The Belmont boys’ track and field team won its third home meet of the season, defeating several other Lakes Region teams and giving itself an unblemished record on its home track.
Belmont (116.5 points) defeated Winnisquam (95), defending Division III champion Inter-Lakes (86.5), Gilford (82.5), Mascoma (64), Bishop Brady (27) and Franklin (20).
The Red Raiders did especially well on the track, led by Eli Allman with wins in both the 110-meter hurdles (16.0) and 300 hurdles (42.0). Kyle Gelinas won the 1,600 in 4:42 and Nick Randos won the 800 in 2:11 (he also finished fifth in the 1,600), while the 4×100 (first) and 4×400 (second) relays also did well.
In the field, Adam Sojka won triple jump (37-).
Belmont’s Ian Remenar (second 300 hurdles), River Mathieu (second 100, fourth 400), Nolan Gagnon (tied fourth 800), Maximilian Schott (tied fourth 800), Marc Forgione, Jr. (tied fourth 100), TJ Hennessey (fourth 200, tied fourth 100) and Zach Ennis (fourth 1,600) also contributed with top finishes.
Winnisquam’s runner-up finish was led by victories from Scott Hinds in the 400 in 53.9 (he also finished second in the 200), Connor Archibald (won high jump at 5-4, fourth triple jump), Henry Stock (won discus in 117-5, third javelin, fifth shot put) and Michael Buxton (won javelin in 142-8). Kyle Mann (third 3,200, second 400) also placed well.
Cameron Pigeon (third 110 hurdles, fourth 300 hurdles) and Sean Sullivan (third discus, fourth shot put) were the top scorers for Bishop Brady. Christian Shepard (tied second high jump), CJ Gaslin (third shot put, sixth discus) and Kyle Adams (fourth javelin) led Franklin.
The Raider girls also won, making it their second victory on their home track this season. Belmont (109) narrowly topped Inter-Lakes (105), Gilford (94) and Winnisquam (93). Bishop Brady (28), Mascoma (18) and Franklin (seven) rounded out the team scores.
The Raiders did especially well in the mid-distance and distance events with Jasmine Syed winning the 400 (1:05.2), Alice Riley winning the 1,600 (5:43), Jessica Hutchinson winning the 800 (2:42) and Emma Chase (second 400) and Makayla Palmer (third 400) scoring. The 4×400 (first) and 4×100 (second) relays placed well.
Kylie Donovan (second 100 hurdles, second 300 hurdles), Kaitlyn Delisle (second 100, third long jump), Taylor Murray (fourth 100, fifth 200) and Chloe Sottak (fourth shot put, fifth 100) were other top performers for Belmont.
Jaila Remillard led Winnisquam with wins in the 200 (27.8), 300 hurdles (16.0) and long jump (16-0). Kaylyn Dion won the discus (94-1) and finished third in the javelin. Phoebe Keck (third 100, third 200), Olivia Doubleday (third shot put, fifth javelin), Caitlin Dumont (fourth javelin, sixth shot put), Socorra Summers (fourth 100 hurdles) and the 4×400 (second) were the other top finishers.
Amelia Toole (second 800, second 1,600) and Lila Bradley (third 300 hurdles, fourth 200) led Bishop Brady while Lindsey Borges (fourth 300 hurdles) and Sydney Ericson (fifth 300 hurdles, sixth 100 hurdles) scored for Franklin.
From coaches’ reports
Pinkerton 77, Concord 67
Key players: Concord – Angel Feliz (1st 100 in 10.92, 1st 200 in 22.17, 1st long jump in 20-9), Matt Adams (1st 400 in 51.83), Jamie Wilkes (1st 1,600 in 4:26, 2nd 400), Eli Boesch-Dining (1st 3,200 in 10:48), Liam Devanny (1st triple jump in 38-8, 3rd long jump), Dalton Mutz (2nd 100, 3rd 200), Alex Saveliev (2nd 1,600), 4×100 (1st), 4×400 (1st), Liam Bennett (2nd high jump), Adam Dwight (2nd pole vault)
Highlights/key moments: The Tide narrowly dropped a dual meet against the Astros, a heavy favorite for the D-I title.
Coach’s quote: “Overall we had some great times today, but to beat a team like Pinklerton you have to have an A-plus day and we fell a bit short in some events. I think they will rebound at the Merrimack Invitational.” – Concord’s Hayden Daly
Coe-Brown First
Key players: Coe-Brown – Michael Mulligan (1st long jump in 17-2, 2nd 200, 4th 100), Evan Tanguay (1st 1,600 in 4:43), Zach Flanagan (1st 3,200 in 10:51), Tristan Jardon (2nd 3,200), Colby Hoffman (2nd 1,600), Zach Richards (2nd 400), Jake Scarponi (2nd 800), Jacob Snow (2nd high jump, 3rd 400), Ryan Bevins (2nd long jump), Will White (2nd shot put), 4×100 (1st), 4×400 (1st)
Highlights/key moments: The Bears used a balanced effort from athletes in several events to narrowly win a tri-meet on their home track. Coe-Brown (72) defeated defending champions Portsmouth (66) and Souhegan (44).
Merrimack Valley First
Key players: MV – Brandon Wood (1st 300 hurdles in 41.2, 2nd 110 hurdles, 3rd shot put), Walker John (1st 1,600 in 4:40, 3rd 3,200), Zack Cronin (1st high jump at 5-8), Cody Rollins (1st javelin in 122-9, 2nd triple jump), Dylan Guinard (2nd 400), Isaiah Shedd (2nd 800, 2nd 1,600), Joey Baylus (2nd high jump, 2nd 300 hurdles, 3rd 110 hurdles), Ryan Latorella (3rd discus, 4th shot put), Camden Donovan (3rd high jump), John Barger (4th 100, 4th 200),4×100 (2nd), 4×400 (2nd)
Highlights/key moments: The Pride decisively won a five-team meet at Hollis-Brookline. MV (127) defeated ConVal (60), Hollis-Brookline (56), Trinity (55) and Mascenic (28).
Concord 86, Pinkerton 58
Key players: Concord – Grace Devanny (1st 100 in 12.73, 1st 400 in 59.88), Michaella Conery (1st 1,600 in 5:16, 2nd 400), Yelena Beausoleil (1st discus in 89-9, 3rd shot put), Gillian Bennett (1st 800 in 2:35), Maggie Whitcomb (1st 3,200 in 14:02), Kat Jepson (1st high jump at 4-8), Marissa Neal (1st pole vault at 7-6), Abagail Hemeon (1st shot put in 27-9), Stephanie Obery (1st javelin in 96-6), Jennika Mannesto (2nd 800, 2nd 1,600), Rebecca Bosa (2nd 300 hurdles), Julia Miville (2nd shot put), 4×400 (1st)
Highlights/key moments: The Tide won 11 of 17 events to defeat one of D-I’s strongest programs in a dual meet.
Coach’s quote: “The girls had an incredible meet today. It has been a little while since we have beaten Pinkerton. The distance crew did awesome as usual, but today was lead by some strong performances in the field events, especially the throws.” – Concord’s Hayden Daly
Coe-Brown Second
Key players: Coe-Brown – Kathleen Collins (1st shot put in 28-10, 1st discus in 103-1, 1st javelin in 87-8), Christen Gallant (1st pole vault at 9-0, 3rd long jump, 3rd discus), Brooke Laskowsky (1st 400 in 1:00.9), Alli Pratt (1st 800 in 2:27), Julia Cormier (1st 1,600 in 5:28), Summer Barnes (2nd 1,600, 3rd high jump), Meg Scannell (2nd 800), Molly Swansburg (2nd javelin)
Highlights/key moments: Coe-Brown (65.25) finished second in a tri-meet on its home track, defeating Souhegan (22.5), but losing to Portsmouth (91.25). Collins swept the throwing events to lead the Bears.
Merrimack Valley Third
Key players: MV – Kristie Schoffield (1st 200 in 27.6, 1st triple jump 32-5), Kaitlyn Covell (1st 400 in 1:03, 1st 100 hurdles in 17.3), Asia Grace Hanson (3rd 800), Chloe Bean (3rd long jump, 3rd triple jump), Lauren Rouse (3rd 3,200, 4th 1,600), Sarah Carter (3rd shot put, 4th discus), 4×100 (1st), 4×400 (3rd)
Highlights/key moments: The Pride finished in the middle in a five-team meet at Hollis-Brookline. MV (81.5) bested Trinity (40.5) and Mascenic (2), but fell to ConVal (108) and Hollis-Brookline (99).