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For the second time this season, the Peabody and Danvers girls field hockey teams battled to a tie score. This time, the final was 1-1.

Tawny Palmieri scored her sixth goal of the season in the opening half for Peabody (6-2-3), but Stephanie Costa tied it up for Danvers in the second half.

Gloucester got two goals from Jilian Lukegord to get past Danvers, 2-0. Fisherman goalkeeper Alicia Unis didn't see many shots, but did stop both she faced for the shutout.

Kim Leonard's two-goal performance led Danvers to a 3-0 victory over Swampscott. Stephanie Robinson also scored for the Falcons, while Jaime Leonard and Avery Pecci each had assists.

Danvers got a big 1-0 win over conference rival Saugus, as Taylor Cross put home the lone Falcon goal. Alyssa Sparr played well on defense for Danvers.

Taylor Callahan scored two goals, leading Marblehead to a 2-1 Northeastern Conference win over host Danvers. Courtney Colantuno and Tori Snow assisted on Callahan's goals while midfielders Hillary Franklin and Kaitlin Taylor also played well for the Magicians (5-1). Marblehead goalie Libby Levine made seven stops in the win.

Danvers and Salem played to a 2-2 as Madaline Lutts had a fantastic game for the Witches, scoring both their goals. Dianna Bean and Cara Buckley each had eight saves in goal for the Falcons and Witches, respectively.

Meg Finn broke a scoreless tie 19:40 in the second half as Beverly clipped Danvers, 1-0. Bethany Cullen and Molly Kelleher anchored an iron-tight Panther defense.

Last year's record: 5-9-4

Coach: Jennifer Hicks (5th year)

Returning starters: Diana Bean, Jaime Leonard, Kim Leonard, Stephanie Costas

Strengths: Three strong leaders (Costas, Leonard twins), and strong goalkeeping (Bean was an NEC All-Star last season with 7 shutouts).