Boys’ Hockey

Concord 2, Pinkerton 0

Key players: Concord  – Jack Shoemaker (goal), Trevor Brown (goal), Brooks Craigue (assist), Joey Tarbell (assist), AJ Dow (assist), Dawson Fancher (assist), Kalan Gaudreault (13 saves, 4th shutout of the season)

Highlights: After scoreless first period, Shoemaker scored on the power play from Tarbell and Craigue in the second period. Brown scored four minutes later from Fancher and Dow to make it 2-0.

Coach’s quote: “It was a hard fought game. Pinkerton played hard and their goalie played well. We are happy with the win. We get every team’s best effort so I thought our guys did a good job today.” – Concord’s Dunc Walsh

Records: Concord 13-0; Pinkerton 4-7

Boys’ Basketball

Winnacunnet 61, Concord 47

Key players: Winnacunnet – Jared Khalil (23 points), Tyson Khalil (20 points); Concord – Brett Tuttle (19 points), Japhet Nduwayo (10 points)

Highlights: The Tide led after the opening frame, 16-14, but Concord’s offense hit a wall in the second quarter and Winnacunnet took a 31-22 lead at the half. The Crimson Tide fought back in the third to cut the lead six points heading into the fourth, but again Concord’s offense went cold again and the Warriors capitalized on some defensive breakdowns.

Coach’s quote: “We just struggled to make shots tonight. It was not for lack of effort or energy. When the shots aren’t falling, you need to pay extra attention to the defensive end and try to make that become your offense by forcing turnovers, rebounding and getting easier scoring opportunities. It has been a tough four-game road stretch. We finally get to come back home for three in a row. Our guys are still battling, staying together and working to earn a playoff spot.” – Concord’s Tim LaTorra

Records: Winnacunnet 7-3; Concord 4-9

Coe-Brown 70, Kingswood 57

Key players: Coe-Brown – Connor Bagnell (25 points), Brady Kouchoukos (12 points, 5 steals, 3 blocks, 5 rebounds), Tommy Flanagan (11 points, 5 rebounds), Nate Ford (9 points, 4 assists)

Highlights: After trailing 30-28 at halftime, the Bears stormed ahead to close out a hard fought game, giving head coach David Smith his 627th career win, just one win shy of breaking the state’s all-time record for boys’ victories.

Records: Coe-Brown 8-3; Kingswood  6-6

Lebanon 59, John Stark 50

Key players: John Stark – Aidan Harris (14 points, 6 rebounds), Logan Montgomery (12 points), Cedar Beaupre (5 points, 3 steals)

Highlights: The Generals cut into a double-digit Lebanon lead by playing hard throughout the game.

Coach’s quote: “I was excited about how hard we played. We had some breakdowns and mistakes, but I feel like we’re learning and growing, and that’s what we need to continue to do the rest of the way.” – John Stark’s Mike Smith

Records: Lebanon 6-7; John Stark 0-14

Belmont 66, Raymond 37

Key players: Belmont  – Keegan Martinez (19 points, 10 rebounds), Sam Reposa (11 points), Tylor Carroll (9 points); Raymond  – Coyen Brien (12 points), Drezzell Duffaunt (10 points)

Coach’s quote: “We got great minutes from our bench, especially Hunter Stephens in key moments tonight. Very proud how we are coming together.” – Belmont’s Tony Martinez

Records: Belmont 11-4; Raymond 3-11

Hopkinton 73, Newport 54

Key players: Hopkinton – Marek Joppa (23 points, 4 assists), Abram Standefer (14 points, 12 rebounds, 3 assists), Gavin Davies (13 points, 5 rebounds), Noah Aframe (7 points, 12 assists, 2 rebounds)

Records: Hopkinton 12-2; Newport 4-8

Kearsarge 64, Newfound 39

Key players: Kearsarge – Joe Yanzo (10 points, 14 rebounds), Jacob Rockwell (9 points, 3 rebounds), Austin Needham (8 points), Parker Goin (8 points, 9 rebounds), Riley Daniels (7 points), Josh Holderman (5 points, 5 rebounds), Andrew Huff (5 points), Sean Stanchfield (defense), Hunter Stanchfield (defense) Damon Dawson (defense); Newfound – Zach Stevens (22 points)

Highlights: The Cougars did very well defending and rebounding, and outscored the Bears 40-21 over the middle quarters. Eleven of 14 Kearsarge players made the scoring column.

Coach’s quote: “Great team effort tonight, many guys chipped in at both ends of the court to help us. We need this energy down the stretch to find a way into the playoffs.” – Kearsarge’s Nate Camp

Records: Kearsarge 4-9; Newfound 1-11

Winnisquam 74, Kearsarge 55

Key players: Winnisquam – Frankie McCoskey (20 points), Anthony Booker (17 points), Ben Rollins (11 points), Ayden Cushing (11 points); Kearsarge – Josh Holderman (13 points, 3 steals, 3 assists), Ajay Tremblay (11 points, 4 rebounds), Jacob Rockwell (8 points, 3 rebounds), Parker Goin (7 points, 7 rebouns), Joe Yanzo (5 points, 14 rebounds), Sean Stanchfield (5 points)

Highlights: Kearsarge led 16-12 after the first quarter, but Winnisquam connected on four 3s in the second quarter and outscored the Cougars 29-13, which made the difference in an otherwise close game.

Coach’s quote: “Winnisquam is very talented, they have multiple players that can score, and are well-coached. With that said, we played them fairly close except for the second quarter that got away from us. If we score 55 points, that’s a game we need to win. Our defense needed to be a lot better tonight, credit to Winnisquam for making shots and moving the ball really well against us.” – Kearsarge’s Nate Camp

Records: Winnisquam 10-3; Kearsarge 4-10

Girls’ Basketball

Concord 40, Winnacunnet 34

Key players: Concord – Delaney Duford (16 points, four 3s), Whitney Valliant (9 points, 5 steals)

Records: Concord 6-7; Winnacunnet 1-11

Kingswood 42, Coe-Brown 40

Key players: Coe-Brown – Kalina Kasprzak (14 points), Emma Broadsone (7 points), Alexis Cowan (7 points)

Highlights: The Bears had a 28-12 lead at halftime, but couldn’t hit shots in the second half, allowing Kingswood to pick up its first win of the season.

Coach’s quote: “Tough when you’re in control, then it just stops going your way.” – Coe-Brown’s Joe Vachon

Records: Kingswood 1-12; Coe-Brown 3-8

John Stark 59, Lebanon 31

Key players: John Stark  – Avery Geaumont (22 points), Eleanor Girardet (21 points, 13 rebounds, 4 assists)

Highlights: The Generals led 34-12 at halftime, with Geaumont connecting on five 3s in the first half. Girardet was a great game down low and distributing the ball.

Coach’s quote: “Overall this is the best we have played as a team all season. Things seemed to click tonight and that was really nice to see coming into the end of the season.” – John Stark’s Tiffany Lewis

Records: John Stark 7-6; Lebanon 1-11

Belmont 46, Raymond 31

Key players: Belmont – Alyssa Edgren (14 points, 8 rebounds), Lena Rodrigues (13 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists), Kim McWhinnie (10 rebounds)

Highlights: An 8-0 run for Belmont to start the game set the tone on Senior Night.

Coach’s quote: “Nice way to send off the seniors on Senior Night.” – Belmont’s Mike Andriski

Records: Belmont 5-9; Raymond 1-12

Kearsarge 53, Gilford 39

Key players: Kearsarge – Adison Whitty (15 points), Ella Stocker (15 points), Tessa Marinello (9 points); Gilford – Olivia Keenan (18 points), Meghan Hughes (9 points)

Records: Kearsarge 11-4; Gilford 9-6

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