The Hopkinton boys’ JV soccer team beat Mount Royal, 2-1. Reece Masters struck first for the Hawks off a goalie deflection. Keeper Alex Miller kept Hopkinton in the game, which ultimately allowed Andrew Beckwith to score the OT winner on an assist by Daniel Miner. Hopkinton improved to 3-1.
The Concord girls’ JV field hockey team defeated Merrimack, 2-1. Despite a man down situation, the team rallied back for the win. The Tide’s goals were scored by Brooke Wheeler and Sam Ossoff.
The Concord freshman boys’ soccer team lost to Londonderry, 3-0.
The Concord freshman girls’ soccer team lost to Londonderry, 6-0. Maddie Dustin, Katy McCoy, Fabi McLeod, and Bella Therrien all played well for the Tide in the loss.
The Rundlett girls’ A Volleyball team was defeated by Hollis-Brookline, 25-6, 25-22. The Dukes offense was led by solid serving from Alexis Flynn, Emma Nakuci and Emma Ferguson.
The Winnisquam field hockey team scored four unanswered goals against Newfound to win, 4-2. Haley Stanley scored three goals for the Bears, while Ali Beaulieu had one.
The Rundlett field hockey A team beat Kearsarge, 6-0. Amy Cohen and Grace Bassi each scored two goals for Rundlett while Alice Rosenberg and Maddi Miles scored one goal each.
The Rundlett field hockey B team defeated Kearsarge, 2-1, securing Rundlett’s second win of the season. Gabby Pimental and Kennedy Ramos each had one goal.
The Merrimack Valley girls’ soccer team defeated Hollis-Brookline 3-0. Rylee Boucher, Kylie Curtin and Rhiley Tanguay scored goals for MV. Emily Koufos and Emma Steenbeke teamed up for the shutout in goal. Kerragan McNeil led the defense, while Kaylee Magoon played solid in midfield.
The Hopkinton girls’ soccer team defeated Epping, 8-4. The Hawks played tight defense, led by Maddy Follansbee, Kally Murdough and Lily Owen, against a strong offensive team. Ashlee Brehio scored a hat trick for the Hawks.
The Weare boys’ soccer team lost, 3-1, to South Meadow yesterday. Jakob Hardy played well in goal with help from Emmet Rinehimer and Austin Hazzard on defense.
The Rundlett boys’ A soccer team tied Woodbury, 3-3. Cameron Detwiller scored on a penalty kick late in the game to secure a tie for RMS.
The Concord High School Unified Soccer team lost to Nashua South, 5-4. Nicholas Battles scored a hat trick, Kendall Thompson also scored and Brendan McEwen had three saves in net.
Concord’s Jacob Szulc, a freshman wide receiver for the Plymouth State football team, was named MASCAC Rookie of the Week after catching eight passes for 122 yards and two touchdowns in a victory.
Hooksett’s Matt Paradis, who plays out of Concord Country Club, shot 69 Monday to win the Franklin Pierce Invitational individual title for Southern New Hampshire University. Paradis and teammate Josh LaCasse (73), a Bow native, led SNHU to second place as a team.
The Heating Hot Shots shot 62 to claim the top prize in the Boscawen Old Home Day Golf Classic. Matt Rabideau, Joe DiPietro, Jerry Grote and Paul Ebbs formed the winning team. The Granite Bay Team, captained by Stephanie Alicea, finished second with a 64.
The NH Lightning U14 Blue team is looking for players for the 2017 season. Email Coach Ted Merrow at themerrows@comcast.net for a private tryout.
Coaches needed
Franklin School District has the following coaching vacancies: middle school cheer (winter), middle school head baseball coach (spring) and JV head baseball (spring). Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume and contacts for three references to Athletic Director Dan Sylvester at dsylvester@sau18.org or 119 Central Street, Franklin, NH 03235. Previous experience playing and/or coaching is preferred. Application and school information can be found at sau18.org.
Hillsboro-Deering High School has the following coaching vacancy for 2016-17 school year: winter cheerleading coach. All interested candidates should apply at hdsd.org, under Employment.
Hopkinton High School has the following coaching vacancies: assistant cross country, Nordic skiing and JV boys’ basketball. Interested applicants please send a resume and cover letter to Dan Meserve, AD, at dmeserve@hopkintonschools.org.
John Stark Regional High School has the following coaching openings for the 2016-17 school year: varsity wrestling, assistant boys’ ice hockey, JV girls’ basketball, and varsity track and field. Send a current resume, letter of interest and three current letters of reference to Mark Searles, Athletic Director, John Stark Regional High School, 618 North Stark Highway, Weare, NH 03281 or via email at mark.searles@sau24.org.
Junior Monarchs are looking for a coach for the U12 level for the 2016-17 season. For more contact Jeremy at jeremy@tri-townicearena.com or 270-1024.
Three Rivers Middle School in Pembroke is seeking a boys’ soccer coach. Email Katie Gagne, Assistant Principal at cgagne@sau53.org if interested.
The Andover Lions annual golf tournament will be held Monday at the Country Club of New Hampshire in Sutton. For more information, contact John Hanscom at 748-0944 or Howard George at 735-5590.
Volunteers needed
Blue Storm Sports Organization, a youth sports program in the Merrimack Valley School District, is looking for volunteers to assist the organization in a variety of capacities. Blue Storm Sports sponsors youth football, cheer and lacrosse and strives to ensure a positive sports experience for youth in the district. Contact bluestormsports@gmail.com.
Players needed
NH Lightning 18U Black softball team has a few open spots for the 2017 season. If interested in a private tryout, or have any questions about team and program, please email to scb7201@gmail.com or call 344-7201. Open tryout schedule can be found at nhlightning.org.
Junior Monarchs hockey club in Hooksett has an opening for a 2007 born goalie and Split Season U18 skaters (1999 and 1998 birth years). For more contact Jeremy at jeremy@tri-townicearena.com or 270-1024.
The New Hampshire Comets are looking for a few solid 10U players for the 2017 season. Call 856-5840.
The U14 Plex Softball Club ASA team is looking for players to complete its roster. Contact Stacy at 497-7855.
Capital Soccer Club is looking for one or two girls for its competitive U14 Girls soccer team which plays in both the MA Maple league as well as the NH Soccer League. Interested players with a 2003/2004 birthday should contact Ben Stephenson at capitalsoccernh@gmail.com or call 603-491-3819.
NH Comets 14U Red fast-pitch softball team is looking for a few more skilled players (born in 2003) to compete in the 2017 season. Contact Head Coach Sarah Lavallee at 370-0559 or email at sarah.lavalle@snhu.edu.
Camps/Clinics/Lessons
NH Comets softball will be hosting free clinics on Tuesday evenings in September. These clinics will be open to all organizations and ages. The clinics will run from 5:30-7 p.m. at Sanel Park. Bring insurance information; parents will be required to fill out a waiver before players can participate. Call Rob Rochette with questions at 244-9733 or email robrochette@ymail.com.
Concord Boys and Girls Club fall basketball registration is underway (grades two through five). Visit centralnhclubs.org or email Athletic Director, Cory Licata, at Licata@centralnhclubs.org for league/registration info.
Seacoast United Express will be hosting a field hockey program at the Concord indoor location. Tryouts will be held on Sept. 25 and will be open to all players in the U14-U19 age groups. The cost is $20. U14s go from 3-4:30 p.m., U16s from 4:30-6 p.m., U19s from 6-7:30 p.m. Contact Sarah Richards at srichards@seacoastunited.com.
Little Strikers soccer clinics for ages seven and above begin Nov. 7. For more information call 226-4646 or visit fieldhousesports.com.
Tri-Town Ice Arena hockey progams are accepting registrations for their fall/winter ice hockey season for Learn to Play Hockey (ages 4-10), Mite League (2011-08 birth years) and House League (2007-2001 birth years). Go to tri-townicearena.com, email jeremy@tri-townicearena.com or call 485-1100.