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Brian Martir had 14 points and 14 rebounds and Jaden Castillo added a team-high 15 points and 6 steals as Lawrence rallied past pesky Dracut, 56-45, in the opener for both. It was the first win for first-year Lancer coach Moose Moore.

Methuen opened by hammering Somerville 61-15. Stephanie Tardugno (13) and Katy Dorandi (10) hit double figures.

Gia Bramanti poured in 25 points and Tatum Shaw added 19 as Andover rolled over Lawrence 82-27.

Tri-captains Emily Doucette 13, Christine Aboujaoude 12 and Jordyn Franzen 17 combined for 42 points and Salem dumped Concord, 61-45.

The Windham girls basketball team opened its first season in Division 1 at Winnacunnet with a 41-20 win. Ali Schiebel had 11 points and 4 assists and  Sarah Dempsey had 10 points and 7 rebounds.

Brooke Kane led the way with 22 points, including three 3-pointers, and ruled the boards as Pinkerton clipped Manchester Central 56-40.

Jeremiah Mejia scored 21 points and Isaiah Ray added 14 but a turnover in the final seconds proved costly and Northeast shaded Greater Lawrence, 66-64.

Eduardo Machado is a standout for the Andover volleyball team — he leads the team in assists and kills — and is also a star in the classroom. He is ranked in the top 10 percent of his class, scored a 2,170 on his SATs and will be attending RPI.

Salem runner Eric Tahtamoni talks about his new love of hurdles, and his hopes to break the school record in the 400.

Take a look back at some of the best highlights from the 2012 high school hockey season.

Take a look back at some of the best highlights from the 2012 high school hockey season.

Andover captains Nicole Boudreau and Ally Fazio talk about their state title game an hour before game time.