| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methuen | 16 | 19 | 22 | 19 | 76 |
| Billerica | 16 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 63 |
Methuen qualified for the state tournament, beating Billerica 76-63, thanks in large part to Matt Richardson's career night. Richardson racked up 33 points and was 13-of-18 from the floor, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. The senior guard added 10 rebounds in a stellar performance. Edwin Gonzalez (13) and Mike Gorman (12) also finished in double figures, and Chris Murach had 8 points and 8 boards.
Methuen (76): Gonzalez 5-0-13, Gorman 5-0-12, Murach 3-2-8, Richardson 13-0-33, Staples 2-0-4, Carroll 1-0-2, Doyle 2-0-4, Minaya 0-0-0. Totals 31-2-76
Billerica (63): Cotreau 2-0-4, Shea 4-0-9, Nickerson 9-0-20, Elmore 2-0-4, Donohue 2-1-5, O'Connor 1-0-2, Hangyao 7-5-19. Totals 27-6-63
3-pointers: M — Richardson 7, Gonzalez 3, Gorman 2; B — Shea, Nickerson 2
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