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Chris Ciampa scored two goals and two assists as Danvers put 31 shots on goal and rolled past Winthrop 6-0. Nick Strangie also scored twice and added an assist, while Wesley Moreira had a goal and a helper.

Danvers defeated Bishop Fenwick 2-1. Ashley Sullivan and Casey King scored for the Falcons and Kristin Verrette scored for the Crusaders. Brittany Russo and Jackie Gauthier added assists for the Falcons.

Danvers and Salem played to a 2-2 as Madaline Lutts had a fantastic game for the Witches, scoring both their goals. Dianna Bean and Cara Buckley each had eight saves in goal for the Falcons and Witches, respectively.

DANVERS | The bottom line was Lynn English's speed | particularly the quick feet of Byron Brown, who ran for 159 yards in 22 carries and scored a pair of touchdowns, the last one a 3-yard run with 37.5 seconds remaining | was the difference as Lynn English held off a spirit Danvers comeback to win, 21-14, last night at Dr. Deering Field.

Meg Finn broke a scoreless tie 19:40 in the second half as Beverly clipped Danvers, 1-0. Bethany Cullen and Molly Kelleher anchored an iron-tight Panther defense.

DANVERS | Here's how you know expectations are plentiful for the Salem High football team this fall.

The Witches went on the road to Deering Stadium in Danvers, got 227 yards rushing and two touchdowns from star junior tailback Melikke Van Alstyne, and were dominant defensively in pitching a 26-0 opening night shutout over the host Falcons before a crowd of better than 2,000 fans.

DANVERS | It may have been the first game of the 2007 season for both teams, but it's always a big game when Danvers and Swampscott meet in girls soccer.

Danvers and Swampscott are two teams that traditionally battle it out for the top spot in the Northeastern Conference. The past two years they have finished first and second, respectively, and both were looking to gain an edge by winning that first meeting last night.

Last year's record: 16-3-2

Coach: Jim Hinchion (9th year)

Returning starters: Jackie Gauthier, Sr. midfield; Katelyn Hartnett, Sr. midfield; Keri Mroszczyk, Sr. defender; Caraline Moholland, Sr. keeper; Kathleen Landers, Soph. defender.

What is it that keeps the Danvers High School girls soccer program atop the mountain?

After all, it's major news when the Falcons lose or even tie.

But there's no mystery as to why Danvers is always strong, said head coach Jim Hinchion. Maybe a degree of awe, but certainly no mystery as to why the Falcons are continually one of the top programs in Eastern Mass. girls soccer circles.

DANVERS | You've heard the expression: it's a marathon, not a sprint.

If you're a follower of the Danvers High football team, that's how you can best approach the 2007 season. That is, early season results may not be a true indication of how well the Falcons will coalesce from now until their final game on Thanksgiving morning.