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PLAISTOW — First, let’s make it clear that Bedford is a Division 3 team and it was only the opening game of the season.

“As I told the team, we’re still 0-0 in our league,” said Timberlane coach Kevin Fitzgerald.

 Pentucket's boys tennis team lost its first match of the season, 4-1 to Bedford in the Division 3 North quarterfinals.

"We had a great season, but Bedford plays in a tough league and we didn't play as well today as we have been," said Pentucket coach Christian Langlois.

Ernie Lupi scored a hat trick in Haverhill's 8-2 win over Bedford. Tom Maguire added two goals.

BEDFORD - Where a high school basketball career ends, with a senior fighting back tears after defeat, a future has been spawned.

BEDFORD — Where a high school basketball career ends, with a senior fighting back tears after defeat, a future has been spawned.

Thanks to four short-handed goals, North Andover whipped Bedford 7-1. Jack Hyman (two goals), Tyler Sifferlen, Ryan Sweeney and Daniel O'Connor all pulled it off for the Knights (11-5-2). It was the first goal of their career for both Sweeney and O'Connor.

North Reading swept Bedford 25-10, 25-12, 25-13 in a Division 2 semifinal contest and advanced to play in the finals at 4 p.m. Saturday at Andover against the winner of today's other semifinal game between Boston English and Melrose.

The Central Catholic softball team went a long way to honoring late team member Becca Solomon, a senior outfielder who died in an automobile accident last week, with yesterday’s big 7-1 victory over Bedford in the first round of the Division 2 North playoffs.

The Pentucket Sachems (4-15) were unable to come back against home-advantaged Bedford last night, losing 62-51. The score at the half was 29-15, Bedford. Joe Casey (15 pts - 10 in the fourth quarter), Connor Harrison (14 pts - 11 in second half), and Jordan Silva (6 pts) all played well for the Sachems.

Central Catholic downed Bedford yesterday 25-11, 25-16, 25-15 in the Division 2 North quarterfinals. Carolyn Eddy had 16 service points, 13 assists and 2 aces, Katie Zenevitch had six kills and three blocks, and Carla Borrelli had 12 digs.