John Stark 1, Souhegan 1
Key players: John Stark – Aubrey Fischer (goal), Lauryn Guevin (assist), Jackie O’Donnell (defense), Adie Bolduc (defense), Edie Fischer (4 saves), Caylin Worthen (offense)
Highlights: The Sabres jumped out to an early lead and dominated the first quarter. John Stark battle back in the second, but couldn’t finish off any chances. The Generals tied things up early in the third on a corner that Aubrey Fischer ripped home on a feed from Guevin. Souhegan had a corner to end the third and Stark had one to end the fourth, but both teams just missed and neither team could score in overtime as the battle of unbeaten teams ended in a draw.
Coach’s quote: “Just a beautiful field hockey game tonight. Glad we got to play it on turf, as it showed the great skill each team possesses. Very proud of our team and their effort.” – John Stark’s Dennis Pelletier
Records: John Stark 10-0-1; Souhegan 10-0-1
Bow 3, Plymouth 1
Key players: Bow – Josie Johnson (2 goals), Ella Gray (goal), Maia Kimball (assist)
Highlights:
Records: Bow 3-7-1; Plymouth 2-9-0
Merrimack Valley 3, ConVal 0
Key players: MV – Grace Thompson (2 goals), Amanda Parrotto (goal), Kaiya Mercier (midfield), Kalee Keyser (offense), Alyssa Brodeur (offense), Taylor Gionet (goalie)
Highlights: MV controlled the first half, drawing five corners, but could not find the back of the net. Thompson flicked the ball into the top corner past the ConVal goalie off a rebound with 6:25 left in the third quarter. Thompson struck again with a shot deflecting off the post with 30 seconds left off a cross from Brodeur. Parrotto scored minutes into the fourth quarter off another rebound in the circle.
Coach’s quote: “This was a good home win for us this afternoon. We seem to be playing our best offensive field hockey in the second half. We created a lot of offensive opportunities for ourselves today due to great passing patterns, and our forwards and midfield jelling together nicely. We look forward to a competitive end of season.” – MV’s Jennifer Colgan
Records: MV 6-5; ConVal 1-10
Pembroke 3, Kingswood 2, OT
Key players: Pembroke – Camdyn Despres scored a hat trick. Mollie Wallace and Treic Thomas-Guerzon each had an assist.
Highlights: The Knights came back from a 2-0 deficit and the Spartans were forced to play shorthanded in overtime after a penalty, but Despres completed her hat trick on a breakaway (off a lead pass from Thomas-Guerzon) to lift Pembroke to a win. Kingswood scored two goals in the second half to force overtime.
Coach’s quote: “We got off to a great start with lots of energy on our Senior Night, but Kingswood came back strong in the second half. This was a huge game for both teams trying to secure a playoff spot. Pulling out this win puts us in great shape to make the D-II tournament, which hasn’t happened for a long time at PA.” – Pembroke’s Steve Langevin
Records: Pembroke 5-6-1; Kingswood 3-7-1
Merrimack Valley 5, Sanborn 1
Key players: MV – Gavin Wheeler (3 goals), Carsyn Perkins (goal), Joey Olivera (goal), Bishow Thapa (assist), Lucas Godoi (assist), Eli Wormald (assist), Addo Lakhardi (assist)
Highlights: The Pride scored two goals in the first 25 minutes before Sanborn was able to answer when MV couldn’t get to a long throw in. Valley answered with two more before half to make it 4-1. MV played well defensively and were able to move the ball around the back and play through the midfield.
Coach’s quote: “That was a good win for us. We need to clean some things up as we get ready for a huge game against Lebanon under the lights at home.” – MV’s Ken Fuller
Records: MV 7-4-1; Sanborn 2-7-2
Bow 6, Kennett 0
Key players: Bow – Lexi Insana (goal, assist), Sidney Roberge (goal, assist), Leah Gallier (2 goals, first varsity goals, assist), Lyndsey LaPerle (goal), Bella LaPerle (goal), Marissa Green (assist), Bridget Hilton (shutout)
Highlights: Insana hit a nice shot from about 25 yards out to start out the scoring a minute into the match and Roberge followed 11 minutes later with a great shot off the far post.
Coach’s quote: “Girls did a great job moving the ball against a team that man-marked both Bella and Lyndsey and ran a very defensive formation. Good overall team win and great to see Leah get her first varsity goals.” – Bow’s Jay Vogt
Records: Bow 10-1; Kennett 6-6
John Stark 1, ConVal 0
Key players: John Stark – Meghan Mefford (goal)
Coach’s quote: “A slow, controlled game going back to basics. Some beautiful play in the middle of field causing turnovers and creating opportunities from Sophia McGinty, Hayleigh Dennis, Haley Stafford and Ava Rivers.” – John Stark’s Chris Pike
Records: John Stark 6-5; ConVal 3-8
Pembroke 2, Coe-Brown 1
Key players: Pembroke – Ryley Leblanc (2 goals), Jaylin Ladd (2 assists), Layla Thorne (midfield), MacKenzie Hawkins (defense), KT Armstrong (defense), Laila Al-Shawafi (goalkeeper); Coe-Brown – Lily Wolf (goal), Jennifer Noni (assist), Maggie Escabi (defense), Mary Joy (defense), Somer Loto (forward and midfield)
Highlights: Pembroke scored in the final minute of the first half off a corner kick to go up 1-0 and tallied another goal off a corner in the 47th minute to go up 2-0. The Bears got on the board late in the game when Loto played a beautiful through ball for Noni, who rifled a left foot shot across the box and Wolf finished on the backside. Coe-Brown pressed the Spartans’ back line until the final whistle.
Coaches’ quotes: “It’s always a good match against Coe-Brown. I’m so pleased we were able to convert two great opportunities to end the first and begin the second half. We held them off down the stretch and maintained our composure to earn this W.” – Pembroke’s Jess Kaufman Desrochers
“This was another good game we just could not find a way to close. Super proud of the girls playing back-to-back with John Stark and then todafive games. We have to believe in ourselves for 80 minutes of soccer.” – Coe-Brown’s Josh Hils
Records: Pembroke 9-2; Coe-Brown 5-6
Hillsboro-Deering 4, Newport 0
Key players: H-D – Emily Howell (3 goals, assist), Hannah Edwards (goal), Emma Donahey (assist), Kortni Cate (assist)
Highlights: The Hillcats picked up their third straight victory.
Coach’s quote: “My girls were a little slow and weren’t playing to their full potential, but were still able to finish the ball to shut out Newport. Emily Howell and Kathryn Thyng were very strong in the center to help get the girls where they needed to be. Newport’s goalie did a great job defending the net and had some great saves.” – H-D’s Makayla Savoy
Records: H-D 6-4; Newport 3-8