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Courtney Lynch erupted for two goals and an assist to carry North Andover to its 10th win with a 3-0 shutout of Ipswich. With the win, the flawless Knights qualified for the state tourney for the eighth straight year. Alison McCarthy posted her ninth shutout in the 10 games. Katie McKinney turned aside 15 shots in defeat.

NORTH ANDOVER | Senior forward Lauren Gaffny has a lot to offer both on and off the field hockey field.

She's co-captain of the unbeaten Scarlet Knights, ranked 28th in a class of 355 students and is senior class vice president.

Manchester Essex's undefeated run came to an end, falling to North Andover 3-0. Jordan Berger had nine saves in the loss.

Lauren Gaffny tallied her third hat trick of the season, upping her goal total on the season to 13 and giving North Andover a 3-0 win over Lynnfield. Kathie Andrusin added an assist and Alison McCarthy made seven saves for the winners.

Lauren Gaffny struck three times for North Andover, and Alison McCarthy made three saves to lead the Scarlet Knights to a 3-0 win over Georgetown. Kathie Andrusin added two assists for undefeated North Andover (7-0). Sarah Osborne made seven saves in the loss.

North Andover cruised past Newburyport 4-0. Courtney Lynch recorded a goal and an assist and Kathie Andrusin and Candace Waldie each scored for the Scarlet Knights.

NORTH ANDOVER | The domination was obvious almost from the start, but last night's convincing 3-0 victory by North Andover's field hockey team at Joe Walsh Stadium was as rewarding as a one-goal overtime playoff victory.

Theresa Olsen made 17 saves, but North Andover's barrage was too much for Triton to handle, and the Vikings fell 3-0.

2006 record: 21-1-2, lost in EMass Division 1 finals

Returning starters (5): Lauren Gaffny, Sr., forward; Kate Reading, Sr., defense; Alison McCarthy, Sr., goalie; Kathie Andrusin, Sr., midfield; Katie Boringa, Sr., midfield