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Ally Fazio and Charlotte Lenes each scored three times to lead Andover in a 14-5 win over Chelmsford. The win clinched the Merrimack Valley title for the eighth-straight year for the Golden Warriors (16-3).  With the win, Andover concludes its third straight undefeated MVC season.

Colin Flynn smacked a two-run double in Andover's five-run as the Warriors clinched a state tourney berth at Methuen's expense, 5-3. The win came with a price as shortstop Andrew Deloury had to leave the game, suffering an 11-stitch cut in his shin. Replacement Frank Potts chipped in with an RBI in the win. Methuen, at 7-11, is eliminated from tourney contention.

Colin Flynn smacked a two-run double in Andover's five-run as the Warriors clinched a state tourney berth at Methuen's expense, 5-3. The win came with a price as shortstop Andrew Deloury had to leave the game, suffering an 11-stitch cut in his shin. Replacement Frank Potts chipped in with an RBI in the win. Methuen, at 7-11, is eliminated from tourney contention.

Reibin Hiraldo scored 12 service points and 38 assists as Lawrence held off upset-minded Andover 25-22, 22-25, 23-25, 25-16, 25-11. Anibal Henriquez added 15 kills and seven digs for the winners, while Joe Kuykendall continued to star for the Golden Warriors with 35 kills and 18 digs.

On Senior Night, all six Andover senior field players scored (Kate and Anne Farnham, Ally Fazio, Jaymi Cohen, Bridget Thibodeau and Laura Lilley) in a 16-6 win over Central Catholic.

With an impressive topspin forehand and heady play, Erica Mazzarelli highlighted Andover's 4-1 tennis victory over Methuen. Lina Nguyen remained unbeaten at third singles for Methuen.

In what coach Steve Tisbert termed, "Probably the biggest win we've had this year," Andover responded to a tough 10th inning by scoring three runs in the bottom of the frame to upset Methuen, 4-3. After battling to a 1-1 deadlock through regulation, three errors plated two Methuen runs in the top of the 10th. Taylor Farris' two-run double tied the game for the Warriors and, with one out, Jordan Day's single brought home the game-winner. Cassandra Hunt struck out a season-high seven for the victory, getting good defensive help from catcher Shannon Tully, third baseman Day and center fielder Nicole Ericson.

Andover's Varun Penamatsa battled Methuen's Joe Perrone to a 7-5, 3-6, 7-5 victory at No. 1 singles as the Golden Warriors bested the Rangers 5-0.

With strong passing and defense, Lowell had just enough answers to equalize Andover's power game and take a tight 3-1 volleyball contest. Joseph Kuykendall (34 kills and 24 digs) was his usual force at the net in the setback and sophomore Kenny Doherty (seven blocks) stepped up strong for the Warriors.