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SALEM, N.H. - If Beau Cassidy has his way the Pinkerton Academy senior will hit bigger shots on bigger floors in bigger games before this season is done.

None will ring quite as loudly, though, at least to the competition.

It took a pair of overtimes, but Sanborn finished off Farmington 53-50. Leading by a point with five seconds on the clock, Robbie Ficker nailed a pair of high-pressure shots from the charity stripe to seal the win.

In a battle of MVC rivals, the Haverhill boys basketball team topped Lawrence, 71-56. Haverhill's Javier Bristol was a terror for the Hillies, scoring a game-high 24 points and pulling down 14 rebounds. Charlie Roche had a near triple-double with 10 points, 12 boards and eight assists. Dennis Driftmeyer (18) and Josh Maissonette (11) also finished in double digits for the Hillies.

Lynnfield converted on a field goal with five seconds left to down North Andover 44-42. The Scarlet Knights shot just 21 percent from the floor as opposed to 41 percent for Lynnfield, and took the loss despite holding Lynnfield scoreless in the second quarter.

Kyle McElroy netted two goals for Newburyport (5-1-1). Kevin Holmes had three assists. Billy Boudreau, Collin Cusack and Corey Ruane had one goal each. Derek Freeman had two assists. Ryan Cutter and Zack Schmoeller had an assist each.

In addition to hitting a pair of field goals for four points, Julio Colon pulled in a career-high 17 boards in Georgetown's 62-34 thrashing of Triton. All this in limited time as Royals starters played less than a full half.

Methuen's Rashidat Agboola poured in a game-high 28 points powering the Rangers to a 59-47 win over Lawrence. Methuen (3-4) welcome Tewksbury on Friday, and the Lancers will tangle with Notre Dame.

Kerri Salvatore and Deryn Zahoruiko scored 15 points each for Amesbury (2-6). Hamilton-Wenham led 16-9 at halftime.

"We did not play well in the first half," Amesbury coach Chris Perry said. "We actually had a lead for a while in the second half, but they beat us at the free throw line."

Jared Flannigan had 12 points and three rebounds for Amesbury (0-8). Bill Medvitz added nine points. Steve Serwon had seven points and seven rebounds.

In addition to scoring four points, Julio Colon pulled in a career-high 17 boards in Georgetown's 62-34 thrashing of Triton. All this in limited time as Royals starters played less than a full half.

Senior center Kirsten Daamen had 20 points and 18 rebounds for Pentucket (8-1). Erin McNamara added 12 points. Andrea Attenasio scored 10. Pentucket led 34-16 at halftime.

Alyssa Harrison continued her great start picking up another first place finish in the high jump (5-0) for the lone Indian first place in a loss to Hamilton-Wenham.

Kevin Johnston (40) and Stephen Levarity (shot put) each picked up first place finishes for Amesbury, despite the Indians loss to Hamilton-Wenham.

METHUEN, Mass. — AJ Guidi raised her arms incredulously. After sprinting back and diving on a loose ball late in the fourth quarter, she was called for traveling.

The play defined Pinkerton’s night  — full of effort but ultimately disappointing.

LAWRENCE – Greater Lawrence Christmas Tournament championship No. 11 for Central Catholic was one for the “What if?” crowd.

You know, they’ve been asking all week: