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Haverhill beat Andover 3-1 with stellar play from the Hillies defense. Peter Maranto, Alex Hussein and Steve Leszicka scored for the winners. Alex Herlich scored the Golden Warriors' lone goal. Andover keeper Mike Birecki (19 saves) put up a great effort for the Warriors.

Lawrence High coach Don Sheldon couldn't hold back the excitement of last night's break-through match.

"It's our best performance in two years," said Sheldon after the Lancers slugged it out to a 1-1 draw with Andover. "Everyone stepped it up in an extremely exciting game," said the coach.

Tied 0-0 at halftime, Andover lost 2-0 to Chelmsford. Golden Warriors (2-5-2) goalie Adam Trotta made 16 saves.

Alex Herlich set up a pair of second-half goals, but Andover fell to Billerica 3-2. Alex Golan and Jeff Pirro scored the goals for Andover (2-4-2), and Adam Trotta made six saves in the loss.

Andover and Central Catholic dueled it out to a scoreless tie. Andover controlled the first half while Central Catholic dominated the second. Andover's Josh Sideman played well on defense and Sam Percival played well as a midfielder for the Golden Warriors.

Haverhill rolled past Andover 4-0. Alex Hussein, Alex Sindoni, Charlie Roche and Mike Hurtado all scored for the Hillies, who improved to an impressive 5-1.

2006 record: 10-5-5, lost in Div. 1 first round

Returning starters (2): Brian Spurr, Sr., midfield; Sam Percival, Jr., defense/midfield

Returning lettermen: Sam Cook, Sr., defense; Alex Herlich, Sr., midfield; Josh Jacobs, Sr., midfield; Jeff Pirro, Sr., forward; Josh Sideman, Sr., defense; Kevin Moran, Jr., midfield