Perry Leads Andover Boys Hoops Past Methuen in Christmas Classic

By Mike Abelson (@ABELS0N)

METHUEN, Mass. - E.J. Perry IV on a basketball court is like watching an oil painting in real time. Every shot with purpose. Every rebound with force. Every steal with skill. The star guard for Andover doesn’t have much time left in the blue and gold and made one of his final big games worth it.

Perry filled the stat line with 29 points, eight rebounds, four steals, two assists, and a massie block to pilot the Golden Warriors past top-seeded Methuen 66-63 in a thrilling semifinal of the Commonwealth Motors Christmas Classic.

Perry's 9 Total TDs Push Andover Past Lexington in Overtime Classic

By Nate Weitzer (@nweitzer7)

LEXINGTON, Mass. - Two of the highest scoring teams in the Bay State this season fought down to the wire in a wild shootout to open the MIAA State Tournament.

Lexington quarterback Sal Frelick was masterful as a passer and runner throughout the first half but, in the end, Andover’s EJ Perry IV was just a bit better, as he accounted for nine touchdowns, and ran for the game-winning score in a 54-48 overtime victory.