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The North Andover boys track team had another good showing, cruises to wins over Triton and Essex Tech. The Knights had a pair of triple event winners with Tyler Glendon in the long jump (21-9), triple jump (40-4) and 4x100 relay (46.12), and Trevor Nassar in the pole vault (10-0), 100 meters (11.16) and 4x100 relay as well.

Brett Dunham went the distance in his first varsity start, striking out five to lead North Andover to a 3-2 win over Tewksbury. Jake McElroy led the offense going 2 for 3 with a run.

Sophomore Brendan Holland took the varsity mound for the first time on Friday and pitched six shutout innings with only three hits allowed, as North Andover blanked Arlington 6-0. Jake McElroy had a pair of hits in the win.

North Andover overcame a one-goal halftime deficit to beat Woburn, 10-8. Senior Molly Connolly and sophomore Lexi Swartz each notched three goals, while junior Meg Hurley added two. Senior Bella Morton led the way with three saves.

Sebastian Keane allowed just two hits over five scoreless innings, striking out six, and Brett Dunham was 3 for 3 with two RBIs as North Andover defeated St. Peter Marian, 3-1.

Shane McInnis had a hat trick and three other players had two goals as Central Catholic opened its season with an impressive 11-4 win over North Andover. Connor Finneran had two goals and two assists for the Raiders.

North Andover held off a second-half push by Central Catholic to win, 9-7. Sophomore Lexi Swartz led the Knights with four goals, while junior Ali Ferullo added two. Senior Molly Connolly had a goal and an assist and freshman goalie Priscilla Murray made four saves. Junior Abby Downer had six caused turnovers on the defensive end for the Knights. Central was led by sophomore Logan Miller and freshman Grace Lydon, who each scored three goals, while senior Kaylee Thomas made six saves.

Sean Pfordresher rallied for a 4-6, 7-5, 6-0 victory in top singles to help North Andover beat North Reading 4-1.

North Andover defeated Ipswich to open its season with a victory. Sophomore Kelcey Dion scored four goals, while junior Ali Ferullo and sophomore Lexi Swartz chipped in three apiece. Senior Bella Morton and freshman Priscilla Murray split time in goal, making four saves each.

Every game took extra points, but the Greater Lawrence boys volleyball team eventually pulled out the season-opening 3-0 sweep over North Andover (27-25, 26-24, 27-25). Adoni Jimenez led the Reggies with 14 kills and 4 blocks, and Pablo Sencion added 20 assists.