Monarchs result
Kevin Morris had the first hat trick of his career as the Manchester Monarchs defeated the Worcester Railers, 6-3, in a road victory. The victory marked the first for the Monarchs (7-3-0-1) over the Railers (5-4-1-0) this season. Manchester took a 4-0 lead to start the game and kept Worcester off the board until late in the second period. The Monarchs had a 5-2 lead heading into the third before the Railers had a goal just over two minutes into the final frame to cut the deficit. The Monarchs were efficient on the power play, netting three goals with the man advantage, including a pair from Morris. Michael Doherty, Tony Cameranesi and Jordan LaVallee-Smotherman netted the other Monarchs goals.
The No. 4 Colgate women’s ice hockey team defeated the University of New Hampshire, 2-1. The Wildcats took a 1-0 first-period lead thanks to a power-play goal from Carlee Turner, but the Raiders responded with a goal in the second and third. Amy Schlagel and Tori Howran assisted on Turner’s goal. Goaltender Ava Boutilier made 36 saves in the losing effort. UNH is now 6-3-3 while Colgate improved to 11-1-0.
The Concord Capitols varsity team defeated ConVal, 36-14, while the JV team defeated Pembroke, 42-0, in their respective semifinal games. Both teams play in their championship games on Saturday under the lights at Memorial Field. JV kicks off at 5 p.m. and varsity starts at 7 p.m.
The St. Paul’s School boys’ varsity cross country team finished 11th out of 14 teams at the NEPSTA Division I Championship at Choate-Rosemary Hall. Ben Leach led the way for the Big Red, finishing 19th in 16:58 and earning All-New England honors. Alex Taylor (38th, 17:34) and James Pirozzolo (64th, 18:12) rounded out the top three for St. Paul’s.
The St. Paul’s JV boys cross country team tied for second at the NEPSTA Championships, but the Big Red had the better sixth runner in Lucas Spiro, giving St. Paul’s sole possession of second place after the tiebreaker. Adam Tayhar (12th, 18:13) and Nick Rusher (20th, 18:35) led St. Paul’s.
The St. Paul’s girls’ varsity cross country team finished fifth out of 13 teams at the NEPSTA Championship. Frances Margaret Gehrke won the individual title in a course-record time of 18:08. Rowan Macy (33rd, 21:02), Linda Pang (40th, 21:28), Annie Lee (21:33), Kate Tapscott (21:33) and Bristole Fales-Hill (21:35) finished 42nd, 43rd and 44th. Amelia Walters (52nd, 22:10) rounded out St. Paul’s runners.
The St. Paul’s JV girls’ cross country team placed sixth at the NEPSTA Championships. Cole Sias (27th, 23:04), Ariane Bretl (29th, 23:11), Elo Catlin (36th, 23:31), Izzy Parisien (37th, 23:32) and Olivia Chuang (45th, 24:08) scored for St. Paul’s.
Seacoast United Cubs Baseball Club will be offering specialized skills classes for players in the Concord area. The 12-week classes will be offered from 5-8 p.m. on Tuesdays. It will include classes such as General Skill Development, Gap-to-Gap Hitters’ Clinic, Strike-One Pitchers’ Clinic and Caught Stealing Catchers’ Clinic. Contact Jordan Anderson at janderson@seacoastunited.com for more information.
Cap City Basketball is hosting six clinics in November for players in kindergarten through 10th grade. Four of the clinics (Nov. 19, Nov. 24 and Nov. 26) will be held at the Concord Boys & Girls Club with K-5 going from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., while grades 6-10 from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. The Nov. 22 clinic will be held at Bishop Brady High School with K-5 going from 1 to 2:30 p.m. and grades 6-10 from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Cost is $25 per clinic or $100 for all six, which includes a free Cap City headband. For more information, visit CapCityBasketball.com.
Nordic ski lessons offered through the Concord Nordic BKL via Concord Parks & Recreation, can teach children how to ski and offer training for the more experienced skier, as well as opportunities to learn about Nordic racing. The program runs on Fridays from Jan. 12-Feb. 16 from 3:45-4:45 p.m. Children are required to have their own equipment and pre-registration is required. For more go to concordparksandrec.com or call 225-8690.
John Stark Fall Sports Awards Night for all athletes, parents and family will take place on Monday. The evening will start in the cafeteria at 5:30 p.m. for dessert before moving to the gym at 6:00 where all teams will be recognized and Sportsmanship and Scholar-Athlete awards will be presented. The evening will conclude by programs moving into individual classrooms for team specific recognition.
Bow High School Fall Athletic Awards ceremony will be held on Tuesday at 6 p.m.
Bishop Brady High School is looking for the following coaching positions for the 2017-18 school year: (winter) boys’ varsity basketball head coach, girls’ varsity hockey assistant, Alpine skiing head coach and a swimming head coach; (spring) boys’ lacrosse assistant, head girls’ lacrosse coach and a head boys’ tennis coach. If interested in any of these opportunities please email Annie Alosa, Director of Athletics, at aalosa@bishopbrady.edu or send resume and information to Bishop Brady High School, 25 Columbus Ave., Concord, 03301.
Coe-Brown Northwood Academy is seeking coaches for the following sports: varsity softball, varsity baseball, and JV baseball. Interested candidates should send a letter of interest, resume and three references to Matthew Skidds, Athletic Director at 942-5531 or mskidds@coebrown.org.
Concord High School is looking for girls’ varsity tennis head coaches. Please send resume and three letters of reference to Steve Mello, Director of Physical Education & Sport, 170 Warren St., Concord, 03301 or email smello@sau8.org.
Rundlett Middle School is looking for a girls’ basketball “B” team coach. Please send resumes and three letters of reference to Steve Mello, Director of Physical Education and Sport, 170 Warren St., Concord or email smello@sau8.org.
Hopkinton Middle High School is hiring for the following coaching positions: varsity Nordic assistant, middle school Nordic and middle school boys’ basketball. Interested applicants should send a letter of interest and resume to Dan Meserve, Athletic Director, at dmeserve@hopkintonschools.org.
John Stark Regional High School has the following coaching openings for the 2017-18 school year: varsity boys’ volleyball. 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.
Winnisquam Regional High School is looking for a middle school head cheerleading coach and JV girls’ basketball coach (one-year position). If interested, send a letter of interest, coaching resume and Winnisquam Regional School District application form to, Athletic Director Brian Contorchick, Winnisquam Regional High School, 435 West Main St., Tilton, 03276, or at bcontorchick@wrsdsau59.org.
Cannons Baseball is seeking players for the 11U and 15U teams for 2018. The head coach is Dale Emerson. The team does not conflict with town league All Stars. The 15U team starts in January with winter workouts and plays June through August. The team does not conflict with high school baseball. The co-head coaches of the team are Bryan Caruso and Matt Tupman. For more information, please call 224-1655.
NH Comets 12U Blue team is looking to add a pitcher and catcher to complete its 2018 season roster. To schedule a tryout or for more information call 856-5840.
Health Club of Concord Racquetball League is looking for experienced players. Call the Health Club of Concord to register.
Hillsboro-Deering High School will hold tryouts for winter sports at the following locations: bowling, Monday, 3-5 p.m. at SpareTime Lanes in Manchester, bus leaves at 2:30 p.m.; cheer, Monday, 3-5 p.m. in the cafeteria; girls’ basketball, Monday, 3-5 p.m. in the gym; boys’ basketball, Nov. 20, 3-6 p.m. in the gym; Alpine skiing practice, Nov. 21, 3-4 p.m. in the weight room.
Seacoast Express United will hold tryouts for players born in 1999 to 2003 on Nov. 26 at 10 Ferry St., Concord. Girls’ tryouts are from 5 to 6:30 p.m. and boys will tryout from 6:30 to 8 p.m. For more information, contact Darrell Betley at dbetley@seacoastunited.com.
Winter basketball leagues for boys and girls of all skill levels in grades 2-9 are now being offered by Cap City Basketball. The leagues will be held at the Concord Boys & Girls Club on Sundays from Dec. 3-Feb. 18, excluding Dec. 24 and Dec. 31. Ten fully officiated games are guaranteed, and eight practices. For more go to capcitybasketball.com.