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The gap is closing just a bit, but North Andover continues to rule the Cape Ann League.

The Knights captured the CAL meet at Wilmington for the seventh straight time, and 10th time in the last 11 years by scoring 205 points. Masconomet was second (170) and Lynnfield/North Reading (138) came in third.

Whittier showed its best depth of the season and came away with the title at the 10-team Dan Gionet tournament in Pelham. The Wildcats didn't crown one champion, but they had eight placers, led by runners-up Garret Gadd (125) and Corey Chabuz (heavyweight).

It was a Braveheart evening yesterday at the Pentucket Tournament.

Despite resting five standout starters, Greater Lawrence charged into first place to win its second title in three years with 146 points, slipping past local rival and defending champion Lawrence (141<1/2>), which led heading into the final round.

Last year's record: 2-15

Coach: Alex Carew (5th year)

Key returnees: Christian Kotov, So. 119; Phil Freiden, Sr., 119; Brandon Poulin, Jr., 125; Daria Sayan, Jr., 125; Alex Terrill, Sr., 152; Brian McCarthy, Sr., 160; Jordan Moskow, Sr., 171.