Panthers Boys Hockey Upset by Danvers On Last-Second Goal

Danvers High avenged two losses to Beverly High earlier this year, winning when it counted the most on Friday night and advancing in the postseason.

The loss was only the Panthers' second of the season.

A goal by senior left wing A.J. Couto with 11 second left broke the 3-3 tie and gave Danvers High School the win, reports the Salem News and many tweeters who were at the game.

The Falcons play next on Monday at Chelmsford Forum versus No. 1 Concord-Carlisle, who defeated No. 13 Watertown High School on Friday night. Game time Monday is 6 p.m.

Beverly, at 18-1-1, was the top seed in the Div. 2 North tournament and had beaten Danvers twice in the regular season. No. 8 Danvers is now 12-6-4 and got to Friday night's game on a 9-1 win over Somerville High School.

The Twitter-sphere followed the game closely, and had words of encouragement for the Panthers.

For example, Salem High's hockey coach, Teddy Hanley, wrote: "Congratulations also goes out to the Beverly Hockey Team on their great season! Keep your heads up boys, you're a terrific team!"

Meanwhile BeverlyHSHockey wrote: "Proud of our men for a remarkable season with an unfortunate end. Next season starts tomorrow. #gymrats"