The CYHA Concord Orthopedics Bantam 2 team defeated Andover, Mass., 6-3, on Tuesday night. Marshall Reedenauer scored two goals, Ben Bourgault and Donovan Hayes each had a goal and an assist, and Quinten Piccolo and Owen Jones each scored a goal. Jonathan McDonald and Nate Mullen were strong on defense, and Kalan Gaudreault and Aiden Miller both played well in net.
The Merrimack Valley JV girls’ basketball team defeated Laconia, 31-10. Emily Koufos led MV with six points while Sadie Barton chipped in five. Taylor Bailey (3 blocks) and Sadie Merrow (5 rebounds) led the defense.
The Merrimack Valley JV boys’ basketball team defeated Bow, 51-43. Caleb Heath led MV with 16 points and Dylan Campbell scored 13, including key free throws to seal the game. MV improved to 3-0.
The Hopkinton JV girls’ basketball team defeated Fall Mountain, 43-36. The Hawks held Fall Mountain to two points in the fourth quarter and improved to 6-0. Taylor Clark led the way with nine points. Maddi Bishop, Fiona Beane and Bree Hamilton each chipped in eight points. The Hawks face Raymond on the road Friday.
The University of New Hampshire men’s basketball team fell to UMBC, 71-67, in their conference opener. Tanner Leissner recorded a double-double with 19 points and 10 rebounds for the Wildcats.
The Plymouth State University women’s basketball team fell to Lyndon State, 67-58. Concord’s Debra Morrill pulled down seven rebounds and scored eight points. Cassidy Emerson, also of Concord, contributed 28 minutes off the bench and scored five points with five rebounds.
The Plymouth State University men’s basketball team defeated Lyndon State, 91-73.
The Manchester Monarchs fell to the Adirondack Thunder in overtime, 4-3. The Thunder (18-14-1-1) battled back from a two-goal deficit in the second period to defeat the Monarchs (21-11-1-1).
Lakes Region Flag Football is accepting registrations for its winter indoor flag football league at the Tilton Sports Center starting in January. There will be coed divisions for ages 8-10 and 11-14 (players’ ages as of Monday). Games are played on Saturday afternoons beginning Jan. 13 and run until March 31. Games for the 8-10 division will be played at 11 a.m., noon or 1 p.m. and 11-14 division games will be at 2 p.m., 3 p.m. or 4 p.m. Season will start with a combine, one week of practice, six weeks of regular season games, playoffs and a Super Bowl. Registration fee for this official NFL Flag Football league is $125. Register online at lrffl.com.
FieldHouse Sports in Bow is accepting team and individual registrations for the next 12-week session of youth and adult indoor soccer leagues. Games begin Jan. 16 to Jan. 28 depending on age group. Youth leagues are for ages 4 to 18, boys, girls and coed. Adult leagues are for women age 25-plus, men age 18-plus and men age 30-plus, and several coed adult divisions. All divisions are based on skill level. Register online at fieldhousesports.com, call 226-4646 or stop in at 12 Tallwood Drive in Bow.
Ice skating lessons are being offered by Concord Parks & Recreation for basic beginners, beginners and intermediate skaters. Session 2 runs Saturday-Feb. 10. Go to concordparksandrec.com or call 225-8690 for more information.
Little Strikers Indoor Soccer Clinics, hosted by FieldHouse Sports in Bow, is accepting registrations for the next session for ages 3 to 6. The next five-week session begins Jan. 27 and meets on Saturday mornings. The cost for Mini Strikers (age 3 to 4) is $40, and Little Strikers (age 5 to 6) is $50. Register online at fieldhousesports.com, call 226-4646 or stop in at 12 Tallwood Drive in Bow.
Concord Crush Learn to Play lacrosse clinics will be held this winter. This will be a co-ed clinic for players in grades 1-4. Clinics will be held Monday evenings beginning Jan. 22 and running through March. Clinics will be held at Seacoast Indoor, 10 Ferry St. This clinic is open to all area players. Register through the City of Concord Recreation department website. Cost is $30.
Adult open gym, hosted by Concord Parks & Recreation, will be at the Green Street Community Center Gym Tuesdays and Thursdays evenings from 8-10 p.m. from now until April 19. Cost is $3 per visit. For more information go to concordparksandrec.com or call 225-8690.
Pine Hill XC Ski Area will open Robb’s Warming Hut opens for the season on Saturday from noon to 2:30 p.m. and will offer snacks and hot drinks. The Annual Pancake Brunch will take place at Robb’s Hut on Feb. 24 from noon to 2 p.m.
Annual Amy Annis Volleyball Tournament is scheduled for Sunday and will begin at 11 a.m. at both the Gilford Middle School and High School gymnasiums. The fundraising event is a fun, recreational co-ed tournament for high school age students through adults. All proceeds go to the American Cancer Society for breast cancer research, as well as the Amy Annis Scholarship Fund, which is given annually to a graduating senior. The entry fee is $100 and there is a 16-team limit that will be on a first-registered basis. To register or to find out more information, contact Joan Forge at 387-1202, or at forge@worldpath.net.
Players needed
Capital Alliance FC soccer is looking to finalize rosters for its spring seasons. Practices and “soft tryout” nights are Wednesdays from 5-7 p.m. for G03, G04 and G05 at Fieldhouse Sports in Bow. Contact Ben Stephenson for more information at 491-3819. G06, G07 and G08 will be Friday evenings from 5-6 p.m. at Fieldhouse Sports. Contact Andy Palhof at 568-7494. Teams will all play in the NEP and cost will average around $425/session for SNHU coaches, tournaments and league play.
NH Lightning 18-plus softball team has an opening for a catcher for the 2018 tournament season. Winter workouts start Saturday. Tournaments will be in late June and July. For more information contact Stu Beckett at scb7201@gmail.com.
New England Royals 18U softball team is looking for two players for the summer season. Player fee is $300 and includes uniforms, five tournaments and winter workouts. Tryouts will be at Concord Indoor Sports on Ferry Street from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the following dates: Jan. 21, Feb. 25, March 11 and March 18. Contact Peter Jenovese at 724-5023 or peterjenovese@gmail.com.
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 is seeking senior tennis players (male and female) 50 and older to play on Wednesday and Friday mornings for mixed doubles. Seniors are eligible for discounted membership that entitles them to full access to the facilities and free parking. There is a nominal court fee to play. Contact Myrna at 224-7787 at the club to join. The Health Club Racquetball League is also looking for experienced players.