Trailing by just one run heading into the bottom of the seventh, it looked like the Inter-Lakes softball team was destined for an 11th straight loss.

But a pair of doubles in the final inning, including an RBI double from sophomore Hailey Hart, drove home the game-winning run, lifting the Lakers (1-10) to their first win with a 6-5 victory over Mascoma (4-8) on Monday.

“It was a good solid team effort,” first-year Inter-Lakes Coach Harry Blood said. “They had a never say die attitude.”

Not only did the victory lift Inter-Lakes from the bottom of the D-III standings, the game also marked the Lakers’ most productive night of the season offensively. Inter-Lakes scored five runs in their opener, but hadn’t scored more than four runs in their past nine games, including four shutout losses.

Hart (two doubles, 4 RBI), junior Jordan Durand (3-for-4, two runs) and sophomore Jordan Jones (three runs, hit) led the offense.

Freshman pitcher Jade LaSalle, who has taken her lumps in the circle despite pitching well, earned her first varsity win, striking out seven Royals.

SOFTBALL

Gilford 21, Hanover 0, 5 inn.

Key players: Gilford – Colby Butterfield (5 IP, 0 H; 3-for-4, 2 RBI), Jillian Lachapelle (5 RBI, 3 doubles), Brooke Beaudet (4 RBI, double), Lexi Boisvert (2 RBI, double), Stevie Orton (3 hits)

Highlights/key moments: Nicole Berube made a diving catch in right field in the fifth inning to save freshman pitcher Butterfield’s first career no-hitter.

Records: Gilford 8-5; Hanover 0-12

GIRLS’ LACROSSE

John Stark 14, Merrimack Valley 3

Key players: John Stark – Mackenzie Nase (4 goals, assist, 5 draw controls, 7 ground balls), Hannah Marquis (2 goals, assist), Rylee Ledoux (2 goals), Piper MacLean (goal, 2 assists), Lexi Knapton (goal, 2 assists); MV – Talia Dinger (2 goals), Brannigan McNeil (goal), Brittany Leonard (14 saves)

Highlights/key moments: The Generals held a slim 2-1 advantage through the first 15 minutes of the game, but rattled off six unanswered goals to take an 8-1 halftime lead. Avery Gorhan and Sydney Story scored their first varsity goals in the second half.

Coach’s quote: “The girls got on track after a slow start and they did a nice job on draw controls throughout the game.” – John Stark’s John Warner

Records: John Stark 7-3; MV 3-6

Pembroke 18, Spaulding 3

Key players: Pembroke – Alise Friel (6 goals), Kennis Barker (3 goals), Ali Corriveau (3 goals), Kelly Wagner (2 goals), Delanie St. Laurent (goal), Nadine Jeski (goal), Maddie Gaskell (goal), Victoria Mabie (goal)

Highlights/key moments: Barker, Wagner and Gaskell netted their first goals of the season and Jeski scored the first of her career.

Coach’s quote: “Erin McFarland had her second shut out half of the season. Our defense kept it together and let very few shots in during both halves to lead us to a victory.” – Pembroke’s Kayla Granoff

Records: Pembroke 2-9; Spaulding 0-11

Bow 19, Belmont 3

Key players: Bow – Taylor Darrell (5 goals, 4 assists), Zoe Jukoski (5 goals)

Highlights/key moments: The Falcons cruised to their seventh straight win.

Records: Bow 9-1; Belmont 0-6

Laconia 13, Bishop Brady 4

Key players: Laconia – Becca Howe (6 goals, assist, 2 caused turnovers), Skyler Tautkus (3 goals, 3 assists), Sydney Stevens (goal, assist), Teegan Stevens (goal), Caitlin Beattie (goal), Lyndsey Paronto (5 saves); Brady – Emma Windsor (21 saves), Abby Tremblay (2 goals), Sam Will (goal), Alex Sacco (goal)

Highlights/key moments: The Sachems rolled to their fifth straight win. They have scored at least 13 goals in their last four games. Emily Avery, Devon Mello Cheyanne Zappala played aggressive defense.

Records: Laconia 10-2; Brady 4-6

GIRLS’ TENNIS

Timberlane 6, Bishop Brady 3

Key players: Bishop Brady – Sydney Herrington (8-1 win at No. 1), Rachel Achong (8-4 win at No. 3)

Highlights/key moments: The Giants trailed 4-2 after singles play and only picked up one win in doubles. Herrington and Ravalika Damerla won 8-2 at No. 1.

Records: Timberlane 5-6; Brady 3-8

Goffstown 9, Pembroke 0

Key players: Pembroke – Kaitlyn Thompson, Jaden Russell

Highlights/key moments: Thompson and Russell battled hard at No. 1 doubles, but lost a tight 8-6 match.

Coach’s quote: “Goffstown dominated the play from start to finish.” – Pembroke’s David Goulet

Records: Goffstown 5-7; Pembroke 0-9