No. 7 Exeter 8, No. 10 Concord 1
Key players: Concord – Tyler Coskren (8-2 win at No. 4)
Highlights: The Tide concluded its season with a loss in the preliminary round of the Division I tournament at Exeter. Despite trailing 5-1 through singles, Concord fought hard in doubles with the No. 1 pair of Dan Pedersen and Finn Brown losing 9-8 (13-11) in a tiebreaker. Finn Conery and Coskren also lost a narrow 8-6 match at No. 2 doubles.
Coach’s quote: “We had a great season and I was happy with the way the team played in its playoff match. We will miss the seniors next year, but we are excited for them to take the next step in their lives. I am grateful to have the opportunity to coach the boys’ team this year and want to thank the families and school community for the support they gave us this year. We hope to get more interest in the team for next year to improve the numbers.” – Concord’s Kevin Parsons
Records: Exeter 10-5; Concord 6-9
Bow 17, Kennett 0, 5 inn.
Key players: Bow – Ethan Clark (4 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 2 K), Mark Folsom (1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 BB), Owen Petretta (2-for-3, double, 3 RBI, 4 runs), Alex Boisvert (2-for-3, double, 3 RBI, 2 runs), Cam Evans (2-for-3, RBI, run), Kyle Martin (2-for-3, 2 RBI, run), Myles Rheinhardt (2-for-3, RBI, 2 runs), Ryan McSweeney (1-for-1, run)
Highlights: The Falcons exploded for 10 runs in the third inning to lock up the victory early.
Coach’s quote: “Everyone on the roster saw playing time in our last regular-season home game. A complete team effort led by an error free defense. Congratulations to senior Ryan McSweeney who went 1-for-1 and scored a run. No time to rest as we travel to John Stark for our regular-season finale.” – Bow assistant Dennis Ordway
Records: Bow 11-4; Kennett 3-12
St. Thomas 8, Pembroke 1
Key players: Pembroke – Matt Wagner (3 strong IP in relief), Preston Wallis (hit), Landon Pearson (hit), Cam Plumb (hit)
Records: St Thomas 13-3; Pembroke 5-10
Belmont 9, Winnisquam 5
Key players: Belmont – Anakin Underhill (win, 6.2 IP, 4 H, 5 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 7 K; 1-for-2, 2 RBI, walk), Isaiah Lambert (0.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB), Owen Waldron (2-for-4, double, 3 runs, reached on error, RBI, stolen base), Hutch Haskins (2-for-3, walk, 2 runs), Liam Waldron (1-for-3, run, 2 RBI, stolen base), Jason Roberts (1-for-4, run, 2 RBI), Jaxson Embree (1-for-4, double, RBI)
Highlights:
Coach’s quote: “A good team win against a good team! We tip our hat to Winnisquam, they are tough and resilient, and take after their coach (Fred Caruso). Sometimes things arise that are bigger than the game and I think both teams played hard and with class. A solid outing by Anakin Underhill to improve to 5-1 for his freshman campaign. Owen Waldron continues to pace us offensively. Couple that with some hits with runners on and we’re allowing ourselves to drive in runs and be competitive against quality teams.” – Belmont’s Matt LeBlanc
Records: Belmont 12-3; Winnisquam 7-8
Bishop Brady 11, Hillsboro-Deering 1, 5 inn.
Key players: Bishop Brady – Owen Thornton (5 IP, 0 ER, 8 K), Dom DuBreuil (HR, 2 hits, 2 RBI, 2 runs), Bryce Miller (2 hits, 2 RBI, 2 runs), Bradyn Mundy (2 hits, 2 RBI, 3 runs)
Highlights: The Giants broke open a 3-1 game in the top of the third, scoring six times, including a two-run homer by DuBreuil. Thornton pitched five strong innings for the win, striking out eight and not allowing an earned run in the five-inning victory.
Coach’s quote: “Owen gave us another great start and our team defense was excellent again today. Great to see the bats come alive too, including a long home run by Dom.” – Bishop Brady’s Skip Foy
Records: Bishop Brady 6-8; H-D 2-12
John Stark 4, Coe-Brown 3
Key players: John Stark – Olivia Hargreaves (7 IP, 19 K; 3-run HR), Kira Linstad (2-out RBI double); Coe-Brown – Emma Broadstone (double, run), Sydney Bergeron (double, run)
Highlights: This game resumed one that was suspended on April 26 due to a weather delay and Hargreaves wasted no time closing out the victory for the Generals, striking out six of the seven outs needed. Hargreaves belted a three-run homer to give Stark the 4-3 lead back in April, while Linstad drove in Eva Grolljahn home on a double, which proved to be the winning run. The Bears scored three runs in the top of the fifth thanks to a pair of walks and two doubles to cut Stark’s lead to 4-3 before the game was suspended, but couldn’t muster any offense on Tuesday.
Coach’s quote: “It was good to finally get this game in the books because its one we thought we should have won back on April 26, but had to wait til today to count it. Olivia got to finish this game today on three days rest thanks to Kira, our freshman pitcher, who threw a great game yesterday, recording her second win. It definitely had a playoff feel to it today and when you can come out on top in games like that, it just builds confidence for us as we end the season this week and head into the playoffs.” – John Stark’s Gerry Morin
Records: John Stark 12-2; Coe-Brown 13-1
Belmont 6, Laconia 5
Key players: Belmont – Lena Rodrigues (7 IP, 4 ER, 6 H, 10 K), Savannah Perkins (2-for-4, 2 runs), Darci Blake (1-for-3, defense at 1B)
Coach’s quote: “Another nice win coming down the stretch against a Division II opponent.” – Belmont’s Bill Clary
Records: Belmont 8-7; Laconia 3-11
Merrimack 9, Concord 8, OT
Key players: Concord – Nate Doherty (3 goals, 2 assists), Colin Nelson (3 goals), Danny O’Brien (4 assists), Parker Savoy (goal), Joey Tarbell (goal), Matt O’Rourke (2 assists), Kevin Jones (assist)
Highlights: The Tide led 4-3 at halftime, but the Tomahawks came back in the second half to force overtime and secure the win.
Records: Merrimack 8-7; Concord 8-8
Laconia 12, Bishop Brady 6
Key players: Bishop Brady – Finley Hollenberg (2 goals), Anna Beauchesne (2 goals), Lydia Tremblay (goal), Ava O’Brien (goal)
Records: Laconia 5-7; Bishop Brady 1-10
Gilford 16, Kearsarge 7
Key players: Gilford – Lexi Shute (6 goals), Olivia Keenan (4 goals); Kearsarge – Paige Hoegler (19 saves, 5 ground balls), Caroline Camp (3 goals, assist, 12 ground balls), Devin Phyllides (2 goals), Val Soule (goal), Arden Rossi (goal, 2 assists)
Highlights: Kearsarge challenged Gilford through out the game causing numerous turnovers and recovering ground balls, but it wasn’t enough to defeat the Eagles.
Coach’s quote: “Congratulations to our nine student-athletes graduating in a few weeks. Not a ‘win,’ but a ‘good’ loss with best efforts at both ends of the field on Senior Night.” – Kearsarge’s Katherine Bucklin Stearns
Records: Gilford 11-2; Kearsarge 6-7