Sports
Athlete of the Week: Ryan Sweeney
The junior forward has 10 points this season for the 6-1-1 North Andover hockey team.
North Andover High’s junior forward Ryan Sweeney scored the Knights’ only goal in their most recent game against Lynnfield.
On Wednesday, Sweeney scored his third goal of the season in a 1-1 tie. The Knights’ record is 6-1-1 this season under second year head coach Peter Marfione.
Sweeney has seven assists this season for a total of 10 points. His best games of the season include a two goal effort in a season opening, 5-1 win over Pentucket and a three assist performance in a 4-1 win over Masco in the Haverhill Christmas Tourney.
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Sweeney and the Knights look to get back in the win column on Saturday afternoon. They will play a matinee game against Masco. The puck drops at 1:15pm at the Haverhill Valley Forum.
With a promising start to the 2011-12 campaign, the Knights are currently looking at a high seed in the MIAA Divison 2 North tournament when it starts up in early March.
