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HAVERHILL | Methuen senior and tri-captain David Koerner has enjoyed plenty of fine moments in athletics, but they all paled compared to last night.

"This is the best feeling I've had by far, and I play three sports," said Koerner after the Rangers snapped a 33-game Merrimack Valley Conference losing streak, dating back to 2002, with a convincing 28-7 victory over Haverhill before more than 1,000 fans.

New England sports fans place the No. 33 on a pedestal. After all, it was worn by the great Celtic Larry Bird. But that same harmless 33 draws nothing but ire from Methuen High football players, who have come to despise the digits. The "33" now represents the Rangers' tailspin, the number of consecutive losses against Merrimack Valley Conference competition.

Irene Cassidy made seven saves as Methuen fought Tewksbury to a scoreless tie. Alison Krusell and Jessica Donovan played well for the Rangers (5-1-2).

Nine players recorded points as Methuen downed Lawrence 7-0. Stephanie Chaisson scored twice while goalie Irene Cassidy | playing the field in the second half | also had a goal for the Rangers (5-1-1).

Methuen won its fourth straight game, 1-0 over Tewksbury. Jim Cote headed in a corner kick from Gus Lopes for the Rangers' lone goal while Mark Dougherty made three saves for his second shutout of the season.

METHUEN | Methuen's defense wouldn't break, so Billerica's pass-happy offense had to.

The upset-minded Rangers | they led the powerhouse Indians 3-0 at the half | used patience to create a clutch turnover, take a halftime lead, and force the Indians to change. If Methuen were to snap its 32-game conference losing streak, this would be in storybook fashion.

Haverhill had no answers for Stephanie Chaisson, who compiled three goals and an assist as Methuen routed the Hillies 8-0. Amanda Getchell (2 goals) and Paige Dugay (2 assists) both also had strong games for the Rangers.

Methuen rolled to a 6-1 victory over Somerville. Amy DeSimone scored a pair of goals to lead the Rangers, who also got a goal and two assists from Megan Sessa.

Ashley Adams scored two goals and assisted on two more as Methuen cruised to a 6-0 win over Everett.

CONCORD | Playing just minutes from the Old North Bridge and the starting point of the Revolutionary War, the Methuen football team could not get off to the revolutionary start they were hoping to last night at the Rangers fell to Concord Carlisle, 29-7.