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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.

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.

Senior Olof Lindhe scored the game’s only goal in the 33rd minute, as the No. 25 Merrimack men’s soccer team ran up its unbeaten streak nine straight games, as the Warriors downed Bentley, 1-0, yesterday.

In a battle for a top spot in the MVC, Kali Otis scored the game-winner in the second half as North Andover nipped Central Catholic 2-1. Otis also assisted on a Sara McCarthy goal for the Knights (5-2-4) while Kendra Poulin scored for the Raiders (6-3-1).

Emily Boyle made the most of a well-played penalty corner, beating the Andover goalie with 1:10 left to give North Andover field hockey an important 2-2 tie. Caroline Whelan had a dominating effort for North Andover (4-2-3), scoring the game's first goal, and Louisa Gross excelled at midfield for Andover (8-0-1).

The North Andover field hockey team did everything but score, outshootin Tewksbury 29-1, but the Knights had to settle for a scoreless tie. "Their goalie made some very nice saves," said North Andover coach Courtney Breen.