Tuesday’s High School Basketball Scores (Game Stories from the Boston Globe): Beverly, Lynn English, Lynn Classical Boys All Win

Boys’ Basketball

Beverly 66, Newburyport 59

Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022, at Merrimack College, North Andover

Junior forward Ryder Frost erupted for 38 points and 20 rebounds for the Panthers (2-2) in the first round of the Commonwealth Motors Classic at Merrimack College. Beverly will play Andover or Methuen in the semifinals Wednesday.

Ryder Frost in his first tourney game explodes for 38 points & 20 rebounds to earn Player of the Game. Dylan Crowley was also strong with 17 points. Panthers move on to semi’s tomorrow

Lynn English 98, KIPP Academy 28

Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022, at Lynn Classical, Lynn

Warren Keel Jr. (25 points, 7 assists, 4 steals) continued to fill the stat sheet for the third-ranked Bulldogs (5-0) in the first round win of the Boverini Tournament at Lynn Classical. Lynn English will play Lynn Classical or Lynn Tech in Thursday’s championship game at 4:30 p.m.

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Final Score Lynn English 98-Kipp Academy 28. We will play next on Thursday at 4:30pm for the Championship Game! Warren Keel Jr 25pts 7ast 4stls Josh St Jean 19pts 10reb 5blks Nelson O 14pts 13reb

Lynn Classical 50, Lynn Tech 44

Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022, at Lynn Classical, Lynn

Freshman Marvin Avery Jr. tossed in 18 points and junior Almanie Gerardo followed with 17 to power the Rams (3-2) past Lynn Tech in the first round of the Boverini Tournament. Lynn Classical will play Lynn English in Thursday’s final.

Girls’ Basketball

North Reading 49, Danvers 30

Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022, at North Reading

Senior guards Brianne Slattery (14 points) and Sami Patch (9 points) led the way for the Hornets (3-1) in a first round victory over Danvers in the North Reading Holiday Invitational. North Reading advances to play Wakefield in the final on Thursday (6 p.m.).

Pentucket 50, Westford 43

Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022, at Lawlor Arena, North Andover

Junior Gabby Bellacqua (19 points) led the No. 18 Panthers (4-1-0) to a win in the first round of the Commonwealth Classic. Pentucket will play top-ranked Andover in the semifinals on Wednesday

Ipswich 45, Hamilton-Wenham 18

Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022, at South Hamilton

Lucy Donahue (10 points) and Hazel Hoog (14 points) led the Tigers (2-1-0) to a win in the first round of the Institution for Savings Holiday Tournament.

St. Mary’s 61, Bishop Stang 29

Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022, at North Dartmouth

Niya Morgan put up 23 points for the No. 8 Spartans (6-1) in a Catholic Central League win in North Dartmouth. Kellyn Preira (11 points), Yirsy Queliz (10 points, 7 assists, 5 steals), and Reese Matela (6 points, 10 rebounds, 5 blocks) also contributed in the win.

Lynn Classical 58, Lynn Tech 26

Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022, at Lynn Classical, Lynn

Aeisha Perez and Lauren Wilson drained 12 points each to lead the Rams (5-0) to a first-round win against Lynn Tech in the Boverini Tournament.

Boys’ Basketball

Lynnfield 57, Stoneham 51

Beverly 66, Newburyport 59

Woburn 50, Amesbury 48

Alvirne NH 62, Pentucket 50

Lawrence 82, St. John’s Prep 55

Rockport 53, Pioneer Charter 44

Lynn English 98, KIPP 28

Peabody 93, Whitter 46