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Christopher Bethea scored twice and added an assist as Central Catholic topped Chelmsford 5-2. Daniel Witka added a goal and two assists and George Karafilidis made five goals for the winners.

Jonathan Matombo dazzled in goal with 13 saves as Haverhill played Tewksbury to a 2-2 tie, in the season debut for both teams. Matt Perez scored both goals for the Hillies.

Colby Crear, Cayden Garrett and Jack Drouin each scored a goal and Hadi Eid made a huge stop on a penalty shot to give Pelham a 3-1 win over Trinity.

Salem High got a fine eight-save effort from Matthew Ferreira to crack the win column for the first time this year, 3-1, over Spaulding.5

Nick Grzejka scored his first career varsity goal and Sam Husson, Jack Runde and Brady Mahoney anchored a strong defensive performance as Windham opened its season by beating Exeter 3-0.

In the New England Prep boys soccer tournament, Brooks met Pomfret School (CT) in the quarterfinals and won 3-0. The Green and White got goals from Christian Bejar, Alex Eckman and Alejo Woelper.  Brooks will play Westminster School (CT) on Saturday at Brooks in the semifinals.

Jack Determan scored twice to pace North Andover to a 4-0 tourney-opening win over Doherty.

Ian Maresca and Luke Maresca both scored as Central Catholic advanced in the state tournament as the Raiders defeated Revere 2-1 in overtime.

Central Catholic's boys soccer team surged back with two goals, by Jackson Wetherbee and Ian Marescato tie highly regarded St. John's Prep, 2-2.

Central Catholic's boys finished the MVC season unbeaten (11-0-3) in soccer with a 3-1 win over Lowell.  Ian Maresca scored twice for the Raiders.

Zach Smith scored the game-winning goal off an assist from Gio Iob in the 64th minute to give No. 11 Pinkerton an upset 2-1 win over archrival No. 6 Londonderry in the Division 1 North first round. Landan Villanueve added the other goal for the Astros, who next take on No. 3 Hanover on Friday (3 p.m.)

Defending Division 1 boys soccer state champion Windham couldn't defend its title, falling to Exeter in PKs after the score was tied 1-1 following overtime. Ben Breen scored for Windham in the second half before Exeter tied it up with three minutes left in regulation.Windham scored a goal in overtime for the apparent game-winner but it was called back by an infraction.

Goalie Tyler Correnti scored the game-winning penalty kick goal in the second half to give Pentucket a 2-1 victory over North Reading. Correnti also made eight saves, while Pentucket's Liam Sullivan tied the game with 12 minutes left in regulation.