Merrimack Valley 8, Laconia 1
Key players: MV – Livie LaCasse (7 IP, 7 K, 2 H; 3H), Liv Seeley (hit; great catch in OF)
Highlights: The Pride went up 2-0 early. Laconia scored to make it 2-1, but Seeley dropped a bunt to open the fifth inning, sparking a three-run rally for MV.
Coach’s quote: “Good start, impressive defense, timely hitting in the fifth and sixth inning. LaCasse controlled the circle.” – MV’s Kevin O’Brien
Records: MV 1-0; Laconia 0-3
Coe-Brown 13, Oyster River 4
Key players: Coe-Brown – Madison DeCota (winning pitcher, 4 K; 3-for-5, HR, 3 RBI), Lily Veneroni (HR), Haile Comeau (HR), Courtney Thomas (2-run double), Emma Broadstone (2 hits), Hailey Pruett (2 hits)
Coach’s quote: “The girls are staying focused on playing the game right and working for each other. It’s a selfless group. We’re pleased with how they are coming together.” – Coe-Brown’s Dave Allis
Records: Coe-Brown 2-0; Oyster River 0-1
Sanborn 9, Pembroke 8
Key players: Pembroke – Eliza Carignan (8 IP; 2-for-5), Summer Pecsinski (1-for-4, HR), Tiana Jenkins (1-for-4, HR), Kyleigh Burtsell (3-for-5)
Highlights: Jenkins blasted a game-tying homer in the bottom of the sixth and Pescinski hit a two-run shot over the wall in the bottom of the eighth to cut Sanborn’s lead to 9-7, but it wasn’t enough to take the lead.
Coach’s quote: “Great back-and-forth game between two evenly matched teams. We never gave up after making two errors in the top of the eighth. Came back up to the plate and hit well. This game could have gone either way. It was great to be back out there.” – Pembroke’s Ashley Gladu
Records: Sanborn 1-0; Pembroke 0-1
Hopkinton 16, Somersworth 4
Key players: Hopkinton – Maddy Follansbee (4-for-4, 3 runs, 3 RBI, double), Julia Baer (3-for-4, 2 runs, 2 RBI, double), Kyanna Landry (2-for-3, 2 runs, 2 RBI, triple), Steph Elrick (5 IP, 1 ER, 2 K)
Highlights: The Hilltoppers seized a 3-0 lead after the top of the first, as two Hawk errors, a walk and a hit allowed Somersworth to score. Hopkinton responded with two in the bottom of the inning, tied it in the second and erupted for nine runs in the third. Shaylee Murdough drove home the game-ending run in the fifth. The Hawk defense picked it up after the first inning. Follansbee had a stellar game in the circle.
Coach’s quote: “We got smacked in the first inning – don’t think we were ready to play. Nice to see the focus come back and our bats – 14 hits on the afternoon – come alive.” – Hopkinton’s Dan Meserve
Records: Hopkinton 2-0; Somersworth 0-2
Belmont 13, Bishop Brady 6
Key players: Belmont – Lena Rodrigues (win in relief, 5 IP; 4-for-4, double, triple), Darci Stone (2-for-5), Courtney Burke (2-for-5), Riley Cotnoir (2-for-4); Bishop Brady – Ashley Brust (2-run triple), Halle Sullivan (catcher), Payton Bryson (pitcher), Kimble Rose (2 hits)
Coach’s quote: “Good team win today.” – Belmont’s Bill Clary
Records: Belmont 2-0; Bishop Brady 0-2
Winnisquam 20, Franklin 1
Key players: Winnisquam – Delaney Skourtis (3-for-3, HR, 4 RBI, walk), Lea Dalton (4-for-5, triple, double), Emma Griffin (4-for-5), Lily Auger (3-for-5, double), Isabella Dill (1-for-2, 2 walks), Riley Tobin (1-for-4, 2 RBI), Teagan Nelson (4 walks), Shayla Jordan (4 runs), Lucy Prunier (defense at third base), Laura Slate (5 IP, 8 K, 3 H; 2-for-3, walk)
Coach’s quote: “Scoring four runs in the first inning really gave us a lift. The big hit came with two outs and runners at second and third. Junior shortstop Delany Skourtis stepped up and hit a home run to clear the bases. It really settled everyone down. We were really able to get our bats going today. As a coach it is always great to see when everyone contributes to the win.” – Winnisquam’s Mark Dawalga
Records: Winnisquam 2 – 0; Franklin 0-1
Concord 12, Alvirne 5
Key players: Concord – Brooks Craigue (3-for-4, run, defense at SS), Nater Wachter (2-for-4, grand slam, 2 runs), Cam McGonigle (3-for-4, 2 runs, RBI), AJ Fennelly (2-for-4, 3 runs, 2 RBI, solo HR), Jack Reynolds (2-for-5, 2-run HR, run, 3 RBI), Matt Drewes (3-for-4, RBI), Dylan Miles (sacrifice fly, 1 IP, 0 R), Dan Revellese (4 IP, H, R)
Highlights: Revellese got Concord out of a bases-loaded jam in the bottom of the third with zero outs. Wachter blasted a grand slam in the top of the eighth to break a 5-5 tie.
Coach’s quote: “Great team win as we battled back a few times. We were able to put a crooked number up in the top of the eighth to win. Extremely proud of how we stayed in the game and stuck together. Big performances from tons of different players.” – Concord’s Scott Owen
Records: Concord 2-0; Alvirne 0-2
Coe-Brown 8, Oyster River 3
Key players: Coe-Brown – Jake Pelletier (3-for-4, 2 RBI), Jamie Lano (2-for-3, 2 runs), Jonny Pelletier (2-for-4, double), Jacob Cook (2-for-3), Jack Lano (5 IP, 8 K, 2 ER)
Highlights: Coe-Brown jumped out to a 6-0 lead after one inning and knocked out 12 hits as a team.
Coach’s quote: “Boys played really well tonight. Lots of work to do.” – Coe-Brown’s Rob Stockman
Records: Coe-Brown 1-0; Oyster River 0-1
Merrimack Valley 14, Laconia 0
Key players: MV – Owen Bernier (win, 5 IP, 10 K), Cam Chevarie (2-for-3, 3 runs), Gavin Wheeler (2-for-3, 2 RBI), Ben Rose (1-for-2, triple, 4 RBI), Dom McGee (defense at catcher)
Highlights: The Pride jumped out to an early 3-0 lead after the first inning and never looked back. The Pride scored in every frame, including a seven-run fourth inning.
Coach’s quote: “Always good to get the first one, especially getting contributions up and down the lineup.” – MV’s Sean Wheeler
Records: MV 1-0; Laconia 0-1
Sanborn 9, Pembroke 2
Key players: Pembroke – Preston Wallis (2-for-4, double, run), Colby Despres (1-for-2, walk, stolen base)
Highlights: Sanborn scored two runs in the first and fifth innings and three in the seventh. The Spartans scored two runs in the third inning, but committed five errors that decided the game.
Coach’s quote: “Sanborn came out swinging the bats and we could not sustain that pressure. We have established our starting point and will look to get better against Bow on Friday.” – Pembroke’s Joshua Coughlin
Records: Sanborn 1-0; Pembroke 0-1
Hopkinton 15, Somersworth 5 (5)
Key players: Hopkinton – Joe Yanzo (3 runs), Max Aframe (2 hits), Owen O’Brien (2 hits, 2 RBI), Bryce Charron (winning pitcher, 4 K, 1 BB), Armen Laylagian (3 RBI, 2-run double, sac fly)
Highlights: The Hawks spotted Somersworth five runs in the first two innings behind a pair of errors, but battled back and scored seven runs in the bottom of the fifth to defeat the Hilltoppers via the 10-run rule.
Coach’s quote: “We came out a little flat and got down three, but the seniors rallied the troops and we battled back. Scoring seven runs in the bottom of the fifth certainly helped save our pitchers’ arms. Good stuff right there.” – Hopkinton’s David Chase
Records: Hopkinton 2-0; Somersworth 0-2
Winnisquam 14, Franklin 0
Key players: Winnisquam – Anthony Boomer (3-for-4, grand slam, 5 RBI), Mark Labonville (win, 3 IP, 6 K, 1 H; 3-for-3, 2 RBI, double), Alex Nichols (2-for-3, 2 doubles, 2 RBI)
Highlights: Boomer hit a grand slam in the first inning to kick-start the Bears to a commanding victory.
Coach’s quote: “Boomer’s grand slam in the first inning set the tone. Labonville pitched very well. Franklin is a young team. They worked hard the entire game.” – Winnisquam’s Fred Caruso
Records: Winnisquam 2-0; Franklin 0-2
Hillsboro-Deering 8, Newport 1
Key players: H-D – Liam Greene (win, 7 IP; 3-for-3, 2-run triple)
Highlights: The Hillcat bats came alive with 13 hits to support Greene on the mound.
Coach’s quote: “It was a wonderful game for Liam. The team backed him up in the field making some very nice plays.” – H-D’s Erik Hagstrom
Records: H-D 1-1; Newport 0-2
Concord 19, Nashua North 11
Key players: Concord – Mary Martinson (8 goals, assist), Greta Norton (4 goals), Sarah Leuci (3 goals), Emma Beaujouan (2 goals), Sofia Payne (goal, assist), Tess Mulkerron (goal), Ava Philbrook (assist)
Records: Concord 1-1; Nashua North 0-2
Campbell 18, Kearsarge 17, 2OT
Key players: Kearsarge – Caroline Camp (8 goals, 4 assists), Arden Rossi (5 goals), Val Soule (2 goals), Kate Dawson (2 goals, 2 assists), Adison Whitty (midfield transitions), Savannah Nestler (solid defense)
Coach’s quote: “Our team found a way to lead in the first half and rebound in the second half to tie the game at the end of regulation. Kudos to KRHS student-athletes for working hard and maintaining composure during an early-season competitive game.” – Kearsarge’s Katherine Bucklin Stearns
Records: Campbell 1-0; Kearsarge 1-1
Bow 19, Bishop Brady 2
Key players: Bow – Alex Larrabee (3 goals, 3 assists), Sidney Roberge (first varsity goal), Maia Kimball (first varsity goal), Kate McGovern (first varsity goal), Ella Gray (first varsity goal), Mikayla Livingstone (first varsity goal), Kylie McKee (first varsity goal), Rylee Constant (first varsity goal); Bishop Brady – Kylee Potter (11 saves), Finley Hollenberg (2 goals)
Records: Bow 1-1; Bishop Brady 0-1
Kearsarge 8, Prospect Mountain 1
Key players: Kearsarge – Liam Miller (No. 2 singles win), Davis West (No. 3 singles win), Graham West (No. 4 singles win), Thomas Shepherd (No. 5 singles win), Bryce Wilmer (No. 6 singles win)
Highlights: The Cougars swept Nos. 2-6 singles and padded their lead with doubles victories from Toby MacLeod and Miller (No. 1), the West brothers (No. 2), and Wilmer and Kayden Schusler (No. 3). Kearsarge only dropped two games through the three doubles matches.
Records: Kearsarge 4-1; Prospect Mtn. 3-2
Coe-Brown 8, Kennett 1
Key players: Coe-Brown – Skye Loto (won singles and doubles), Megan Brieger (won singles and doubles), Anna Reiff (won singles and doubles)
Highlights: Coe-Brown swept the singles matches to easily best the Eagles. Susie Lavoie won her first career singles match.
Coach’s quote: “I wasn’t sure if this match was going to happen because of the early afternoon rain, but we ended up making it happen. The girls played really well despite the weird weather and it was definitely another good day for the Bears. We are constantly improving and it’s exciting to see some of the girls see their own progress too.” – Coe-Brown’s Chris Burns
Records: Coe-Brown 3-0; Kennett 0-3
Oyster River 9, Pembroke 0
Key players: Pembroke – Emma Parsons (8-2 loss at No. 1 singles)
Coach’s quote: “Oyster River is the best team we’ve faced so far this year. Our girls at PA struggled to keep up, but kept their sprits high.” – Pembroke’s David W. Goulet
Records: Oyster River 4-0; Pembroke 0-4
Goffstown 5, Bow 4
Key players: Bow – Cailyn Benson (won 9-7 at No. 4 singles), Grace Modzeleski and Jaden Glace (both won singles matches 8-2 and combined for 8-1 win at No. 3 doubles)
Highlights: In a tightly contested battle, Goffstown won the deciding match, 9-7.
Coach’s quote: “Was a very close match throughout and a good challenge for our players.” – Bow’s Steve Langevin
Records: Goffstown 2-0; Bow 2-1
Coe-Brown 113.5, Milford 82, Merrimack Valley 19.5
Key players: Coe-Brown – Anders Larson (1st 110 hurdles, 1st pole vault, 2nd triple jump, 3rd long jump), Jacob Cowan (1st 300 hurdles, 1st triple jump), Matthew Corriveau (1st 200, 1st high jump), Aidan Cox (1st 800), Nikhil Chavda (1st 1,600), Wyatt Olofson (1st javelin), Carl Peters (2nd 100, 2nd 200), Gavin Demas (2nd 800, 2nd javelin); MV – Bishow Thapa (2nd 400), Tyler Wallace (2nd 300 hurdles), Oliver Forsha (2nd 3,200)
Highlights: The Bears won a three-team meet on their home track to open the season.
Coe-Brown 108.5, Milford 68, Merrimack Valley 35.5
Key players: Coe-Brown – Anushka Chavda (1st 100, 1st 200), Natalie Roy (1st shot put, 1st discus), Olivia Buzzell (1st high jump, 2nd long jump, 2nd triple jump, 3rd 100 hurdles), Natalie Sicard (1st 100 hurdles, 1st triple jump), Makenna Lee (1st pole vault), Mary Joy (1st 300 hurdles), Sheldyn Fisher (1st 800); MV – Sophia Reynolds (1st 400, 2nd 800), Victoria Leak (1st javelin, 3rd triple jump), Trinity Delaney (2nd 100 hurdles, 2nd 300 hurdles)
Highlights: The Bears won a three-team meet on their home track to open the season.