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Danvers rolled past Saugus 4-1. Kelli Getchell, Christie Kaczynski, Brittany Russo and Lindsey Dattoli each scored goals for the Falcons, who improved to 4-0. Becky Landers also played very well for Danvers.

GLOUCESTER | Normally a soccer score of 4-0 would indicate a blowout.

But in Gloucester's 4-0 victory over Saugus last night at Newell Stadium, that was not the case. The Fishermen defense stopped numerous second-half scoring chances for Saugus, and caught a few breaks to come away with the victory.

Madeline Lutts continued her goal scoring prowess, slamming home two more scores in Salem's 4-0 win over Saugus. Both Jillian Robinson and Lauren DeLuca each had a goal and an assist for the Witches.

NEWBURYPORT | The Newburyport football team erased any memories of last Thanksgiving's 20-0 loss to rival Amesbury last evening.

The Clippers opened the season with a 21-13 come-from-behind victory over Saugus at World War Memorial Stadium.

Marblehead rolled past Saugus 5-2. Sam Terrell, Pat Murphy and Ellery Smith each scored for the Magicians, who also got goals from Nick Belesis, Jess Lipkind and Simon Crowe. Goalie George Kaltsas also played well, making seven saves and stopping a penalty kick in the second half.

Emily Castro scored off a corner as time expired to lift Gloucester to a 1-1 tie with Saugus. "It was a nice feeling," coach Kim Patience said. Ali Kippen was outstanding on defense and Alicia Unis made three saves for the Fishermen.