BC High Baseball Aces Dominate in Season Opener

Senior and sophomore pitchers combine for 3-hit shutout in 7-0 victory over North Andover

Apr. 1, 2026 at 12:16pm

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The BC High baseball team opened their season with a dominant 7-0 win over North Andover, led by a stellar pitching performance from senior starter Matt Reardon and sophomore reliever Anthony Dufour. The two Eagles pitchers combined to hold North Andover to just 3 hits in the shutout victory.

Why it matters

BC High is a perennial powerhouse in Massachusetts high school baseball, and this convincing win over a strong North Andover squad sets the tone for what could be another successful season for the Eagles. The team's pitching depth, with both an experienced senior and a promising underclassman, bodes well for their chances of making a deep playoff run.

The details

Reardon, the senior ace, pitched 5 strong innings, striking out 7 batters and allowing just 2 hits. Dufour then came in to close out the final 2 innings, surrendering only 1 hit while fanning 3 North Andover hitters. The BC High offense provided more than enough run support, scoring 7 times on 9 hits.

  • The game was played on March 31, 2026.
  • Reardon started and pitched the first 5 innings.
  • Dufour entered in relief and pitched the final 2 innings.

The players

Matt Reardon

The senior ace pitcher for BC High, who started the game and struck out 7 batters over 5 innings of 2-hit ball.

Anthony Dufour

The sophomore reliever for BC High, who pitched the final 2 innings and recorded 3 strikeouts to complete the 3-hit shutout.

North Andover

The opposing team that was held to just 3 hits in the 7-0 loss to BC High.

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What they’re saying

“We wanted a win,”

— Matt Reardon, BC High Senior Pitcher

What’s next

BC High will look to build on this strong start when they face another tough opponent, St. John's Prep, on April 5th.

The takeaway

BC High's dominant pitching performance in their season opener suggests the Eagles have the talent and depth on the mound to make a deep playoff run this year, as they look to continue their tradition of excellence in Massachusetts high school baseball.