# Chelmsford holds North Andover’s Austin Allen in narrow win

> Chelmsford defeats North Andover 21-14 in Merrimack Valley Conference play.
- Title: Chelmsford holds North Andover’s Austin Allen in narrow win
- Summary: Chelmsford defeats North Andover 21-14 in Merrimack Valley Conference play. Chelmsford beats North Andover 21-14 to stay undefeated in Merrimack Valley…
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- Source: The Boston Globe — https://bostonglobe.com/2026/10/16/sports/miaa-high-school-football-october-16-roundup
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

Chelmsford beats North Andover 21-14 to stay undefeated in Merrimack Valley Conference play.