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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.

For the first time in their last five meets, the Triton Vikings did not lose, but they did not win either, tying Hamilton-Wenham 34-34.

Ryan Flynn (140, pin), Tim Hudon (152, 18-7), Zach Welch (160, pin), Brendan O'Neil (171, pin), Adam Ouellet (189, pin), and Kyle Slepboy (heavyweight, pin) posted victories for the Vikings. But, it was Slepboy who was most impressive to coach Shawn McElligott.

The Generals dominated the middle weight classes behind Marc Ciulla (140 pounds), Ben Senning (145), Ryan Hanna (152), David Burg (160), and Dylan Baker (171).

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.

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Last year's record: 9-11

Coach: Todd Darling (1st year; was head coach at Pentucket last season)

Key returnees: Nora Einhorn, Sr., 119; Jeff Goodrich, Sr., 130; Ryan Hanna, Sr., 145; Charlotte Karrlson-Willis, Sr., 125; Adam Hammdorff, Jr., 135.