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Last updated October 3, 2007

Last updated November 2, 2007

BEVERLY | There was a sense of urgency for the Danvers High girls soccer team to get back on track after suffering its first loss this past weekend.

Before yesterday's game with Beverly, Falcons' head coach Jimmy Hinchion talked to his players about regaining their focus and finding a way back into the win column. His words worked wonders as the visitors scored once in each half to knock off the Panthers, 2-0.

REVERE | Every football team has its ups and downs during a long season. Beverly High has to hope that last night's game will represent its lowest point.

Lacking any kind of spark on offense, Beverly allowed Revere to dictate the flow and the physical nature of the game in a 7-0 loss to the Patriots at Della Russo Stadium.

Beverly lost a heartbreaker 1-0 to Winthrop as the Vikings scored with two minutes left. Sisters Mary and Alyssa Accomando played well at stopper and center midfield respectively for the Panthers (4-2).

BEVERLY | Gloucester High School football captain Andrew Fulford and his fellow seniors had never tasted victory on the varsity level against Beverly.

The Fishermen had a chance to finally get that elusive win against the Panthers on Saturday afternoon at Hurd Stadium, and it's safe to say that Gloucester played like a team with revenge on its mind.

Peabody rode the goaltending of Rebecca Mullen to a 3-2 win over Beverly, giving the Tanners (1-0) their first win of the season. Mullen's 17 saves and outstanding defense from Samantha Sarkisian and Sam Terenzoni helped the Tanners hang on after jumping out to a 3-1 first-half lead. Kerrie O'Shea, Andrea Saccarda and Lindsey Cantin scored the goals for Peabody.

LYNN | Beverly senior running back Greg Pierce ran for more than 200 yards again last night, adding to what has already been a phenomenal start this season.

But it is a simple half-yard that he and the Panthers will agonize over for the next week.

One weekend, 83 carries and a mind-boggling 907 yards rushing.

No, it's not what you probably think one college running back tearing up the hapless Notre Dame or Michigan defenses last week.

Rather, it was the combined rushing totals of four of the North Shore's elite running backs on the opening weekend of the high school football season.

Beverly tied Lynn Classical 3-3. Rodrigo Valdez (2) and Dan Modahl scored for the Panthers. Goaltender Brett Battistelli made a crucial save on a penalty kick in the final minute to preserve the tie. Midfielders Brad Surrett and Ethan Trowt played well for the Panthers.