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Alyssa Michel continued her hot start to the season with three hits, two RBIs and two runs scored in Whittier's 8-0 win over Essex Tech. Emily Graham scattered four hits and struck out nine against her former teammates for the win.

Zach Fay struck out six and allowed just five hits in a complete game, while going 4 for 5 at the plate with a triple and double, one run scored and an RBI to lead Whittier past Essex Tech 10-3. Brendan Dodier added three hits, four runs and two RBIs for the winners.

Whittier softball opened its season with a 10-1 win over Essex Tech as newcomer Emily Graham threw a 3-0hitter, striking out 12, Alicia Habib slugged two home runs, Alyssa Michel was 4 for 4  and Kailyn Hurley hit a home run. 

HATHORNE — Devin Lebron's fourth TD of the game, coming from three yards out with 13 seconds to play, and Rocco Schirripa's ensuing conversion rush gave Essex Tech (1-1) a thrilling win and Greater Lawrence a heart-breaking loss. The Reggies led 26-7 at halftime on Friday. But Essex Tech stormed back and took the lead. It looked like the Reggies would pull it out when Gustavo Regalado scored on a 15-yard run with 5:26 left. But the conversion rush failed and that was big.

North Andover, led by Alyssa Roderick, continued its offensive explosion, crushing Essex Tech 17-4. Roderick was 4 for 4 with 4 runs scored and 6 RBIs as North Andover (10-4) qualifieied for the tournament. Morgan Reitano also had a homer and drove in five runs.

HAVERHILL — The start could not have gone any worse for Whittier.

Essex Tech broke a long touchdown on the second play of the game, then after blocking a punt scored two plays later. The Hawks were in control from there, downing the Wildcats 28-0 on Saturday.

The Greater Lawrence volleyball team defeated Essex Tech 3-1 to qualify for the tournament. Lucy Ortega led the Reggies (10-6) in blocks (7) and assists (16). Alyssa Goulet led in kills with 17.

HAWTHORNE — Carlos Duran picked up a fumble in the backfield and raced 41 yards for a score late in the first quarter.

The junior middle linebacker set the tone and Greater Lawrence bounced back from last week's disappointing loss with a 14-6 win over Essex Tech.

Senior Fabricio Torres scored his first two goals of the year as Whittier's boys soccer team whipped Essex Aggie 4-1.

Tyler Feeney won the 50-meter hurdles in 7.4, breaking a 14-year-old Pentucket girls school record as the Sachems rolled past Essex Tech 76-10.