In Tuesday's league battle, the visiting Haverhill Hillies soccer squad scored a close 2-1 triumph over the Methuen Rangers.

The Hillies (4-5) will now prepare for their battle against Central Catholic (Lawrence, MA). The Raiders come into the non-league battle with a 2-8 record. In their last battle, Central Catholic was nudged by North Andover (North Andover, MA), 5-0, in a league battle.

The Rangers (6-5) will now prepare for their battle against Andover (Andover, MA). The Golden Warriors come into the Merrimack Valley I battle with a 3-8 record. In their last battle, Andover was nudged by Beverly (Beverly, MA), 1-0, in a non-league battle.