The Concord Capitals Peewee 1 team (above) won the White Mountain Shootout at Waterville Valley in decisive fashion. Heath Mann recorded five goals and six assists to lead the way for Concord in the tournament while goalie Kalan Gaudreaut added two shutouts on the way to the title. Other contributors to the championship run included Finn Benoit (3 assists), Trevor Brown (5 assists, 2 goals), Evan Crandlemire (1 goal, 3 assists), Nathanial Johnson (1 goal, 4 assists) and Joey Tarbell (4 goals, 1 assist).
The Concord Capitals 10U girls’ hockey team defeated the Lady Crusaders in Westboro, Mass. on Saturday, 3-0. Goals were scored by Abigail Colby, Erin Keville and Kacey Yorston. On Sunday, Concord returned home to blank the Massachusetts Spitfires, 1-0, on a goal from Ireland Frederickson.
The Concord Capitals Squirt 3 team notched their first win of the season over the weekend in a 7-0 victory over Wolfeboro Back Bay. Jackson Marston paced the offense with a hat trick while Gracen Arndt, William Raisty, Damon Corbett and Isaak Davis all added one goal apiece.
In an offensive show, the Brochu Nursery Squirt 1 team tied Lowell, 7-7. Chili Cabot and Rowan Arndt each finished with two goals apiece while Trevor Craigue, Jordan Dustin and Cam Plumb each had one.
Darian Davis rushed for 259 yards and accounted for six touchdowns for the Tilton School football team in a 49-39 victory over New Hampton School. Josh Jones added 143 yards on the ground and Sam Foley punched in a 1-yard TD. Tilton (8-0) will play the King School in a NEPSAC Bowl game at Moses Brown School on Saturday.
Jordan Dean (Gilford) of the Saint Michael’s College women’s volleyball team picked up 12 kills and nine digs in a 3-2 loss to The College of Saint Rose on Saturday.
Katrina Wiesner (Bow) had a hand in three runner-up showings for the Saint Michael’s College women’s swimming and diving team in a 129-94 win over Merrimack College. Wiesner placed second in the 50-meter free, the 100-meter free and the 200-meter free relay. In a meet against Clarkson University where Saint Michael’s won 146-86, Wiesner won the 100-meter free and the 400-meter medley relay.
Stephen Andersen (Concord) of the Saint Michael’s College men’s swimming and diving team helped the 400-meter free relay quartet of Ryan Butler, Seamus Butler and Pat Thornton finish 0.38 seconds behind third place in a 153-78 loss to Clarkson University.
The Franklin High School Boosters Club will be hosting its annual alumni basketball games on Nov. 23. The first game – FHS girls’ varsity basketball team against the women alumni – will be played at 5:30 p.m. while the second game – odd-year men alumni against even-year men alumni – will start at 7 p.m. All games will be played at Franklin Middle School. Women alumni can contact Angie Carey at 603-998-9966. Men alumni can contact Dan Sylvester at dsylvester@sau18.org or at 603-455-7397.
The NH Comets USA/ASA Junior Olympic 12U team is looking for a couple of competitive softball players to fill its roster for the 2017 spring/summer season. Players must be born in 2004 or 2005. Winter workouts run from Nov-Apr. If interested, contact John Carignan at 603-834-0560 or jcarignan@wilsonfive.com.
The Concord third and fourth grade girls’ basketball travel team is looking for one or two players to complete their roster. If interested, contact Anthony Blinn at 568-6579 or email at ahblinn@aol.com.
Seacoast United Concord Indoor Sports facility is getting ready for its indoor soccer leagues. League play covers age 7, all the way up to adult men, women and co-ed leagues. For more information, contact Bill Nardino at bnardino@seacoastunited.com
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.
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
The Tri Town Ice Arena is offering its Learn to Play Hockey program starting Dec. 3. For more information or to enroll, visit tri-townicearena.com or contact Jeremy Vega at 603-485-1100 and jeremy@tri-townicearena.com
Little Strikers indoor soccer skills clinics for ages 3-6 are scheduled to begin Saturday at Fieldhouse Sports Indoor Facility in Bow. Cost for Mini Strikers are $40 while Little Strikers are $50. To register, call 226-4646 or stop in at 12 Tallwood Drive.
Concord Capital City Basketball Academy Winter Sunday League is scheduled to begin every Sunday evening from Dec. 4-Feb. 26 at Bishop Brady High School. The Elementary League will run from 3:30-5:30 p.m. with the Middle School League running from 5:30-7:30 p.m. A two-day Thanksgiving Camp will run on Nov. 23 and Nov. 25 at Bishop Brady from 1-4 p.m. For more information, or to register, visit capcitybasketball.com.
603 Elite basketball coaching staff is hosting a one-hour power session designed to improve skills and teach the game of basketball. Grades 6-12 are welcome. To register, visit 603elite.com. Dates are scheduled for today and Saturday at New England College.
FieldHouse Sports field hockey clinics are accepting registrations for youth field hockey clinics for ages 4-10. Clinics begin Dec. 1 and are led by Bow High Coach Tracey Berube. Clinics meet on Thursday afternoons for six-week sessions. Cost is $65. To register, call 226-4646, stop in at 12 Tallwood Dr. or visit FieldHouseSports.com.
New Hampshire High School Softball Coaches’ Association is sponsoring a conference and clinic for any softball coaches and players of all levels on Jan. 15, at 2 p.m. at NHTI. Registration fee for coaches is $50 postmarked by Dec. 19 or $65 at the door. Registration fee for players is $150 postmarked by Dec. 19 or $160 postmarked after Dec. 20. Cost includes admission to all conference sessions and the player clinic. Contact NHSCA President David Hedge at dhedge@windhamsd.org
Bishop Brady High School winter sports registration is underway. All athletes must register and have an updated physical on file in order to attend practices. To register, visit www.bishopbradyathletics.com.
Rundlett Middle School has the following tryout schedule for winter sports: cheerleading, Today,Wednesdayand Friday at MPR from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.; wrestling, Nov. 28 at NAR from 3:45 to 5:45 p.m.
Concord Recreational Basketball for boys and girls from age 4 to the sixth grade offers a chance to work on skill improvement and learn the basics of dribbling, passing and shooting, and everyone plays. Grade 3-6 leagues are for Concord/Penacook residents only. For more information call 225-8690 or go to concordparksandrec.com.
Concord Parks and Recreation squash lessons for kids ages 7-10 will run from Nov. 28-Dec. 15. For more information call 225-8690 or go to concordparksandrec.com
Concord Parks & Recreation basketball league for Concord/Penacook students in grades 7-12 will be held for those who did not qualify for their school team or would like to play basketball and have fun. For more information call 225-8690 or go to concordparksandrec.com.
Franklin School District winter tryouts will be on the following dates and times: varsity wrestling on Wednesday from 2:45-3:30 p.m. at FHS Gym, high school cheerleading on Thursday from 4:30-6 p.m. at FHS Gym, boys’ JV and varsity basketball on Nov. 21 from 6-7:30 p.m. at FMS Gym and varsity indoor track on Nov. 28 from 2:45-4:15 p.m. in the FHS weight room, middle school boys’ basketball on Wednesday from 2:45-4:15 p.m. at FMS Gym, middle school girls’ basketball on Wednesday from 4:15-5:45 p.m. at FMS Gym and middle school cheerleading on Nov. 21 from 2:45-4:15 p.m. at FMS Gym. Please contact Athletic Director Dan Sylvester at dsylvester@sau18.org with any questions.
Hillsboro-Deering High School will hold the following tryouts for the upcoming winter season: boys basketball, Nov. 21 from 5:30-8 p.m. in gym; alpine skiing, Nov. 28 from 3-4:30 p.m. in weight room. All athletes must have a current physical and impact test results on file by the first day of preseason.
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, Wednesday at Concord YMCA at 8:10 p.m.; wrestling, today-Friday from 3-6 p.m.
Beaver Meadows Golf Course is accepting registrations for its indoor winter golf leagues. Call 228-8954 or visit beavermeadowgolfcourse.com.
Coe-Brown Northwood Academy is seeking a girls’ varsity lacrosse coach and indoor track and field assistant coach for the 2016-17 school year. Interested candidates should send a letter of interest, resume and three references to mskidds@coebrown.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.
John Stark Regional High School has the following coaching opening 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.
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.
Volunteers needed
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
The John Stark Regional High School sports awards banquet for fall athletes will take place on Wednesday. The event will start in the cafeteria at 6 p.m. for food and drinks before moving to the gym at 6:30 p.m.
Beaver Meadows Golf Course will host its Turkey Shoot on Saturday. The event is four-person blind draw scheduled for a 10 a.m. shotgun start. $25 for members and $60 for non-member. For more information, or to sign up, call the Pro Shop at 603-228-8954.
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.
UNH 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 or 512-2317.
Amy Annis Volleyball Tournament is scheduled for Jan. 7 at 11 a.m. at both the Gilford High School and Gilford Middle School gymnasiums. The fundraising event is a co-ed tournament for high-school age students through adults. All proceeds will go to the American Cancer Society as well as the Amy Annis Scholarship. Entry fee is $100. For more information, or to register, contact Joan Forge at forge@worldpath.net.