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SALEM — Behind huge performances by dynamic running backs Tommy Ahlers and Aidan McDonald, Salem High entered the postseason with a bang on Friday night.

Ahlers ran for 176 yards on just five carries and McDonald added 125 rushing yards on six carries as the Blue Devils rolled past Merrimack 54-14 on Friday night in the regular season finale for both teams.

MERRIMACK — Windham had its best offensive performance of the season but couldn't overcome a 27-7 halftime deficit and fell to Merrimack 48-27.

The Jaguars, led by quarterback Sam Dunham (22-85)  AJ Fox (7-58) rushed for 240 yards. Dunham also rushed for a touchdown and passed for two scores,one to Fox for 30 yards and another to Cole Peterson for four yards.

DERRY— Following a tough home loss last week against archrival Londonderry, Pinkerton bounced back on Friday night with a dominating victory over Merrimack. The Astros were without star running backs Jacob Albert and Jack Mackiernan, allowing for junior sensation Cole Yennaco to step up and take control of the ground game. 

PLAISTOW — Timberlane gave up its first points of the season ... but only after the Owls stormed to a 40-0 lead late in the first half. The 3-0 Owls performed a rarity with seven different players scoring one touchdown: four on the ground, one through the air, one on a punt return and one on an interception.