From The Boston Globe · · 2m
Chelmsford holds North Andover’s Austin Allen in narrow win
Chelmsford defeats North Andover 21-14 in Merrimack Valley Conference play.
In brief
Chelmsford defeats North Andover 21-14 in Merrimack Valley Conference play. Chelmsford beats North Andover 21-14 to stay undefeated in Merrimack Valley Conference play. Originally reported by The Boston Globe.
Chelmsford holds North Andover
Chelmsford held North Andover quarterback Austin Allen in check for a narrow 21-14 victory to remain undefeated in Merrimack Valley Conference play.
Chelmsford coach George Peterson
Chelmsford coach George Peterson said they challenged North Andover to give their best performance of the year.
North Andover’s Austin Allen
North Andover quarterback Austin Allen flashed athleticism early with a 14-yard touchdown run.
Skylar DeJesus and Nolan Smith
Skylar DeJesus hit Nolan Smith for a 58-yard touchdown to respond to Allen’s early score.
DeJesus on Smith connection
DeJesus said he’s played with Nolan Smith since age 7, trusting him to run under the ball.
Chelmsford defense slows Allen
Chelmsford defense slowed North Andover quarterback Austin Allen, who rushed for 110 yards in first half.
Fourth quarter comeback
North Andover cut deficit to 21-14 with a 15-yard touchdown pass to Jason Meaney before final seconds.
Dillan Quinn seals victory
Dillan Quinn came up with crucial interception in end zone to secure Chelmsford victory.
Peterson on Quinn
Peterson said Quinn baited Allen to try to make him throw the ball, but players make plays in critical moments.
Andover wins nonleague game
Andover defeated Pinkerton (N.H.) 36-29 with Kyle Olson catching a 13-yard touchdown pass.
Archbishop Williams beats Bishop Stang
Archbishop Williams defeated Bishop Stang 22-0 with Syre Duverna scoring a 22-yard pick-6.
Ashland beats Holliston
Ashland defeated Holliston 29-15 with Ethan Lyrio scoring three rushing touchdowns.
Barnstable shuts out Dartmouth
Barnstable defeated Dartmouth 20-0 with Chris Friel throwing for 101 yards and a touchdown.
BB&N dominates Belmont Hill
BB&N defeated Belmont Hill 28-0 with Ethan Hatch throwing touchdowns of 11 and 4 yards.
Billerica beats Lowell
Billerica defeated Lowell 41-18 with Erik Knight carrying 132 yards and two touchdowns.
Blue Hills beats Old Colony
Blue Hills defeated Old Colony 46-13 with Taylor Hernandez scoring three rushing touchdowns.
In short
Chelmsford beats North Andover 21-14 to stay undefeated in Merrimack Valley Conference play.
