Girls’ Basketball

Pembroke 54, Bow 33

Key players: Pembroke – Kate Stephens (22 points), Anne Phillips(13 points), Kaitlin Arenella (11 points); Bow – Bry Szepan (17 points, 5 steals, 2 assists), Peyton Vaughn (9 points, 4 rebounds, 3 steals), Kate McGovern (11 rebounds, 2 points), Ella Gray (7 rebounds, 3 points)

Highlights: Pembroke jumped out to a 10-2 lead and won every quarter to avenge two earlier losses to Bow. Stephens had 17 of her game-high 22 points in the first half as the Spartans led 30-18 at halftime.

Coach’s quote: “Our defensive effort was there from the first whistle. We made them work hard for every basket they got. We were aggressive offensively and never let them back in the game.” – Pembroke’s Steve Langevin

Records: Pembroke 12-3; Bow 10-5

Bishop Brady 49, Plymouth 20

Key players: Bishop Brady – Claire Jackson (27 points), Payton Bryson (11 points) 

Highlights: Seniors Jackson and Bryson took over in the second half on senior night, outscoring the Bobcats 33-7 over the final two quarters. Jackson scored 13 of her points in the fourth.

Coach’s quote: “This was a great game for our seniors. Both put up a lot of points and played amazing defense. Much-needed win. We’re looking to take this momentum into Sanborn on Friday.” – Bishop Brady’s Steve Aubertine  

Records: Bishop Brady 4-11; Plymouth 7-10

Pelham 52, Coe-Brown 51

Key players: Pelham  – Grace Riley (12 points), Addison Breault (12 points); Coe-Brown – Emma LaPierre (16 points), Jennifer Noni (11 points), Bella Wiggin (9 points)

Highlights: Pelham battled to a halftime 25-23 lead, but Coe-Brown took an eight-point lead into the fourth. Pelham made some big 3s and fastbreak bucket late to seal the win.

Coach’s quote: “Playing well, but not translating to wins.” – Coe-Brown’s Joe Vachon

Records: Pelham 9-6; Coe-Brown 7-9

Boys’ Basketball

Pembroke 67, Bow 64, OT

Key players: Pembroke – Devin Riel (20 points), Evan Berkeley (14 points), Andrew Fitzgerald (12 points), Javien Sinclair (8 points), Zach Bemis (8 points); Bow – Jake Reardon (28 points)

Highlights: Pembroke was down 20-8 after the first quarter, but turned it around, outscoring Bow the rest of the way to win in overtime in a tournament-like atmosphere.

Coach’s quote: “Wow, what a great game to be involved in. Both teams played their hearts out and fortunately we came out on top. Bow is great team and well coached. We just may see them again in the tournament. My boys never panicked after (trailing in the first quarter).” – Pembroke’s Michael Donnell

Records: Pembroke 14-1; Bow 10-5

Bishop Brady 55, Plymouth 53

Key players: Bishop Brady – Owen Thornton (17 points), Ryan Casey (17 points)

Highlights: Thornton had his best game of the season, playing a well-rounded game and hitting some big shots.

Coach’s quote: “Three wins, but most important, the kids worked hard and have kept working hard. They have made a positive impact on Brady basketball.” – Bishop Brady’s John Billings

Records: Bishop Brady 3-12; Plymouth 0-16

Laconia 66, John Stark 42

Key players: John Stark – Aiden Harris (20 points, 7 steals), Joey Dykstra (13 points, 9 rebounds)

Highlights: Laconia jumped out to a 10-1 lead and kept the nine-point lead going into halftime before pulling away in the second half.

Coach’s quote: “It was a pretty physical game and our boys played hard. We struggled shooting the ball tonight and that cost us.” – John Stark’s Mike Smith

Records: Laconia 3-12; John Stark 3-12

Hanover 57, Merrimack Valley 50

Key players: Hanover  – Roy Lucas (19 points); MV – Boston Bradicich (15 points, 5 rebounds), Nic Oglesby (13 points, 4 rebounds)

Highlights: MV held a one-point lead heading into the fourth, but was outscored 13-5 in the final frame.

Coach’s quote: “We played hard, but fourth quarter turnovers and lack of execution of offense hurt us. We now have two days to prepare for Hollis-Brookline.” – MV’s Kelly O’Brien

Records: Hanover 14-2; MV 9-6