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NORTH ANDOVER — Through his disappointment, Central Catholic goalie Kyle Williams did his best to muster a smile.

NORTH ANDOVER — Jake Donahue awoke yesterday morning with images of being a Central Catholic hockey hero in his head.

NORTH ANDOVER — For Central Catholic senior Ryan Daigle, the thought of a four-day wait until the do-or-die Super 8 third game was almost too much to consider.

NORTH ANDOVER — There was no question in Steve Merrick’s mind. He was going five-hole.

NORTH ANDOVER — Central Catholic’s Christian Smith did all he could to downplay the greatest moment of his hockey life.

LAWRENCE — It turned out that the one period in which Central Catholic was outplayed last night also proved to be the catalyst the Raiders needed to close out the regular season with a victory.

Mike Kelleher's first-period goal gave Central Catholic a 1-1 tie with perrenial power Catholic Memorial. Steve Merrick and Lloyd Hayes each assisted on the goal and Kyle Williams made 27 saves for the Raiders.

LAWRENCE — Scott Campbell’s day was hardly off to a dream start.

Lloyd Hayes scored twice as Central Catholic tied Billerica 3-3.

Freshman Christian Thompson's first career goal could not have come at a better time as his second period tally proved to be the game-winner in Central Catholic's 3-2 win over Waltham. Lloyd Hayes and Mike Kelleher also scored for the Raiders.