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There was a reason Winchester finished the season 8-6-4 before facing Triton in the first round of the state tournament. The Middlesex League host to teams like Stoneham, Lexington and Woburn qualified six teams for the state tournament, and Winchester was not shy about establishing its style of play on the game right away, going up 4-0 at the end of the first half. The game eventually finished 4-1.

One goal short.

The Pentucket boys soccer team missed the state tournament by that margin yesterday, playing Triton to a 0-0 tie. The Sachems needed to win to clinch a postseason berth. Pushed to the brink of elimination with five games to play, the Sachems beat Ipswich, Rockport, Amesbury and Newburyport to set up yesterday's season finale.

Junior Joe Savasta scored the game-winning goal with just more than 10 minutes left to lift the Generals to victory. Jackson MacDonald made just two saves to earn the shutout for the Generals (7-4-1).

Ed Hargreaves scored twice and Pat Martin scored the game-winner as Triton edged Georgetown 3-2. Josh Ingram and Mike Salvaggio scored for the Royals (5-2-2), and Evan Weagle made six saves in the loss. Ben Cross and Dan Norton made three saves apiece for Triton (2-3-2).

Ali Olia and Brad McDonald scored to propel Masconomet past Triton 2-0. Andrew Panella did a great job starting the offense and Andrew Mello played well for the Chieftains.

Triton built a 2-0 lead and held on to defeat rival Pentucket 2-1. The host Vikings (1-0-2) got goals from Andrew Goodwin and Pat Martin with assists from Evan Schwarz, Ed Hargreaves, Caleb Noble and Martin. Triton goalies Ben Cross (4 saves) and Ben Norton (3 saves) split time in the win.

Newburyport and Triton played to a 1-1 tie in each team's season opener. Ryan Flynn opened the scoring early in the game, but Tyler Stotz equalized later in the first half.

For the next three years, one brother-sister tandem will determine how well the Triton boys and girls soccer teams finish. Dan and Jenna Norton each will attempt to swat and deflect away as many shots into the marshes of Byfield as each fills the role of starting goalie on their respective varsity teams.

Coach: Brad Smith (21st season)

Last year's record: 6-7-6

Key players: Andrew Goodwin, sr.; Caleb Noble, sr.; David Simon, sr.; Kyle Devenish, sr.; Nate Shelter, jr.; Evan Schwarz, jr.; Ed Hargreaves, soph.; Dan Norton, soph.; Justin Paquette, soph.; Collin Smith, soph.