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NASHUA, N.H.  — Pinkerton's game plan was right on target, but  it still wasn't quite enough to knock off No. 1 seed Bishop Guertin in the Division 1 boys lacrosse semifinals last night.

Pelham's boys lacrosse team was right in the game against unbeaten Kingswood at halftime yesterday in the Division 2 semifinals, trailing 7-5, but the No. 1 seed pulled away for an 18-6 victory. Alec Paradis had three goals and an assist for Pelham (13-4).

North Andover made its way to Winchester for yesterday's Division 2 first round game agains the Sachems, but the contest never took place.The game was moved to Monday (5 p.m. at Winchester) due to a Winchester town event.

All and all it was a great season.  Tonight we played a gaat first half and tney came out in the third quarter and scored 10 goals from  the oustide.  hung our first banner in program (MVC 2 champ).

Pelham goalie John Dostie held down the fort with 16 saves in a 10-4 win against Kearsage's daunting offense. "Kearsarge had the best offense in the league, and our defense was just unbelievable," said coach Matt Regan.  Nick Morin led all goal scorers with four goals and an assist.  Alec Paradis scored a pair and added two helpers in the win.

North Andover was fast out of the blocks, and had enough to hang on.

The No. 9 Scarlet Knights flew out to a seven-goal lead in the first half, and finished off a 9-4 victory over No. 24 Sandwich in the preliminary round of the Division 2 East tourney.

With Derek Marenholz finishing up a suspension, North Reading needed others to make up for the standout's absence. Dylan Poor (4 goals, 2 assists) and Matt Robinson (3 goals) were up to the task as the Hornets drubbed Upper Cape Cod 13-4, in their tourney opener.

Ahead 6-2 at halftime, Londonderry's boys lacrosse team outscored Manchester Memorial 10-1 in the second half in a 16-3 romp. Cody Marquis amassed six goals and three assists and Rob Hart added four goals.

Setting the stage for a strong playoff run, Pinkerton won its ninth game out of its last 10, getting past Salem, 13-6. Tom Auger and Jeff Auger drove the Astro offense with four goals and an assist apiece. John Peck and Mike Frahm had two goals each for the Blue Devils.