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Rivalry Renewal in the Rink

North Andover and Andover to battle in hockey at noon Monday.

Last Monday, between Andover and North Andover dominated the headlines.

This Monday, the rivalry shifts to the ice.

Lawler Arena, home of the , will play host to Andover vs. North Andover in high school hockey.

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At noon, the 10-5-3 Scarlet Knights will battle the 8-9-2 Golden Warriors of Andover.

The Knights enter the game unbeaten in their last six games in response to a 6-0 late January loss at Wilmington.

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The stretch included a which clinched a berth in the MIAA State Tournament for the Knights, an impressive feat for head coach Peter Marfione, in his first year behind the bench for North Andover.

The Knights will close out the regular season later this week as they battle another rival, Masco, on Wednesday night. On Friday night, the finale will be against Methuen High School.

Sophomore standout and the Knights will look to keep up their recent momentum to fuel them into what will be a grueling playoff run. 

Here is a look at the week ahead for the rest of the varsity teams:

Team Opponent/Event Date/Time Venue Andover High School Monday, Feb. 21, 12 p.m. Lawler Arena at Monday, Feb. 21, 2:45 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 23, 12 p.m. Masconomet Regional High School Wednesday, Feb. 23, 7:50 p.m. Haverhill Valley Forum All States Individual Tournament Friday, Feb. 25, 12 p.m. Methuen High School  Friday, Feb. 25, 1 p.m. Methuen High School Cape Ann League All Star Game Friday, Feb. 25, 6 p.m. Cape Ann League All Star Game Friday, Feb. 25, 7:30 p.m. All States Individual Tournament Saturday, Feb. 26, time TBA (weigh ins at 10 a.m.) State Tournament Saturday, Feb. 26, time TBA 

All sports schedules found at highschoolsports.net.

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