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Methuen dropped Lowell in straight sets, 25-20, 25-18, 25-16, to advance to the North quarterfinals. Corey Michaud had a big game with 15 kills and 13 digs, and Mark Dougherty chipped in 31 assists. Also adding a win on the local volleyball scene, Lawrence topped Boston Latin in straight sets in the Div. 2 North first round.

Haverhill outlasted Lowell and came away with a big 3-2 victory. Brett Pettis racked up 25 kills, and Kyle Carter dished out a stunning 51 saves. Zach Sindoni chipped in 33 digs, and Tom Buttner added 16 kills.

Haverhill got out to a quick start, taking the first two games from Lowell, but the Hillies ended up falling 25-22, 25-18, 17-25, 16-25, 13-15 in one of the closest contests of this young season. Brett Pettis registered 23 kills, Tom Buttner chipped in 15 digs, and Andrew Connolly had five aces.

Behind a strong overall match from Tyler Santacroce, Lawrence held off a determined Lowell squad to prevail in five games. Santacroce led the opening day victory with 12 kills, 16 service points and 4 blocks. Ylvin Hiraldo was a savvy setter for the Lancers, ending up with 43 assists, while Yordano "Big Baby" Osoria added 11 kills and 6 blocks.

Behind a strong overall match from Tyler Santacroce, Lawrence held off a determined Lowell squad to prevail in five games. Santacroce led the opening day victory with 12 kills, 16 service points and 4 blocks. Ylvin Hiraldo was a savvy setter for the Lancers, ending up with 43 assists, while Yordano "Big Baby" Osoria added 11 kills and 6 blocks.