It was a big scoring day for Julia Kipperman.

The Nauset girls lacrosse player led the way with eight goals in the Warriors 12-7 win over Bishop Stang on Thursday.

Other scorers for Nauset (3-4) included Abby Powers (two goals), Meg Sullivan (one goal), and Cleo Donovan (one goal).

Galie Norah Swanson made nine saves.

Also in high school sports action:

Girls Lacrosse 

Patriot Cup Day 1: Sandwich 18, Hanover 9: The Blue Knights (6-1) bounced back from Tuesday’s loss. Kyla Darmon (six goals, one assist), Elisabeth Stutzman (five goals), Abbie Reisig (four goals), and Avery Cobban (three goals) provided the offense for the Blue Knights. Goalie Ashlynn Krueger made 10 saves for the Blue Knights.

Patriot Cup Day 1: Scituate 13, Falmouth 8: The Clippers (4-3) lost for the first time in five games.

Boys Lacrosse 

Chowda Cup Round 2: Falmouth 10, Cohasset 6: The Clippers (5-2) won to bounce back from Tuesday’s loss. Connor Cusolito led the way with four goals, and Jamison Murphy added a hat trick for Falmouth.

Billerica 19, Nauset 7: The Warriors (5-4) lost to one of the top teams in the state. For the Warriors, Jack Peno (four goals), Joey Berardi (one goal, one assist), Sam Mayhew (one goal), Andrew Reeves (one goal), and Oscar Escher (one assist) handled the scoring.

Baseball 

Somerset Berkley 10, Bourne 0: The Canalmen (1-8) lost for the eighth straight game. Griffin Kelly had the only Canalmen hit of the day. Luca Finton, James Moran-Rose, and Kelly combined to give up five hits and three earned runs, as the defense had costly miscues behind them.

Dennis-Yarmouth 8, Carver 5: The Dolphins (7-2) won their second straight. They took the lead when Jayden Eldredge scored in the sixth inning. Gavin Desley then drove in RJ Delcourt and Hudson Cambal on a line-drive single. Desley earned the win with three innings and one run allowed.

JL Murphy Tournament Day 1: Scituate 2, Martha’s Vineyard 1: The Vineyarders (2-4) lost their second straight.

JL Murphy Tournament Day 1: Hanover 5, Falmouth 1: The Clippers (5-3) lost to end a three-game win streak.

Boys Tennis 

Apponequet 5, Bourne 0: The Canalmen (3-5) lost for their second time in the last three matches.

Girls Tennis 

Apponequet 5, Bourne 0: The Canalmen (1-6) lost for the second straight time.

Adam Kurkjian covers high school sports for the Cape Cod Times. You can contact him at akurkjian@gannett.com and follow him on X at @AdamKurkjian.

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Here are your local scores from Thursday, April 24, 2025. You can watch the highlights in the video player above.

HS BASEBALL

TOLTON (15) BLAIR OAKS (2) FINAL

BOONVILLE (1) HICKMAN (3) FINAL

SOUTHERN BOONE (5) ODESSA (1) FINAL

CANTON (0) MOBERLY (7) FINAL

FULTON (1) HANNIBAL (2) FINAL

MEXICO (6) KIRKSVILLE (3) FINAL

MONTGOMERY COUNTY (6) NORTH CALLAWAY (7) FINAL

WARSAW (0) CAMDENTON (11) FINAL

ST. CLAIR (1) HERMANN (0) FINAL

PILOT GROVE (0) EUGENE (15) FINAL

WAYNESVILLE (3) ROLLA (13) FINAL

HIGHLAND (0) MACON (10) FINAL

BELLE (4) LINN (5) FINAL

STURGEON (3) SALISBURY (11) FINAL

SCHUYLER COUNTY (12) PARIS (2) FINAL

NORTHEAST (CAIRO) (13) MONROE CITY (4) FINAL

HS GIRLS SOCCER

TOLTON (3) CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP SR. (0) FINAL

BLAIR OAKS (2) MEXICO (1) FINAL

KIRKSVILLE (1) MOBERLY (4) FINAL

SMITHTON (3) FULTON (1) FINAL

A new sports documentary titled Zlatá cesta (The Path to Gold), directed by Petr Větrovský, opened in Czech cinemas on Thursday, offering fans an intimate behind-the-scenes look at the Czech national hockey team’s surprise gold medal victory at the 2024 IIHF World Championships.

The film traces the team’s journey from a shaky pre-tournament buildup to its dramatic win on home ice in Prague. Despite low expectations from fans and commentators, head coach Radim Rulík’s squad defied the odds to capture gold—Czechia’s first world title since 2010, and the first won at home since 1985.

“The things that didn’t come together for the golden generation in 2004, or again in 2015, somehow clicked for this underestimated group,” a voiceover in the film notes.

Structured around exclusive interviews and raw footage, Zlatá cesta features insights from key figures including Rulík, veteran captain Roman Červenka, and top goalie Lukáš Dostál. The film shows the emotional and physical toll of the tournament, highlighting not just athletic performance, but also the behind-the-scenes strain—jetlag, injuries, public pressure, and internal doubts.

Rulík’s unconventional strategy of testing a wide roster of players in the run-up to the championship, despite repeated pre-tournament losses, is framed as a methodical process aimed at clarity and fairness. “I wanted to be sure why each player deserved their spot,” he reflects in the film.

Yet the coach also admits he underestimated the emotional toll. “I thought I’d announce the lineup and that would be it. I wasn’t ready for the backlash,” he says, referencing the media scrutiny he faced.

Červenka adds a voice of calm in the storm, emphasizing the team’s need to shut out external noise and focus internally. Together, he and Rulík guide viewers through what Větrovský presents as both a sports triumph and a cultural moment. “Hockey in this country is something unique. For a brief moment, it unites the nation,” the director said in a statement.

The documentary also covers the physical limits pushed by players, including NHL stars like David Pastrňák, who arrived to the tournament visibly fatigued days after playing in the NHL playoffs. Rulík notes how even minor time differences affect “already exhausted bodies.”

Větrovský, known for documentaries on athletes Jan Koller and Gabriela Soukalová, once again blends action with emotion in the 101-minute film. Zlatá cesta is now screening in Czech cinemas courtesy distributor Bontonfilm ahead of this year’s IIHF World Championship, which begins May 9 in Sweden and Denmark. An English-subtitled version is not currently available.

The Lindbergh High School girls soccer team notched a statement win on April 14, shutting out Union 2-0 behind a dominant performance from sophomore standout Kasey Patten. Patten netted both goals—one in each half—leading the Flyers to victory. She now has three goals on the season for Lindbergh. 

The Flyers’ defense also shone against Union, with Mackenzie Bieg and Josie Watz combining efforts in goal to secure the clean sheet. It was the third win of the season for Lindbergh, who had previously defeated Seckman and Jackson on March 25 and April 7, respectively.

With the win against Union, Lindbergh improved to 3-5-1 on the year. As of April 24, Lindbergh sits at 4-8-1.

Despite a losing record, the Flyers have been competitive in a challenging early-season schedule, suffering narrow losses to strong programs like Cor Jesu, losing 1-2, and Rockwood Summit, losing 0-1. Though the opposition has been stiff, Lindbergh head coach Jake Pittroff emphasized the importance of testing his squad against elite competition.

“We’ve been competitive and played in some really tough games. I think we are starting to put things together and play better.” Pittroff said. “I’m a big believer that a team has to be built by playing the best. In order to be the best, you have to beat the best.”

With the postseason looming, Pittroff hopes the rigorous schedule will pay dividends.

“I think the tough schedule helps us,” Pittroff said. “We are getting better technically and tactically. I also think our decision-making has improved, especially defensively.”

The team is led by captain Lauren Smith, who will continue her soccer career at Spring Hill College, a Division II school. Senior Kate Warren also provides leadership and experience, while Danni Cotter, who has tallied four points this season, is set to play at UMSL. Patten, as well as Gabby Moran, who has six points on the season, have emerged as key offensive catalysts.

With a daunting Class 4 district on the horizon, Pittroff remains realistic about the challenges ahead.

“It’s just a powerhouse,” Pittroff said. “It’s one tough district.”

As the Flyers continue to build both their tactical foundation and mental grit, Pittroff is optimistic about where this journey could lead.

“It’s a journey of learning,” he said. “The girls are building aptitude and mind skills, which are life skills they will need to be successful.”

The Flyers faced Notre Dame on April 16, winning 1-0. They next played Webster Groves on April 18, St. Joseph’s on April 21 and Layayette on April 22, losing the three games 0-3, 1-4 and 0-5, respectively.

Lindbergh will face Ursuline Academy on April 25 at 5:30 p.m.