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Facing a 1-0 halftime deficit, North Andover scored two second half goals to take a 2-1 win over Lynnfield. Melissa Arn and Jen Pino notched goals for the Scarlet Knights (7-1) while Ashley Lambers dished out an assist. Midfielders Jackie Sullivan, Tara Donahue and Kelly Cardinal excelled while goalie Maya Miatkowski had nine saves.

Since losing to Masconomet 1-0 Sept. 17, North Andover has scored 11 times and given up zero goals in three straight wins, including yesterday's 3-0 victory over Pentucket. Danielle Quinlan was the offensive star of the game with two goals and an assist, while both Rebecca Baker and Bri Connolly both had strong games on defense.

While Masconomet (2-0 CAL, 2-1) and Newburyport (3-0 CAL, 4-0) loom as prohibitive favorites in the CAL, you cannot discount North Andover.

The Knights gave the Chieftains all they could handle Monday in a 1-0 loss that saw the game's lone goal go in off a North Andover deflection.

North Andover fell to Masconomet 1-0. Knights goalkeeper Maya Miatkowski kept her team in the game, making 11 big saves. Other North Andover standouts included midfielders Jackie Sullivan, Morgan Healey and Kelly Cardinal.

North Andover opened its season in style with a 3-1 victory over Billerica. Danielle Quinlan, Cassandra Fagan and Katie Moroney each scored a goal for the Scarlet Knights.

2006 record: 11-5-5, lost in Division 2 North semifinals

Returning starters (7): Rebecca Baker, Sr., defense; Morgan Healey Sr., midfield; Danielle Quinlan, Sr., midfield; Lauren Bova, Jr., defense; Melissa Arn, Jr., midfield; Maya Miatkowski, Jr., goalkeeper