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Newburyport 24, Triton 33

Newburyport's Lindsay Cullen split up Triton's 1-2 punch of twins Colleen and Erin Loughlin in the Clippers' (7-4) victory at Wilmington High (3.1 miles). Triton's Colleen Loughlin placed first (19:18) — one second ahead of Cullen (19:19), who finished one second ahead of Erin Loughlin (19:20). Newburyport's Kim Martins placed fourth overall (20:23). Kristin Cole finished fifth (20:35). Maura Welch (seventh, 20:51) and Maddie Cutrione (ninth, 20:59) sealed the Newburyport victory.

Loughlin set the course record for Triton, beating Wilmington alumnus Natalie Russo's record. Finishing behind the Loughlin twins was Sara Auwerda, placing sixth (20:47).

"The race was really decided by our depth," Newburyport coach Don Hennigar said. "Triton placed first, third and sixth; and we went second, fourth and fifth. That was a wash. We needed our fourth and fifth runners, and beating Triton is always a great thing for the Newburyport program."

"They were just deeper and more experienced," Triton coach Joe Colbert said. "They have a great program, and they're well-coached."