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We want you to choose who the top boys ice hockey players were at each position this winter. Vote in the polls below for each position. Think we left someone out? Let us know by writing the players name in the other text area in the poll.

On average, 18 million youths each year will suffer some sort of injury related to athletics. Of those, roughly 3.5 million will be sustained by kids under the age of 15 years old.

That was the topic of discussion at a lecture on kids and sports injuries held at Merrimack College. The was sponsored by Eagle Tribune Publishing's RallyNorth.net, as well as Merrimack College and the Northeast Rehab Health Network.

Hannah Cain, Gloucester: The freshman point guard had and added 10 points and three assists in an upset victory over Swampscott.

Olivia Lufkin, Gloucester: The sophomore drained four free throws in the final 12 seconds to give the Fishermen a dramatic 53-50 victory over Swampscott. She finished the game with 12 points.

1.Masconomet (10-1): Chieftains recorded signature win with a two-point victory over previously unbeaten Pentucket earlier this week. The Cape Ann League Large title will have to be ripped away from them now.

Dani Ciccone, Manchester Essex: The center has caught fire recently for the Hornets, posting 14 points in a win over North Reading and 13 points in a loss to might to Masconomet.

Jill Lukegord, Gloucester: The senior scored a game-high 15 points to lead the Fishermen to a 48-43 win over Lynn Classical.

Tia Nelson, Rockport: The junior had 15 points in a 73-28 loss to Newburyport and she tallied 16 points in a 40-29 loss to North Reading.

Hannah Cain, Gloucester: The freshman was leading scorer for the Fishermen in a pair of victories. She scored 14 points in a 47-35 win over Beverly and netted 19 in a 47-42 win over Salem.

Which teams (no matter what sport) have been the most surprising so far this season?

Leave your answers below. Make sure to list the sport along with the team you are talking about.

1.Pentucket (9-0): Defending Division 3 North champion is perfect this season including a Haverhill Holiday Hoops Classic title. The smallest margin of victory this far is seven against Timberlane Dec. 26.

Natalie Gomez-Martinez, Andover: The freshman guard scored a season-high 19 points to lead the Golden Warriors in a 64-43 win over Arlington Catholic.

Tiffany Aguirre, Greater Lawrence: The sophomore guard scored 18 points to lead the Reggies over Presentation of Mary, 50-46.

Who has the most loyal or rowdy basketball fans?

What makes them the most loyal or rowdy?

Do they have T-shirts made up for the team? Do they travel everywhere the team goes? Are there any unique cheers they have?