Boys’ Lacrosse

Bow 13, John Stark 1

Key players: Bow – Brad Ekstrom (5 saves, 300th career save in his 36th start), Wyatt Premo (4 goals, assist), Kian O’Leary (3 goals, assist), Jake Antuna (11-for-13 on faceoffs, goal, 7 groundballs), Rowan Schlosser (2 goals, assist), Devon St. Cyr (goal, assist), Sam Bennett (2 assists), Adam Auclair (2 assists), Keenan Hubbard (assist), Brendan O’Keeffe (assist); John Stark – Parker Hamel (9 saves)

Highlights: The Falcons led 3-1 at halftime and came out strong in the third quarter with a few quick goals to pull away thanks to strong transition offense, tough defense and consistent play from the faceoff unit.

Coach’s quote:  “Players win games and we’re lucky to coach an awesome group of kids. I’m proud of the way we responded after a really slow start. We need to be more consistent in our approach to the game and show up ready to play the same way every time.” – Bow’s Devin Calkins

Records: Bow 3-0; John Stark 1-4

Souhegan 11, Merrimack Valley 10, OT

Key players: MV – Tyler Carter (3 goals, 6 ground balls), Matt Lauren (2 goals, 2 assists), Jake Demers (2 goals), Ryan Monaghan (goal), Conner Hanson (goal), Mike Heine (goal), Carter Lankhorst (13 faceoff wins)

Highlights: MV was down 6-3 at the half and 8-3 at the beginning of the third quarter, but the Pride came back to force OT on Monday.

Coach’s quote: “I am proud of my team for buckling down and grinding their way back to at 10-9 lead with just a couple minutes left. … It’s a tough loss but we learned from it and moved forward.” – MV’s Sean Gill

Records: Souhegan 1-3; MV 1-2

Merrimack Valley 7, Hanover 5

Key players: MV – Conner Hanson (3 goals), Tyler Carter (2 goals, 2 assists), Jake Demers (goal, assist), Matt Lauren (goal, assist), Mike Heine (7 ground balls), Mike Kingsbury (22 savs), Carter Lankhorst (10 faceoff wins), 

Highlights: The Pride rebounded on Wednesday after a tough OT loss earlier in the week.

Coach’s quote: “Strong defensive showing. Solid effort and help from players coming off the bench. To have these guys rebound from a tough OT loss on Wednesday, after not having played our best game, to show up locked in today, was awesome. Very proud of this team, and am excited for the rest of the season.” – MV’s Sean Gill

Records: MV 2-2; Hanover 1-3

Bishop Brady 12, Inter-Lakes/Moultonborough 3

Key players: Bishop Brady – Drake Bekar (6 goals), Ray Weatherbee (80% save percentage)

Highlights: The Giants picked up their first win of the season.

Records: Bishop Brady 1-2; ILM 1-2

Kearsarge 19, Stevens 2

Key players: Kearsarge –  Gunnar Benedict (5 goals, 2 assists), Ollie Smith (2 goals, 4 assists), Reed Cole-Tucker (2 goals, 3 assists), Eli Whipple (goal, assist), Noah Whipple (goal, defense), Brayden Slayton (goal), Brayden Hurley (defense), Corrigan Fleury (defense), Brodie Malynowski (saves)

Highlights: Kearsarge’s defense played especially well, limiting Stevens to just two scoring opportunities. The Cardinals only allowed three goals in the first quarter thanks to some impressive goaltending. 

Coach’s quote: “Kearsarge dominated ground balls, with Jacob Heath, Chase Paquette and Cooper Russell consistently scooping them up.” – Kearsarge’s Chris Boucher

Records: Kearsarge 2-3; Stevens 0-3

Yarmouth (Maine) 9, Concord 5

Key players: Concord  – Jaden Haas (2 goals, 7 faceoff wins), Harry Snow (18 saves), Brayden Beauregard (goal, assist), Tyler Morin (goal), Chad Lariviere (goal), Liam Yeatman (assist), Eugene Conn (assist)

Records: Yarmouth 2-0; Concord 1-3

Girls’ Lacrosse

Nashua South 11, Concord 6

Key players: Concord – Emma Pelletier (2 goals, assist), Amelia Crumrine (2 goals, assist), Malie Ramshaw (goal), Sadie Pelletier (goal), Brook Nelson (assist), Tadu Sirois (15 saves), Charlotte Dill (defense), Lexi Magee (defense)

Highlights: Concord fought back and came within a goal in the third quarter, but the Purple Panthers pulled away late in the game.

Coach’s quote: “We were able to gain some momentum in spurts in the game, but unforced errors hurt us again in a game where five goals is not many at all in girls’ lacrosse.” – Concord’s Mike Zahn

Records: South 3-1; Concord 0-4

John Stark 18, Campbell 1

Key players: John Stark – Zoe Lawson (7 goals), Kaycie Rhodes (4 goals, 3 assists), Addie DeCew (3 goals, assist), Ryan Mucci (2 goals, 2 assists), Evette Dagenais (2 assists), Jillian Fredette (goal, assist), Claudia Dustin (goal)

Highlights: Hannah Perkins had seven ground ball controls, and Mucci and DeCew directed the draw to their teammates, allowing Stark to control possession. Lauren Williams had her first varsity save in goal.

Records: John Stark 4-1; Campbell 1-2

Merrimack Valley 11, Hanover 8

Key players: MV – Alyssa Brodeur (4 goals, 2 assists), Ella Frink (4 goals), Lilly Jones (2 goals, assist), Taylor Gionet (7 saves)

Highlights: The Pride won a competitive game where both teams had plenty of scoring opportunities.

Coach’s quote: “I am very proud of this team win. Our defense did an excellent job of staying composed and organized. Our attack’s patience and shot selection was crucial to the win.” – MV’s Kylee Yam

Records: MV 3-0; Hanover 3-2

Coe-Brown 15, Kearsarge 3

Key players: Coe-Brown – Avery Keefe, Ellie Escape, Alexis Muse; Kearsarge – Stella Syvertsen (26 saves), Tori Wooten (defense), Bella Collins (midfield), Ociee Ilg (goal), Addy Rossi (goal), Lilly Chapman (goal)

Highlights: Kearsarge dominated the first quarter, but Coe-Brown took over the middle two quarters to pull ahead.

Coach’s quote: “Tough day today for Kearsarge. Proud of effort and grit given gameday challenges. Coe-Brown has speed and numbers for midfield energy.” – Kearsarge’s Katherine Bucklin Stearns

Records: Coe-Brown 1-1; Kearsarge 2-1

Hopkinton 18, Concord Christian 4

Key players: Hopkinton – Maeve Owens (6 goals, assist, 2 ground balls), Sydney Westover (4 goals, assist, 11 draw controls, ground ball), Pippa Lang (2 goals, 2 ground balls), Molly Hodgdon (goal, assist, 3 ground balls), Autumn Meier (goal, 2 draw controls, 2 ground balls), Lia Chapin (goal, draw control, caused turnover, 3 ground balls), Marcella Guadagno (goal, 4 ground balls), Lauryn Vetter (goal, 3 ground balls), Lilly Chodosh (goal, ground ball), Rose Afflerbach (assist, draw control, caused turnover, 2 ground balls), Mary Maughan (draw control, 3 ground balls, defense), Louisa Behner (draw control, 2 caused turnovers, defense), Grace Hodgdon (save), Molly Donoghue (save)

Highlights: The Hawks were able to control the draw from the start of the game and the offense made good use of the possession to extend their lead throughout the game, and the defense and goaltending held the Kingsmen to a single goal in each quarter.

Coach’s quote: “The team really controlled the draw circle and ground balls. Molly Donoghue closed out the second half for her first varsity game in net.” – Hopkinton’s Bob Brown

Records: Hopkinton 2-2; Concord Christian 0-4

Baseball

Bishop Brady 10, Inter-Lakes 0, 5 inn.

Key players: Bishop Brady – Jack Sheppard (5 inning perfect game, 8 K, 0 H, 0 BB), Winn Thomas (3 hits, 4 runs, 2 SB, RBI), Kolt Gaudreault (2 hits, 2 runs, 2 RBI, 2 SB), Max Guerra (2 hits, 2 RBI, 2 SB, run), Luke Bedard (2 hits, 2 RBI, 2 SB)

Highlights: Sheppard tossed a five-inning perfect game and the Brady bats came alive. The top three in the Giants’ batting order – Thomas, Gaudreault and Guerra – combined for seven of Brady’s 10 runs, while Bedard hit well in the cleanup role.

Coach’s quote: “Jack pitched great in his first start of the year, not walking anyone and striking out eight, and we made all the plays behind him.” – Bishop Brady’s Skip Foy

Records: Bishop Brady 4-1; Inter-Lakes 0-4

Kennett 6, Merrimack Valley 2

Key players: MV – Seth Norris (6 IP, 4 K), Jack Parris (2 hits), Eli Wormald (hit)

Highlights: MV led 2-0 heading into the fifth before Kennett plated four runs.

Coach’s quote: “Lots of positives today. Bottom of the lineup produced and Seth Norris was outstanding on the bump.” – MV’s Sean Wheeler

Records: Kennett 2-2; MV 0-5

Bow 3, Pembroke 2

Key players: Bow – Troy Kontstatakos (3 IP), Dillan Abbate (WP, 3 IP in relief), Peyton Larrabee (save), Jake Reardon (2 hits), Owen Webber (2 hits), Clayton Nadzan (game-winning RBI); Pembroke – Owen Stewart (6 IP, 3 H, 1 ER; hit), Zac Bemis (RBI, hit), Devin Riel (hit), Jack Pearson (hit, run), Preston Perkins (double, run)

Highlights: Bow took a 2-0 lead in the third inning and held on for the win.

Coach’s quote: “Tough win against a gritty Pembroke team. Clutch efforts from Clayton Nadzan to plate the winning run and Peyton Larrabee with a strong seventh inning closing effort on the mound.” – Bow assistant Dennis Ordway

Records: Bow 4-1; Pembroke 1-2

John Stark 11, Plymouth 2

Key players: John Stark – Chase Philibotte (7 IP, 2 R, 7 H, 2 BB, 15 K; 2-for-4, double, 3 RBI, SB), Aiden Harris (2-for-3, double, RBI, SB; defense at C), Parker LaClair (1-for-3, 3 runs, 2 SB), Ben LaBrecque (1-for-2, 3 runs, RBI, SB)

Highlights: The Generals scored runs in the first three innings and five over the final two to put the game away. Philibotte led the way on the mound and at the plate for Stark.

Coach’s quote: “We had a good game from many perspectives today. Some good, quality at bats and Chase had another dominate performance on the hill. Defense made some big plays today, so that was something we really needed to see turn a corner.” – John Stark’s Dennis Pelletier

Records: John Stark 3-0; Plymouth 2-2

Belmont 13, Campbell 0

Key players: Belmont – Anakin Underhill (4 IP, 1 H, 4 BB, 11 K; 0-for-3, RBI, run), Jaxson Embree (1 H, 4 BB, 11 K; 2-for-3, 2-run HR, walk, 3 runs), Wyatt Divers (3-for-4, 2 RBI, 2 runs, SB), Wyatt Bamford (1-for-2, 2 walks, run), Owen Waldron (1-for-5, 2 RBI, 2 runs)

Highlights: Underhill broke Belmont High School’s career strikeout record, fanning his 210th career batter. Underhill came home on Embree’s two-run homer, and Belmont followed that up with four more runs in the second inning and seven runs in the fourth inning. The Raiders did a good job driving up the pitch count, forcing Lebanon to pull its starting pitcher after just two innings. The victory also gave coach LeBlanc his 150th career win.

Coach’s quote: “Jaxson got us off to a fast start and Anakin pitched very well. He kept Campbell off balance all day and looked every bit like an ace. It was a good team win and complete team effort.” – Belmont’s Matt LeBlanc

Records: Belmont 4-1; Campbell 3-1

Hopkinton 8, Hillsboro-Deering 1

Key players: Hopkinton – Michael DePiano (7 IP, 3 H, 1 R (0 ER), 0 BB, 10 K), Isaac Price (2-for-3; 2 RBI), Bronson Ammann (1-for-3, double, 2 walks, 2 RBI), Noah Aframe (1-for-1, double, 2 runs), Travis Windhurst (1-for-3, RBI; 3 SB)

Highlights: Hopkinton led 2-1 but exploded for some big hits in the top of the sixth inning to add some insurance goals.

Coach’s quote: “Excellent performance on the mound from Mike having zero walks and striking out 10 across seven innings.  His composure was unwavering even when Hillsboro had runners in scoring position and he was able to pitch his team out of the jam.  On offense, eight different Hawks had a hit for us today, with (Isaac) Price leading the way, collecting his first two hits and RBI off the season. 

Records: Hopkinton 1-4; H-D 0-4

Conant 19, Winnisquam 0

Key players: Winnisquam  – Nik Puffinburger (2-for-2)

Highlights: Conant busted open a 2-0 game by scoring 13 runs in the third.

Coach’s quote: “Ten errors and 13 unearned runs won’t win many games.” – Winnisquam’s Fred Caruso

Records: Conant 4-1; Winnisquam 3-2

Softball

Bow 15, Pembroke 3

Key players: Bow – Cadence Malone (2-run HR), Taylor Ouellette (4 strikeouts), Sophie Brooks (4 strikeouts), Maddy Oppold (3-for-4), Caly Poitras (2-for-4)

Highlights:  The Falcons bounced back from a 13-0 shutout loss to MV with their highest run total of the season in a commanding victory over the Spartans.

Records: Bow 4-1; Pembroke 2-2

Merrimack Valley 17, Kennett 4, 6 inn.

Key players: MV – Kayla Smith (6 IP, 4 K; 4-for-4, HR, 2 RBI), Julia Kelly (2-for-4, 4 RBI), Caydence Allberg (2-for-4, RBI), Mady Boelzner (2-for-3, RBI), Jordan Monaghan (2-for-4, 3 RBI), Katelyn Herrman (1-for-4, 3 RBI)

Highlights: Valley opened the game with six runs in the first inning and two more in the second to go up 8-2. The Pride plated nine more runs in the sixth inning to close out the game.

Coach’s quote: “We have been consistent at the plate and on defense, and each game are receiving contributions up and down our lineup.” – MV’s Kevin O’Brien

Records: MV 5-0; Kennett 1-3

Hopkinton 9, Hillsboro-Deering 6

Key players: Hopkinton – Aurelia Salce (4-for-4, triple; defense), Zoey Freitas (4-for-5, HR, double), Kinley St. Cyr (defense at 1B), Ella-Mai Johnson (7 IP, 5 H, 4 BB, 10 K)

Highlights: The Hawks played well overall, but some mid-game errors let the Hillcats get back into the game. Johnson only allowed two hits over the last three innings.

Coach’s quote: “We were a little inconsistent at times today, but the players did a great job not letting one error lead to multiple misplays. St. Cyr returned from injury today and it’s great to have her back at first base.” – Hopkinton’s Liz Kovar

Records: Hopkinton 2-2; H-D 1-3

Girls’ Tennis

Winnacunnet 8, Pembroke 1

Key players: Pembroke – Rileyanne Caron and Brianna Larochelle (8-6 win at No. 3 doubles)

Coach’s quote: “Riley had a long match at No. 3 singles losing 9-8 (7-2) in the tiebreaker. Riley stayed strong with Brianna and won No. 3 doubles.” – Pembroke’s David W. Goulet

Records: Winnacunnet 4-3; Pembroke 3-4

Gilford 8, Bishop Brady 1

Key players: Bishop Brady – Anya Koshy (9-7 win at No. 1 singles)

Highlights: Koshy’s was the only singles match that didn’t end in an 8-0 loss for Brady.

Records: Gilford 8-0; Bishop Brady 1-4

Boys’ Tennis

Bishop Brady 5, Gilford 4

Key players: Bishop Brady – Teddy Yap (8-2 win at No. 1 singles), Ben Matseas (8-3 win at No. 2 singles), Ethan Henry (8-0 win at No. 5 singles), Henry and Alex Pelletier (8-4 win at No. 2 doubles), Nick Paguasan and James Horangic (9-8 (7-4) win at No. 3 doubles)

Highlights: The Giants and Eagles split singles, and Brady won a pair of doubles matches to come out on top of a tightly-contested match.

Records: Bishop Brady 2-3; Gilford 1-6