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Central Catholic's girls clinched at least a share of the MVC title with a 65-22 win over Lawrence. Kaylee Thomas had 13 pouints and 11 rebounds for the Raiders (15-2, 13-0 in the MVC).

Andover's girls zoomed to a 16-1 lead after the first quarter and led 36-10 at halftime on their way to a 68-30 qwin over Lawrence. Improving junior Sarah Sullivan led four players in double figures with 12 points.

Sophomore Leandra Kwo led Haverhill with 14 points in a 62-36 thumping of Lawrence. Ellelandra Arakelow added 12 for the Hillies. 

Ellalandra Arakelow had a game-high 21 points, and Christina Firek added 13 to help Haverhill pull away from Lawrence for the 69-52 victory. Telaisha Solier led the way for the Lancers with 13 points.

Thanks to three fourth-quarter 3-pointers from Portia Batistine (16 points), Lawrence was able to break away from Souhegan in the Salem Lady Blue Devil Holiday Classic. Yarleen Betances dropped 13 points for the Lancers.

Behind a game-high 14 points by captain Telaisha Solier, Lawrence earned its first victory since Feb. 15, 2015 with a 55-44 win over Somerville. The Lancers were 0-20 last season and dropped their opener this winter. 

Flannery O'Connor picked up right where she left off for Amesbury in Friday's opener, scoring 37 points to lead the Indians past Lawrence 58-38. O'Connor scored 21 in the second half, while Alli Napoli added 15 points and freshman Ciara Sullivan had a great game defensively.