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Led by a career day from freshman Nicole Bradley, who had a hat trick, and another dominant display from the defense, the No. 9 Merrimack College field hockey team cruised to a 4-0 shutout of St. Michael's.

Methuen field hockey goalie Juliana Zingales had 20 saves and held league champ Chelmsford scoreless at halftime before the Lions eventually prevailed, 3-0. Annie Sears returned from an injury and also played well, at sweeper.

Jessica Leone scored one goal and younger sister Jacquelyn Leone added another score as Andover beat Methuen 3-0.

Alyssa Drouin had a hat trick, giving her five goals for the year, as Methuen's field hockey team crushed Malden 5-1. Caroline and Katrina Crowe each had a goal and an assist.

Haverhill's field hockey team got revenge for an earlier loss to Haverhill, defeating the Hillies 1-0 as sophomore Katrina Crowe scored on an assist from older sister Caroline Crowe.

Haverhill's field hockey team defeated Methuen for the first time in recent memory and also went over the .500 mark with a 2-1 record. Holly Pereira scored both goals in the first half, on assists from Rakel Tavitian and Liz Duchmen, and Sarah Hrubo played a terrific game defensively.

After giving up a first half goal Methuen rallied to put up three straight on Malden and win the season opener 3-1.

Caroline and Christine Crowe scored in the first half to put Methuen ahead. Maggie Patti added an insurance goal in the second half.