Tournament sponsor Charles Daher, far left, stands with the 16 recipients of $1,000 scholarships presented on Sunday morning during the pre-tourney breakfast for the Commonwealth Motors Christmas Classic.
NORTH ANDOVER - Ashley McLaughlin's message rang as true when she delivered it on Sunday morning as it did 21 years ago when she led Andover High to the tournament championship.
Cherish your time at the Commonwealth Motors Christmas Classic.
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