Methuen/Tewksbury stuns St. Mary's in OT to reach state title game

Eighth-grader Annalise Blais scores game-winning goal in overtime thriller

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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The Methuen/Tewksbury girls hockey team has advanced to the Division 1 state title game after defeating St. Mary's (Lynn) in an overtime thriller on Sunday. Eighth-grade forward Annalise Blais scored the game-winning goal in overtime, propelling her team to the championship game.

Why it matters

This upset victory over powerhouse St. Mary's is a major accomplishment for the Methuen/Tewksbury team, which has been working to build its program and compete with the state's top girls hockey teams. Reaching the state title game is a significant milestone for the young squad.

The details

In the overtime period, Annalise Blais said she was determined to score the winning goal. "In my head, I was saying at that moment that I am going to score this goal, and I didn't care who was going to try and stop me," Blais recounted. Her game-winning tally sent Methuen/Tewksbury to the Division 1 state championship game.

  • The game was played on Sunday, March 9, 2026.
  • Methuen/Tewksbury defeated St. Mary's in overtime.

The players

Annalise Blais

An eighth-grade forward for the Methuen/Tewksbury girls hockey team who scored the game-winning goal in overtime.

Methuen/Tewksbury girls hockey team

The high school hockey team that pulled off the upset victory over powerhouse St. Mary's (Lynn) to advance to the Division 1 state title game.

St. Mary's (Lynn)

The girls hockey team from Lynn, Massachusetts that was defeated by Methuen/Tewksbury in the overtime thriller.

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What they’re saying

“In my head, I was saying at that moment that I am going to score this goal, and I didn't care who was going to try and stop me.”

— Annalise Blais, Eighth-grade forward

What’s next

Methuen/Tewksbury will now advance to the Division 1 state championship game, where they will face the winner of the other semifinal matchup.

The takeaway

This thrilling overtime victory showcases the talent and determination of the young Methuen/Tewksbury girls hockey team, which has emerged as a force to be reckoned with in the state's top division. Their upset of powerhouse St. Mary's is a testament to the program's growth and bright future.