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In preparation for the state tournament Newburyport and Pentucket met up at the New England Soccer School in Amesbury to do some training and scrimmaging on the turf surface.

The Clippers had not played since last Friday, and after working on some technical training for an hour, they finally got a chance to get back in the game mind set with a scrimmage against their familiar rivals.

Valerie Grim scored an unassisted goal for the Sachems (6-6-1) in the third minute. KC Jones and Julia Quattrini played well, according to Sachems coach Elaine Treado.

Pentucket couldn't hold on to a two-goal halftime lead as it tied Lynnfield, 2-2. The Sachems' (4-5-1) midfield was the story with Hillary Biggs netting a goal and an assist, while Sarah Selig was strong defensively.

Meaghan Dillon scored twice as Pentucket cruised past Manchester Essex 6-0. K.C. Jones, Hillary Biggs, Caila Aylward and Sarah Selig all scored for the Sachems (4-4), and Heather Thomas made seven saves to earn the clean sheet.

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.

Rachel Bourque scored a pair of goals to lead Triton over Pentucket 2-0. Kaitlin Muller and Tori Clay added assists for the Vikings. Rebecca Schmidt and Kristi Davis played well on defense to help shut down Pentucket. Heather Thomas played well in net for the Sachems, making six saves.

For a Newburyport girls soccer team that is 41-4-5 since 2005, wins that garner trophies are no longer cause for celebration.

Such was the case for the Clippers yesterday after they claimed their third consecutive ALS Cup with a 2-0 victory over Pentucket.

Coach: Elaine Treado (5th), 34-29-12

Last season: 9-6-4

Key players: Caila Aylward, sr.; Hillary Biggs, sr.; Paige Sutherland, sr.; Courtney Spurr, sr.; Kara Herbert, jr.; Erica Vaughn, jr.; Heather Thomas, jr.