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EXETER — Phillips Academy fell behind early and could not recover in a 39-6 season-ending loss to archrival Phillips Exeter.

ANDOVER — Mike Kim scored from seven yards out as time expired in the game as Phillups averted a shutout but still fell on the short end of a 28-6 decision to Worcester Academy.

Tyler West led Phillips with 45 yards rushig whilehe collected 16 yards by air.  The Big Blue defense was led by John O'Brien's 13 tackles.

Phillips Academy coach Leon Modeste had nothing but praise for the work of running back Tyler West.

"Tyler is a true champion," said Leon. "He battled and had a great game."

NORTH ANDOVER — For anyone that was wondering if it was wise for North Andover to schedule Phillips Academy, the Scarlet Knights wasted no time answering that question.

“Everyone told us they had (postgraduates) and Division 1 prospects,” said quarterback Brandon Walsh. “We came out firing because we wanted to prove the point that we could keep up with the prep school.”

ASHBURNHAM — Phillips Academy was only trailing by a point at halftime, but its offense never got on track and the Big Blue fell to Cushing Academy 20-6.

Trailing 7-0 in the second quarter, Phillips cut the gap to 7-6 on a one-yard Joe Kruy runbuut the extra-point failed and the Big Blue was not able to score again.

Phillips coach Leon Modeste was far from pleased about how his squad's 2011 season opened, as the Big Blue fell to Loomis Chaffee 33-13 yesterday.

"It hurts," said Modeste. "We were really banged up, but you still have to play, and we did not play well tonight."