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Girls’ Basketball: John Stark 60, Lebanon 40

Girls’ BasketballJohn Stark 60, Lebanon 40Key players: John Stark – Abby Duclos (21 points, 7 steals), Avery Geaumont (15 points, 6 assists)Highlights: Duclos was the spark plug for the Generals early on, scoring 11 of John Stark’s 13 points in the...

Boys’ Basketball: Lebanon 72, John Stark 46

Boys’ BasketballLebanon 72, John Stark 46Key players: John Stark – Logan Montgomery (22 points), Aidan Harris (7 rebounds)Highlights: After a rough first quarter, the Generals played much better in the second, but ultimately couldn’t close the...

Girls’ Basketball: Hopkinton 49, Hillsboro-Deering 23

Girls’ BasketballHopkinton 49, Hillsboro-Deering 23Key players: Hopkinton – Elise Miner (15 points), Maddie Carmichael (11 points, 8 rebounds), Beth Taylor (6 points, defense), Sydney Westover (6 points, 7 rebounds); H-D – Emily Howell (13 points),...

Girls’ Basketball: Winnisquam 54, Belmont 33

Girls’ BasketballWinnisquam 54, Belmont 33Key players: Winnisquam – Victoria Kelly (16 points, 16 rebounds), Caidyn Carter (14 points, 7 rebounds), Lauren MacDonald (13 points, 3 rebounds), Triniti Carter (6 points, 5 rebounds), Mackenzie Philippy (5...

Boys’ Basketball: Pembroke 70, Bow 66

Boys’ BasketballPembroke 70, Bow 66Key players: Pembroke  – Mike Strazzeri (21 points, 4 steals), Joshua Pilotte (19 points, 4 steals), Joe Fitzgerald (18 points, 7 rebounds), Shondell Hadley (6 points, 10 rebounds), Adam Heldman (5 offensive...

Girls’ Basketball: Kearsarge 34, Monadnock 32

Girls’ BasketballKearsarge 34, Monadnock 32Key players: Kearsarge  – Ella Stocker (9 points, defense, rebounding)Highlights: Stocker scored five points in the fourth quarter to close out Kearsarge’s victory over the Huskies on Tuesday.Coach’s quote:...

Girls’ Basketball: Stevens 45, Kearsarge 39

Girls’ BasketballStevens 45, Kearsarge 39Key players: Kearsarge – Jada Kendrigan (12 points, four 3s), Tessa Marinello (16 points)Highlights: Tied 39-39 with 1:40 left to play, Stevens’ Kiley Bundy got a big steal and layup and went 4-for-4 from the...

NFL players, communities rally for Bills safety Damar Hamlin

By JOHN WAWROW

The family of Damar Hamlin expressed gratitude for the outpouring of support shown toward the Buffalo Bills safety who suffered cardiac arrest after making a tackle while asking everyone to keep the hospitalized player in their prayers on Tuesday.“We...

Bills’ Hamlin in critical condition after collapse on field

By MITCH STACY

CINCINNATI — Buffalo defensive back Damar Hamlin was in critical condition early Tuesday after the Bills say his heart stopped following a tackle during the Monday Night Football game, which was indefinitely postponed.Hamlin collapsed on the field...

Boys’ Basketball: Stevens 57, Kearsarge 46

Boys’ BasketballStevens 57, Kearsarge 46Key players: Stevens – Hunter Larocqut (18 points); Kearsarge – Parker Goin (11 points, 4 rebounds), Josh Holderman (9 points, 5 steals, 3 rebounds), Joe Yanzo (8 points, 9 rebounds, 3 blocks), Austin Needham (5...

Fenway Park transforms for NHL’s 14th annual Winter Classic

By KEN POWTAK

BOSTON (AP) — Fenway Park, the majors’ oldest active ballpark, was transformed into an outdoor hockey arena for the NHL’s 14th annual Winter Classic on Monday afternoon.With the logos of the two teams — the Boston Bruins and Pittsburgh Penguins —...

Dugger INT return helps lift Pats over fading Dolphins 23-21

By KYLE HIGHTOWER

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Kyle Dugger intercepted Teddy Bridgewater and returned it 39 yards for a go-ahead touchdown late in the third quarter, and the New England Patriots kept their playoff hopes alive by rallying to beat the Miami Dolphins 23-21 on...

Concord boys rally, John Stark girls take control to claim Capital Classic hoops titles

By DAN ATTORRI

The effort had been undeniable, but the results hadn’t been there for the Concord boys’ basketball team. At the Capital Classic, that hard work started to pay off.Shots that were once rushed were set up naturally. Attempts from 3-point land that...

Concord hockey loses first game in nearly two years in holiday tourney final to Exeter

By DAN ATTORRI

The games don’t count in the NHIAA standings, but lessons can be learned from holiday tournaments. The Tide learned that no matter how good a team is, eventually a winning streak must come to an end.The Concord boys’ hockey team played well in long...

Concord Little League team competes with family legacy

By RAY DUCKLER

The storyline is so good that even ESPN wants a piece of it.Once the sports network heard about a different sort of Craigue’s List – one that has nothing to do with selling a couch or buying a chair – it reached out to Nate Craigue, whose connection...

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Sunset baseballColby-Sawyer improved to 3-1 with a victories over Century 21 and Sanel Auto Parts. Kyle Evans picked up the win on the mound for the Chargers against Century 21 while Jake Choiniere (four hits), Jake Sullivan (three hits) and Max Lewis...

New amenities for fans at Fenway in 110th season

By STEVE HEWITT

When fans entered Fenway Park for Friday’s home opener, they noticed a new look at the top of the right-field bleacher seats – and the Boston Red Sox hope they’ll feel it blends in with the rest of the ballpark.A project long in the making, the Red...

Former Concord High puck standout and D-I POY commits to UNH

By DAN ATTORRI

On Feb. 2, 2021, Ryan Philbrick made history by scoring his 100th point in a Crimson Tide uniform, the first Tide defenseman to do so.At the time, head coach Dunc Walsh said in an interview with former Monitor sports editor Tim O’Sullivan that “I...

D-I and D-II All-State basketball rosters released

By DAN ATTORRI

On Sunday the NHIAA Division I and Division II basketball seasons concluded with championship games and the release of New Hampshire Basketball Coaches Organization All-State rosters.All-State selections and awards are voted on by member coaches of...

Speedway removes seats, adds new amenities to give fans better experience

By MICHAELA TOWFIGHI

As cars speed around Turn 4 at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway this weekend, fans will be able to stand just a few feet from the Loudon track while drinking a beer and playing lawn games on green turf.The track’s new bar and viewing area called Rock...