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Lowell dominated the Merrimack Valley Conference boys meet as expected, taking the top four places and seven of the top 11, but North Andover’s Patrick Kitchen broke up the domination a bit, taking fifth overall with a 16:23 on Chelmsford’s 5K course.

North Andover's Patrick Kitchen took top honors, besting Central Catholic duo Evan Fagan and Cam Leonard, but Andover took the next four spots to beat both teams in a double dual. Devin Connell was the top Warrior.

Methuen freshman Xavier Metivier ran 5:46 for a mile time this first week of practice. Yesterday he averaged 5:46 for 3.1 miles and his splendid effort was necessary. He was the No. 6 Ranger runner and broke the 28-28 tie with North Andover. Jacob St. Onge of Methuen ran a personal best and placed fifth among the five teams. The day's overall top runner was the Knights' Patrick Kitchen.

North Andover senior Patrick Kitchen pushed Lowell stars Chris Polanco and Anthony Rodriguez to the limit before settling for third with an excellent time of 14:42 on Lowell's 2.8-mile course. Lowell won, 19-42.

Patrick Kitchen, Dan Kenney and Max Litster took the top three spots and North Andover opened with a 19-36 win over Haverhill.