BOXFORD — Many of Masconomet's girls basketball opponents this winter will be brand new. But if Friday night's Northeastern Conference debut is a sign of things to come, it could be business as usual for the Chieftains.

Using a combination of dogged defense and efficient transition offense, Masconomet took care of visiting Beverly, 52-30, at home Friday night. It was the season opener for both clubs, coming later than normal with delays across the state thanks to the ongoing pandemic, but certainly on defense the hosts were in midseason form.

Senior Jenna DiPietro, a quick 5-foot-6 guard, showed off incredible on-ball defensive acumen. She came up with four steals and was in the middle of at least....

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