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Last year's record: 4-13-1

Coach: Manny Lopes (2nd year)

Returning starters: Tess Salabella, Sr. back; Becca Fanning, Sr. back; Erika Giovanniello, Sr. midfield; Elita Nicholson, Sr. midfield; Jessica Cote, Sr. midfield; Kayla Jernigan, Sr. forward; Melissa McFayden, Sr. midfield; Lizzy Fanning, Soph. back; Stephanie Sutherby, Soph. back; Lia Webb, Soph. goalie.

Last year's record: 16-4-0

Coach: Lori Escolas (8th year) Returning starters: Kathleen Dolan, Sr. defense; Erika Digiacomo, Jr. forward; Alyssa Manoogian, Jr. midfield; Caitlin Pinkham, Jr. midfield; Lauren Ward, Sr. midfield; Linda Vitale, Sr. midfield.

Last year's record: 9-5-4

Coach: Fred Day (5th year)

Returning starters: Azra Dzino, Sr. forward; Janell Mazzaferro, Sr. forward; Kellie McHugh, Sr. midfield; Allison Colson, sr, defense; Skylar Sabbag, Jr. defense; Marissa Gambale, Jr. midfield; Sarah Burnham, Jr. defender; Monique Bleau, Soph. defender; Casey Connolly, Soph. forward; Jennifer Cleary, Soph. forward.

Last year's record: 8-5-4

Coach: Sam Yawson (11th year)

Returning starters: Mandy James, Sr. sweeper; Juliet Munroe, Sr. forward; Jessica Sasso, Sr. forward; Katherine Slattery, Sr. midfield; Caroline Humphrey, Sr. defender.

Last year's record: 7-5-5

Coach: Jessica Doyle (3rd year)

Returning starters: Kristin Wyke, Sr. keeper; Jessica Tremblay, Sr. defender; Jamie Hanson, Sr. defender; Natasha Nieves, Sr. midfielder; Melissa Ryan, Jr. midfieder; Jessica Ngo, Jr. forward; Monique Gallant, Jr. midfielder; Audrey Wyke, Soph. defender.

North Andover opened its season in style with a 3-1 victory over Billerica. Danielle Quinlan, Cassandra Fagan and Katie Moroney each scored a goal for the Scarlet Knights.

Last year's record: 16-3-2

Coach: Jim Hinchion (9th year)

Returning starters: Jackie Gauthier, Sr. midfield; Katelyn Hartnett, Sr. midfield; Keri Mroszczyk, Sr. defender; Caraline Moholland, Sr. keeper; Kathleen Landers, Soph. defender.

Last year's record: 5-7-5

Coach: Kristin Macdonald (4th year)

Returning starters: Alyssa Accomando, sr, midfield; Marianna DiMaggio, Sr. midfield; Kara Murphy, Sr. defender; Daryl Powell, Jr. midfield; Jess Shaw, Jr. midfield; Kellie Shea, Jr. defender; Meghan Chatellier, Jr. defender; Mary Accomando, Soph. forward; Bridget Leahy, Soph. forward; Hayley Lord, Soph. goalkeeper.

What is it that keeps the Danvers High School girls soccer program atop the mountain?

After all, it's major news when the Falcons lose or even tie.

But there's no mystery as to why Danvers is always strong, said head coach Jim Hinchion. Maybe a degree of awe, but certainly no mystery as to why the Falcons are continually one of the top programs in Eastern Mass. girls soccer circles.

Manchester Memorial outlasted Pinkerton 4-3 after a pair of second half goals broke a 2-2 halftime tie. Bree Robinson scored twice for Pinkerton, which nearly rallied from a 4-2 deficit.