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Lack of timely hitting ends Indians season

Like Trey Wilson | the actor who played manager Joe Riggins in "Bull Durham" | said of baseball, "This is a simple game. You throw the ball, you hit the ball, you catch the ball." The same can be said of softball — it's a simple game.

Amesbury's softball success stems from Perry's training regiment

I still remember the day I came to understand Chris Perry's success as Amesbury's softball coach.

Perry's coaching record — four state titles, 16 Cape Ann League titles, 459 wins and only 68 losses — spoke for itself, but sometimes, you need to see it with your own eyes to believe it.

Amesbury reaches first sectional final since 2005 with victory over Stoneham

The Ghost of Amesbury Past arrived at Martin Field yesterday and dominated a thought-to-be-superior state tournament foe.

The Indians performance was vintage 2005 when they last advanced to the EMass. Division 2 North final at the end of the Ashley Waters era.

Amesbury returns to Division 2 North semifinal after one-year hiatus

CONCORD | For years, the Amesbury softball team could be counted on for an annual appearance in the EMass. Division 2 North semifinal.

Chris Perry's arrival in 1985 cemented the school's status as a perennial softball contender. Four state titles and 16 Cape Ann League titles followed.

Amesbury hangs on to topple Dracut

AMESBURY | It wasn't perfect and it wasn't exactly pretty, but the Amesbury High softball team has gotten past the first round of the Division 2 North state tournament.

The Indians didn't make it easy for themselves, committing two easily avoidable errors. But behind the arm of Jordan Oliva and the bat and defense of Laura Kaminski, they still came away with a 5-2 victory over the Dracut Middies.

Newburyport captures its fourth CAL title in five years with win over Amesbury

 Newburyport baseball coach Bill Pettingell may enjoy this Cape Ann League title more than any of his previous 18.

The Clippers clinched a CAL title yesterday for the 19th time in Pettingell's 37 seasons as the school's coach. Newburyport's 7-3 victory over Amesbury paired with Masconomet's 7-6 win over North Andover assures the Clippers of at least a share of the title. The Clippers (12-7 overall, 10-3 CAL) are currently in a three-way tie for first with Wilmington (12-5, 10-3) and Masconomet (14-3, 10-3). Those three teams have completed their CAL schedules. North Andover (13-4, 9-3) could make it a four-way tie with a win over Pentucket on Thursday.

Triton hurts Amesbury's chances to clinch CAL title

In a game that could've concluded with the Amesbury softball team claiming a share of the Cape Ann League title yesterday afternoon, Triton not only played the role of spoiler but catapulted itself into the same CAL fray.

Ipswich softball earns super win over Amesbury

AMESBURY | It was the showdown both teams had marked on their respective calendars all season long.

When the game finally came to fruition yesterday, the Chris Perry-driven Amesbury Indians, led by the pitcher-catcher tandem of captains Jordan Oliva and Kate Hathaway, sat tied with North Andover atop the Cape Ann League Division 1 standings.

No state tournament for the Indians

Amesbury's David Smith was 3 for 3 with a home run. John Tassanari was also 3 for 3. Mike Corrigan was 1 for 2 with a home run on his birthday.

Amesbury (3-10) will miss the EMass. state tournament for the first time since 2005.

Amesbury deserves the Powow Triathlon

It's not every day two Newburyport men move a local sporting event to Amesbury because the rival town makes for a better host site. But credit Newburyport's Robert Connery and Andy Hawkes for doing the right thing.

Knights over Amesbury

The North Andover softball team has been a mystery that Amesbury cannot solve over the past two seasons.

A familiar pattern played out again yesterday as the Scarlet Knights made plays in key situations while the Indians helped North Andover with two costly errors in a 4-1 loss.

Big inning gives Generals first win

After going two weeks and seven outings without a win, the Hamilton-Wenham baseball team was starting to feel a bit weary as the bounces always seemed to go against the Generals. Saturday, it all changed as H-W used a four run sixth inning to outlast Amesbury, 7-4, to shake the winless monkey off their backs.

Indians bow to state champs

Over the years the Amesbury-North Reading softball rivalry has grown in lore with each program exuding rich championship pedigree.

A year ago, Amesbury got the best of the Hornets twice in 2-0 wins each time, but North Reading had the last laugh winning the Division 3 state championship, while the Indians were bounced in the second round of the tournament.

Struggling offenses run into hot pitching

 The way Newburyport and Amesbury's offenses have struggled this year, it would be hard for either club to argue with the adage that hitting is generally the last part of the game to come around.

Amesbury's Oliva and Hathaway among the CAL's best

One player has made herself into the heir apparent to Ashley Waters and the other has been a prime example of versatility in playing three different positions in her four-year varsity career.

In baseball or softball, the saying goes pitching and catching are the two most important positions on the field, the outcome of the game is in their hands because each player is involved in every pitch of the game.

Amesbury flexes its muscles against Newburyport

There is no debate.

The Amesbury Indians softball team has been the absolute cream of the crop in the River Rival region and Cape Ann League in the last five years.

Since 2004, Amesbury has posted records of 22-1, 23-0 (2005), 20-3 (2006) and 18-4 (2007). The Indians' nearly unbeatable quality appears to have carried over to 2008.

Amesbury slides by Triton

Locked up in a pitchers' duel between Triton's Lauren Sargent and Amesbury's Jordan Oliva, the Indians' Kelsey Fournier hit a fourth-inning solo home run that was the difference in the game.

Amesbury's Abby Pare made six assists from second base and Kerri Salvatore had a nice catch, while also throwing out a girl at first base from right field for the Indians. On the Triton side Mikaela Strangie was 2 for 2 with a single and a double.

Central's Walsh tosses no-no

Brendan Walsh delivered the game of his career, pitching a no-hitter to lead Central Catholic to a season-opening 17-0 drubbing of Amesbury.

"This is the first no-hitter for Central since Kevin Bateman in either 1986 or 1987," said Central head coach Marc Pelletier. "He was just in control from the first batter. He ran his fastball away and he was never really threatened."

Amesbury relinquishes early lead, falls to North Andover

For one game at least, North Andover showed some of the magic that helped carry the Knights to the Division 2 state finals last year.

Despite the influx of several newcomers and a defensive shuffle created by a recent injury to veteran first baseman Kristen O'Connor, the Knights opened their season by rallying past perennial power Amesbury, 6-4.

Amesbury Softball Preview

Coach: Chris Perry (24th season)

Last season: 18-4, lost in first round of Division 3 North tournament

Key players: Jordan Oliva, sr.; Katie Hathaway, sr.; Abbey Pare, sr.; Kelsey Fournier, sr.; Jackie Webber, jr.; Katelyn Bartley, jr.; Allison Thorton, jr.; Gabby Magnifico, jr.; Kerri Salvatore, so.

Local baseball teams will play in Spofford's memory

Perhaps a moment of silence wouldn't be long enough to memorialize one of the region's most influential sports figures.

In that sense, it's only fitting that the entire opening weekend on the local baseball scene will be spent paying tribute to Bert Spofford, who died at the age of 90 last July.

Amesbury Boys Track and Field Preview

Coach: Ernie Bissaillon

Number of candidates: 33

Captains: David Dennehy, John Lannon, Ben Lord

Roster: Mike Dragonas, Jeff Fortuna, Gabriel Grosskoph, Bennet Boyes, Kevin Johnston, Kyle Bell, Garrett King, Jeff Larnard, Jon Miller, Marshall Newkirk, Mark Pray, Andrew Saulnier, Peter Siess, Ed Welsh, Tyler Beaupre, Nick Forni, Tor Johannessen, Matt Kilmartin, Stephen Levarity, Kyle Mroz, James Pelkey, George Pinchott, Tyler Rogacki, Luke Shirshac, Jim Callahan, Ethan Pratt, Elie Segal

Amesbury Girls Track and Field Preview

Coach: Ernie Bissaillon

Number of candidates: 37

Captains: Jennifer Fuller, Nicole Grady, Meridian Pratt

Roster: Catherine Fortuna, Alyssa Harrison, Kelsey Esposito, Brianna Dandurant, Ashley Godjikan, Katara Harding, Cassie Harding, Katie Callahan, Rose Mirandi, Brittany Descell, Mia Lufkin, Shauna Wade, Courtney Ouellet, Rebecca Crochiere, Kathleen Hodge, Anna Dent, Jessica McFadden, Megan McGrath, Sue Porkola, Ryan Robicheau, Danielle Sylvester, Elizabeth Welsh, Hanna Bonaiuto, Ashley Gordon, Chelsea Kolenda, Katie Kozacka, Alyssa Lariviere, Alianna Ortu, Sarah Shirshac, Dawn-Marie Storck, Julia Deneitolis, Elizabeth Somers

Mondalto will take season off from coaching

For the first spring in 15 years, Jerry Mondalto is not preparing for an upcoming baseball season.

The long-time Amesbury High baseball coach has no plans to coach this spring, he said yesterday. Mondalto coached Amesbury from 1983 through 2007 with the exception of a six-year span from 1988 to 1993. Amesbury athletic director Elizabeth McAndrews relieved Mondalto of his head-coaching position last October. She has not specified the reasons for Mondalto's release.

Vikings drop winless Amesbury in regular-season finale

Last night at the Graf ice rink, the Triton Vikings ended their season on a positive note by beating the Amesbury Indians, 6-0.

The Indians' (0-19-1) frustrating season finally came to an end, and the Vikings | who narrowly missed a tournament berth at 8-9-2 | will also be looking toward the future.

Amesbury hockey program looking for first win in regular-season finale

It had been 362 days since the Amesbury hockey team's most recent victory when Indians junior Billy Enaire skated with the puck at his stick during a game against Northeast Regional Thursday evening.

Enaire glided toward the Northeast Regional goal late in the third period having already deposited the game's only goal. A second goal was sure to clinch Amesbury's first victory in 19 attempts with only five minutes remaining.

Clippers notch fifth win in a row

It's an old sports cliché New England Patriots fans were reminded of all too painfully earlier this month.

Beware of a team on a hot streak.

In case local sports fans forgot, the Newburyport hockey team provided a reminder Saturday evening with an 8-1 victory over Amesbury in the opening round of the 13th annual Newburyport Bank Classic.

Amesbury takes season series 2-0

Throw Pentucket out of the River Rival equation on the girls side and after another season of terrific action it has been hard to figure out the remaining three teams | Amesbury, Newburyport, and Triton.

Clippers get the best of the Indians

In the season finale of the River Rival action, Newburyport and Amesbury did not disappoint playing an emotional, hard fought yet clean barn-burner at the Nock School in Newburyport.

Playing with poise in the final quarter, the home-side favorite Clippers | headed to state tournament with a 12-7 record after one more game with St. Clement Monday | got the best of the Indians for a 4-point victory, 47-43.

Smooth sailing for Vikes after fast start

Perhaps motivated by its last-second loss to Newburyport last Friday or the fact that it still needed that elusive 10th victory to qualify for the EMass. tournament, the Triton girls wasted no more time punching their ticket by routing Amesbury, 52-21.

Vikings snap four-game skid against Amesbury

Triton (7-7-2) snapped a four-game losing streak. Craig White had a hat track, giving him 14 goals for the season. Paul Bishop, Caleb Woodworth, Brandon Middleton and Cam Robinson had assists.

Billy Enaire had a goal and an assist for Amesbury. Matt Enaire added a goal. Zack Pizo and Matt Bean also had assists. "It was better than the first time we played," Amesbury coach Peter Cignetti said. "That's all I can ask for. Griffin Lousier and Nick Fornier played well defensively."

Amesbury hockey team is worthy of school's support

It's been a cold winter for the Amesbury hockey team | complete with lopsided losses in relatively empty rinks. The winless Indians (0-12) have yet to record their first point this season. With only six games remaining | all against teams that have already beaten them | the writing appears to be on the wall for a winless season.

Scally leaves wrestling for hockey

One day, Jordan Scally had an epiphany.

"It was about two weeks before the (winter) season was about to start," said Scally. "I just woke up one morning and said to myself, 'I have to play hockey.' "

Wildcats find home in Amesbury

Amesbury hockey coach Peter Cignetti could not overstate the importance of his squad's new co-op program with Whittier Tech.

"I don't think the program would have survived without Whittier's contributions," said the second-year coach. "It is something that has worked out really well."

Scally leaves wrestling for hockey

One day, Jordan Scally had an epiphany.

"It was about two weeks before the (winter) season was about to start," said Scally. "I just woke up one morning and said to myself, 'I have to play hockey.' "

Amesbury falls to North Andover in CAL showdown

What senior Bre Comeau said about her teammates after succumbing to a streaking North Andover basketball club spoke volumes, "I love them to death. I wouldn't want to play with anybody else."

This quote says it all about a basketball team that | despite a 4-7 record | has a unified and endearing approach to hard work and sportsmanship.

Georgetown over Amesbury

Taryn O'Connell tallied 18 points, 13 rebounds and three assists for the Royals (6-5). Julie Fehlmann added 16 points, seven rebounds and six assists. Haley Gisonno had 13 points, nine rebounds, and three steals. The Royals snapped a four-game losing streak.

Georgetown takes down Amesbury in physical game

If you are not a fan of a get-on-the-floor, scrappy, up-and-down game than last night's Georgetown-Amesbury clash was not your cup of tea.

With all the loose ball scrambles, tie-ups, and steals, the contest looked more like football than basketball.

Newburyport routes Amesbury in incident-free rivalry game

The Amesbury hockey team's quest to record its first win will continue as the Indians were treated to an old fashioned spanking from their cross-town rival Newburyport Saturday night.

The Clippers (4-3-1) pasted Amesbury (0-8) by a count of 9-1.

Offense explodes for Masco in rout of Amesbury

The Chieftains have been having trouble scoring early in the season but the floodgates opened in this one they hammered Amesbury, 10-1.

Ryan Dooley, Andrew DiVenuti and Tom Brazil each had a pair of goals and Anthony DiBenedetto collected three assists for the winners.

Indians avenge loss to Manchester Essex

Amesbury (3-4) avenged its lopsided loss to Manchester Essex (3-4) in last week's Gloucester Tournament. Billy Medvich led the Indians with 19 points. David Smith added 18. Jay Wheeler had 14. Steve Serwon scored eight.

Ball explodes for 20 points as Hornets defeat Indians

Manchester Essex girls basketball player Lizzie Ball was in the zone last night and her team needed all of her career-high 20 points as the Hornets (4-3, 1-1) held off visiting Amesbury (2-4, 1-1) in a Cape Ann League game.

Gloucester equals last year's win total

The high school basketball season isn't even half over yet, but the Gloucester girls basketball team has already equalled its success of last year.

The Fishermen picked up a 66-42 win over Amesbury last night to improve to 4-2 on the season. Gloucester finished with just a 4-14 record one year ago.

Triton coach earns win against alma mater

Perhaps no player brought more smiles to Amesbury hockey fans' faces over the last 10 years than Kevin Dodier.

The 2002 Amesbury High graduate was a two-time Cape Ann League most valuable player as a goalie. Over his junior and senior seasons, the Amesbury teams he captained logged a combined record of 30-8-8.

Manchester Essex hoops takes two

The Hornets (3-2) used a 20-0 run at the start of the game to cruise to the win in the opening round of the Gloucester Holiday Tournament. Manchester Essex freshman guard Joe Mussachia led the way with 18 points (including 16 in the second half) while senior guards and captains Marty Nally (18 points) and Marty Nally (15 points) were other standouts in the win.

Amesbury easily handles Rockport

The Rockport girls basketball team will not be going into the holiday break the way they would've like to.

That's because the Vikings happened to catch Amesbury on a night when the Indians played near-perfect basketball en route to a dominating 61-18 victory last night.

Rockport drops heartbreaker to Amesbury

When your team lacks size in basketball, there's only so many ways to scheme and try to compensate. More times than not, height wins out in this game. The Rockport boys basketball experienced another painful chapter in that lesson as they lost to CAL foe Amesbury, 45-42 on Friday.

Burke's breakout evening sparks Clippers

Newburyport point guard Richie Burke picked the perfect night to turn in one of the best games of his career.

In a typical gritty Amesbury-Newburyport clash, the Clippers slick point guard scored a game-high 17 points to carry his team to a 45-36 victory at Newburyport High.

Clippers avenge last year's Amesbury sweep

NEWBURYPORT | No pep talk was needed last evening when Newburyport girls basketball coach Neil Reardon addressed his team prior to its showdown with rival Amesbury.

Two bitter defeats were fresh on the minds of his players.

Calm Indians erase early deficit, top Triton

Two teams that really struggled in their opening games, Triton and Amesbury, locked up for an entertaining, high-scoring affair last night, as the Indians beat the Vikings, 65-58.

Amesbury, which was thumped by Pentucket Tuesday, 57-19, looked as if it might get blown away again early with Triton jumping on the Indians 9-0 to start the game.

Amesbury starts first season after co-op with Whittier

Opening night for the Amesbury High hockey program may not have taken place last evening if not for a drastic offseason move.

With participation numbers dwindling to an all-time low after a 3-16-1 season, Amesbury athletic director Elizabeth McAndrews was granted her request to form a cooperative team with Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High by the Mass. Interscholastic Athletic Association.

Pentucket begins bid for state title

WEST NEWBURY | There will be no repeat of a Cinderella season for the Pentucket girls basketball team.

The Sachems won't slip under anybody's radar this season.

That's because the team that won the school's first Cape Ann League title and made a state tournament run to the TD Banknorth Garden last season returned the bulk of its core group — including All-CAL standouts Ashley Viselli and Kirsten Daamen, who are now sophomores.

With gym construction ongoing, Amesbury has no place to call home

Stuck in limbo while the Amesbury High School continues its project to build an updated gymnasium, both the Amesbury boys and girls basketball teams will be left without one specific home site for the 2007-08 season.

Amesbury Boys Basketball Preview

Coach: Thom Connors

Last season: 3-15

Key players: Jay Wheeler, sr.; Dan Jones, sr.; Bill Medvitz, jr.; Steve Serwon, jr.

Newcomers: Jared Flannigan, jr.; Zach Haggstrom, jr.

Amesbury Girls Basketball Preview

Coach: Chris Perry (18th year)

Last season: 9-11

Key players: Katie Hathaway, sr.; Molly Sydlowski, sr.; Breanna Comeau, sr.

Newcomers: Kendall Connors, sr.; Gabrielle Magnifico, jr.

Amesbury Boys Ice Hockey Preview

Coach: Peter Cignetti (second year)

Last season: 3-16-1

Key players: Matt Bean, sr.; Griffin Lausier, sr.; Billy Enaire, sr.; Jordan Scally, sr.; Mike Gertz, sr.; Nick Forni, jr.

Newcomers: Garrett King, fr.; Tyler Smith, fr.; Zack Pizzo, fr.; Matt Irwen, so.; Anthony Hughes, so.

Amesbury made strides as a program

ARLINGTON | Members of the Amesbury football team will be proud to wear their letterman jackets over the next nine months.

And that is, perhaps, the biggest sign of change for a historically stagnant program.

Opposites attract

In Amesbury's first run to the playoffs, two very different, yet central figures have emerged as stars on both sides of the ball.

One, Jared Flannigan, is easily recognizable, playing the glorified position of quarterback and having lead his team to three straight wins. The other Nick Eaton | a 300-pound defensive lineman | impossible to miss because of his size and equally dominant ability to chew up opposing team's lineman.

Momentum on Amesbury's side vs. Greater Lawrence

One day after clinching its first Cape Ann League title in school history, the Amesbury football team learned its playoff fate.

The Indians (5-5) will face Commonwealth Athletic Conference Large champion Greater Lawrence on Tuesday afternoon (4 p.m.) at Arlington High.

Explosive Reggies test tough Amesbury D

To say that tomorrow afternoon's (4 p.m.) Eastern Mass. Division 3A semifinal is a clash of styles might be the great understatement of 2007.

Amesbury High's 17-point effort on Thanksgiving raised its season total to 199 points scored, good for a nine-point lead over Greater Lawrence Tech's Nate Adames alone.

Amesbury deserves the CAL Small title

NEWBURYPORT | The "What if..." debate surfaced for the first time yesterday with 6:45 remaining in the first quarter.

Newburyport's quarterback-for-a-game Ashlyn Calcagni fumbled in the pocket at the Amesbury 42, and Indians junior Steve Serwon scooped up the loose ball and ran 58 yards for his second defensive Turkey-Day touchdown in as many years.

Clipper legends will cheer for Amesbury today

Frank Serwon ventured to Landry Stadium last Thanksgiving for the 85th meeting between Newburyport and Amesbury | 52 years after he suited up for the final time as a Clipper.

A legendary nose guard on Newburyport teams that beat Amesbury his junior and senior seasons, Serwon had been to countless Thanksgiving games to see his sons, Stephen (Class of 1974) and Robert (Class of 1977), represent Newburyport.

Amesbury Color Day

Amesbury high school held their annual Color Day rally today. Each year before their Thanksgiving Day football game against Newburyport, they hold a rally that includes cheers, skits and competitions aimed at getting the students fired up for the game. This year's game, the 85th meeting between the schools, also decides the Cape Ann League Small champions.

Thanksgiving Day Preview: Amesbury at Newburyport

Where: War Memorial Stadium, Newburyport

Date: Thursday, Nov. 22

Time: 10 a.m.

Coaches: Amesbury: Thom Connors; Newburyport: Ed Gaudiano

Captains: Amesbury: Sean Blaisdell, Sr. G/LB; Nicholas Eaton, Sr. T/T; Daniel Jones, Sr. FB/DE; John Lannon, Sr. SE/C; Newburyport: Chris Barry, Sr. TE/DE; Kevin Ryan, Sr. OL/DE; Chris Gogolos, Sr. OL/DL; Justin Burl, Sr. RB/LB; Richie Pace, Sr. OL/DL

Amesbury ready for Thanksgiving after victory over Ipswich

AMESBURY | Amesbury did its part last night in setting the stage for a huge Thanksgiving Day tilt with Newburyport.

The Indians (4-5, 3-1) kept their Cape Ann League Small hopes alive with a 35-13 victory over Ipswich at Landry Stadium. If Newburyport (6-3, 3-0) beats Lynnfield today (11 a.m., Lynnfield High), the annual Thanksgiving Day game between Amesbury and Newburyport will have a league title at stake.

Amesbury's big plays topple North Reading

AMESBURY | At the start, North Reading's battle with Amesbury was football's version of a home run derby, with each team going deep to score points.

But as the game went along, the Indians stayed disciplined behind an unstoppable offense. The Hornets, on the other hand, clicked on a few big conversions but saw other crucial attempts fail.

Masconomet rolls over Amesbury for eighth straight win

TOPSFIELD | The atmosphere was a festive one at Masconomet Regional High School last night.

With Homecoming Week winding down, a carnival-like atmosphere took place outside of Roberts Field. Hundreds of students, teachers and parents partook in everything from eating sausages and fried dough to trying to sink various school educators in a dunk tank.

Amesbury AD informs Mondalto he will be replaced

Amesbury High athletic director Elizabeth McAndrews informed legendary baseball coach Jerry Mondalto last Friday he will be relieved of his coaching duties next spring.

Mondalto held the position since 1983 with the exception of a six-year span from 1988 to 1993. He coached the Indians to a state championship in 1997 and a sectional title in 2000. His career record of 270-195 translates to the highest winning percentage of any Amesbury coach of a male sports team during his tenure.

Pentucket beats Amesbury in role reversal for field hockey programs

A pair of Lyndsay Beaton goals was the difference in an evenly played game as Pentucket beat Amesbury, 2-0.

After leading 1-0 at halftime, the Sachems put the finishing touches on the Indians off Sarah Galligan's penalty corner. Beaton sent her second goal home, and the Indians couldn't find any scoring of their own.

Cotter, Hamilton-Wenham hold off Indians

To say that Hamilton-Wenham needed this one might be a bit of an understatement.

Looking to snap a three-game losing streak and stay alive in the Cape Ann League Small race, the Generals rode the rugged running of captains Jake Cotter and Nate Masterson to a 14-7 triumph over Amesbury Saturday afternoon at Sawyer Field. "This is huge," Masterson said. "We were on a three-game skid, and it's good to get back."

Flannigan providing spark as Amesbury's quarterback

After his team's disappointing 0-3 start, Amesbury football coach Thom Connors decided it was time to shake things up a bit and use two quarterbacks with different styles.

The results, thus far, have been encouraging.

Amesbury football grounds Triton

AMESBURY | Deadlocked at the half against a fired up Triton squad at a windswept Landry Stadium, Amesbury coach Thom Connors elected to kick into the wind to start the third quarter fearing he may need to take to the air to put up some points in the final stanza.

Amesbury back carrying load after being reinstated by MIAA

At the start of the football season, Marion Wilder's career as Amesbury's highly-touted tailback appeared to be over after one season.

The fastest player on the Indians roster didn't have the necessary credits to remain eligible by the Mass. Interscholastic Athletic Association. He completed his freshman year having earned eight credits | four shy on the MIAA requirement.

North Andover downs Amesbury

Jenn Pino scored a pair of goals to lead North Andover over Amesbury 3-0. Hilary Fonseca and Lauren Bova each played well for the Scarlet Knights.

Nunez scores twice to help North Andover beat Amesbury

Jorge Nunez scored twice and Gareth Dudney added a pair of assists as North Andover cruised past Amesbury 4-0. Kris Hopkins and Ryan Sifferlen scored the other goals for the Knights (6-4-1).

Amesbury captures first win

AMESBURY |