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The Clippers (12-2-5) finished their regular season schedule with two ties in two days. The tie clinches a second-place finish for the Clippers in the Cape Ann League Large. They were undefeated in their last 12 games, posting a 9-0-3 record.

The Newburyport Clippers (12-2-4) tied the North Andover Scarlet Knights (14-1-3) at North Andover yesterday, 1-1. Ashley Karelis scored the lone Clipper goal, and Haley Morris made nine saves for Newburyport. The Clippers had the advantage in shots (22-14), but North Andover had more offensive corners, 8-7. Two Clipper goals were called back.

The Newburyport Clippers (12-2-3) beat the home-advantaged Masconomet Chieftains (12-3-3) yesterday, 2-0, in a closely watched CAL game where even ties can be detrimental to league title chances. The Clippers, the hottest team in the CAL, have won nine out of 10 games (the exception being a tie) and are currently rolling on an eight game-winning streak. Ashley Karelis scored a goal and dished out an assist, Rachel Notargiacomo had a huge second half goal, and Callie Hefferan found Karelis in the first half. Haley Morris had 11 gigantic saves in the win. Newburyport had the upper hand in shots on goal (17-16) and offensive corners (8-5).

The Newburyport Clippers (11-2-3) won again yesterday, beating the Hamilton-Wenham Generals (2-11-2) 2-1 at home. With the victory, the Clippers were able to extend their winning streak to eight games. Sharp-shooting Ashley Karelis scored two goals, including the game-winner with six seconds left in the game, and Callie Hefferan notched an assist in the first half. Leah Svoboda and Haley Morris split time in goal and combined for nine Newburyport saves.

The Newburyport Clippers (9-2-3) beat the Triton Vikings (2-7-5) yesterday, 3-0, extending their season-best six-game win streak. The tourney bound Clippers notched a goal from Cassandra Davis in the first half thanks to an assist from Callie Hefferan, and then added two more scores in the second from Ashley Waters and Hefferan. The Clippers had the advantage in offensive corners (6-5) and shots on goal (13-2).

The Newburyport Clippers (8-2-3) beat the Pentucket Sachems (3-8-2) yesterday, 3-1, overcoming a 1-0 halftime deficit and clinching a postseason berth in the process. Taylor Purcell scored two huge goals, and Callie Hefferan scored off a break away. Haley Morris made 11 saves, and the Clippers led in corner penalties (12-3) and shots on goal (14-12).

The Newburyport Clippers (7-2-3) edged out the Georgetown Royals (7-6-0) at home yesterday, 1-0. With the win, the Clippers are now one win away from reaching the state tourney. The game-winner was scored with 1:26 left in the second half by Cassandra Davis. Callie Hefferan notched the assist, and Haley Morris made nine saves for Port. The Clippers out-shot the Royals 15-11, but Georgetown had eight penalty corners to Newburyport's six.

The Clippers extended their winning streak to three games with a big win over the home-advantaged Ipswich Tigers. Senior sensation Ashley Karelis notched the game-winner for Newburyport with 6:-2 left in the contest, and the Clippers out-shot the Tigers 15-1.

The Newburyport Clippers (5-2-3) overwhelmed the North Reading Hornets (0-7-2) last night, 4-0. The Clippers leading scorer, Ashley Karelis, notched two goals and an assist, while Callie Hefferan and Cassandra Davis scored goals, and Taylor Purcell had an assist. Leah Svoboda and Haley Morris had three saves each for Newburyport. The Clippers had the advantage in corner penalties (5-4) and shots on goal (26-4).

Amelia Burke tallied the Hornets' lone goal from Katie Gavin. Molly Friedman played well defensively for Manchester Essex (7-1-1).