BOSTON and mdash; Two years ago when Archbishop Williams completed its second straight victory over Pentucket in the Division 3 state semifinal at the TD Banknorth Garden before going on to win their second straight state title, there was no question who the leaders of that team were and mdash; senior point guard Christine Duffy and senior shooting guard Casey Capello.

The Newburyport hockey team learned its state-title game fate Sunday afternoon when Canton posted a 3-2 overtime victory over Nauset in the Division 2 South final. Canton will be a familiar foe for the Clippers

WEST NEWBURY and mdash; For the fourth straight season, the Pentucket Sachems (24-0) are heading to the finals of the North Division III state tourney.

SALEM and mdash; In an absolutely fantastic and filled-to-capacity atmosphere that harbored 1,665 yelling and screaming passionate Newburyport and Peabody fans, the two teams in the Division 2 North final played a classic as the Clippers edged out the Tanners to return to the TD Banknorth Garden and defend last year’s state championship, 3-2.

Showing tremendous and surprising poise, the Nets didn’t buckle under the pressure of Boston’s fourth-quarter comeback and a deafening arena. The Nets stood tall down the stretch and finished off a stunning 104-96 victory inside TD Banknorth Garden.

When : 4 PST. Where: TD Banknorth Garden. On the air: TV: FS West; Radio: 1150.

Clippers lead early but can’t hang on, and Boston surges in second half to win at TD Banknorth Garden, on a court made dangerously slick by condensation.

Don’t miss The Buzz this week, as it comes to you from the TD Banknorth Garden. Learn about Boston Bruins Byron Bitz and Daniel Paille’s visit to the Tufts Medical Center.

Playing hard for three periods has not been a Flyers trademark during this sad-sack season.

Besides moving up the standings, the Leafs recent winning streak has given the players a huge bounce as was evident in the mood at yesterday’s up-tempo practice at the TD Banknorth Garden.