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BURLINGTON — No. 10 Winchester ousted No. 15 Central Catholic 2-1 Monday in the Division 2 North quarterfinals on a goal off a corner kick a minute into overtime.

It was tied 1-1 at the half with the Raider goal by senior midfielder Tristan Hubbard on an assist from co-captain Nick Mroczko, a senior midfielder.  First-year Central coach Michael Bolduc praised junior goalie Justin Dansereau, who had 11 saves, and senior co-captain Will Inirio.  “Justin was phenomenal again,” said Bolduc, who is the Raiders’ third head coach in the last three years. “Will played a great game in the center of the field.”  Central finished up at 8-5-8 while the Sachems improved to 11-4-5.  The Raiders went 2-1 in the tourney, beating Northeast 4-1 in the prelims and stunning No. 2 Burlington, 1-0, in the first round behind Chris Cavanaugh’s goal and nine saves from Dansereau.  It was only Burlington’s (14-2-3) second loss of the fall.  It was a breakout year for CCHS, which was 4-8-4 in 2014 and won only two games in each of the previous three seasons for an overall record of 6-38-9.  Last tourney appearance: 2010 (5-6-8, lost in prelims)  Last winning season: 2009 (7-6-4, lost in prelims)  Last tourney win: 2007 (11-3-5, reached Division 2 North semifinals)

Central Catholic earned one of the biggest wins in program history, ousting second seed Burlington, 1-0, in the Division 2 North first round. Chris Cavanaugh scored on a first-half free kick for the No. 15 Raiders. It was a memorable first goal of the season for the senior defender. Justin Dansereau (9 saves) earned the shutout.

Central Catholic earned one of the biggest wins in program history, ousting second seed Burlington, 1-0, in the Division 2 North first round. Chris Cavanaugh scored on a first-half free kick for the No. 15 Raiders. It was a memorable first goal of the season for the senior defender. Justin Dansereau (9 saves) earned the shutout.

Central Catholic beat Northeast, 4-1, in the Division 2 North prelims for its first tourney win since 2007, when the Raiders reached the North semifinals. Nick Mroczko and Davonn Smith each scored twice and Sean Regan shined in the midfield.

Central Catholic boys soccer tied Andover 3-3 to clinch the program's first state tournament berth in five years. Davonn Smith had a hat trick, and Sean Regan and William Inirio each had assists.

With time running out, Nick Mroczko found the net in the 71st minute with the equalizer as Central battled Lowell to 1-1 soccer tie. The Raiders played without four regulars due to injuries.

Central Catholic was shorthanded at midfield but Alex Senko and Griff Schaufenbil came through bigtime in a 3-0 win over Dracut.

Central Catholic's boys soccer team stayed unbeaten (3-0-4) with a 2-1 victory over Catholic Memorial. Kyle Ouellette and Nick Mroczko scored for the Raiders and Adam Morris was outstanding on defense.

Sophomore first-year varsity player Kyle Ouellette had the hat trick and Sean Regan turned in an inspired two-way effort against his hometown school as Central Catholic tripped Methuen 4-1.

Although outshot, Central Catholic's boys soccer team tied Lowell 0-0 behind the defense of Austin Evans and goalie Justin Dansereau, who had 10 saves including one spectacular stop.