RallyNorth.net

Each team scored a first half goal as host Hamilton-Wenham and North Reading tied 1-1. The Generals (0-0-1) goal was scored by Jesse McElvain, who knocked in a corner kick from Joe Savasta. Hamilton-Wenham goalie Dan Congdon made four saves. Generals stopper Shawn Tucker and Pat Ford also played well on defense.

North Reading fell to Ipswich 4-2. Melissa Psallidas and Amanda Goddard each scored for the Hornets.

NORTH READING | The only completion of the game for North Reading quarterback James Campbell couldn't have come at a better time.

Campbell connected with Darren Hartwell on a 29-yard scoring strike with 11.6 remaining to lift the Hornets to a stunning 14-8 victory over local rival Austin Prep.

Manchester Essex defeated North Reading 4-0. Stephanie Lamattina scored three goals and Molly Thomas also notched a goal to lead the Hornets, who got three assists from Simone Bodmer-Turner. Anneliese Brosch also added an assist for Manchester in the season opener.

2006 record: 3-7

Returning starters (8): Nick Chalmers, Sr., OL/DL, 6-2, 320; Joe Burns, Sr. OL/LB, 6-0, 210; Mike Brooks, Sr., TE/DL, 5-11, 190; Brendan Lutz, Sr. FB/LB, 5-9, 185; Dino Rizzo, Jr., HB/LB, 5-11, 180; Josh Robinson, Sr., HB/DE, 5-9-180; Darren Hartwell, Jr., WR/CB, 6-4, 155; John Mitton, Sr., WR/CB, 5-8, 160

2006 record: 0-18-1, didn't make tournament

Returning starters (9): Kiara Zani, Soph., goalie; Melissa Psallidas, Soph., forward; Erin Lally, Soph., forward; Alicia Ward, Soph., defense; Tracey Dillon, Sr., forward; Amanda Goddard, Sr., forward; Liz Holsing, Sr., midfield; Stephanie Marlin, Sr., defense; Leslie Dager, Sr., defense

2006 record: 13-2-3, lost in Division 3 North first round

Returning starters (4): Kevin O'Leary, Sr., goalie; Brian O'Neil, Sr., midfield; Josh Rocco, Sr., forward; Jeff Leonard, Sr., defense

2006 record: 10-6-4, lost in Division 3 North quarterfinals

Returning starters (9): Alexis Cappozi, Sr., forward; Shannon Conway, Sr., midfield/defense; Ashley Kern, Jr., midfield; Claire Kuehnel, Sr., defense; Alex Moise, Soph., defense; Christine O'Leary, Sr., midfield; Lauren Pawlowski, Soph., forward; Marie Pescatore, Sr., midfield; Amanda Poplaski, Sr., defense

LAWRENCE | His quarterback was sprawled on the bench. His secondary looked like a bad marching band, running into each other with each changing North Reading formation.

And his team was in an all-too-familiar position, letting another winnable football game slip right through its grasp. But somehow Mike Yameen's Lawrence Lancers turned that ugly page and opened what the coach feels could be a new chapter in the program.