To a degree, Jordan Clements has already made a name for herself as a swimmer at Merrimack College.

Wil Hixon put Andover High basketball on the map.

Andover High field hockey and boys and girls soccer are set to return in the coming weeks. But while those teams were given the go-ahead for a fall season by the MIAA — unlike football and cheer — both sports will look quite different due to rule changes necessitated by the coronavirus.

Who could have envisioned that Robert and Beverly Farnham would create an athletic dynasty?

Andover’s Logan Bravo delivered a stellar summer for the North Shore Navigators of the college all-star Futures Collegiate Baseball League.

It was the summer of 2013. John Farrell had fulfilled a dream, becoming a pro baseball player for the Hudson Valley Renegades, the New York-Penn League affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays, a few months after an All-American season at William & Mary and the Major League Baseball Draft (21st round).

Last year, out of necessity, incoming Andover High freshman Sammy Joseph was forced to make a major move.

If all goes well, sports will return to Andover High this fall, but without football and cheer.

Although Phillips Academy rising sophomore pitchers Fallon O’Connor and Lauren Mahoney are both from Andover, and in the same grade, they had never played on the same softball team.

Growing up as a part of Boston University hockey royalty, there was never a question where Andover’s Shane Lachance would play college hockey, given the opportunity.

The coronavirus may have caused the American Legion baseball season to be cancelled, but those who would be playing for the traditional state power Andover Post 8 Legion squad have been playing this summer in the Essex County Baseball League.

Editor’s Note: Throughout the summer, The Andover Townsman will take a look back at Andover High stars from the past 20 years through pictures. This week, we look at boys lacrosse:

While most baseball players are sitting at home without a league to play in, due to the coronavirus, Andover’s Cedric Gillette is delivering a stellar summer.

Editor’s Note: Throughout the summer, The Andover Townsman will take a look back at Andover High stars from the past 20 years through pictures. This week, we look at girls lacrosse:

Aidan Cammann finally got some live competition over the last month.

Editor’s Note: Throughout the summer, The Andover Townsman will take a look back at Andover High stars from the past 20 years through pictures. This week, we look at girls track.

The Dave Fazio we are used to is the one with his necktie turned sideways, whipping his jacket on some bench, and yelling at a referee like the official stole his first born son.

For Andover’s Ryan Puglisi, earning one of Union College’s most prestigious scholar-athlete awards was as much an honor as it was a call to action.

Perhaps no team in Massachusetts, regardless of sport, has been more dominant over the past two decades than Andover High boys track.

Editor’s Note: Throughout the summer, The Andover Townsman will take a look back at Andover High stars from the past 20 years through pictures. This week, we start with Andover High softball.

The world-renowned United States Hockey League may soon receive a major infusion of Andover talent.

 Editor’s Note: Throughout the summer, The Andover Townsman will take a look back at Andover High stars from the past 20 years through pictures. This week, we start with Andover High softball.

Editor’s Note: Throughout the summer, The Andover Townsman will take a look back at Andover High stars from the past 20 years through pictures. This week, we start with Andover High baseball. 

Have you noticed that Andover’s Rob Oppenheim, a 2020 PGA Tour member, is back on golf’s minor league circuit, the Korn Ferry Tour (formerly Web.com Tour)?

Andover boys volleyball coach E.J. Perry took the time to honor every senior that would have played for his team this spring, had the season not been cancelled by the coronavirus.

NOTE: Andover resident and Brooks School three-sport standout John E. Fritz was recently honored as Brooks’ leading scholar-athlete. Here is a look at Fritz’s work in sports and in the classroom:

The length of time it takes the average person to go through the five stages of grief and loss — denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance — could take up to four years for the average person.

In February, Andover High senior Annette Kim had an experience that may shape the rest of her life.

NOTE: Andover two-sport standout Shea Krekorian was recently honored as Andover’s leading scholar-athlete. Here is a look at Krekorian’s work in sports and in the classroom:

Andover’s Sean Ryan still may eventually find his way back to the Merrimack Valley.

For those who believe that specializing in a sport at a young age is not a good idea, you might want to check in with Andover senior David Grossman.

Before Mackenzie Kennedy became a volleyball star for Andover High and Endicott College, doctors wondered if her health would allow her to live a normal life, let alone play sports.

Chris Kuchar led Andover High boys hockey to record heights, helping the Golden Warriors qualify for the elite Super 8 tournament for the first time in program history.

Ali (McCoy) Farrell chuckled at the question.

Andover native Rob Oppenheim is now a veteran on the PGA Tour.

Ally Fazio is on the front lines of the battle against the coronavirus pandemic.

Andover’s Aidan Cammann is one of the fastest rising stars in Massachusetts — and New England — high school basketball.

The debate over who has the best jump shot in Andover’s Resendiz household probably will never be settled.

Perhaps you wouldn’t think it to be true, but Shea Krekorian will tell you there are a number of similarities between basketball and lacrosse.

Editor’s Note: With high school sports postponed indefinitely, we’re checking in with athletes and coaches from the Andover sports community about how they are dealing with the coronavirus pandemic.

Andover’s Thomas Manty led Central Catholic hockey to a Super 8 title game, and became a top goal-scorer for Phillips Academy.

Editor’s Note: With high school sports postponed indefinitely, we’re checking in with athletes and coaches from the Andover sports community about how they are dealing with the coronavirus pandemic.

Andover’s John Rex had already arrived in North Carolina, and was preparing to compete at the NCAA Division 3 Track Indoor Championships in mid-March, when the news hit.

Alright, it’s time to come clean and apologize.

The Andover High girls basketball team was crowned Division 1 state champions last week, and head coach Alan Hibino is leaving no room for an asterisk.

BOSTON — The moment was certainly not lost on the Andover girls basketball team.

LOWELL — Shea Krekorian and Brooke Hardock already knew what it felt like to be Division 1 North champions. They just didn’t get the perks that go along with it.

TEWKSBURY — As Andover girls basketball coach Alan Hibino reflected on his team’s Division 1 North tournament run, he admits to having a lot to be proud of.

Here is a look at the Andover High athletes that were named to the All-Merrimack Valley Conference teams for their respective sports this winter.