SLIDESHOW: Andover Girls Basketball Part I
CARL RUSSO PHOTOS: The Andover High girls now find themselves one victory away from perfection.
Putting themselves in this position — that is facing Bishop Feehan in Friday night’s ( March 17) Division 1 state championship game at Tsongas Arena — took a legendary performance in the state semis.
Andover’s power pair, Anna Foley and Amelia Hanscom, pieced together a second-half that should go straight to the AHS girls hoop hall of fame, rallying the Warriors to a 61-57 comeback win over Wachusett Regional and propelling them into their second straight title tilt.

Andover’s, from left, Ella Vidoni, captains, Kathleen Yates and Amelia Hanscom celebrate with teammates coming off the bench as the game ends. Andover defeated Wachusett 61-57 in Division 1 semifinals in girls basketball action. 3/13/2023
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Andover captain, Kathleen Yates fights to make the basket. Andover defeated Wachusett 61-57 in Division 1 semifinals in girls basketball action. 3/13/2023
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Andover’s Michaela Buckley takes the jump shot. Andover defeated Wachusett 61-57 in Division 1 semifinals in girls basketball action. 3/13/2023
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Andover captain, Kathleen Yates takes the jump shot. Andover defeated Wachusett 61-57 in Division 1 semifinals in girls basketball action. 3/13/2023
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Andover’s, Ella Vidoni with the lay up. Andover defeated Wachusett 61-57 in Division 1 semifinals in girls basketball action. 3/13/2023
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Andover’s, Ella Vidoni fights for the loose ball with Wachusett’s Emmy Allyn. Andover defeated Wachusett 61-57 in Division 1 semifinals in girls basketball action. 3/13/2023
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Madeline Osborne, left and Gloria Igwe other Warriors cheer from the bench. Andover defeated Wachusett 61-57 in Division 1 semifinals in girls basketball action. 3/13/2023
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Andover’s captain, Anna Foley celebrates with head coach Alan Hibino. Andover defeated Wachusett 61-57 in Division 1 semifinals in girls basketball action. 3/13/2023
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Andover head coach Alan Hibino celebrates with his daughter Blake, 4. Andover defeated Wachusett 61-57 in Division 1 semifinals in girls basketball action. 3/13/2023
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Andover captain, Amelia Hanscom fights to make the basket. Andover defeated Wachusett 61-57 in Division 1 semifinals in girls basketball action. 3/13/2023
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Andover’s captain, Anna Foley fights to make the basket. Andover defeated Wachusett 61-57 in Division 1 semifinals in girls basketball action. 3/13/2023
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Andover captain, Marissa Kobelski, right, was injured on this play driving to the basket. She left the game with a shoulder injury. Andover defeated Wachusett 61-57 in Division 1 semifinals in girls basketball action. 3/13/2023
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Andover captain, Marissa Kobelski, collapses on the floor in pain holding her shoulder while trying to score. She left the game with a shoulder injury. Andover defeated Wachusett 61-57 in Division 1 semifinals in girls basketball action. 3/13/2023
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Andover captain, Kathleen Yates steals the ball and makes the basket on a break away. Andover defeated Wachusett 61-57 in Division 1 semifinals in girls basketball action. 3/13/2023
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The Andover Warriors. Andover defeated Wachusett 61-57 in Division 1 semifinals in girls basketball action. 3/13/2023
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Andover’s, Ella Vidoni comes up with the rebound. Andover defeated Wachusett 61-57 in Division 1 semifinals in girls basketball action. 3/13/2023
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Andover captain, Amelia Hanscom drives to the basket from the corner. Andover defeated Wachusett 61-57 in Division 1 semifinals in girls basketball action. 3/13/2023
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Andover’s Michaela Buckley drives to the basket. Andover defeated Wachusett 61-57 in Division 1 semifinals in girls basketball action. 3/13/2023
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Andover Warriors, Madeline Osborne, left and Gloria Igwe cheer from the bench with their teammates. Andover defeated Wachusett 61-57 in Division 1 semifinals in girls basketball action. 3/13/2023
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Andover’s captain, Anna Foley fights to make the basket. Andover defeated Wachusett 61-57 in Division 1 semifinals in girls basketball action. 3/13/2023
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Andover’s captain, Anna Foley celebrates with head coach Alan Hibino. Andover defeated Wachusett 61-57 in Division 1 semifinals in girls basketball action. 3/13/2023
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Andover head coach Alan Hibino celebrates with his daughter Blake, 4. Andover defeated Wachusett 61-57 in Division 1 semifinals in girls basketball action. 3/13/2023
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Andover captain, Amelia Hanscom fights to make the lay up. Andover defeated Wachusett 61-57 in Division 1 semifinals in girls basketball action. 3/13/2023
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Andover captain, Amelia Hanscom fights to make the lay up. Andover defeated Wachusett 61-57 in Division 1 semifinals in girls basketball action. 3/13/2023
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The Warriors celebrate the victory. Andover defeated Wachusett 61-57 in Division 1 semifinals in girls basketball action. 3/13/2023
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Andover captain Amelia Hanscom races towards her teammates to celebrate the victory. Andover defeated Wachusett 61-57 in Division 1 semifinals in girls basketball action. 3/13/2023
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Andover captains, Kathleen Yates, center and Amelia Hanscom, #11 celebrate with teammates. Andover defeated Wachusett 61-57 in Division 1 semifinals in girls basketball action. 3/13/2023
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Junior, Madeline Osborne celebrates in her own unique way. Andover defeated Wachusett 61-57 in Division 1 semifinals in girls basketball action. 3/13/2023
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Andover head coach Alan Hibino celebrates with his daughter Blake, 4. Andover defeated Wachusett 61-57 in Division 1 semifinals in girls basketball action. 3/13/2023
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Andover captain, Anna Foley celebrates with her teammates as Wachusett players walk of the court. Andover defeated Wachusett 61-57 in Division 1 semifinals in girls basketball action. 3/13/2023
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The Warriors celebrate. Andover defeated Wachusett 61-57 in Division 1 semifinals in girls basketball action. 3/13/2023
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Andover cheerleaders supporting their team. Andover defeated Wachusett 61-57 in Division 1 semifinals in girls basketball action. 3/13/2023
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Andover cheerleaders supporting their team. Andover defeated Wachusett 61-57 in Division 1 semifinals in girls basketball action. 3/13/2023
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Andover cheerleaders give a cheer during a timeout. Andover defeated Wachusett 61-57 in Division 1 semifinals in girls basketball action. 3/13/2023
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Andover cheerleaders give a cheer during a time out. Andover defeated Wachusett 61-57 in Division 1 semifinals in girls basketball action. 3/13/2023
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Dozens of Andover students as well as family and friends packed the gym to give their support. Andover defeated Wachusett 61-57 in Division 1 semifinals in girls basketball action. 3/13/2023
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Dozens of Andover students as well as family and friends packed the gym to give their support. Andover defeated Wachusett 61-57 in Division 1 semifinals in girls basketball action. 3/13/2023
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Andover’s captain, Anna Foley fights to score under the basket. Andover defeated Wachusett 61-57 in Division 1 semifinals in girls basketball action. 3/13/2023
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Andover captain, Kathleen Yates steals the ball and makes the basket on a break away. Andover defeated Wachusett 61-57 in Division 1 semifinals in girls basketball action. 3/13/2023
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Andover captain Amelia Hanscom is knocked down attempting the lay up. Andover defeated Wachusett 61-57 in Division 1 semifinals in girls basketball action. 3/13/2023
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Andover’s, from left, Ella Vidoni, captains, Kathleen Yates and Amelia Hanscom celebrate with teammates coming off the bench as the game ends. Andover defeated Wachusett 61-57 in Division 1 semifinals in girls basketball action. 3/13/2023
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Andover’s captain, Anna Foley fights to make the basket. Andover defeated Wachusett 61-57 in Division 1 semifinals in girls basketball action. 3/13/2023
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Andover’s captain, Anna Foley celebrates with head coach Alan Hibino. Andover defeated Wachusett 61-57 in Division 1 semifinals in girls basketball action. 3/13/2023
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Andover captain, Amelia Hanscom fights to make the basket. Andover defeated Wachusett 61-57 in Division 1 semifinals in girls basketball action. 3/13/2023
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Andover’s captain, Anna Foley fights to make the basket. Andover defeated Wachusett 61-57 in Division 1 semifinals in girls basketball action. 3/13/2023
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Andover captain, Marissa Kobelski, right, was injured on this play driving to the basket. She left the game with a shoulder injury. Andover defeated Wachusett 61-57 in Division 1 semifinals in girls basketball action. 3/13/2023
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Andover captain, Marissa Kobelski, collapses on the floor in pain holding her shoulder while trying to score. She left the game with a shoulder injury. Andover defeated Wachusett 61-57 in Division 1 semifinals in girls basketball action. 3/13/2023
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Andover captain, Kathleen Yates steals the ball and makes the basket on a break away. Andover defeated Wachusett 61-57 in Division 1 semifinals in girls basketball action. 3/13/2023
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The Andover Warriors. Andover defeated Wachusett 61-57 in Division 1 semifinals in girls basketball action. 3/13/2023
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Andover’s, Ella Vidoni comes up with the rebound. Andover defeated Wachusett 61-57 in Division 1 semifinals in girls basketball action. 3/13/2023
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