Compiled by Matt Haraden

• Hull Youth Soccer’s in-town spring soccer season kicks off this Saturday, April 5. The season will run for six Saturdays – April 5, April 12, April 26, May 3, May 10, May 17. (No games on April 19) at James P. Sullivan Field (the Dust Bowl) in Hull Village.

Guppies (co-ed, must be 3 years old by September 1): 9 – 10 a.m.

Kindergarten (co-ed) & girls (grades 1 & 2) – 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Boys (grades 1 & 2) – 11 a.m. to noon.

Players should arrive on time and be dressed appropriately for the weather. Shin guards are mandatory, and don’t forget to bring a water bottle. Hull Youth Soccer is designed for players who are interested in learning how to play the game as well as developing their skills. Newly registered players should check in at the soccer shed on April 5 upon arrival.

In-town registration is open through Friday, April 4, so there are still opportunities to participate. Visit www.hullyouthsoccer.com for more details.

• Girls 5/6 Lacrosse kicked off the season with a thrilling opening game against a powerhouse Cohasset squad, losing 13-5 on Sunday, March 30. Molly McCarthy, Piper Yakubian, Peyton Dunn, and Cordelia Hennessey moved the ball around to take an early 2-0 lead. Solid defensive play from Abby Donovan, Bianka Truglia, and Olivia Picewick befuddled Cohasset’s offense, while goalkeepers Ruby D’Errico and Josie Tyrell kept the score close. Stella Palermo, Leah Dibley, Frankie Rockett, and Natalie Tiani roamed the field, helping out on both sides of the ball. The team plays Hingham in its next game on Sunday, April 6.

**BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION.** As the Hull Pirates girls lacrosse team edged out a 7-6 victory over Plymouth South on Tuesday – improving to 2-0 on the season – Elly Thomas had an even more special reason to celebrate, as she scored her 200th goal. In addition, she notched three assists in the game. Congratulations! [Courtesy photo]

• The Hull High Girls Lacrosse team opened its season with a 13-4 victory over Stoughton on Monday, March 31. The Pirates revamped defense featured excellent work by Libby Harper causing five turnovers, Meghan Duran with three caused turnovers and three ground balls, Allison Leary, Lily Nunes, Gwen Lofgren, and Bridgett Stamatouras. Jillian McDonough was outstanding in goal. Midfielders Elly Thomas, Erin Walsh, Georgia White all had four points each. Tessa Schultz and Emily Hughes scored their first varsity goals. Maggie Mullen led the attack with four goals. Sophia Grosso pitched in a goal. The Pirates moved to 2-0 with a close 7-6 win over Plymouth South on Tuesday, April 1. Goalkeeper Jillian McDonough had a great save in the waning seconds to secure the win. Elly Thomas recorded her 200th goal, along with three assists in the game. Erin Walsh had four goals, Georgia White and Maggie Mullen each contributed a score. The defense worked as a unit and cleared the ball well under great pressure. The JV team also won its game over Plymouth South, 5-3. Next up are games against Middleborough at home on Thursday, April 3 at 5 p.m. (JV at 6:30 p.m.) and at Norwell on Monday, April 7 at 4 p.m. (JV at 5:30 pm.)

• Hull High Baseball started the season with a commanding 22-4 win over West Bridgewater. Ted Hipp got the win on the mound, throwing for five innings and recording four strikeouts. Luke Dunham and Tristan Lofgren both went two for two from the plate, with Dunham drawing three walks and Lofgren drawing two. Brayden Robert also went 2/3 batting on the day. The team plays Westport in its next game at home on Friday, April 4 at 4 p.m., then travels to Cohasset on Monday, April 7 at 4 p.m. before coming back home on Wednesday to face Norfolk County Agricultural High School at 3:30 p.m.

• JV Softball posted a win over Cardinal Spellman, 31-12, on Wednesday. McKenzie Neal registered four strikeouts from the mound; Rachel Timmins hit two back-to-back homeruns with three RBIs. Chloe Hutcheson and Sophia Provost also turned in strong performances on offense and defense. The team is set to face Hingham on Thursday, April 3 at 4 p.m. and then travel to Carver for a game against the Crusaders on Wednesday, April 9 at 4 p.m. The next day, April 10, the Pirates face Scituate at home at 4 p.m.

• Boys varsity lacrosse started the season with an 8-4 win over Taunton on Friday, March 28, and plays at Middleboro on Thursday, April 3 at 4 p.m. Next week, the Pirates face Norwell at home on Monday, April 7 at 4 p.m.

• The outdoor track and field teams will travel to Abington on Wednesday, April 9 at 4 p.m. and Mashpee on Monday, April 14 at 4:30 p.m.

Watch the Times in print and on this site for details, or for more information, visit www.hullpublicschools.org/athletics.

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