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Central Catholic's wrestling team got off to a great start in the Division 2 state tournament Friday, qualifying seven wrestlers for the semifinals and leading the tourney with 75 points, far ahead of runner-up North Attleboro (45). Greg Spero (113), Mikey Glynn (120), Tyler Glynn (138), Matt Shaw (152), Lewy Baez (182), Mando Binet (195) and Anthony Mears (220) all reached the semis.

With a 66-45 win over Dracut Friday night, the Haverhill girls basketball team qualified for the state tournament for the first time since the 2011-12 season. McKayla Dingle led all scorers with 15 points, and Lindsey Joubert, Leandra Kwo and Latasha Settles all had 9.

Caitlin Panos and Nina Testa each scored a team-high eight points and excelled on defense as North Andover earned a 40-26 victory over Dracut.

Sophomore Bella Keaney had 12 points, 10 rebounds and seven steals, Stephanie Tardugno had 17 points and Olivia Barron pulled down 10 rebounds in her first game back after missing four as Methuen tripped Dracut 52-41.

Haverhill's much-improved girls basketball team took a 14-4 lead in the first quarter and never let up in a 59-33 victory over Dracut. McKayla Dingle led all scorers with 19 points and Kya Burdier had 13 points, 7 rebounds and 6 steals as the Hillies improved to 6-2.