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Newburyport got its first win of the season, downing Rockport 2-0. Tricia Grasso scored the first goal for the Clippers, who did not allow a shot on goal, and Meg Cronin put the icing on the cake in the second half.

The first half of last night's River Rivals field hockey game between Newburyport and Amesbury saw the Indians pounding the ball away at the Clippers' defense and goalie Haley Morris.

Yet at the break, there were still zeroes on the scoreboard. That would soon change as senior captain Kendall Connors broke the scoring drought about four minutes into the second half, and eventually again later in the half, sparking a 3-0 Amesbury victory at James J. Landry Stadium last night.

North Andover cruised past Newburyport 4-0. Courtney Lynch recorded a goal and an assist and Kathie Andrusin and Candace Waldie each scored for the Scarlet Knights.

Alyssa Matt scored the game-tying goal for Newburyport, which tied Triton 1-1. Tarra Wallace scored for the Vikings. Haley Morris made 12 saves to preserve the tie for the Clippers.

Pentucket played Newburyport to a 1-1 draw despite holding a 13-3 shooting advantage. Kelsey Dunn scored the lone Sachems goal.

"We completely dominated the second half," Pentucket coach Ruth Beaton said. "We couldn't buy a goal if we had the opportunity. I was very pleased with the way we played in the second half."

Coach: Lauren Hefferan (1st season)

Last year's record: 4-10-5

Key players: Allie O'Brien, sr.; Kristen Johnson, sr.; Meg Cronan, sr.; Alyssa Matt, sr.; Nicole Thurlow, jr.; Callie Hefferan, jr.; Trisha Grasso, jr.; Taylor Damon, jr. Impact newcomers: Taylor Purcell, jr.; Rachel Notargiacomo, jr.