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WEST NEWBURY — It took a big second half from Corey McNamara and Pentucket to hold off a Greater Lawrence squad fighting to play at least one more game.

McNamara’s game-high 27 points, with a season-best seven 3-pointers, allowed the Sachems to survive for a 68-62 victory, eliminating the Reggies from the postseason in the process.

WHITTIER — Having already clinched a playoff berth, Whittier was looking for a boost before entering the postseason.

Through the first 28 minutes yesterday, though, the Wildcats appeared headed for their fifth loss in their final six regular-season games. But with Ryan Grant leading the way, they found the on switch in time to force overtime before running past visiting Greater Lawrence for a 64-54 victory in the Commonwealth Conference finale for both teams."

Raudy Minaya knocked down a 3-pointer with under 30 seconds left, and Mike Gorman iced the victory with a pair of free throws as Methuen held off hard-charging Greater Lawrence 76-73. Minaya, who hit four 3-pointers in the fouth quarter, outdualed Donald Celesten, who finished with 39 points

Greater Lawrence Tech strengthened its state tournament hopes, locking down on Northeast Tech, 80-52, behind 27 points from Donald Celestin. The Reggies need to beat either Methuen, Whittier or Pentucket to lock down a postseason spot.

Greater Lawrence Tech strengthened its state tournament hopes, locking down on Northeast Tech, 80-52, behind 27 points from Donald Celestin. The Reggies need to beat either Methuen, Whittier or Pentucket to lock down a postseason spot.

Point guard Jeremy Zamora got the Greater Lawrence Tech offense running smoothly while also contributing seven points in a 62-47 victory over Greater Lowell. Melvin Moreno added 18 points and double-digit rebounds while the team went 16 for 18 from the free throw line.

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Senior center Jerry Dolce turned in his best performance of the season, scoring 15 points, defending and rebounding well in Greater Lawrence's 69-42 victory over Shawsheen. 

Central Catholic rolls

Central Catholic jumped out to a 54-19 halftime lead and rolled to a 90-53 win over Greater Lawrence Tech in the third-place game. Evan Sheehan, who is rounding into shape nicely from an early-season injury, led all scorers with 24. Donald Celestin had 13 for the Reggies.