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Alex Rivera scored 26 points as Lowell beat Haverhill 70-53. Avery Cerow had four 3-pointers and 20 points for the Hillies, who have to win one of their final two games to make the postseason.

Connor Rogers was on target, scoring 31 points to pace North Andover's boys to a huge 74-66 win over Lowell. Rogers was 8 for nine for 2-poiunters, 2 for 4 for 3-pointers and 9 for 9 from the free throw line as the Knights improved to 14-5. Chim Ogwuru had 10 points and held Lowell star Alex Rivera to three points in the second half. 

Methuen erupted for a 26-16 lead after a quarter but Lowell rallied for a 70-61 win. Ranger coach Anthony Faradie said, "Dante Rivera might be out rest of season. He has to go to the doctor tomorrow (Saturday). The trainer thinks it is a sprained MCL." Kevin Fernandez had 16 in the loss.

Led by 24 points from Devon Beasley, Andover jumped out to a 25-6 lead after the first quarter, and cruised to a 73-56 blowout win over conference rival Lowell (10-3). Brandon Witten added 17 points, and Max Beati chipped in 16.

Central Catholic held MVC power Lowell without a bucket and just three free-throws during a 12-minute stretch from the thrid quarter into the fourth to pick up the big 55-42 win. Colin Bradanese led the way for the Raiders with 16 points, and Victor Mwaurah added 14.

Lowell zoomed out to a 26-14 lead in the first quarter and that was the difference in a 72-62 victory over Methuen. Kevin Fernandez led the Rangers (9-2) with 19 points.

Haverhill scored its biggest win of the season Friday, upsetting MVC powerhouse Lowell 59-54. Joey Fenderson made six 3-pointers en route to a team-high 20 points and Navin Cruz had 16 points.