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Natalie Gomez-Martinez tallied a game-high 23 points as Andover blasted Lowell 67-39.

Courtney Williams had a strong game offensively with eight points but it was her defense, including six steals, which sparked Central Catholic to a 58-40 romp over Lowell.

Rashidat Agboola authored another commanding effort with 24 points, 10 rebounds and 4 blocked shots, but Methuen had trouble finding other offensive production in a 61-52 loss to Lowell.

Lowell definitely lost a great deal of talent after graduating twin 6-footers Brianna and Whitney Wilson who were named the co-MVPs of last year's Christmas Tournament while leading their squad to the title. The twins also helped Lowell beat Andover three different times last winter.

METHUEN — Pinkerton senior Laura Pierce couldn't quite describe the fancy spin move she made to score a basket after forcing a steal early in the second quarter against Lowell yesterday.

METHUEN — Pinkerton senior Laura Pierce couldn't quite describe the fancy spin move she made to score a basket after forcing a steal early in the second quarter against Lowell yesterday.

Central trailed Lowell, 17-14, after one quarter but the Raiders clamped down defensively to rough up the visitors 61-33. Gabie Polce (12) and Katie Zenevitch (11 points) led the winners. It was a far cry from recent years when these two have played so many classic games.