The Bishop Brady JV girls’ soccer team tied Monadnock, 2-2, on Wednesday behind a pair of goals from Hannah Constant and one goal from Anna Michaud. Micaela Eaton led the defense. Molly Levesque played well in the midfield and Jess Beeso played well in goal, saving two penalty kicks.
Jakob Beaupre had 122 all-purpose yards, two touchdowns and seven tackles, but the Franklin Middle School football team lost to Newport, 34-20. Zach Girtman finished with 153 all-purpose yards, a touchdown, 11 tackles, an interception and a forced fumble for Franklin and Dawson Lafrance chipped in on both sides of the ball with five catches for 80 yards, five tackles, a sack and a fumble recovery.
The Franklin Middle School field hockey ended the regular season with a 3-0 win against Gilford. Halle Laramie led the offense with two goals and Riley Marsh had one goal. Kathryn Weed and Allison Andrews played great defense in the midfield.
The Weare boys’ soccer team rallied with three goals in the second half to tie South Meadow, 4-4, and eventually defeated South Meadow in a shootout, 3-1, in a tournament quarterfinal match. Brady Philobotte, Emmet Rinehimer, Nate Innerfield and Jakob Hardy scored for Weare.
Concord’s Brett Stoddard had a goal as the St. Paul’s varsity field hockey team beat Buckingham Browne & Nichols, 5-1. Gillis Frechette scored two goals for St. Paul’s, while Meg Fearey and Finley Frechette each scored one.
Richard Li scored twice, and Chavez Mbeki and Sal Alireza each added one as the St. Paul’s boys’ soccer team earned a hard fought win on the road over Buckingham Browne & Nichols, 4-3.
The varsity girls’ soccer team lost to Buckingham, Browne & Nichols, 3-0.
The varsity volleyball team lost to Noble & Greenough, 2-0, but defeated Thayer, 2-0.
Led by Andrew Harell’s individual win, the Proctor Academy boys’ cross country team finished first in a four-team meet, followed by Kimball Union, Tilton and New Hampton. The Proctor girls’ team finished second to Kimball Union.
The Proctor boys’ soccer team lost to New Hampton, 1-0.
The Proctor field hockey team lost to Vermont Academy, 5-0.
The Proctor girls’ varsity soccer team lost to Vermont Academy, 2-1.
Shannon Colbert scored a first-half goal for the Tilton field hockey team, but the Rams lost to Phillips Exeter Academy.
The Tilton boys’ varsity soccer team lost to Hebron Academy, 5-0. Trevor Frederick, Jason Bogacz and Wani Mwangu played well for Tilton.
Drew Frost had 12 saves, but the Tilton boys’ JV soccer team lost to Hebron, 1-0.
Boscawen’s Lily Davis had two goals as the Plymouth State field hockey team beat Thomas College, 5-1.
Junior Elinor Purrier was named the America East Conference women’s cross country Performer of the Week for the second time this season earlier this week, this time for her efforts at the Pre-National Invitational meet held at Indiana State University. Purrier grabbed fifth place in the prestigious event with a time of 20:15.4 on the 6-kilometer course.
The University of New Hampshire ski program, in conjunction with SkiNH.com and Learfield, is offering a limited number of discount ticket packages for alpine and Nordic ski areas throughout the state for the 2016-17 season. All tickets are good for any day. All proceeds from sales go to the UNH ski team. For more information, contact UNH ski coordinator Cory Schwartz at corys@unh.edu/603-512-2317.
Teams are now forming for 12U, 14U, 18U USTA winter leagues in Concord. To kickoff the season, the Health Club of Concord will be hosting a tennis event on Nov. 6 from 12:30-3:30 p.m.. Players will participate in match play and get an orientation to team tennis. Cost is $10. To register or for more information contact Chris Bouressa at tennisinfo@healthclubofconcord.com
The New Hampshire Technical Institute men’s basketball program will host their first clinic on Saturday at the Wellness Center gym on the Concord campus. The clinics are for boys and girls in grades 3-8. Most clinics are $30 pre-registered and/or $40 at the door. Contact NHTI Athletic Director Paul Hogan for information at phogan@ccsnh.edu or call 230-4041.
Hillsboro-Deering High School fall sports awards will given out on Nov. 8 at 6 p.m. in the HDHS gym. After awards each team will go to its own breakout room. Breakout rooms are as follows: girls’ soccer (gymnasium), boys’ soccer (library), volleyball (cafeteria), cross country (room 102), golf (room 221), bass fishing (gymnasium).
Players needed
The U16 ASA Junior Olympic New England Fusion Golf softball team is looking to finalize its roster with an experienced catcher and corner infielder. If interested, contact Mike Bernier at 603-513-8018 or at michael.bernier@myfairpoint.net.
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 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.
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. For more information visit capitalsoccerclub-nh.com/girls-99-elite.html or contact Andrew Palhof 568-7494 or Palhof@tds.net.
Camps/Clinics/Lessons
Concord Boys and Girls Club fall basketball registration is underway (grades 2-5). Visit centralnhclubs.org or email Athletic Director, Cory Licata, at Licata@centralnhclubs.org for league/registration info.
Youth and adult indoor soccer leagues are being offered at Fieldhouse Sports indoor sports facility in Bow for ages 4 to over 60, including separate boys’, girls’, men’s, women’s and coed leagues of all abilities. Next 12-week session begins the week of Oct. 28. Teams play one game per week. To register a team or as an individual, call 226-4646 or stop in at 12 Tallwood Drive in Bow. Visit FieldHouseSports.com for more information.
603 Elite basketball coaching staff is hosting a one-hour power session designed to improve skills and teach the game of basketball. Grades six through 12 are welcome. To register, visit www.603elite.com. Dates are scheduled for Nov. 5, 12 and 19 at New England College.
Bishop Brady female students in 7th and 8th grade can have basketball tryouts/evaluations at Concord Boys & Girls Club on Saturday from 6-8 p.m., Sunday from 6:30-8:30 p.m. The team will play in the Manchester Suburban League and participate in multiple tournaments. For more information contact Coach Freddy Rivera at 603-848-2738 or email: sixfredyr@mygsc.com
Tune-up basketball league will be held in Meredith for boys and girls in grades 6-10. League is open to players from area towns and space is limited. League starts Saturday and runs through Nov. 12. All games will be played at Inter-Lakes Elementary School. Registration fee is $50. Contact John Carrigg at jcarrigg@metrocast.net.
Co-ed flag football league registrations for both youth and adult teams and individuals are currently being accepted at Fieldhouse Sports in Bow. The next 12-week session will begin the week of October 28. Teams will play one game per week. To register as a team or as an individual call 226-4646 or stop in at 12 Tallwood Drive in Bow. For more info visit FieldHouseSports.com.
Concord Boys and Girls Club basketball evaluations for 5th- and 6th-grade boys will be held on Oct. 29 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Bradley Street Unit and anticipate having both an A and B team for this grade level. The Club is also looking for a coach for the 7/8th-grade boys’ team. If interested please contact Cory Licata 603-224-1061 x21 or licata@centralnhclubs.org.
Concord High School winter sports online registration closes on Nov. 1.
Tri-Town Ice Arena is accepting registrations for its winter mite league (2011-08 birth years) team. Season starts Nov. 1. To register call 270-1024 or email jeremy@tri-townicearena.com. More info available at newhampshirejrmonarchs.com.
The Little Strikers indoor soccer skills clinics for players ages 3-6 are set to begin on Saturday at Fieldhouse Sports in Bow. The clinics for ages seven and above begin Nov. 7. To register call Mark Ruest at 226-4646 or visit www.fieldhousesports.com.
Rundlett Middle School has the following tryout schedule for winter sports: girls’ basketball, Nov. 7, Nov. 9, Nov. 10 at RMS from 3:45 to 5:15 p.m.; boys’ basketball, Nov. 7, Nov. 9, Nov. 10 at RMS; cheerleading, Nov. 15, Nov. 16, Nov. 18 at MPR from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.; wrestling, Nov. 28 at NAR from 3:45 to 5:45 p.m.; nordic skiing, room 508 from 3:30 to 5 p.m.
ICB basketball registration for the 2016-17 season is open through Nov. 12 for any children in grades 1-8 in the Merrimack Valley School District (including Andover). Register at icbbasketball.siplay.com. Early bird sign up rate is $45 per player until Oct. 31 and is $65 per player after that. Multi-child discounts are also available. Check icbbasketball.com for more information.
Concord High School has the following tryout dates for winter sports: alpine skiing, Nov. 21 in room E3 at 3 p.m.; nordic skiing, Dec. 12 at Memorial Field at 3:15 p.m.; ski jumping, Dec. 12 in the gym at 3:45 p.m.; girls’ basketball, Nov. 28-Nov. 30 from 3 to 6 p.m.; boys;’ basketball, Dec. 5-Dec. 9; cheerleading, Nov. 30, Dec. 1, Dec. 2 and Dec. 4 at Rundlett Middle School from 3:30-5 p.m.; boys’ ice hockey, Nov. 28-Nov. 30 at Everett Arena; girls’ ice hockey, Nov. 29 and Dec. 1 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at St. Paul’s School; indoor track boys and girls, Nov. 28 at 3 p.m. at Concord High School Main Street; swimming, Nov. 14 and Nov. 16 at Concord YMCA at 8:10 p.m.; wrestling, Nov. 14-Nov. 18 from 3-6 p.m.
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.
Franklin School District has the following coaching vacancies: middle school cheer (winter), middle school head baseball coach (spring), JV head baseball (spring) and JV head basketball. 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: head baseball 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 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.
Rundlett Middle School is looking for a girls’ basketball coach and assistant wrestling coach. Interested candidates should send a resume and three letters of reference to Steve Mello, Director of Physical Education & Sport, 170 Warren Street, Concord, NH 03301 or email: smello@sau8.org.
Bow Memorial School is looking for a middle school cheerleading coach. Interested candidates please email Jim Kaufman at jimk@bownet.org.or call 228-2210 extension 303.
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.
Concord Babe Ruth League is in need of Board Members including a Treasurer. Contact minerys@comcast.net for information or to express interest.
Merrimack Valley Youth Baseball & Softball, serving Penacook, Boscawen, Webster, Salisbury and Andover, is seeking volunteers for the coming year, including several board positions. Please contact Chris Drew at 568-2358 or sully0923@yahoo.com for more information.
Events
Franklin High School will be celebrating New Hampshire Tackles Hunger at its final home football game on Oct. 29. The game starts at 1:30 p.m. and admission is free with a non-perishable food item. All proceeds will go to the Twin Rivers Food Pantry on Central Street in Franklin.
The Concord High Wrestling Hall of Fame will induct six members on Nov. 26 in a 6 p.m. event at Beaver Meadow Country Club – Josh Saxby, Brad Carter, James Warner, Derrick McDuffy, and Angus and Christine Boezeman. For information contact Nick Zeras at 603-785-9705.