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Freshman Nick Yameen scored and classmate Ryan Bradley assisted and junior goalie Cam Conway was superb, but Methuen dropped a 2-1 decision to Lincoln-Sudbury.

Senior Raudy Minaya put on a show, scoring 24 points, including netting five 3-pointers, in Methuen boys basketball's 61-38 victory over Tewksbury. 

METHUEN — You would think winning a state wrestling championship would leave a freshman on the verge of ecstasy. But Christian Monserrat showed about as much excitement as if he were ordering a Quarter Pounder — if a 103 pounder allowed himself a fast-food meal that is.

BOSTON — She’s been Scottie Pippen to Michael Jordan for her entire career, but yesterday was Andover High senior Jess Salley’s day in the spotlight. Salley soared an indoor personal best 5-5 to capture the Division 1 state high jump in dramatic fashion. For her entire career, Salley has had to take a back seat to her close friend and teammate Moira Cronin. One of the top high jumpers in area history, Salley still was only second best on her own team. But yesterday the University of Virginia bound Cronin, who is still recovering from an left quadriceps injury, was already eliminated. It was just Salley, Newton South junior Nicole Kestenberg and their collective nerves. On the third and  final jump, Salley nailed it, giving her the title. In a heartwarming show of sportsmanship, the happiest person in the Reggie Lewis Center might have been Cronin. The two embraced once, they embraced twice and their smiles could have lit up the Boston skyline. Salley had two strong attempts to equal the meet record of 5-7 ... held by guess who? Ms. Cronin ... but that will have to be for another day, perhaps next week. “It means a lot to have Moira there,” said Salley, who has always been the gracious runner-up to the great Cronin. “It feels great. I’ve practiced so long for 5-5. It’s just one step at a time. My dad always said I had it in me. I knew it. It felt right. Once my feet got over the bar, I knew. I don’t really remember it. I just went to hug Moira.” Cronin quickly put her disappointement behind her. “As much as I was so frustrated, I couldn’t be happier for her,” said Cronin, who tied for fourth. “She’s probably one of my best friends.” Salley, whose impressive resume includes being one of the state’s top high jumpers and pentathletes, admitted it was nice to finally be the one in the limelight. “Moira is a great friend,” said Salley, who is being recruited hard by Richmond and Stonehill. “I never hope she doesn’t do well. If it’s another girl, I hope they lose! But to switch roles (with Moira) it’s weird.” The knee still throbs at times and the cross country season didn’t go according to plan when Salley contracted mononucleosis, but yesterday made all the obstacles seem like distance memories. Is she still subpar? “Apparently not!” said the giddy champion.

“I might hear tonight. It’s Richmond or Stonehill. I’m hoping Richmmond, but i’d be happy with either.”

BISHOP HANGS ON Eve Bishop is a brilliant young woman. MIT doesn’t accept average. Neither does Cornell, where the Andover senior will be attending school next fall. But the science whiz keeps it simple on the track. Her philosophy is elementary but proven: “Just get out as fast as can and catch the competition as soon as possible,” she said. She did that to perfect but then had to hold off Acton-Boxboro’s Maya Jarostchuk to win the 300 meters 40.70-40.83 “I’m satisfied with the place, but I know I can go faster,” said Bishop, who placed fourth last year.

BOSTON — Andover finished tied for third at the Division 1 State Meet.

Pat Farnham placed second in the 300  and ran on the runner-up 4x200 team. Simon Voorhees grabbed a third in the mile and teamed with Ryan Cooney Mike Maldari and Will Ossoff to bring home top honors in the 4x800.

Raudy Minaya knocked down a 3-pointer with under 30 seconds left, and Mike Gorman iced the victory with a pair of free throws as Methuen held off hard-charging Greater Lawrence 76-73. Minaya, who hit four 3-pointers in the fouth quarter, outdualed Donald Celesten, who finished with 39 points

Methuen lost a tough one to Billerica, 47-44, despite a huge game from Amanda Petrow with 19 points and 21 rebounds.

Ashley LeBlanc and Amanda Petrow combined for 36 points and 25 rebounds, each getting a double-double as Methuen upset MVC Small champion Chelmsford, 50-38. Petrow added five deflections, five steals and three assists as her stellar defense got the Rangers running early and often. Becca Costa had eight points and six assists in the victory.

Methuen's boys basketball team clinched the MVC small school title with a 51-48 victory over Methuen. James Staples, battling a call, sank his only shot of the night — a 3-pointer — with 11 seconds left to clinch it for the Rangers (9-7). Raudy Minaya had four 3-pointers and 14 points.