Senior Night action

JHS baseball, softball celebrate senior leaders

LEADING THE WAY: Johnston seniors Emily Raposo, Sophia DaCosta, Sam Febus and Kelsey Scott.

(Submitted photo)

LAST HURRAH: Johnston seniors Andrew Clesas, Nate Campbell, Matt Loffredo, Matt Silvia, Nate Fortier, Bobby Civetti and Alex Rodriguez.

(Submitted photo)

LAYING IT DOWN: Andrew Clesas.

(Photo by Leo van Dijk/rhodyphoto.zenfolio.com)

ON THE BUMP: Matthew Loffredo.

(Photo by Leo van Dijk/rhodyphoto.zenfolio.com)

HEADED FOR HOME: Johnston’s David Iannuccilli slides into home.

(Photo by Leo van Dijk/rhodyphoto.zenfolio.com)

Posted Thursday, May 23, 2019 2:28 pm

The Johnston baseball and softball teams celebrated their senior nights on Tuesday afternoon in Johnston, honoring the kids that will be graduating in the coming weeks.

The baseball team fell to Smithfield 4-0. Pitcher Matt Loffredo racked up nine strikeouts in the loss for the Panthers, while Robert Civetti went 3-for-4 at the dish.

The Lady Panthers had better luck on Tuesday, cruising to an 8-0 shutout win over Narragansett.

The teams were scoreless through three innings, but the Lady Panthers would break things open with a seven-run fourth, followed by a one-run fifth to secure the win.

Taina Lopez had a stellar outing in the circle for Johnston, finishing the day with six strikeouts and allowing just five hits.