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HAVERHILL — Whittier has rode the success of its stellar underclassmen all season. But in Tuesday's playoff game against Mystic Valley, it was time for some senior leadership to rise.

The biggest play in the Wildcats 8-1 quarterfinal victory over the Eagles came in the bottom of the first inning, when Christina Boutin crushed a triple to left field that cleared the bases and put her team up 4-0.

There is domination, and then there's what Haverhill softball did to Mystic Valley on Sunday. The Hillies clobbered their opponents to the tune of 27-0, with pitcher Bryana Michitson throwing a five-inning no hitter with 11 strikeouts while going 5 for 6 with five runs and two RBIs, and shortstop Michaela Kane hit for the cycle, going 4 for 6 with six RBIs and five runs, including her fifth home run of the season. 

Nicole Verrette allowed just a single hit, did not walk a batter and struck out eight in a complete game as Whittier rolled over Mystic Valley 12-0.

Brenna Donoghue knocked in four runs in a 14-run effort by Pentucket, but unfortunately in a losing effort. Mystic Valley scored twice in the bottom of the sixth to reclaim the lead, and Pentucket could not convert a bases-loaded opportunity in the top of the seventh.