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State tourney-bound Triton eliminates Port from postseason contention

NEWBURYPORT | River Rival clashes don't normally need any extra incentives, but it was the postseason come early at War Memorial Stadium as both Triton and Newburyport were in desperation mode faced with the prospect of elimination from the state tournament with one more loss.

Rusty Newburyport can't fend off division rival Tigers

The Newburyport boys lacrosse team, which had reached the 4-4 mark before April vacation week began, was a squad that looked as if it was turning a corner for a strong push for the tourney. After beating River Rival foes Pentucket and Georgetown, a break after a couple hard-fought victories just might have been what the doctor had ordered.

Clippers edge Pentucket in CAL showdown

In a Cape Ann League that is run by a pair of lacrosse powerhouses in North Andover and Masconomet, the River Rival teams are all aware that the remainder of the schedule is wide open, and that on any given day, any one team could beat the other.

Freshman Sokol tallies seven points for Newburyport

Freshman Andrew Sokol tallied five goals and two assists for the Clippers in their opener. Kirk Dillon added two goals and an assist. Dan Durant and Ryan Cutter scored one goal each. Sam Melanson and Kevin Ryan had assists.

Ryan to begin his 12th varsity season

Don't ask Newburyport senior Kevin Ryan to reflect on his days as a junior varsity athlete.

He can't.

That's because the three-sport standout never played JV. Ryan, a football, hockey and lacrosse standout, is entering his 12th and final varsity season at Newburyport High.

Newburyport Boys Lacrosse Preview

Coach: Ed Gaudiano (fifth year)

Last season: 6-9

Key players: Justin Burl, sr.; Kirk Dillon, sr.; Kevin Ryan, sr.; Sam Melanson, sr.; John Cutter, sr.; Dan Durant, sr.; Joe Ciavacco, sr.