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Andover pitched a first-half shutout against a strong Medford team, finishing off with an easy 13-3 victory. Two underclassmen provided quality play for the Golden Warriors as sophomore midfielder Bridget Morris played well at both ends of field and freshman Weezie Gross (four goals) drove the offense.

Christine Keenan's deft scoring touch (5 goals) and slick passing (2 assists) powered Central Catholic to its 12th win in 13 outings. Attack Courtney Smith played a strong all-around game in the 13-8 win over Medford.

Medford and Haverhill went at it with the Mustangs pulling out an 11-10 win. "Whoever had it last was going to win, we just kept going back and forth," said Hillies coach Mindy Cripps. "It was quite heartbreaking, really intense. But out kids played with a lot of heart, a lot of spunk." Molly Gleason paced Haverhill with three goals and a pair of assists.

Medford and Haverhill went at it with the Mustangs pulling out an 11-10 win. "Whoever had it last was going to win, we just kept going back and forth," said Hillies coach Mindy Cripps. "It was quite heartbreaking, really intense. But out kids played with a lot of heart, a lot of spunk." Molly Gleason paced Haverhill with three goals and a pair of assists.

Strong defense and the scoring of Christine Keenan dealt Medford its first loss as host Central Catholic prevailed, 13-5. Keenan had four goals and three assists while the back line of Katey Scionti, Erin Masucci (goal) and sophomore Claire Foggo excelled with its shutdown defense. Marri Anthoine was stellar on ground balls and won important draws for the Raiders.

Emily Van Antwerp scored in the first half and her sister Michaela added the insurance in the second half as No. 21 Andover topped No. 12 Medford, 2-0, in the first round of the Division 1 North Tourney.  The Golden Warriors travel to No. 5 Acton-Boxboro on Monday (6:30 p.m.).

NORTH ANDOVER — After opening the season with four consecutive road games, North Andover had a chance to impress a home crowd for the first time this year. And the Scarlet Knights wasted no time revving up their fans.

Trailing by 1, Katie Helfrich tied it with a minute to go and Courtney O'Neil netted the game-winner with 36 seconds left as Central Catholic rallied past Medford 8-7.

STONEHAM — One thrilled fan could be heard loudly capturing the thoughts of every Central Catholic supporter last night.

“It’s about time,” he shouted with joy.

MEDFORD — Sophomore quarterback Brandon Walsh tossed a pair of touchdowns and Zac Iovanella rushed for a pair as North Andover held off a late Medford rally for a 28-22 win. The Knights (4-1) took a 28-6 lead on a Walsh-to-David Foote touchdown connection early in the fourth quarter. But Medford rallied for a pair of touchdowns to cut the final gap to six. “It was a very tough, black-and-blue football game — very much so,” said North Andover head coach John Rafferty. “They (Medford) are revitalized and they gave us a huge battle.” North Andover hosts North Reading Friday at 7 p.m.