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Hayley Rapaglia blasted a three-run homer and drove in five as Central Catholic routed Chelmsford 12-4, Caitlin Milner (3 RBI) and Olivia Boucher combined to go 2-for7 with seven runs. Julia Malowitz went 3-5 from her lead-off spot and also earned the pitching victory.

With win no. 10 on Wednesday night, the Methuen High girls made it official, locking down a state tourney berth for the 21st straight year with a 12-0 win over Chelmsford. Colleen McNamara paced the 12-hit attack, going 4 for 4 and driving in five runs. Mackenzie Yirrell fired a two-hit shutout, striking out eight for the victory.

Hayley Rapaglia and winning pitcher Julia Malowitz each had four hits as Central pounded a 10-4 win over Chelmsford to move to 4-4 on the year. Freshman Amelia Ovalles belted a two-run homer, the first of her career for Central.

Methuen got right back on track, snapping a two-game mini-skid with a 9-3 softball win over Chelmsford. Freshman Colleen McNamara made her varsity debut at the plate and had hits in her first two at-bats. Ilene Donovan came off the injured list and spun a seven-hitter to earn her first victory of the year in the circle. Kyra Meuse went 4 for 4, and Makenna Donovan laced a home run and drove in four runs.