The Concord JV baseball team (2-1) lost to Exeter, 7-4. Adrian Kennedy pitched well, allowing two earned runs. Tommy Duhaime had two hits and two RBI for the Tide. Sean McDonough and Trevor Upton each had a hit.
The Concord JV softball team defeated Exeter, 15-2. Elise O’Neil got the win in the circle with a complete game effort, striking out 10. Paige Weatherbee (three hits, three runs, five RBI), Autumn Nudd (two hits, two runs, two RBI) and Alyssa Fallon (hit, two RBI) paced the offense. Nicole LeBrun was solid on defense making some key put outs.
The Hopkinton JV baseball team lost to Kearsarge, 10-8. Jack Horne led the Hawks’ offense going 3-for-3 with a double, two singles, three RBI and a run. Darren Earley (hit-by-pitch, single, reached on error) stole two bases, scored two runs, and made two great plays at shortstop.
The Bow JV baseball team defeated Merrimack Valley, 7-4. Riley Elliott took a perfect game into the fifth inning, allowed one hit and struck out eight in six innings on the mound. Matt Hamilton (4-for-4) and Tony Sampo (2-for-3) led the offense. Shortstop Nick Kiah and catcher Ben Harris led the defense.
Brines defeated Bank of New Hampshire, 10-9, in a Concord Northeast game. For Bank of N.H., Ryan Stephenson had two singles, Levi Madison was strong on the mound and Alex Lacen scored a run. Nolan Wolff pitched three strong innings and played good defense. Ben Koziell had a single, while Carter Pratt singled and scored the winning run.
Flag-Works and Brines tied, 15-15, on the opening night of Concord Northeast baseball. For Flag-Works, Tommy Weaver had a home run and a triple, Connor Afflick had a home run and a single and Cameron Fiasconaro had two hits and was strong on the mound. For Brines, Deagan Hines pitched well, Logan Hayes scored three runs, and Josh Gurtner added two hits.
The Hopkinton Bears opened the Capital Area majors season with a 9-6 win over Penacook Pharmacy. For the Bears, Steph Elrick and Keegan St. Cyr both pitched solid innings and had strong contact at the plate. Lexi Lawler made some nice stretches at first. For Penacook Pharmacy, Nora Navoy played strong defense and Sammy Allen pitched well.
The St. Paul’s School boys’ varsity tennis team fell to Belmont Hill, 14-1.
The Tilton School boys’ varsity tennis team defeated Dublin, 6-3.
The Tilton varsity baseball team defeated Northfield Mount Hermon, 17-3.
The Tilton JV baseball team fell to Mount Cardigan in five innings, 13-1.
The Tilton varsity softball team fell to Proctor Academy, 2-0.
Deering’s Josh Partridge, a Concord High graduate and pitcher for the St. Joseph’s (Maine) baseball team, earned the save in a 4-1 win over Bates. Partridge fanned four batters in two perfect innings of relief.
Pembroke’s Hannah Seidner, a freshman on the Plymouth State softball, earned the win in the circle in a 7-5 victory over Castleton. Seidner pitched 5⅓ scoreless innings, allowing four hits, one walk and striking out four. Concord’s Katie Kennard, a senior, had an RBI single.
Elinor Purrier, a junior on the University of New Hampshire women’s track and field team, was named the America East Performer of the Week. Purrier broke her own UNH record with a time of 9:34.65 in the 3,000 meter steeplechase. Her time is the fastest in the steeplechase in the NCAA this year. Purrier’s efforts have helped the Wildcats to a No. 31 ranking, ahead of big track programs such as Missouri, Oklahoma, Indiana and Notre Dame.
The Concord Sunset Baseball League is looking for players, coaches and sponsors for the upcoming season. Call Steve at 496-3674 or 224-3377 ext. 16.
A free field hockey clinic for players in grades 3-4 will be held on May 19 from 2:30-4 p.m. at Bow Elementary School. Pre-registration is required through Bow Recreation. Call 228-2222.
Camps/Clinics/Lessons
Paul Hogan Basketball Camps information for the summer can be found at hogancamps.com or 340-1719. Rip City Basketball Camp at NHTI is June 19-23, Girls Point Guard/Post Player Camp is June 25-27, Boys Point Guard/Post Player Camp is at NHTI from June 28-30 and the 24th annual Specialty Basketball Camp is July 23-27.
Seacoast Express United will offer the following soccer camps this summer in Concord: Passing and Finishing Camp, U9-U14, July 10-14, 5-7 p.m., $100; Elite Day Camp, U10-U19, July 31-Aug. 4, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $220; Community Camp, U6-U12, Aug. 7-11, 4-7 p.m., $120. For more or to register go to seacoastunitedexpress.org or contact Mo Abdirizak at 614-370-5208 or mabdirizak@seacoastunited.com.
UNH women’s lacrosse summer camp will be held June 26-28. The camp is open to girls entering grades 6-12 in the 2017-18 academic year. Register online on the women’s lacrosse home page at unhwildcats.com. Contact Kate Gunts with any camp specific questions at 203-722-5335 or kate.gunts@unh.edu.
UNH women’s basketball camp is now accepting registrations for girls in grades 2-9 as of the fall of 2017. Session One will run June 26-30. Session Two will run from July 10-14. Both camps are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with registration starting at 8:30 a.m. Monday and camp ending at 2 p.m. on Friday. To register go to unhwildcats.com/camps. For more details contact assistant coach Kelsey Hogan at kelsey.hogan@unh.edu or 862-4059.
UNH field hockey summer camps are now accepting registrations for three 2017 camps: session I (June 28-July 1), session II (July 5-8) and a youth clinic (July 6-7). Session I and II are open to junior high and high school students (as of fall 2017). There are overnight ($475) and commuter ($375) options for both sessions. The youth clinic will be held from 9-11 a.m. and is open to ages 5-12. The cost is $35 per day or $60 for both days. To register for session I and session II go to unhwildcats.com/sports/2015/6/23/Camps.aspx. For specific camp questions or to register for the Youth Clinic, please contact Ross Gorham at Ross.gorham@unh.edu or 422-2925. Please contact Carrie Kimball at ckimball@unh.edu with questions.
Shooter’s Gold Basketball Camps will be held in six different towns around the state. Forms are printable from hogancamps.com along with information, tuition and other important facts about the camps. July 10-13 at Littleton High School, July 10-14 at Inter-Lakes Elementary School in Meredith. Gilford Middle School and Hooksett will be Shooter’s Gold sites for boys and girls in grades 1-8 during the week of July 17-21.
UNH women’s soccer camps are now open for registration. The 2017 Junior Wildcat Girls Soccer Camp will be held from July 10-13. All female players in grades 1-5 (as of the 2017-18 academic year) are invited to register. Each day runs from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. This session costs $180. The 2017 UNH Girls Soccer Overnight Camp will be held from July 16-19. This session is open to all female player in grades 6-12 (as of the 2017-18 academic year). The overnight option costs $530 and the commuter option totals $430. For more details go to UNHWildcats.com or contact UNH assistant coach Amanda Webb at Amanda.Webb@unh.edu.
Crimson Tide Summer Cheerleading Camp hosted by Concord High School cheerleaders will be held from July 10-14. It is open to all incoming second- through eighth-graders and will be held at eXtreem Cheer in Bow. Flyers are available at elementary schools via physical education teachers. For more information contact coach Laura Owen at Lnorwalt-owen@sau8.org
Seacoast Express United soccer camps will be held this summer. Passing and Finishing Camp will run July 10-14 from 5-7 p.m. at 10 Ferry St., Unit 105 in Concord. Cost is $100. Seacoast United Express Elite Day Camp will be July 31-Aug. 4 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 31 College Drive in Concord. Cost is $220. Seacoast United Express Community Camp is Aug. 7-11 from 4-7 p.m. at 10 Ferry St., Unit 105 in Concord. Cost is $120. For more information on all camps and to register go to seacoastunited.com.
Play On! Soccer Camp will be held at NHTI July 17-21 for boys and girls in grades 1-3, and a second session for grades 4-11 under the direction of Coach Heidi Crockett and Derek Johnson.
Coaches needed
Bishop Brady High School has the following coaching vacancies: girls’ JV soccer and boys’ JV soccer. Please email Andy Lathrop, Director of Athletics, at alathrop@bishopbrady.edu or send information to Bishop Brady High School, 25 Columbus Ave., Concord, 03301.
Concord High School is looking for a varsity golf coach, a girls’ varsity soccer coach, a girls’ freshman soccer coach, a JV field hockey coach, a girls’ varsity ice hockey head and assistant coach and a girls’ varsity basketball coach. Please send resume and three letters of reference to Steve Mello, Director of Physical Education & Sport, 170 Warren Street, Concord, 03301 or email:smello@sau8.org.
Franklin High School has the following coaching vacancies: head JV baseball coach and head varsity field hockey coach. Franklin Middle School is also looking for an assistant track and field coach and a head coach for field hockey. All interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume and up to three references to Athletic Director Dan Sylvester at dsylvester@sau18.org.
Hillsboro-Deering High School has the following coaching vacancies: head boys’ basketball coach, JV boys’ basketball coach, head cross country coach and two assistant football coaches. All interested candidates should apply at hdsd.org, and click on employment, then athletics and fill out application.
John Stark Regional High School has the following coaching openings for the 2017-18 school year: varsity boys’ soccer, varsity football assistant and varsity girls’ basketball. 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, 03281 or mark.searles@sau24.org.
Players needed
Central Force girls’ AAU basketball is looking for two girls to fill out their high school roster until June. Please call Mark at 340-1281 if interested or with any questions.
Seacoast United Express Concord Pre-Academy U10/U11 team is seeking players for the upcoming season. Players born in 2007 and 2008 are eligible. The Pre-Academy team plays against elite teams at the regional and national level. Contact Mo Abdirizak at mabdirizak@seacoastunited.com or (614)-370-5208.
14U Plex softball team is looking for one more player to round out its roster. The team is coached by Stacy Seidner and Jen Boyden. Both coaches played and coached at the collegiate level and are looking for girls trying to improve their skills, game strategy and overall strength and conditioning. Contact Stacy Seidner at sseid4444@gmail.com.
U16 ASA Junior Olympic New England Fusion Gold softball team is looking for one player to finalize its roster. Contact Mike Bernier at 513-8018 or at michael.bernier@myfairpoint.net.
NH Lightning 18U ASA Softball team is looking to round out its roster for the 2017 tournament season. We will play in five tournaments from June until end of July. Please contact head coach Stu Beckett at scb7201@gmail.com for more information. Training is currently underway. More program information can be found at nhlightning.org.
Nor’Easter Softball Club is looking for players to fill its 16U roster and one player for the 14U roster. 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.
Capital Soccer Club is seeking a U13 (2004 birth year) goalkeeper and U14 (2003 birth year) players for its elite teams playing in the Northeast Soccer League (Maple). See club information at capitalsoccerclub-nh.com. Contact Ben Stephenson at 491-3819.
Post 21 Senior Legion baseball tryouts will be held on May 7 at Concord Sports Center. Registration starts at 9:30 a.m. and tryouts start at 10 a.m. Players who attend the following high schools are eligible: Concord, Pembroke Academy, Merrimack Valley, Bow, Coe-Brown, John Stark, Bishop Brady and Pittsfield. Contact coach Matt Skoby at mattskoby19@gmail.com or contact team manager Carol Nolin at 224-7224 or cnolin1@comcast.net. More information is available at nhpost21baseball.yolasite.com.
Concord Flyers girls track and field program will be opening the season with a practice on May 31 at Memorial Field in Concord from 5:30-7 p.m. All girls ing rades 3-8 who are interested are welcom to attend. Practices normally take place on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 5:30-7 p.m. that run through late July. Practice meets are on Sundays from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and competitive meets are on Thursday evenings at Livingston Park in Manchester. Registration fee for new team members is $90. The fee includes a uniform. For more information contact Jack Fraser at 225-4170 or 731-0765 or at jackf428@hotmail.com.
Concord Babe Ruth League is in need of Board Members including a Treasurer. Contact minerys@comcast.net for information.
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.
Concord Capitols Youth Football and Cheer has started a gofundme.com drive as it tries to dig out of a financial deficit. To donate or learn more, go to gofundme.com/concord-capitols-youth-football.