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Amanda Conway went 4 for 4 in the leadoff spot, and Nina Correia was 3 for 3 as Methuen pounded Lowell with 17 hits in a five-inning, 12-0, shutout.

Down 2-0, Methuen's volleyball team won the last three games to edge Central Catholic and keep its playoff hopes alive. Tim Galloway-Burke had 15 kills and an impressive seven blocks for the Rangers (8-10). Jake Branchaud had 40 assists and 13 digs.

Madeline Scovotti came back at No. 2 singles, 3-6, 6-4, 6-3, in the deciding match of the day to lead Haverhill 3-2 over Methuen in girls tennis. 

The Methuen-Haverhill match, which had been suspended due to rain from May 8, was deadlocked at 2-2. It all came down to a 2-hour marathon at No. 2 doubles. Methuen's Alex Le and Mike Wakim pulled it out in three sets and the Rangers prevailed 3-2.

Freshman Kat LeFebre hit her fifth home run of the season as Methuen clipped Billerica 9-5. Heather McLaughlin was 2 for 2 and scored three runs for the Rangers (11-5).

Kristy Robertson continued her assault on the area, scoring 11 goals to lead Haverhill past red-hot Methuen 21-13.

Methuen earned its first MVC victory in program history with a 7-6 four-overtime victory over Haverhill. Ryan Doyle scored the game-winner with 1:30 left in the fourth OT. It was his third goal this season. 

Methuen (7-9) upset Haverhill 3-1 to keep its tourney hopes alive. Corey Bell had nine blocks and Patrick Hambleton 18 service points.

Thomas Jenoski (9 ground balls) and Zach Coffey (8 ground balls) turned in superb defensive efforts as Central Catholic subdued Methuen, 13-6.

After a couple of strong efforts but minimal offense, John Parsons' bases-loaded double in the first inning signalled a positive change for Central Catholic in a 9-0 whitewashing of Methuen. Brady Abraham cracked a solo homer in the fifth inning and leadoff hitter Anthony Licari kickstarted the attack by getting on base three times.