse action, Calhoun pulled off a thrilling 7-6 double overtime victory over Bethpage, with Shaun Walters scoring the winning goal. Harley Finkelstein also came up big for Calhoun, netting two goals and an assist in the final minute of regulation to force overtime.

Overall, it was a day filled with standout performances and exciting matchups across various sports, showcasing the talent and competitiveness of high school athletes in the area.