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Motivated by its coach, Andover wins state title 

By Christopher Smith  csmith@eagletribune.com  — Posted: Monday, November 17, 2014 2:00 am

Methuen placed third in the five-team boys fall swimming and diving North sectional with 106 points. Billerica was the winner at 165.

Leading the Rangers was Patrick Doyle, who was second in the 200 freestyle and swam on the 200 medley relay that was second and 200 freestyle relay that was third.

Led by Lauren D'Entremont, North Andover finished second in the Division 2 girls meet, which was won by Lowell. D'Entremont won the 50 freestyle and 100 butterfly and was on the winning 200 medley relay. Also on that winning relay was 100 backstroke winner Sydney Seo.

Jenna Albrecht won the 200 IM in 2:23.71 and 500 freestyle in 5:42.50 to lead Methuen over Lowell. 

With the victory, the Rangers clinched a share of the MVC Division 2 title with Lowell and Billerica. 

Aryanna Poirier had a personal-best diving total of 203.50 to highlight Methuen's 88-59 victory over St. Peter Marian. Lauren Arsenault won two individual events for the Rangers (4-3).

Jenna Albrecht was in on four wins and Patrick Doyle was a triple winner as Methuen swimming dumped Notre Dame of Tyngsboro 109-76.

Quadruple winners co-captain Lauren Arsenault, Jenna Albrecht and co-captain Sara Ospina powered Methuen swimming to a 98-68 win over Dracut.