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BILLERICA — Whittier almost pulled off an incredible turnaround Friday night.

Blasted by Shawsheen 46-8 just three weeks earlier, the Wildcats held an 8-6 lead against the Rams heading into the fourth quarter befor a fumble recovery for a touchdown and a broken tackle accounted for two touchdowns to give the host Rams a 22-8 victory in the first round of the Division 6 playoffs.

BILLERICA — An undermaned Greater Lawrence team pushed Shawsheen to the fourth quarter, but the Rams were able to run out the clock late in the fourth quarter to pick up the 20-17 win.

The Reggies (3-3) were down right from the jump after Shawsheen (4-2) returned the opening kickoff for a score, and suffered a huge blow when electric senior quarterback Jose Caceres went down with an injury in the second quarter. He left the game did not return.

HAVERHILL — Shawsheen had its way with Whittier, which suffered its second straight loss after a 3-0 start to the season.

Shawsheen cruised to a 38-0 lead en route to the 46-8 win.

HAVERHILL — Shawsheen had its way with Whittier, which suffered its second straight loss after a 3-0 start to the season.

Shawsheen cruised to a 38-0 lead en route to the 46-8 win.

HAVERHILL — Shawsheen had its way with Whittier, which suffered its second straight loss after a 3-0 start to the season.

Shawsheen cruised to a 38-0 lead en route to the 46-8 win.

HAVERHILL — Shawsheen had its way with Whittier, which suffered its second straight loss after a 3-0 start to the season.

Shawsheen cruised to a 38-0 lead en route to the 46-8 win.