The Belmont boys’ JV soccer team defeated Bishop Brady 3-0 top improve to 6-0 on the season. Scoring for Belmont were Lars Major (goal) (assist), Dylan Laflower (goal), Brendan Kelley (goal) and Jake Giguere (assist). Jake Deware had four saves in goal to preserve the shutout.
The Rundlett Middle School boys “A” soccer team played the Bow league to a 3-3 draw. Rundlett came from behind to tie the game at two on goals by Joe Ala and Cameron Detwiller. Nic Galatis put Rundlett ahead on a hard charging goal, but Bow tied it up in the final minutes of the game. Salvatore Aubin and Augustine Twite played tough defense. Jonah Wachter made some important stops in net.
The Rundlett “A” volleyball team fell to Windham in two hard fought matches, 26-28, 19-25. The Dukes offense was led by Emma Ferguson (10 aces) and Alexis Flynn (100 percent from the service line). Mikaela Harasko led the Dukes defense along with Catie Gaudette with great passing and digs. Emma Nakuci, Elizabeth Blinn, and Lilly Equonis each contributed several hits.
Merrimack Valley Middle School Girls Soccer defeated Hopkinton 4-2. Kaylee Magoon, Alyssa Woodman, Macy Gordon, and Rylee Boucher (2 assists) scored the goals for MV. Emily Koufos and Hayley Kenney combined for the shutout in goal. Deanna Bourque and Rebecca Latham led the defense, while Kerragan McNeil had an assist and controlled the midfield. MV is now 3-1 on the season.
The Hopkinton boys’ soccer team tied MV, 4-4. After being down 4-1 with 17 minutes left in the second half, the Hawks rallied back and used good ball movement. Ian Heck had two goals, Ryan Graham had a goal, Logan Rockwood had a goal and an assist, Sam Brown had an assist and Steven Newton-Delgado Delgado had an assist. The Hawks play Epping on Thursday.
The Henniker Community School cross-country team participated in a meet at Monadnock with five other teams. CJ Brennan place sixth overall with Elijah Day and Alex Keirstead finishing in the top 15. The girls were led by Brianna Langdon with Katie Palmateer, Alexis Young and Sophia McGinty placing in the top 15.
Andy Jalbert and Carolyn Richmond tied for first place with Sue Perry and Helen Steenbeke in the Two Ball Best Ball event at Concord Country Club. Both teams led the field with 8 under par rounds of 64. Four teams tied for second place with rounds of 66. They were Lois Davis and Mary Jane Bergman, Terri Ponn and Brenda Thomas, Cynthia Ross and Becky Gauthier, and Jean VerPlanck and Nancy Rheinhardt.
Craig Smith, Matt Smith, Al Robertson and Sean Kelly finished in first place with 63 strokes apiece in the Andover Lions Golf Tournament at the Country Club of New Hampshire in Sutton on Monday. Ralph Cutting, Norm LeBoncle, John Lightfoot and Gary Karp shot 68 each for the top of the over-65 division. Howard George, Tom Voss, Jon Clement and Jack Martin won the over-75 division with 68 strokes.
The St. Paul’s School girls’ soccer team visited New Hampton School and opened up its season with a 1-0 victory over the Huskies. The Big Red scored the only goal of the game in the 35th minute of the first half off a 20-yard direct free kick from Izzy Geneve. The The Big Red defensive backline of Caitlin Wilkin, Jess Jang, Isabelle Coleman and Tiffany Hill kept the New Hampton offense at bay. St. Paul’s will travel to the Rivers School on Saturday to take on last years’ NEPSAC Class “B” champions.
The Saint Paul’s School boys’ soccer team lost, 4-1, to Exeter at home Wednesday. Exeter took a 3-0 lead at half. Saint Paul’s closed the gap to 3-1 in the second with a goal from Sal Alireza, but Exeter scored next to seal the victory.
The Proctor Academy field hockey team beat Kimball Union Academy, 3-1, at home in Andover. Goals for Proctor were scored by Haley parker, Sophie Weintraub and Emma Brophy. Parker and Hannah Brochu each had assists.
The NHIAA and WMUR are teaming up with the New Hampshire Food Bank for the fourth annual New Hampshire Tackles Hunger Weekend.
This weekend, food drives will be hosted at high school football games across the state. All food donated will go to local food pantries. Please bring a non-perishable food item when you head out to a high school football game this weekend. Cash donations will also be accepted.
The Capital Soccer Club Girls U18 Elite Team has a couple openings for players. The team will compete in the MA Premier League in the spring. Session cost is $300 and includes two tournaments. CSC is looking to field highly competitive teams at an affordable cost for the families. For more information visit capitalsoccerclub-nh.com/girls-99-elite.html or contact Andrew Palhof 568-7494 or Palhof@tds.net.
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 Sunday 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 programs 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.
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 winter coaching vacancies: JV boys’ basketball, middle school boys’ basketball, middle school girls’ basketball and Nordic skiing assistant. Interested applicants should send a resume and cover letter to Dan Meserve, Athletic Director, 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.
Coe-Brown Northwood Academy is seeking a girls’ varsity lacrosse coach and indoor track and field assistant coach for the 2016-2017 school year. Interested candidates should send a letter of interest, resume and three references to mskidds@coebrown.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.
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.
Concord Babe Ruth League is in need of Board Members including a Treasurer. Contact minerys@comcast.net for information or to express interest.
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.
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.
The Nor’Easter Softball Club is looking for players to fill their 2017 rosters for 14U and 16U teams. Interested athletes and parents should contact Bill at wclary@iCloud.com for 14U team information and Shawn at Shawndg72@hotmail.com for 16U team information.
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