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For a Newburyport girls soccer team that is 41-4-5 since 2005, wins that garner trophies are no longer cause for celebration.

Such was the case for the Clippers yesterday after they claimed their third consecutive ALS Cup with a 2-0 victory over Pentucket.

Jessica Brasil scored a pair of goals, but Presentation of Mary fell to Lowell Catholic 3-2. Maggie Donohoe, Margaret McDonough and Megan Peeler all played well for PMA, which had several chances in the second half but could not tie it up late.

Rockport struggled against a solid Georgetown squad, losing 3-0. Rebecca Tibert was terrific in goal making 22 saves for the Vikings in the loss.

2006 record: 7-4-4, lost in New England Prep A quarterfinals

Returning starters (4): Jenna Castellot, Sr., striker; Rosie Raymond-Sidel, Sr., midfielder; Emily Little, Jr., back; Nicole Lee, Sr., back

2006 record: 10-6-1, lost in New England Class A Prep quarterfinals

Returning starters (8): Monica Berube, Sr., defense, Plaistow; Liz Bruno, Sr., defense, Andover; Alex Hooven, Sr., midfield; Ally Langevin, Sr., midfield; Eliza Marshall, Jr., forward, North Andover; Marina Moschitto, Soph., forward, Andover; Kristen Sullivan, Jr., defense, Salem, N.H.; Jess Waters, Sr., midfield, Andover

2006 record: 14-3-2, lost Class L semis

Returning starters (9): Elise Berry, Sr., goalie; Katherine Donnelly, Sr., midfield; Erin Griffin, Sr., forward; Kim Larie, Sr., defense; Kelsey Wood, Sr., defense; Dana Boyle, Soph., midfield; Kelley Griffin, Soph., forward; Margaret McSpiritt, Soph., midfield; Tori McCombs, Soph., midfield

Catherine LoMedico scored two goals and dished out an assist in Andover's 5-0 shutout of Methuen. The Golden Warriors (1-0) also had goals from Satin Zarkar, Jess Morrow and Katelyn Caro. Andover goalie Camille Fantini made four saves in the shutout. Midfielder Alexandra Bengston also played well for the Golden Warriors, who jumped out to a 4-0 lead at the half. Methuen (0-1) goalie Rebecca Caterino made 12 saves in the loss.

Jami Styrczula scored two goals as Haverhill defeated Central Catholic 2-1 in head coach Fred Tarbox's debut.

The Hillies, who Central has dominated in recent years, prevailed against the Raiders for the first time this decade. Haverhill (1-0) went up 2-0 before the Raiders (0-1) got on the board when Central's Kelley Mikus finished off a pass from Megan Jowett on a corner kick.

2006 record: 4-7, didn't make state tourney

Returning lettermen: (9): Tori Hodson, Sr., striker; Jessica Brasil, Jr., striker; Leeann Walker, Sr., defense; Britni Rooney, Jr., midfield; Tamara Jardine, Soph., midfield; Kristina Giangrande, Soph., midfield; Margaret McDonough, Soph., midfield; Susan Fournier, Soph., goalie; Jessica Biggart, Soph., midfield Newcomers: Megan Peeler, Jr., defense; Maggie Donohoe, Jr., defense; Lauren Letendre, Frosh., midfield; Michelle Thach, Frosh., midfield; Stephanie Mitrano, Frosh., midfield; Jody Biggart, Frosh., midfield; Amanda McAloon, Frosh., midifeld; Danielle Riccardi, Frosh., midfield

North Andover opened its season in style with a 3-1 victory over Billerica. Danielle Quinlan, Cassandra Fagan and Katie Moroney each scored a goal for the Scarlet Knights.

What is it that keeps the Danvers High School girls soccer program atop the mountain?

After all, it's major news when the Falcons lose or even tie.

But there's no mystery as to why Danvers is always strong, said head coach Jim Hinchion. Maybe a degree of awe, but certainly no mystery as to why the Falcons are continually one of the top programs in Eastern Mass. girls soccer circles.

Manchester Memorial outlasted Pinkerton 4-3 after a pair of second half goals broke a 2-2 halftime tie. Bree Robinson scored twice for Pinkerton, which nearly rallied from a 4-2 deficit.

Brianna Trainor led a strong defensive outing with 17 saves during Pelham's 5-0 loss to Bedford.

Jackie Zani led Salem with a hat trick as the Blue Devils beat Trinity 6-3. Kristine Gosson, Sarah Raye, and Gina Righini all also scored for Salem.

Amy Green scored one minute into the second half to break a scoreless tie and help pace Timberlane to a 3-0 win over Concord. Sammi Jo Saltalamacchia and Kristen Norton also scored for the Owls, who got a strong effort from goalie Courtney Lins (6 saves).