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Brendan Donnelly scored twice on the power play and C.J. Carpentier also tallied as North Andover (1-3-1) got its first win, downing Billerica, 3-1. It was the Indians' season-opener.  Ben Williamson (21 saves) made some dandy saves in the win.

The game was tied with about 90 seconds left but Methuen got a big three by Jaleek Urena (13 points) on a nice dish from Jason Perello. That may have been the play of the game in the Rangers' 52-46 win over Billierca. Isaac Allen led with 15 points and Andrew Lussier also hit for 13.

Billerica held off Methuen, 41-37. Stephanie Tardugno (14 points, 3 3-pointers) and Samantha Pfeil (10 points) led the Rangers.

Mitchelle Crowe scored 17 points and Andrew Lussier 13 as Methuen (3-0) dumped Billerica, 67-43. 

Aidan Robards scored his fifth goal of the season as Haverhill tied Billerica 1-1 in boys soccer.

BILLERICA — Haverhill's girls volleyball team finished an impressive perfect (11-0) season Wednesday and reached their goals in the process.

By defeating Billerica 3-0, the Hillies broke the former school record of 10 straight wins after already capturing the MVC Division 1 title.

Haverhill rebounded from a first set loss to defeat Billerica 3-1 to remain unbeaten (10-0). Jada Burdier was huge with 20 kills, sister Kya had 30 assists and Shiloh Osmer had 33 digs and six aces.

Sam Driend scored team-highs in kills (19) and digs (20) as Methuen closed out its season with a 3-2 victory over Billerica. It was the third time the two teams went to five games this fall.

Miana Caraballo was the overall winner (16:12.7, 2.7 miles) and Alyssa Rosano placed fifth overall. It wasn't quite enough as Billerica girls cross country beat Methuen 24-31.

Even with Nadeshka Bridgewater unable to play with an injured hand, Central Catholic's girls (17-1) whipped a strong Billerica club, 47-22, to cap off its third straight unbeaten MVC championship season. Claudia Porto had 9 points and 7 rebounds while Claire Finney had 9 points, 3 assists and 6 rebounds for the Raiders, who play in the Comcast Tournament in Woburn this weeken.