Methuen qualifies for tourney
For the first time since 2010, Methuen girls basketball is headed to the tournament. The Rangers won their 10th game with a 54-52 victory over Lowell.
Amanda Petrow posted 18 points and 18 rebounds. Abby Galloway-Burke recorded 18 points and 10 boards.
Personal best
Ali Attenasio won the 40 yard dash in a personal best 6.47 and also won the shot put (27-9) to help Pentucket track (7-2) clinch at least a share of the CAL Division I championship. The Sachems won 60-26 over Triton.
Tommy gun
Tommy Morgan drilled a big 3-pointer late in the fourth quarter to put Haverhill on top to stay as the Hillies held off Chelmsford, 54-50 in boys basketball. Anthony Dionne had 18 points and 12 rebounds in the winning effort while Saul Phiri added 14 points and 10 rebounds.
Double-Double
Casey McLaughin netted 15 points and added 11 rebounds to lead Central Catholic 44-23 over North Andover in girls basketball.
Lethal from line
Kalya Stacy went 11 of 12 from the free throw line on her way to a 22-point performance as Pinkerton girls basketball rolled 57-34 over Merrimack.
Mighty Quinn
North Andover had plenty of track highlights over the weekend. At Saturday’s State Coaches Invitationals, Kyle Quinn ran a school record 1:25.31 to place third in the 600 meters. Patrick Irwin took third with a personal best 6-2 in the high jump. At Sunday’s Elite Meet, the 4x800 team of Dan Marino, Chris Dalke, Jacob Johns and Zach Frahlich ran a school record 8:19.26.
Greater revenge
After losing by eight points to Notre Dame earlier this year, Greater Lawrence girls basketball gained some revenge yesterday, winning 45-31 in a rematch. Ivonne Ruiz led the Reggies with 16 points.





