Concord 21, Nashua North 3
Key players: Concord – Colin Nelson (5 goals, assist), Danny O’Brien (4 goals, assist), Nate Doherty (2 goals, 4 assists), Joey Tarbell (2 goals, 3 assists), Parker Savoy (2 goals), Read Merrill (goal, assist), Flynn O’Sullivan (goal, assist), Matt O’Rourke (goal, assist), Kevin Jones (goal), Reece Reedenauer (goal), Devin Cassin (goal)
Highlights: Eleven different players found the back of the net as the Tide offense exploded for a 9-0 lead in the first quarter and 15-1 lead at halftime.
Records: Concord 8-6; Nashua North 1-14
Hopkinton 8, Laconia 5
Key players: Hopkinton – Ethan Molnar (3 goals, assist, 7 ground balls, caused turnover), Josh Duval (3 goals), Patrick Buss (2 assists), Quinn Whitehead (goal, 2 ground balls, 2 caused turnovers), Aidan Burns (goal, 6 ground balls), Garrett Fitzgerald (assist, 2 ground balls, caused turnover), Steven Reddy (10 ground balls, 8 caused turnovers), Avery Condon (4 ground balls, caused turnover), Cam Bassett (2 ground balls, 2 caused turnovers), Eli Standefer (11 saves, 0.686 save %)
Highlights: The Hawks jumped out to a 3-1 lead after the first quarter and maintained a lead for the rest of the game in a battle between two top-four Division III teams. The Sachems continued to find the net, but couldn’t stay with the Hawks’ scoring pace. Laconia’s penalty trouble helped Hopkinton get extra chances and keep the ball away from a potent Laconia offense.
Coach’s quote: “We faced adverse conditions tonight with the rain and having played a tough Plymouth team just yesterday. The team was up to the challenge and fought hard to get another important win. We showed strong perseverance and determination out there.” – Hopkinton’s Deacon Blue
Records: Hopkinton 10-1; Laconia 10-2
Stevens 4, Pembroke 2
Key players: Pembroke – Preston Wallis (6 IP, 5 K, 3 ER; 1-for-3, run), Ryan Ardine (1-for-3, RBI), Brent Cloonen (1-for-3, triple)
Highlights: The Spartans couldn’t overcome the 3-0 lead Stevens built in the first inning.
Records: Stevens 5-9; Pembroke 5-7
Coe-Brown 9, Sanborn 0
Key players: Coe-Brown — Skye Loto, Megan Brieger, Annie Thoms, Abby Coleman and Anna Reiff (all won both singles and doubles matches)
Highlights: The four seniors in the Bears’ lineup won their matches at Coe-Brown’s senior match.
Coach’s quote: “Today was a very special day. We were able to celebrate four wonderful senior girls, and not only did all four of them play well, but we all played well as a team. It was nice to see my girls competing at a high level and I’m hoping we can ride this confidence into our next matches.” – Coe-Brown’s Chris Burns
Records: Coe-Brown 7-5; Sanborn 1-11