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Pinkerton boys basketball fell to Trinity 74-57 in the New Hampshire Division 1 semifinals. The Astros finished the season 16-5, while Trinity advances to the Division 1 title game, to face Goffstown at the University of New Hampshire.

Trailing by three points at halftime, Brooks dominated the second half on the way to handing Belmont Hill its third loss of the season, 66-47. Darrel Yepdo led the winners with 19 points, while Brady Cummins chipped in with 13 points.

Andover whipped Lowell, 80-63, to clinch the MVC Division 1 crown. Andover (16-0) was led by Ryan MacLellan with 22 points and Ryan Satlow with 18.

Methuen clinched a share of the MVC Division 2 title with a 60-43 win over Haverhill and can win it outright with a win Friday. The Hillies had no answers for Isaac Allen (26, 6 3's) and Jesus Carpio (25, 4 3's). AD Matt Curran said this was the Rangers' first league title since 2012. 

Whittier won a 59-57 thriller over Greater Lawrence. Defensive replacement Jakub Jegorow hit two late free throws, Elijah Faust had a big rebound in the final minute and Yuki Efosa (14 points) iced the game with a steal. Schneider Geneus also had 14 in the win.

Yuki Efosa scored 19 points, Tyler Rice 18 and Schneider Geneus 17 as Whittier broke open a close game in the second half and dumped Greater Lowell 76-56.

Lawrence's Marius Canery had a monster day for the Lancers boys basketball team, tallying 25 points, seven rebounds and five blocks in a 73-69 win over Brookline. Jonathan Ocasio had 15 points and Obbie Luciano had 14 points for the Lancers, who will take on crosstown rival Central Catholic on Tuesday.

Haverhill boys basketball topped Tewksbury 57-46 for the team's fifth straight win. Jeremy Valdez led the way with 18 points and Colin Snyder had 15 points on five 3-pointers. The Hillies are now 9-7 on the year.

Nick Sangermano hit five 3-pointers on his way to 19 points as Central Catholic crushed Chelmsford 101-55 on Friday. Xavier McKenzie added four 3's on the way to 21 points for the winners.

Isaac Allen led with 17 points and Jesus Carpio added 16 as Methuen celebrated Senior Day with a 57-49 win over Dracut.

Colin Snyder scored 15 points on 5 3-pointers, Jeremy Valdez had 14 points and 12 rebounds, and Alejandro Delgrado added 11 points as Haverhill downed Billerica, 55-47.