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Prince Hiraldo notched a team-high 12 kills and 15 service points as Lawrence downed Andover 25-14, 27-25, 15-25, 25-15. Ariel Frias added 32 assists for the Lancers.

Against a powerful Chelmsford lineup in his first varsity appearance, junior D.J. Bigos impressed with two blocks in Andover's 3-0 loss to the Lions.

Andover volleyball had four injured starters on its bench in a 3-2 loss to Lowell. Some of the players with lesser roles stepped up for the Golden Warriors. Will Gold, who does not normally start, played at outside hitter and had eight kills. Joe Sievers, who also does not start, stepped in at the other outside hitter position and had seven saves. Meanwhile, Jake Sam, who does not play much, came off the bench to record 12 service points and one ace.

Sophomore Eduardo Machado notched all six of his kills in the final frame, as Andover bested Dracut 25-22, 25-23, 25-15.

Methuen sophomore Kyle Mansour, a first year varsity player, was moved from opposite to middle after Methuen lost its first game to Andover. The move proved to be a smart one as Mansour recorded six blocks to help Andover win the next three straight games to win the match 3-1.

With a new head coach and just two players back from last season, Andover needed a big opening statement. And the Golden Warriors found just that last night, opening the season with an impressive 25-10, 25-10, 19-25, 25-19 victory over Greater Lowell.