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Pat Guidi had 18 service points to go along with 36 assists and three aces as Central Catholic downed Haverhill, 25-17,  25-20, 21-25, 25-18.

Lawrence shut out rival Central Catholic 3-0. Ylvin Hiraldo starred for the Lancers with 11 service points and 16 assists.

Mark Dougherty racked up 44 assists, two shy of his career high, as Methuen beat Central Catholic, 25-18, 25-18, 24-26, 25-14. Steven Kupiec chipped in 17 service points and Corey Michaud added 16 kills. John Malarney had 13 kills for the Raiders.

Mark Dougherty racked up 44 assists, two shy of his career high, as Methuen beat Central Catholic, 25-18, 25-18, 24-26, 25-14. Steven Kupiec chipped in 17 service points and Corey Michaud added 16 kills. John Malarney had 13 kills for the Raiders.

The passing of Kyle Carter lifted Haverhill's volleyball team to a five-game victory over Central Catholic. Now at 3-5, the Hillies won the odd numbered games to prevail. With 38 assists, Carter funnelled the ball effectively to frontliners Brett Pettis (16 kills plus four aces), Tom Buttner (nine kills, two blocks and 18 digs) and Drew Caruso (eight kills and two blocks). For the Raiders (2-6), John Malarney had 12 kills and Pat Guidi had 24 assists.

Haverhill was at its best in the odd games, earning a 25-21, 13-25, 25-19, 18-25. 15-11 win over Central Catholic. Brett Pettis (16 kills, four aces), Tom Buttner (nine kills, two blocks, 18 digs) and Drew Caruso (eight kills and two blocks) led the Hillies attack.

Andover (6-0) rode the all-around play of Gary Hinds and a standout effort from libero Tommy Busta to dump Central, 3-0.

Andover (6-0) rode the all-around play of Gary Hinds and a standout effort from libero Tommy Busta to dump Central, 3-0.