Boys’ Swimming

Concord 8-0, Pelham 7-1, Bow 6-2, Sunapee 5-3, Bishop Brady 4-4, Kearsarge 3-5, Fall Mountain 2-6, Laconia 1-7, Stevens 0-8

Key players: Concord – Oliver Quinn (1st 100 back), David Wicks (2nd 200 IM, 5th 100 free), Ben Belanger (3rd 200 free, 3rd 100 breast), Shaun Wicks (relays), Ryder Fisk (relays), Calen Peace (relays); Bow – Ryan Powers (1st 100 free, 1st 200 free), Ian Klements (2nd 100 free, 2nd 100 breast); Bishop Brady – Jessie Putnam (9th 50 free, 9th 100 free), Lee Putnam (11th 50 free, 11th 100 free); Kearsarge – Mason Russell (1st 50 free, 1st 100 breast)

Highlights: All six Tide boys contributed to the winning 200 medley and 200 freestyle relays, and the runner-up 400 freestyle relay, as Concord dominated its season finale, winning a nine-team meet at Colby-Sawyer College on Friday night. That meet concludes the regular season for Concord, Bow and Bishop Brady, who will compete in the NHIAA division state championships on Feb. 11 at the University of New Hampshire’s Swasey Pool.

Coach’s quote: “The boys combined efforts to win two of three relays. I am always happen to see times drop over the course of a season. Ryder Fisk capped his season with two personal bests by a significant amount in both the 50 (free) and the 100 (free). Quinn and David Wicks both dropped time in their respective events. Shaun Wicks and Calen Peace rounded out Concord’s relay efforts. It was great to see this team come together and recognize the importance of spreading their efforts across all disciplines to maximize the team point totals.” – Concord’s Bill Quinn

Girls’ Swimming

Bow 8-0, Kearsarge 7-1, Pelham 6-2, Concord 5-3, Stevens 4-4, Laconia 3-5, Plymouth 2-6, Bishop Brady 1-7, Hopkinton 0-8

Key players: Bow – Lorraine Schaeffner (1st 50 free, 1st 500 free), Lena Thompson (1st 100 back, 2nd 500 free), Aryaa Bhusari (2nd 100 fly), Olivia Shippos (2nd 100 free, 5th 50 free), Emily Hou (3rd 100 breast), Sabine Karanouh (4th 100 back); Kearsarge – Kinsley Monnat (1st 200 IM, 4th 100 breast), Maggie Ellison (1st 100 fly, 2nd 200 free), Ava Bidlack (4th 100 free), Annelise Blasingame (5th 100 free), Emmy Ciesla (5th 200 free, 5th 100 back), Kathryn Potter (5th 100 breast), 200 medley relay (1st), 200 free relay (2nd); Concord – Lily Peterson (1st 100 breast, 3rd 50 free), Molly Nyhan (2nd 200 IM, 3rd 50o free), Grace Qiu (3rd 100 fly), 200 medley relay (2nd), 200 free relay (3rd), 400 free relay (3rd); Bishop Brady – Danielle Lacourse (1st 100 free, 4th 50 free); Hopkinton – Claire Buelte (3rd 200 free)

Highlights: Schaeffer and Thompson both won a pair of individual events and swam legs on the winning 200 and 400 freestyle relays with Karanouh and Hou, leading the Falcons to a dominating victory in a nine-team meet in their regular-season finale at Colby-Sawyer College on Friday. Concord and Bishop Brady also wrapped up their regular seasons. The NHIAA division state championships will be held on Feb. 11 at the University of New Hampshire’s Swasey Pool.

Coach’s quote: “Seniors Jenna Moore, Grace Qui and Hannah Rote all contributed to the point total through their relay efforts. The girls showed some great progress this season. Hannah Rote and Parker Steinberg showed huge drops in their best times this season. Griffen Hoaglund was a great utility swimmer this year. Cally Mahon and Bailey Chislett, both first-year swimmers, showed great improvements over the course of the season. I take a lot of pride in these girls who have shown a willingness to dive in and make their best effort. I suspect none of them had an appreciation for just how difficult this sport can be.” – Concord’s Bill Quinn

Boys’ Hockey

Concord 3, Bedford 2

Key players: Concord –  Jack Shoemaker (2 goals), Brooks Craigue (3 assists), Dawson Fancher (game-winning goal), Tyler Fennelly (assist), AJ Dow (assist), Kalan Gaudreault (21 saves) 

Highlights: Shoemaker tied the game in the second period after Bedford took a 1-0 lead in the first, and Shoemaker and Fancher scored 17 seconds apart in the third period to come back from a 2-1 deficit.

Coach’s quote: “It was a tough game today. Bedford made it hard on us. Coming off a long layoff we struggled, but played our best when it mattered. Kal Gaudreault was solid in goal.” – Concord’s Dunc Walsh

Records: Concord 10-0; Bedford 5-4

Bow 3, Nashua North-Souhegan 2

Key players: Bow – Owen Webber (2 goals, assist), Brodie O’Neill (goal), Josh Billow (2 assists), Billy Smethurst (assist), Mason Marquis (goalie)

Highlights: The Falcons scored one goal in each period, with Webber having a hand in all three, as Bow won its third game in its last four outings.

Records: Bow 4-7; North-Souhegan 2-4

Girls’ Hockey

Concord 9, ConVal Conant 0

Key players: Concord – Greta Norton (2 goals, assist), Andie Moreira (goal, 2 assists), Sarah Potter (2 goals), Sophia Branch (2 assists), Madison Mayo (goal, assist), Annabelle Norwalt (2 assists), Leah Beauregard (goal), Addison Twyon (goal), Ellianna Wing (goal), Taylor Lamb (shutout)

Records: Concord 8-2; ConVal-Conant 2-8

Bishop Brady-Londonderry-Trinity 5, Bedford 0

Key players: BLT – Kasey Yorston (18 saves, 3rd shutout of the season), Evey Heppler (2 goals, assist), Meghan Schmidt (goal), Finley Hollenberg (2 goals), Kylie Palmeter (assist), Allie Pelletier (assist)

Coach’s quote: “This was an important win for our team. I was proud of their effort. We will need to continue to win these types of games to continue our strong season.” – BLT’s Dan Earley

Records: BLT  8-2; Bedford 5-6

Boys’ Basketball

Bow 67, Oyster River 50

Key players: Bow – Jake Reardon (21 points, 8 rebounds), Caleb Gazaway (16 points), Brendon O’Keeffe (10 points, ran team effectively), Connor Eno (outstanding defense, 3 points)

Highlights: The Falcons jumped out to an early lead and held on for the victory.

Coach’s quote: “Had moments where the youth showed, but I’m proud of the team and the effort on a short week.” – Bow’s Scott Drapeau

Records: Bow 6-5; Oyster River  2-7

Souhegan 69, John Stark 39

Key players: John Stark – Donnie White (9 points, 6 rebounds, 3 blocks), Logan Montgomery (8 points), Ty Gajowski (6 points)

Highlights: The Generals played an exciting first half, trailing 29-26 at the break against the defending champion Sabers.

Coach’s quote: “I’ve been very pleased with our energy all week and I think that spilled over into the first half, which may have been our best basketball of the season.” – John Stark’s Mike Smith

Records: Souhegan 10-1; John Stark 0-12

Kearsarge 57, Ryamond 46

Key players: Kearsarge – Ajay Tremblay (18 points, 7 rebounds), Josh Holderman (15 points, 4 assists), Eddie Kinzer (7 points, 4 rebounds), Austin Needham (6 points), Joe Yanzo (4 points, 12 rebounds), Parker Goin (4 points, 11 rebounds), Hunter Stanchfield (defense), Sean Stanchfield (defense), Damon Dawson (defense)

Highlights: Kearsarge was down at the half 27-19, but used tremendous team defense and hustle to take control in the second half, outscoring Raymond 38-19.

Coach’s quote: “This was a great team win, tons of effort on the defensive end, especially Sean, Hunter and Damon against Raymond’s All-State guard. Everyone made a difference tonight at both ends of the court, certainly Yanzo and Goin on the glass. Holderman and Tremblay did an excellent job attacking the rim off the drive.” – Kearsarge’s Nate Camp

Records: Kearsarge 2-9; Raymond 2-8

Kearsarge 48, Newport 46

Key players: Kearsarge – Josh Holderman (16 pints, 7 rebounds, 5 assists), Ajay Tremblay (14 points, 4 rebounds), Parker Goin (3 points, 10 rebounds), Joe Yanzo (8 points, 4 rebounds), Austin Needham (3 points), Drew Huff (3 points), Sean Stanchfield (defense), Hunter Stanchfield (defense), Damon Dawson (defense); Newport – Aaron Fellows (17 points)

Highlights: Tremblay scored a bucket off a well-executed sideline in-bounds play with 25 seconds left in the game to lift the Cougars to another victory on Saturday after snapping their eight-game losing streak on Friday night. The Stanchfield brothers and Dawson held Newport All-State guard Kayden Laclair to just five points.

Coach’s quote: “Tonight was about defense and making Newport work for every basket. They’ve had a nice season thus far and have been scoring a lot of points. I told our guys we need to hold them in the 40s tonight to be successful. That was a tremendous job especially by Sean, Hunter and Damon on back-to-back nights getting the assignment to lock down another talented guard. Holderman and Tremblay were once again outstanding. Proud of Ajay for getting the winning basket.” – Kearsarge’s Nate Camp

Records: Kearsarge 3-9; Newport 4-7

Girls’ Basketball

Concord 43, Nashua South 37

Key players: Concord – Sofia Payne (16 points, 4 rebounds), Aidah Smalley (14 points, 3 rebounds)

Coach’s quote: “Girls are working hard, and with this win we got back to .500. We face two of the top teams in the division next week, so it doesn’t get any easier and they know that.” – Concord’s Rob Darrell

Records: Concord  5-5; Nashua South  2-7

Hopkinton 56, Somersworth 26

Key players: Hopkinton – Maddie Carmichael (15 points, 5 rebounds), Shaylee Murdough (10 points, 5 assists), Sydnee Westover (9 points, rebounds), Elise Miner (8 points, defense); Somersworth – Abby Lambert (10 points)

Highlights: Carmichael got the Hawks off and running with eight of her game-high 15 points in the first quarter.

Coach’s quote: “Nice team win for the Hawks tonight. All 11 players saw playing time and contributed to the win. Tip of the hat to Somersworth for hustling from start to finish.” – Hopkinton’s Pat Roye

Records: Hopkinton 8-3; Somersworth 1-9

St. Thomas 53, Belmont 16

Key players: Belmont – Alyssa Edgren (13 points)

Highlights: The Raiders trailed 13-7 after the first quarter and couldn’t get shots to fall the rest of the way.

Coach’s quote: “Tough night all around, down three starters, but the kids played hard for 32 minutes.” – Belmont’s Mike Andriski

Records: St. Thomas 8-4; Belmont 3-8

Kearsarge 46, Raymond 28

Key players: Kearsarge – Ella Stocker (10 points), Ava Shapiro (9 points), Adison Whitty (8 points)

Records: Kearsarge 7-4; Raymond 1-9

Kearsarge 52, Newfound 43

Key players: Kearsarge – Tessa Marinello (14 points), Adison Whitty (10 points), Ava Shapiro (10 points), Ella Stocker (9 points); Newfound – Malina Bohlmann (13 points), Rylee Barney (12 points), Matti Douville (10 points)

Highlights: The Cougars followed up Friday night’s victory with another win on Saturday over the Bears.

Records: Kearsarge 8-4; Newfound 6-6

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