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Hillies bow out in North semis

With two down and two on in the Haverhill first, Ronny Rosario's slicer to right was pulled in on the warning track.

An inning later with a man on, Josh Chasse drilled a liner but right at the second baseman.

Haverhill still coming up aces

Acton-Boxboro couldn't go to Clemson-bound ace Scott Weismann on three days rest, but Haverhill had Vermont-recruit Leif Sorenson rested and ready.

Sorenson fired 8<1/3> innings of seven-hit ball as Haverhill broke to a 5-0 lead and held off the Colonials, 5-3.

Hillies' breakout season ends in disappointment

METHUEN | Despite a tough 7-1 loss to Methuen yesterday in the Division 1 North first round, Haverhill can take a slew of positives out of this season.

The Hillies posted back-to-back winning seasons for the first time since 1995-96.

Robinson paves way for Haverhill victory

Sometimes, all that is needed for a team to generate a win is a standout performance by one key player. Taylor Robinson was that key player for Haverhill.

Despite playing some shaky defense, the Hillies topped Lynn English, 8-1, in the preliminary round of the Division 1 North Sectional.  Robinson led the way on the mound by tossing an 8-inning win on eight hits and five strikeouts. He also provided the bulk of the offense with a 3-run homer in the bottom of the third inning.

Doucette, Strock save Andover

After failing to qualify last year, Andover qualified for the state tournament for the 10th time in 11 years with a 6-5 comeback win over Haverhill. The victory also gave the Golden Warriors (10-8, 9-5 in MVC) a shot at the MVC small school title.

The Hillies have arrived

With a scream of techno music and the sound of 20 teen-aged girls singing along at the top of their voices, the Haverhill bus pulled out of Danvers High.

The Hillies had just won their season opener 15-6, the second win in the three-year history of the team. It was definitely an occasion for song.

Andover handles Haverhill

Behind 10 different goal scorers, Andover easily downed Haverhill, 11-3. Midfielder Rosie Forster (two goals and an assist) and Kylie Nagy (defense) led the winners.

Stabile, O'Brien shine in defeat

Behind Boston College recruit Sara Missert, who had three impressive efforts to capture the long jump, triple jump and 400, Central Catholic won its battle of unbeatens with Haverhill, 87-58, clinching at least a share of the MVC Large title. Central improved to 4-0 with just its dual meet against Andover remaining.

Haverhill come back to beat Andover

Trailing by two, Haverhill pushed five runs across the plate in the bottom of the fourth on its way to a 7-5 win over Andover. Elizabeth Strong stroked a three-run double and freshman Jessica Johnson (2 for 3) added a two-run single in the big inning. Winning pitcher Alicia Briggs and Paige Johnson were both 2 for 3 and scored a run for the Hillies (7-2). Nina Yu had a pair of RBIs for Andover (3-6).

Hillies walk away to win over Rangers

HAVERHILL | Should Haverhill challenge for a conference title this spring, the Hillies will remember yesterday with glee.

Haverhill, now 6-3 overall and still a game behind Tewksbury in the MVC Small chase, managed just three hits but got plenty of pitching and a bit of help to knock off Methuen, 6-1.

Hillies survive Whittier in defensive gem

In the end, Haverhill prevailed in its intra-city duel with Whittier, 2-1, but only by the closest of margins.

The host Wildcats played a superb defensive game, highlighted by shortstop A.J. DeRoche, and left the bases loaded in the bottom of the seventh.

Tewksbury rampage rolls on

Either last Friday's loss to Methuen at Cooperstown angered the Tewksbury High baseball team, or they just want to send the league a message.

Maybe a little of both.

Two days after pounding MVC Large power Andover, the No. 1 Redmen smothered their top small division competition Haverhill, 7-0, yesterday here at the Stadium.

Ottaviani Haverhill Invitational Meet

Lawrence's KB Oshodi has been one of Central Catholic's best and brightest track stars. And he has the Raider football program to thank for it.

"In my freshman year, the football coaches wanted to get us to do track," Oshodi explained. "They said it would be good to try and do a lot of different stuff. In the triple jump, in my first year, I was doing better than the varsity guys. I did well and I just continued to improve."

Haverhill outlasts Lawrence

They've overcome shortstop Bobby Shirling's tender shoulder, a sun-blinded high pop that landed squarely in the mouth of second baseman Steve Lesiczka and more early-season errors than coach Chip Dunn would ever care to rehash.

Talented field set for Haverhill meet

The 32nd annual John Ottaviani Haverhill Invitational, one of the top boys outdoor meets in New England, will get underway with field events at 10 a.m. tomorrow at the Sapienza Track. The running events will begin at 11 a.m.

Haverhill cuts games to save money

These days, Haverhill's Pete Shanahan feels more like a restaurant owner than a high school athletic director.

"I'm very close to a completely cash business," he says.

At his level, sports aren't supposed to be about money. Shanahan knows this. But even with most Haverhill High athletes ponying up at least $300 in yearly user fees to participate, cost-cutting has become necessary, Shanahan says.

Novak, Central dump Hillies

Ronny Rosario's bases-loaded, second-inning missile shot plunked just outside the left-field line, a long Hillie strike just foul by a foot.

Andrew Guyer's looper with the bases loaded in the bottom half of the frame did not | good for a three-run double.

Haverhill loses first game to Swampscott

Haverhill High found the usual friendly terrain at Haverhill Stadium a bit bumpy, committing four costly errors in a 9-4 non-league loss to Swampscott.

"They put it in play, and we kicked it," said Hillies coach Chip Dunn. "They hit it pretty well, and we didn't do a good job of stopping it, catching it or throwing it. I don't think our guy pitched badly at all."

Trovato named permanent Hillie basketball coach

The "interim" tag is no longer part of Mike Trovato's title.

That became official last week when Trovato was hired as the permanent Haverhill High head boys basketball coach. He was one of only two candidates, the other being former Whittier head coach and Haverhill assistant Larry Snow.

Newburyport trying to establish new identity

Few Newburyport baseball players remain from the team that clinched its third consecutive Cape Ann League title in 2006.

And perhaps that's a good thing for the Clippers.

No longer harbored with the pressure of continuing a run of CAL titles, Newburyport continued to establish its new identity yesterday in a 3-2 loss to Haverhill at Lower Field. Hillies pitcher Leif Sorenson was the difference, earning the complete-game three-hit victory.

Coach: Ken Spellman (40th year)

Last year's record: 4-5

Runners to watch: Nick Philpot, Sr., 400/Long Jump; Sam Thomas, Sr., Distance; Sam McMahon, Sr., Hurdles/ Triple Jump; Greg Krathwohl, So., Mile/800; Chris Pinto, Sr., Pole Vault/300 Hurdles; Adam Dillon, So., Jumps

Haverhill Girls Lacrosse Preview

2007 record: 0-20, did not make tourney

Returning starters (10): Erin Foley, Jr., attack; Lindsay Hirschfeld, Jr., attack; Moire O'Mullane, Sr., attack; Theresa Whittredge, Sr., attack; Molly Moran, Sr., midfield; Kaleigh Hanes, Jr., midfield; Nicole Dandurant, Sr., midfield, Cierra Carstensen, Jr., defense; Bailey Strangman, Sr., defense; Alyssa Mahoney, Sr., defense

Haverhill Softball Preview

2007 record: 11-10, lost in Division 1 North first round

Returning starters (4): Alicia Briggs, Jr., P; Lisa Betances, Jr., SS; Katelyn Demers, Jr., CF; Colleen Whalen, Sr., C

Hillies hungry after long, cold winter

Trips into opposing gyms or rinks got so annoying, Steve Lesiczka just stopped going.

"Really, I love to go to games," said Lesiczka, a Haverhill High senior. "All that losing, it just got to be too much."

Haverhill Baseball Preview

2007 record: 14-7, lost in Division 1 North first round

Returning starters (9): Peter Byron, Sr., OF/C; Sean Hayden, Sr., P/1B; Steve Lesiczka, Sr., 2B; A.J. Scalese, Sr., INF/DH; Bobby Shirling, Sr., SS; Leif Sorenson, Sr., P; Josh Chasse, Jr., OF; Taylor Robinson, Jr., 1B/3B/P; Ronny Rosario, Jr., C

Haverhill Boys Lacrosse Preview

2007 record: 11-8, lost Division 1 East preliminaries

Returning starters (8): Cody Skinner, Sr., goalie; Tom Murray, Sr., attack; Nick Vazquez, Jr., attack; Joe Natale, Jr., attack; Kevin Woodman, Sr., midfield; Ryan Gauthier, Jr., midfield; Kyle Burke, Jr., defense; Troy Warcewicz, Sr., midfield

Stoic Woelfel built a dynasty which was second to none

Keri Guertin remembers the day Haverhill High coach Kevin Woelfel threw her out of practice.

She didn't like the way he was refereeing an intrasquad scrimmage, and in a moment of frustration, she threw a basketball at a teammate.

Haverhill athletes reach out to soldiers in Iraq

It's a bruising game where young men whack each other on the arms and shoulders with thick wooden sticks.

But there's a sensitive side to lacrosse, one that roots for the underdog and targets the less fortunate in society, said Bryan Brazill, coach of the Haverhill High boys lacrosse team.

Hillies only won 27 percent of their games

Hope springs eternal, of course, and that's a good thing considering the sports season suffered by Haverhill High this past winter.

The indoor track teams had a fine campaign (the girls | with no regular senior scorers | were 4-2 and second in the MVC meet) and the swimming team (4-6) was competitive, but the picture was otherwise bleak to say the least. The boys (3-17) and girls (3-15) basketball teams as well as the wrestling team (3-18) suffered their worst seasons in more than 25 years.

Younger Kontos helps power Danvers hockey to victory

Finding someone who could help complete the team's second line and add a scoring presence is something the Danvers High hockey team has been looking for all season.

They may have found that person in Chris Kontos. A sophomore winger, Kontos had his first varsity goal last night and also dished out his first assist as the Falcons knocked off Haverhill, 4-2, in the first round of the 13th annual Newburyport Bank Classic.

Trovato not discouraged, looks ahead for Hillies

It may seem hard to be upbeat after completing a 3-17 record, which is the worst for Haverhill High in at least 25 years, but first-year coach Mike Trovato is doing the best he can.

With only two seniors graduating, he believes much better days lie ahead, perhaps as early as next year.

Coaches' Corner: Haverhill track's Mike Maguire

Spring training and the demise of the Patriots may be hot topics, but as usual, Mike Maguire is excited about college basketball.

The Haverhill High track coach, a Providence College alum ('88), still follows the Friars. It's only February, but Maguire, an economics teacher at Haverhill High, is ready for March Madness.

Division 1 North Sectionals

The seeds had Andrik Cruz primed for a third straight sectional final disappointment.

Cruz would have none of that. The Methuen High senior, wrestling at 145 pounds, made his third North championship try a winning one, heading up an area contingent of two champs and 15 places moving on to the Division 1 North championships in Bridgewater next weekend.

Murray scored late, gives Haverhill win

Tom Murray scored off assists from A.J. Scalese and Leif Sorenson with 2:26 left to give Haverhill a 4-3 victory over Boston Latin. Sorenson added a goal of his own while Ken Perkins and Brandon Fredette each scored once for the Hillies.

Masco falls to Haverhill

Andrew Panella had a goal and an assist for Masco, but it wasn't enough in Haverhill. Senior center A.J. Rothwell also played well for the Chieftains (10-6), while Brendan Dahlgren notched his first varsity goal.

Methuen ends another streak, Defeats Haverhill for first time in seven years

After upsetting Central Catholic a month ago, Methuen achieved another landmark victory last night. This one, however, needs an asterisk placed next to it.

The Rangers' pressure defense and timely fast-break offense overcame early foul trouble to gallop past Haverhill, 51-24, their first win over the Hillies since January 4, 2001, a span of nine consecutive setbacks.

Andover too strong for Hillies

Andover juniors George Flanagan and Cam Smith scored two goals each as the Golden Warriors dominated Haverhill 6-0 last night at the Valley Forum in front of an animated crowd of students and parents.

Salem knocks out Haverhill

Junior Lugo and the Salem boys basketball squad didn't cool off a bit yesterday against Haverhill. The senior scored a team-high 15 points as the Witches cruised by the Hillies 70-42.

"It was a close game after one, and we really turned the pressure up in the second quarter," said Salem coach Tom Doyle. "We were able to get a ton of steals, and that turned the tide."

Hillies' controversial loss

Haverhill's Trovato admits to being a little shell-shocked after Friday night's 68-67 "loss" in overtime to Lawrence High. The first-year Hillies coach was burned by calling a timeout too many, one he said he was told he had by somebody at the scorer's table at Lawrence High.

Bristol is back, Hillies are elated

Recently-installed Haverhill High coach Mike Trovato spotted Javier Bristol at the first "open-gym" session he saw at Haverhill High this fall.

Long and lean with springs for legs, the 6-3 Bristol was raw but talented. He also was headed for his second straight season without organized ball.

Three years after receiving bone-marrow transplant from her brother, Stanley is thriving

On Jan. 25, 2005, Haverhill High freshman Michelle Stanley received a bone-marrow transplant. Three years later, she shrugs off the idea of self-pity.

"There's not really a lot of room to be upset all the time," she said.

Lancers prevail for title; Holt shines

It was a great day for Lancers at the Haverhill Invitational yesterday.

And it was a particularly good day for the Lawrence Lancers, who captured their second straight Haverhill Invitational title, rolling up 199<1/2> points to edge the runner-up Londonderry Lancers (174<1/2>) for top honors.

Hillies break out

Haverhill broke out of its scoring drought with a 6-3 win over Boston Latin | its first victory of the year. Kevin O'Brien scored his first two goals of the year and Dave Edmondson also scored twice. Latin scored two goals in the first four minutes, but then it was all Haverhill.

Haverhill, Timberlane roll

In consolation games, Haverhill outlasted Pelham 44-25 and Timberlane stifled Alvirne 44-30 despite missing standout University of Maine recruit Sam Wheeler, who was out sick.

Haverhill pulled away from Pelham with a 10-2 advantage in the third quarter behind leading scorer and all-tourney pick Michelle Stanley, who scored 10 of her 13 points in the second half. Melissa Ganem had seven points and was tough on the boards for the Hillies (3-4).

Maturing Owls back on top at Lowell

Heavyweight Brian Nicoll put an exclamation point on an impressive statement made by the Timberlane wrestling team yesterday at the 54-team Lowell Holiday Tournament.

The Owls, who finished second last year by a point and a half, came back with a vengence to claim their third team crown in four years with 241 points, comfortably ahead of runners-up Concord, N.H., and Winchester, who tied with 210. Pinkerton (120) was sixth, Central Catholic (111) came in eighth and Salem, N.H. (102<1/2>) tied for 10th.

Roche, Perez clutch in Hillies' title win

The similarities between Haverhill and Timberlane were striking, and it made for a fun finale for this year's Greater Haverhill Coca-Cola Christmas Hoop Classic.

Both teams feature youthful rosters where height is at a premium, trading instead in pressure defense in order to cultivate easy fast-break baskets. The Hillies (Michael Trovato) and the Owls (Paul Cardone) even have first-year head coaches.

Hillies fall

For the Hillies (2-4), who had an impressive 18-point second quarter, Christia Ouellette hustled for 12 points and Michelle Stanley added 10, six coming on a pair of 3-pointers.

"We had our moments, and we're scrapping," said Haverhill assistant Mike Woelfel. "It's not from a lack of trying."

Haverhill runs past Newburyport

Haverhill's athleticism was on display as the Hillies downed Newburyport 69-39 in the Haverhill Coca-Cola Tourney second round last night.

Haverhill will face Timberlane, which beat Pentucket last evening, in the final tomorrow at 6 p.m.

Sifferlen's scoring barrage lifts North Andover over Haverhill

And this is still only the beginning.

After a sophomore campaign where he scored a team-high 40 points and earned Cape Ann League All-Star honors, North Andover's Ryan Sifferlen continues to improve his game without specializing in it.

Woelfel reaches another milestone

Whenever Haverhill girls basketball Kevin Woelfel walks into Mansfield Gym, he looks up at the program's six state championship banners.

"It means a lot to me," he said, "because I know how much hard work the players put in."

Masconomet hockey "steals" a win at Haverhill

It's not the kind of message that Masconomet Regional hockey coach Bill Blackwell would otherwise advice in this, the season of gift giving.

But when it comes to his hockey team, he doesn't mind that his team stole one last night.

Andover wins season opener over Haverhill

Andover used a halfcourt trap to move out to an early lead on its way to a season-opening 69-56 victory at Haverhill. Zach Burdeau paced the Warriors with 17 points, two more than Tristan Shannon. Ismael Rios led a Haverhill balanced attack with 10 points.

Haverhill wrestling preview

2006-07 record: 6-18, didn't make state tourney

Returning starters (6): Chris Mader, Jr., 145; Tom Holt, Jr., 135; Isaiah Williams, Soph., 152/160; Tim Wallace, Sr., 285; Steve Jalbert, Sr., 215

Feed the feeder system

Frankly, it could be a long winter for the Haverhill girls and boys basketball teams. The talent pool is limited and the numbers are way down. When you only have 45 boys out on all levels and 35 girls, there is a serious problem.

Ford's departure the last blow to Hillies

The Haverhill High boys basketball team hasn't played a game yet but, in my mind, new coach Mike Trovato suffered what may have been the team's biggest loss prior to the first day of practice.

At some point before that time, senior Mike Ford decided not to go out for basketball and opted for indoor track instead. The 6-foot-3 forward was probably the team's steadiest player last year, averaging 9.8 points and about eight rebounds per game.

Haverhill Boys Basketball Preview

2006-07 record: 7-12, Did not make state tourney

Returning starters (1): Charlie Roche, 6-4, Jr., guard Returning lettermen: Anthony Perez, 6-2, Sr., guard; Ismael Rios, 6-4, Sr., forward

Newcomers: Devon Alvarado, 5-5, Frosh., guard; Eric Jones, 5-8, Soph., guard; Dennis Driftmeyer, 5-8, Soph., guard; C.J. Hamilton, 5-6, Soph., guard; Chris Lantagne, 6-4, Jr., forward; Javier Bristol, 6-4, Jr., guard; Kelvin Valdez, 6-4, Jr., forward; Nate Jeudy, 6-2, Jr., forward; Keyland Fields, 5-8, Jr., guard; Isiah Ocasio, 5-11, Jr., guard

Haverhill Boys Ice Hockey Preview

2006-07 record: 10-9-2, lost in Division 2 North first round

Returning starters (10): Tom Murray, Sr., defense; Hal Duggan, Sr., defense; Kyle Burke, Jr., defense; Dan Bly, Jr., defense; Brandon Fredette, Sr., forward; Ken Perkins, Sr., forward; Kevin O'Brien, Jr., forward; A.J. Scalese, Sr., forward; Dave Edmonson, Sr., forward; Leif Sorenson, Sr., forward

Haverhill Girls Basketball Preview

2006-07 record: 8-10, didn't qualify for state tournament

Returning starters (1): Colleen Garvey, 5-9, Jr., forward

Returning lettermen: Wanda Latorella, 5-2, Sr., guard; Christia Ouellette, 5-6, Sr., forward; Michelle Stanley, 5-4, Sr., guard

Hillies avoid winless season

HAVERHILL | Just take what the defense gives you | a simple theory but usually difficult to apply.

When Lowell brought its defensive backs and safety up near the line of scrimmage to take away Haverhill's option running attack, the Hillies had the weapons to respond.

Cook dazzles while Hillies struggle

Even his impressive statistics are not much comfort to Haverhill High senior Justin Cook.

By almost any measure, the 6-foot, 170-pound wide receiver is enjoying a superb season. He leads the region with 43 catches, good for 738 yards and an area-leading seven touchdown passes, which accounts for the total number thrown by nifty quarterback Peter Byron.

Winless Hillies can salvage season

There is nothing like a "winnable" game on Thanksgiving morning to keep a winless football team going through the dog days of November.

Countless hours of practice in the cold, mud and rain can't stop your typically driven high school senior, not if victory is within his grasp.

Thanksgiving Day Preview: Lowell at Haverhill

Date: Thursday, Nov. 22

Time: 10 a.m.

Coaches: Tim Briggs

Quarterbacks: Peter Byron

Parking: There is immediate parking in the dirt and gravel lot outside Haverhill Stadium, between the entrances to the baseball field and the football field. There is also parking in the lot beyond the Stadium close to the softball fields and playground area as well as some parking on nearby streets.

Hillies' historic ride ends

LOWELL | Haverhill boys soccer coach John Coppola hopes the town's elementary and middle school soccer players have been watching lately.

The program, despite the Hillies' 3-2 overtime loss to Woburn in the Division 1 North semifinals yesterday at Cawley Stadium, is on the upswing.

Tewksbury steamrolls Haverhill

HAVERHILL | It was a frigid night at Haverhill Stadium, with a light snow falling. Unfortunately for the homecoming crowd in attendance, both the snowflakes and the Hillies were finished before the whistle blew on the game's opening half.

Hillies 'Do work', move on

No. 5 Haverhill picked up perhaps the biggest win in program history.

By defeating No. 4 Acton-Boxboro 2-0 in the Division 1 North quarterfinals, the Hillies | according to Eagle-Tribune records | advanced to the North semifinals for the first time.

Haverhil downs Cambridge

Steve Lesiczka took the ball down field and crossed it to Alex Sindoni at the 20. Sindoni then went past two defenders and fired it past the goalie into the lower left corner of the goal midway through the first period to give No. 5 Haverhill a 1-0 win over No. 10 Cambridge in the Division 1 North first round.

Hillies fall short to Exeter

EXETER, N.H. | Haverhill was hoping to spoil Exeter's Senior Night festivities but the Blue Hawks made sure that wouldn't happen.

The Blue Hawks' punishing ground game tore up the Hillies' defense, racking up 334 yards on the ground, en route to a 38-18 interstate victory.

Coaches' Corner: Jody Sullivan

Jody Sullivan is a Haverhill institution.

For the past 21 years, she's coached the varsity field hockey team. For the past 14, she's been a police officer in town.

Sullivan, a Haverhill High (1980) and Springfield College graduate who's currently the school resource officer at Whittier Tech, caught up with us this week.

Haverhill no match for Billerica

HAVERHILL | Without question, Billerica is at a far higher level of play than Haverhill.

With senior quarterback Timmy Morrison relaxing behind daunting pass protection and delivering bullets to wide open receivers, the Hillies were picked apart to the tune of a 31-7 decision that left the locals winless (0-8).

Tarbox clan synonymous with soccer success

Bill Tarbox's recent 58th birthday dinner involved more soccer talk than pizza consumption.

Among all the analysis and strategy, the group found time to take bites. But not many.

"My mom (Gail) and my wife (Ruth) have to put up with a lot," said Fred Tarbox, Bill's son. "All we talk about is soccer. It's constant."

Hillies hire Trovato as interim coach

When Bob Walsh resigned as Haverhill High's head basketball coach last month after 24 years, he stated that it was time for the program to head in a different direction.

With the hiring of former Mike Trovato of Methuen as interim coach yesterday, Walsh, who posted a 281-224 record, got his wish.

Haverhill sneaks by Lawrence

Haverhill won its final regular season game 1-0 over Lawrence. Captain Emily Maranto scored the game winner on an assist from Danielle Honig. Armela Muca, Colleen Whalen and Meg Hefferan played well for Haverhill. Ramona Moore and Dilenia Matta played well on defense for the Lancers.

Haverhill comes close, but falls

The Haverhill Hillies came close again, but fell short at Dracut, 20-14, last night.

The Hillies had a chance to win the game late, but couldn't capitalize as senior quarterback Peter Byron | who otherwise had a fine game | threw an interception with 1:48 left to allow Dracut to hold on.

Hillies topple Andover

Haverhill beat Andover 3-1 with stellar play from the Hillies defense. Peter Maranto, Alex Hussein and Steve Leszicka scored for the winners. Alex Herlich scored the Golden Warriors' lone goal. Andover keeper Mike Birecki (19 saves) put up a great effort for the Warriors.

Dynamic Styrczula stars for Hillies

Jami Styrczula is so used to people butchering her last name, she offers a three-syllable guide to getting it right. Stir-choo-la.

"It's way easier to say it phonetically," said Styrczula, whose father David's side of the family is Polish. "But everybody wants to pronounce that Z."

Haverhill Cheerleading Photo Gallery

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Leavitt vaults Central Catholic to win over Haverhill

HAVERHILL | No one in attendance was quite prepared for what happened in the first half last night.

"We were hurting going into halftime," said Central captain Mike Leavitt. "We came out slow. We were tied at the half and we knew we should have been up by at least a touchdown. Going into the second half, we knew what we had to do."

Sprague set for Round 3 with Hillies

Spike Sprague is rested and ready to go for another round as Haverhill High's head hockey coach.

Sprague, 49, replaces Chris Laganas in this, his third stint as the Hillies' head man, having coached the Brown and Gold from 1980-1986 and then again | after a memorable 11-year tenure at Newburyport High | from 1998-2000.