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North Andover was upset by Masconomet Regional, 2-1. The loss drops North Andove to 14-2-3. The lone goal was scored by Janelle Dimartino and assisted by Candace Waldie. Keeper Tess Mcnamara made 6 saves in the loss.

The Newburyport Clippers (12-2-3) beat the home-advantaged Masconomet Chieftains (12-3-3) yesterday, 2-0, in a closely watched CAL game where even ties can be detrimental to league title chances. The Clippers, the hottest team in the CAL, have won nine out of 10 games (the exception being a tie) and are currently rolling on an eight game-winning streak. Ashley Karelis scored a goal and dished out an assist, Rachel Notargiacomo had a huge second half goal, and Callie Hefferan found Karelis in the first half. Haley Morris had 11 gigantic saves in the win. Newburyport had the upper hand in shots on goal (17-16) and offensive corners (8-5).

Pentucket fell to Masconomet 1-0, but played phenomenally considering the Chieftains beat the Sachems 5-1 in September. Pentucket held Masco scoreless on 22 corners and Lauren Hannigan and Shannon Beaton played well.

The Triton Vikings (2-8-5) lost to the home-advantaged Masconomet Chieftains (11-2-3) yesterday, 2-1. Caitlin Short scored a goal in the first half off a Mac Scanlon assist, and Sarah Nardone made 15 saves in net. Both teams had seven offensive corners, but the Chieftains outshot the Vikings, 16-3.

North Andover senior goaie Tess McNamara has opened the season with six straight shutouts but she has to give a big-time "Thank you" to teammate Nicki Karalis, who kept that record in tact.