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Thanks to a big four-run fifth inning, Timberlane grabbed its first win of the season with a 5-3 victory over Keene. Jessica Zeidler (1 for 4, two RBIs, run) and Chelsea Mattinson (2 for 4, RBI, run) both had RBI singles in the decisive fifth frame. Courtney Marchand set the table from the leadoff spot, going 2 for 3 with two runs scored.

Erica Boehm allowed just two hits, walked only one and struck out 13 as Londonderry bested Trinity 4-1. Nicole Williams drove in one run with a single and scored two others. 

Chris Byron struck out 14 and allowed just one hit as PMA downed rival Greater Lawrence 4-3. Joelle Bechara added the key hit, the game-winning RBI double in the fifth.

Nicole Chevalier (2 for 3, double, HR) knocked in three RBIs and Tyne Dark (2 for 3) knocked in the other in a big top of the fourth in which the Sachems scored all their runs. But North Andover exploded in the fifth and sixth for eight runs to put the game away.

Central Catholic freshman pitcher Kayla Maloney was impressive in her first varsity start in an 8-2 win over Lawrence. She pitched a nifty three-hitter, striking out 13 and walking just one as the Raiders qualified for the tournament by improving to 10-3. She also had two hits, including a home run, to lift her average over .400.

Britt Hart was "incredible" against St. Mark's yesterday according to Brooks head coach Andrea Heinze and that may be putting it mildly.

Cassandra Davis was 3 for 4 with a triple for Newburyport (11-3). Rachel Webster was 2 for 4 with a triple. Lindsey Tomasz went 2 for 4. Beth Castantini was 3 for 4 with a triple. Laney Catcher was 2 for 4 with an RBI.

Kerri Carlton was 2 for 4 with a run scored for Triton (7-6 overall, 7-1 CAL). Shelby DiFiore had an RBI triple that scored the tying run (Brooke Jamison). DiFiore scored the game-winning run on a throwing error. Pitcher Marian Dullea earned the win, allowing three runs, five hits and no walks. She struck out nine.

The Georgetown softball team continued its turnaround season with a huge 10-4 victory over North Andover. Pitcher Sarah Erlandson had another big game, picking up the win while scattering six hits and also was 3 for 3 at the plate, scoring three times and knocking in two. Sarah Osborne chipped in with three hits and three RBIs for the Royals (5-7).

North Andover's Britt Hart of Brooks tossed a two-hitter, striking out 15 batters in a 3-0 win.