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Andover senior Sean Burke fired an exceptional 35 on the back nine yesterday to finish with a 72 and finish in a tie for fourth at the Division 1 state golf tournament at Brookmeadow Country Club in Canton.

Andover's Eric Hooker fired a 73 to earn the top spot at the Merrimack Valley Individaul Golf championship. Hooker led the pack of 27 golfers. Teammate Sean Burke fired a 75 to finish second overall. Haverhill's Tim LeBlanc finished sixth overall with a 79. Central Catholic's top golfer was Dylan Ryan (80).

Haverhill's golf team qualified for state tournament play with its 15-5 victory over Methuen. Medalist John Orsillo led the Hillies, 9-5-1, with a 36 to win his match 4 and 3. Craig Farley and Jim Murphy also pitched in with victories for Haverhill. Methuen was led by Mark Fisher, who won his match 3 and 2.

Tim LeBlanc fired a 1-under 34, the lowest by a Haverhill golfer this season as the Hillies downed Billerica 15-5.

Haverhill's Tim LeBlanc notched an impressive eagle on a par-5 at Haverhill Country club. On his third shot, he found the cup from 170 yards out with his 6-iron. LeBlanc shot a 36 on the day and the Hillies beat Central Catholic 111/2-81/2.

Chelmsford topped Haverhill 16-4.

Brendan Denney shot a 38 and won his match 3 and 1. Also, Matt Collins tied his match.