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ERRY — The Pinkerton Astros crushed cross-town rival Londonderry in NHIAA quarterfinal action Saturday.

LONDONDERRY — Jason Martinez rushed 27 times for 175 yards and two touchdowns to lead Salem to a 29-7 win over Londonderry.

He scored on a 1-yard run in the first quarter and a 54-yard run in the fourth quarter. The other points came on a 5-yard Jake Poore pass from Nick Shumski and a Josh Rodriguez 5-yard run.

MANCHESTER — Dennis Bishop rushed 22 times for 195 yards and a touchdown as Londonderry — which had 276 yards on the ground — won 34-32 over Manchester Memorial.  The Lancers trailed 26-21 heading into the fourth quarter. But Timothy Jennings’ 3-yard TD run with 9:05 left in the game gave Londonderry a 27-26 lead. Then, Dave Weidenfield’s 9-yard touchdown reception from QB Aaron Gaudet with 6:07 left put the Lancers ahead 34-26. Manchester Memorial scampered for a 6-yard TD run with 2:27 left to pull within two points but that was it.   The Lancers improved to 4-4 while Manchester Memorial dropped to 1-7.  Gaudet completed 7 of 8 pass attempts for 74 yards, connecting with four receivers, including Bishop who hauled in a 16-yard catch.

LONDONDERRY — Dave Wiedenfeld caught a 5-yard pass from Aaron Gaudet with 32 seconds left and Justin Olin's PAT tied it 35-35.

But Manchester Central won it in overtime on the third TD run of the night by Jesiah Wade (20 carries, 207 yards).

MERRIMACK — Dennis Bishop had one of the most productive games in area history, rushing for a stunning 312 yards on 28 carries with three touchdowns as Londonderry whipped Merrimack 45-14.

MERRIMACK — Dennis Bishop had one of the most productive games in area history, rushing for a stunning 312 yards on 28 carries with three touchdowns as Londonderry whipped Merrimack 45-14.

DERRY – The night began with a stupendous rendition of the national anthem performed by the 200-plus instruments formed in the union of two premier high school bands.

BEDFORD — Bedford continued to build its case for the best team in the state by handing Londonderry its first loss 19-0.

Nicholas Vailas caught a 27-yard touchdown pass and Michael Vailas scored on a 3-yard run.

LONDONDERRY – The Lancers haven’t had much reason to celebrate opening night, but last night they put on a bravura performance and began a season with a victory for the first time in five years.