Boys’ Nordic Skiing

Concord 388, Kearsarge 384, Sunapee 161

Key players: Concord – Dean Ayotte (1st, 9:50), Sebastian Christie (2nd, 10:37), Evan Anderson (5th), Luke Hennessy (10th); Kearsarge – Ben Clough (3rd, 10:40), Ned Stepp (4th), Andrew Brahan (6th), Kelby Frenkiewich (7th), Jacob Chabot (8th), Zachary Hattan (9th)

Highlights: Concord edged Kearsarge in a freestyle race at Proctor Academy, the first race of the season for all three teams competing. Ayotte won the race, which consisted of three laps around a 1.4k loop.

Coach’s quote: “The kids really skied well. We’ve been working on freestyle pretty heavily for the past couple weeks and it showed today.” – Kearsarge’s Kevin Lee

Girls’ Nordic Skiing

Concord 386, Kearsarge 386, Sunapee 90

Key players: Concord – Mahalie Burdette (1st, 12:21), Frances Lesser (4th), Bella Komorek (6th), Phoebe Dater-Roberts (7th), Clara McHugh (8th), Beatrice Messenger (10th); Kearsarge – Katherine Blagden (2nd, 12:31), Ava Valle (3rd, 12:33), Ainsley Frenkiewich (5th), Haley Deegan (9th)

Highlights: Concord and Kearsarge tied for the win in a race held at Proctor Academy, the first race of the season for all three teams competing. Burdette won the freestyle race, which was three laps around a 1.4k loop.

Coach’s quote: “It was great to throw together this race after our scheduled one was cancelled. Thanks to Concord and Sunapee for coming over and getting the season started.” – Kearsarge’s Kevin Lee

Boys’ Basketball

Belmont 73, Berlin 20

Key players: Belmont – Keegan Martinez (16 points), Anakin Underhill (12 points), Brody Ennis (12 points), Treshawn Ray (11 points)

Highlights: The Raiders moved into a three-way tie for first place in Division III with Kearsarge and Raymond after a big win on the road against the Mountaineers.

Records: Belmont 6-0; Berlin 0-7

Girls’ Basketball

Berlin 29, Belmont 23

Key players: Belmont – Maddie Carrier (7 points), Bailey Perkins (5 points), Madelyn Besegai (4 points), Mia Ellis (4 points)

Highlights: The Raiders narrowly lost to one of the top Division III teams.

Coach’s quote:  “Super proud of the team. Girls defended and rebounded hard against a top five team and gave themselves a chance.” – Belmont’s Roger Carroll

Records: Berlin 6-1; Bemont 2-4

Boys’ Hockey

Salem 4, Bow 3, OT

Key players: Bow – Brad Ekstrom (goal), Landon Wescott (goal), Luke Hartshorn (goal), Ethan Herrick (assist), Owen Webber (assist), Kian O’Leary (17 points)

Coach’s quote:  “We played hard, but we need to clean up our self-inflicted turnovers that led to several of their goals. We will get back to work to prepare for Hanover on Saturday.” – Bow’s Tim Walsh

Records: Salem 4-1; Bow 1-3

Monadnock-Fall Mtn.-Conant 5, Laconia-Winnisquam/Inter-Lakes 2

Key players: MFMC – Parker Ederveen (3 goals, assist), Jamison Kottke (2 goals); LWI – Rock Londer (goal, assist), Levi Hubacher (goal), Aiden Wirth (assist)

Highlights: The Lakers scored a pair of goals in the second period, but Monadnock-Fall Mtn.-Conant scored two goals in the first period and netted two more in the third to put the game away.

Records: MFMC 2-2; LWI 0-5

Girls’ Hockey

Bishop Brady-Trinity-Bow 5, Pinkerton 2

Key players: BBTB – Audrey Starr (4 goals), Kylie Palmeter (2 assists), Ali Pelletier (goal), Kaylee Jacques (assist), Meghan Schmidt (assist), Lyrah Lydon (8 saves)

Highlights: Starr scored two goals in the first period to put the Brinity Falcons up 2-0 after the first period and netted another in the second to build a 3-1 lead heading into the third. The Brinity Falcons now have sole possession of first place in the standings.

Records: BBTB 5-0; Pinkerton 1-2

Wrestling

Concord 56, Londonderry 24

Key players: Concord – Biswas Darji (pin at 106), Cullen Burke (pin at 126), Owen Gregg (pin at 132), Carl Sirrianna (pin at 190), Jakob Manseau (pin at 215), Dom Schinella (19-2 tech fall win at 138), Ryley Holt (12-8 win by decision at 165), Jaxon Carter (forfeit win at 144), Max Chung (forfeit win at 157), Jacob Breau (forfeit win at 285)

Highlights: The Tide won 10 of 14 matches to win a dual at home.

Records: Concord 3-0

Bow 78, Campbell 6
Bow 71, Kearsarge 12

Key players: Bow – Josh Roos (2 pins at 126), Ryan Dolder (2 pins at 150), Chase Flagg (2 pins at 190), Jake Todisco Coulon (pin, technical fall at 138), Herbie Madden (pin, forfeit at 144), Bryson Wesler (pin, forfeit at 157), Jackson Hall (pin, forfeit at 215), Kevin Mullen (pin, forfeit at 285); Kearsarge – Cameron Brand (pin at 165), Brodie Malynowski (pin at 175)

Highlights: The Falcons cruised to a pair of victories on their home mats, winning 13 of 14 classes against Campbell and 12 of 14 classes against Kearsarge.

Winnisquam 49, Pelham 26

Key players: Winnisquam – Sam Weisman (pin at 215), Ryan Cormier (pin at 126), Carl Edwardson (pin at 132), Dylan Griffin (pin at 138), Colin Parenteau (pin at 150), Aiden Sufert (sudden victory at 120), Jameson Dunn (major decision at 144), Lucas Dunphey (forfeit win at 106), Kane St. Hilaire (forfeit win at 113), 

Highlights: The Bears won nine of 14 weight classes and took advantage of two victories by forfeit to defeat the Pythons on the road.

Records: Winnisquam 9-1