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Lawrence's season ended with a state semifinal loss, but the Lancers still piled up some amazing numbers during their 23-2 season. Here are a few of the most significant: • A 21-match winning streak in which it outscored opponents by a 63-9 margin. • Posted 16 shutouts • Entered last night's match having defeated its previous 13 opponents by a combinied 39-2 with 11 shutouts. "This season meant a lot to all of us," coach Tony Hajjar said of his 16th season. "It was definitely a good season. It was definitely one of my most special teams."

LAWRENCE — There was nothing ambiguous about Lawrence's mission objective and only one season outcome would satisfy the Lancers.

"Our goal was to win states," junior hitter Christian Taveras said. "Right from Day 1. We knew we had the potential. We just had to work for it."

LAWRENCE — Having won 21 of 22, including each of the previous 19, Lawrence has faced little adversity on a volleyball court this season.

But that doesn't mean the Lancers don't know how to respond when put to the test.

No. 1 seed Lawrence had no trouble in the North volleyball quarterfinals. blasting Arlington in three games. Anibal Henriquez led a balanced attack with 12 kills. The Lancers (21-1) will have a tougher assignment tomorrow when they host defending state champion Cambridge Rindge & Latin at 7 p.m.

Anibal Henriquez tallied 11 kills, 10 service points and five aces as top-seeded Lawrence made quick work of No. 16 Lowell with a 25-18, 25-12, 25-23 victory in the first round of the Division 1 North tourney. Twin brother Jeyson Henriquez added 12 kills for the Lancers, who will host No. 9 Arlington in the quarterfinals on Saturday at 3 p.m.

Lawrence made sure that the MVC volleyball title was theirs and theirs alone, knocking off contender Chelmsford, 3-1 in the regular season finale. Reibin Hiraldo was fierce on the back line for the Lancers with 41 assists and eight digs.

Lawrence made sure that the MVC volleyball title was theirs and theirs alone, knocking off contender Chelmsford, 3-1 in the regular season finale. Reibin Hiraldo was fierce on the back line for the Lancers with 41 assists and eight digs.

The Henriquez twins came through for Lawrence volleyball as Jeyson (11 kills, 15 service points and 2 blocks) and Anibal (11 kills, 2 aces and 3 blocks) led the Lancers past Andover, 3-0.

Twin brothers Anibal Henriquez and Jeyson Henriquez each notched 11 kills and a pair of Christians, Christian Mayi and Christian Tavares, each had seven blocks as Lawrence rallied from a two-game deficit to beat Chelmsford 27-29, 20-25, 25-21, 25-18, 15-13.

Anthony Choquette had three aces and six digs as Lawrence volleyball swept Central Catholic 25-11, 25-18, 25-15.