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The Andover field hockey team crept to within one step of an undefeated regular season by dropping Haverhill, 5-0. Smooth Sarah Oteri scored twice and chipped in a pair of assists for the 16-0-1 Warriors, who finish up with Lawrence Thursday night.

Beth Strong netted the equalizer 10 minutes into the second half and Rebecca Stabile scored the game-winner on a breakaway with seven minutes left as Haverhill field hockey upset Methuen, 2-1. Stabile hit the post and it deflected in.

Haverhill held off a hard-charging Lawrence squad, surviving for a 4-2 triumph. Beth Strong scored twice and Becca Stabile had a pair of assists for the Hillies, who moved to 5-5 on the season thanks to strong defense from senior Kelsea Archambault and midfielder Liz Henderson.

Beth Strong scored twice and Eden MacDougall and Callie Joseph each had a goal and an assist as Haverhill field hockey roughed up Dracut, 5-1.

Two goals from Lauren Loffredo lifted Methuen over the .500 mark with a 3-0 victory over Haverhill. Rachel Sterner and Jenna Fabrizio were staunch on defense to preserve the shutout for the Rangers (4-3). Alison Kimball played well in defeat for the Hillies (2-4).

"We're in first place!'' said Haverhill coach Jodi Sullivan with a laugh.

The upstart Hillies haven't been there too often but after yesterday's season-opening 3-1 win over Central Catholic, they indeed share first place.

"We're in first place!'' said Haverhill coach Jodi Sullivan with a laugh.

The upstart Hillies haven't been there too often but after yesterday's season-opening 3-1 win over Central Catholic, they indeed share first place.