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Trailing by a goal at halftime, Andover struck for three scores in the second half to down Methuen 3-1. Michaela Van Antwerp, Lauren Pien and Jen Caro each had a score for the winners.

Methuen's girls soccer team defeated Somerville 4-0 to qualify for the tournament for the second straight year. Karen Lima scored twice for the Rangers (9-6) and Alex Levesque had a pair of assists.

Methuen's girls soccer team bounced back well with a commanding 3-0 victory over Watertown. Sophomores Kirsten Alfonzo and Mollie Condon as well as senior Victoria Bonneau played well for the Rangers.

Methuen girls soccer coach Peter Kitsos was ejected for disputing a penalty call and his team had to forfeit against Tewksbury as a result.

Kitsos said his goalie, Becca Caterino,was called for a penalty after making a save up high and bending down to secure the ball. Kitsos said a Tewksbury player ran into Caterino and fell down. 

Kristen Alfonzo, Alex Comerford and Emily Wehring all played strong defense, holding Chelmsford girls soccer to three shots on net as Methuen won 2-1.  Alex Levesque scored the game-winner. 

Central Catholic ended Methuen's three-game winning streak in girls soccer, pitching a 3-0 shutout at home. Two first-half goals from Jillian Lane less than a minute apart put the Raiders on top to stay. Nicolette Pelrine's strong two-way performance combined with freshman Stephanie May's solid defense to aid Central while defender Carissa Cicolini excelled for the Rangers.

Karen Lima scored a pair of goals and Alex Levesque added a goal and two assists as Methuen rolled past Tewksbury 5-1.