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Despite a 14-save performance from Brianna Rastello, No. 6-seeded Salem field hockey lost 2-0 to second-seeded Winnacunnet in the Division 1 semifinals.

North Andover's Kali Otis scored two goals, and Andover's Brianna Smith added two scores of her own as the Scarlet Knights played the Golden Warriors to a 2-2 tie in field hockey.

Lawrence field hockey broke a 55-game losing streak by defeating Rockport last night, 1-0. Bianca Pena found the mark in the second half to lift the Lancers to their first win since Oct. 6, 2009 against Dracut. "The girls wanted it, went out and got it," head coach Kate Quinlan said.

North Andover battled its way to a 2-1 victory over Central Catholic and a berth in the state field hockey tourney. Danielle McAdam and Kali Otis (assist) transitioned the ball well in the victory while Danielle Jillson turned in a solid defensive effort for the Knights.

A controversial long-range goal put Pentucket behind the eight-ball early and a late-game Newburyport tally created a deceptive 2-0 final. Ellen Gulezian and Liza Brackbill turned in outstanding efforts in the back half of the Sachems' set.

Brittany Getchell turned aside a second-half penalty stroke as part of an "unbelievable" effort in goal according to coach Karen McLaughlin, but Chelmsford was just too strong in a 3-0 field hockey victory over Methuen. Sam Donovan and Megan Bruneau drew kudos from McLaughlin for superb defensive efforts in helping to hold back a potent Lions offense.

North Reading's field hockey team had one of its best efforts of the season on Senior Day, whipping Hamilton-Wenham 4-1. Tarah Reilly had a goal and two assists to pace the Hornets.

Jess Leone posted her first ever varsity goal in Andover's 3-3 tie with Beverly in field hockey. 

Weezie Gross and Meagan Keefe each had a goal and assist for the Golden Warriors. 

Despite a goal from Elisabeth Caron and a eight-save effort from Samantha Hall, seventh-seeded Londonderry field hockey lost 2-1 to No. 2 seed Winnacunnet. 

Rachael Denning's goal off a corner with 6:33 left to play lifted No. 6 Salem field hockey to a 1-0 upset over third-seeded Timberlane in the Division 1 quarterfinals.