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HAVERHILL — Whittier seemed to have a memorable victory within its grasp.

Receiver Niko Burke faked out his defender with an out-and-up, and QB Camden West hit him with a perfect throw for a 76-yard touchdown that completed a 17-point comeback and gave Whittier the lead with 6:38 left in the game.

Whittier's softball team remained undefeated with a 5-0 victory over Shawsheen. Emily Graham got the shutout, striking out nine, and helped her own cause with two hits and two RBIs. Dani Lear had a pair of triples and an RBI and Alyssa Michel continued her scorching season with three hits, an RBI and run scored. 

The Greater Lawrence boys track team clinched its first Commonwealth Conference title since 1988 by beating Shawsheen 80-56. It was the Reggies' first win over Shawsheen in at least 10 years, according to coach Tony Sarkis.

Emily Graham got the win with 11 strikeouts and had a double and a triple and three RBIs as Whittier defeated Shawsheen 7-4. Catcher Dani Lear was 3 for 3 with two RBIs and threw out two runners trying to steal.

BILLERICA — When it comes to ball control, no one has done it any better this year than WHittier Tech.

With constant pounding up the middle mixed in with some sweeps, the Wildcats dominated the clock Saturday afternoon and came away with a dramatic 20-14 overtime victory over Shawsheen.

After winning the decisive third game three times in a row, Greater Lawrence fell in a fifth game to Shawsheen. Rob Calcano had 10 kills and a pair of blocks for the Reggies.

The Greater Lawrence volleyball team won its third straight match, all in overtime, defeating Shawsheen 3-2. Janeily Alvarez had 20 assists for the Reggies and Kaylin Martinez had seven aces.

WEST ANDOVER — Senior defensive tackle Christopher Tineo tipped three passes and was a major thorn in Shawsheen's side as Greater Lawrence posted a 15-7 Senior Night victory on Friday Night at Louis Gleason Field. Senior Juan Taveras, a 6-0, 245-pound lineman, intercepted one of those deflected passes and had a stellar all-around game. Alvin Torres had the Reggies' other interception. Tiago Fernandes (15-84, 7-yard TD run) and Amauris Gomez (12-114, 14-yard TD run) gave the Reggies a 15-0 lead. The visitors cut it to 15-7 on a short fourth quarter TD pass but the Reggies (2-2) were too stout on Senior Night. Other Reggies starring on defense were Gomez (fumble recovery) and Fernandes (2 pass break-ups). Coach Tony Sarkis' crew is at Nashoba on Friday at 6 p.m.

The Greater Lawrence girls basketball team rebounded from a loss to Whittier on Thursday with a 55-52 win over Shawsheen last night. Miany Molina led the Reggies with 14 points, and Hessey Calixte pitched in 12.

Led by a near triple-double from Grace Efosa (28 pts, 11 rebs, 9 asts), Whittier took down Shawsheen, which crushed the Wildcats by 30 in the first game of the season, 66-52. Aliyah Talley (22 points) continued her hot streak, and Rachel McGrath grabbed 12 boards for the Wildcats (10-3).