Harold Ramirez doubled and singled twice, driving home three runs, as the New Hampshire Fisher Cats topped the Portland Sea Dogs, 11-6. Ryan Hissey homered, singled and scored two runs for the Fisher Cats. New Hampshire was bolstered by a five-run third inning that included a two-run single from Ramirez. The teams traded runs in the fourth and the Sea Dogs cut into the deficit with four runs in the fifth inning, but the Fisher Cats added four more runs in the fifth (thanks to a Connor Panas three-run blast), and one in the eighth (a solo shot from Hissey) to secure the win. Craig Breslow got the win thanks to a scoreless inning in relief.
The Concord Capitols New England Independent Baseball League team, a summer wooden-bat league for high school athletes, went 2-1 in its first week of play, defeating both Claremont and Hollis Brookline, both by scores of 3-2, and losing to ConVal, 1-0. Jake Vierzen pitched a four-hitter to get the win against Hollis Brookline. Mario Fusco led the offense against Claremont with a single, double, RBI and run and Pat Goren pitched a three-hitter. In the to ConVal, Fusco and Vierzen both pitched well, allowing a combined five hits and one unearned run.
Three teams tied for the win in Concord Country Club’s Best Two Balls of Four Ribbon Game. Chris Friedman, Cheryl Murphy, Cecie Hartigan and Carol Forbush, finished with a 12-under 132, as did the team of Jean VerPlanck, Kim Hutton, Teddy Brunkhorst and Becky Gauthier, and the foursome of Kathy Barnes, Diane Clarner, Sue Edy and Sally Winship.
Bob Demary aced Duston Country Club’s 117-yard second hole using an 8-iron. The shot was witnessed by Gerry Davis, Joe St. Pierre and Dave Voelxen.
Tryouts/Registrations
NH Lady Cannons softball tryouts for the 2019 season for the 10U, 12U and 14U teams will be held July 16 from 5:30-7 p.m., July 25 from 5:30-7 p.m. and Aug. 11 from 10 a.m.-noon at Concord Sports Center. The 16U and 18U team tryouts will be July 25 from 5:30-7 p.m., Aug. 8 from 5:30-7 p.m. and Aug. 11 from 10 a.m.-noon at Concord Sports Center. For more information go to concordsportscenter.com or contact Bryan Caruso at 224-1655.
Concord Sports Center will be offering a baseball team in the Granite State Showcase League this fall. Tryouts will be held at Concord Sports Center July 18 from 5:30-7 p.m. and July 25 from 5:30-7 p.m. This team is for players interested in playing collegiate baseball. Contact Bryan Caruso at 224-1655 or concordcannons@icloud.com.
Seacoast United Cubs Baseball Club will host tryouts for its 2018/19 travel teams on July 30 from 5-7 p.m. (10U-12U) and July 31 from 5-7 p.m. (13U-14U). All tryouts are held at the Seacoast United Concord Indoor Facility, 10 Ferry St., Suite 105. Contact Jordan Anderson at janderson@seacoastunited.com.
Bow Recreation is now taking registrations for archery, lacrosse, kickball, tennis, fall soccer and fitness programs like boot camp, line dancing, meditation, pilates and yoga. Call 223-3920 or go to bownh.gov.
Concord High School and Rundlett Middle School athletics registrations are open. Parents must sign in to their PowerSchool Parent account at ps.sau8.org, or go to sau8.org and choose Athletics. If you have not yet signed up to PowerSchool Parent, you will need the one-time Access ID and access password for each of your children, which may be obtained from Rundlett Middle School at 225-0862 or Concord High at 225-0819. CHS registration closes Aug. 1. Rundlett registration closes Sept. 8.
Camps/Clinics/Lessons
Paul Hogan Basketball Camps information for this summer can be found at hogancamps.com or by calling 340-1719. Girls point guard and post player camp is Sunday-Tuesday, boys point guard and post player camp is July 5-7, and the 25th annual Specialty Basketball Camp is July 22-26.
Seacoast United Baseball Club will host a summer baseball skills series on Mondays in July. Skills camps will focus on general hitting and defensive concepts. Camps will meet from 9-11 a.m. on Monday, July 9, July 16 and July 23 at the Seacoast United Concord Indoor Facility. Registration is $75 per session and includes a t-shirt. Contact Jordan Anderson at janderson@seacoastunited.com.
Crimson Tide Youth Cheerleading Camp will be held at Rundlett Middle School from July 9-13. Camp registration forms are available through elementary school physical education teachers or by emailing head coach Laura Norwalt-Owen at lnorwalt-owen@sau8.org.
Concord Parks & Recreation Co-ed Beginner Lacrosse Camp for ages 5-10 will be held from July 9-13 from 9 a.m.-noon. The camp will teach all the skills and techniques needed to be a team-level player in a fun environment.
Concord Parks & Recreation Girls’ Lacrosse Camp for ages 8-14 will be held from July 16-20 from 9 a.m.-noon. Join coach Sean O’Brien for a week of skills, drills and games.
Tide Jumpers basketball camp is open to students in grades K-2 and will run from July 16-20 from 9-11 a.m. at the City Wide Community Center. Concord High varsity coaches Dave Chase and Tim LaTorra will lead the camp, which will emphasize ball handling, shooting, layups, passing and catching, sportsmanship and the basics of defense. Games are incorporated into each day. Go to concordparksandrec.com or call 225-8690 for more information.
Basketball Developmental Camp is open to students in grades 3-4 and is focused on honing individual skills and preparing the camper for next season. The camp will run from July 16-20 from 12:30-3:30 p.m. at the City Wide Community Center. Concord High varsity coaches Dave Chase and Tim LaTorra will lead the camp. Go to concordparksandrec.com or call 225-8690.
Middle School 3-v-3 & Shooting Camp is open to students in grades 5-8 and will run from July 16-20 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the City Wide Community Center. Concord High varsity coaches Dave Chase and Tim LaTorra will lead the camp, which focuses on skill development, shooting and understanding how to play three-on-three basketball.
Play On! Soccer Camp will be held at NHTI on July 16-20 for boys and girls in grades 1-3. A second session for grades 4-11 will be led by Heidi Crockett and Derek Johnson.
Bow High field hockey will host a two-day clinic at for players in grades 7-12 on July 18-19 at New England College with instruction provided by World Camp USA field hockey international staff. Visit worldcampusa.com/camps or email rcleary@bownet.org.
NH Lightning and Concord National Youth Softball will hold a two-day half-day fundamentals camp on July 23 and July 24 at Martin Field in Concord for children ages 7-14. The camp is open to all players. Registration is open from 8-8:45 a.m. on each day, and camp runs from 9 a.m. to noon with optional pitching and catching clinics from 1-2 p.m. Cost is $25 for the fundamentals clinic, and $40 for the combined fundamentals and pitching and catching program. Email 16UWhiteManager@NHLightning.org.
Seacoast Express United soccer will hold a summer camp at NHTI July 23-27 for the U-10 through U-15 age groups. Cost is $220 per play. Contact Mo Abdirizak at 415-0146 or mabdirizak@seacoastunited.com for more information.
CARAMBA Soccer Camps, run by USSF A licensed director Jorge Pardo, will be held for players in grades 1-8 throughout the summer. Field and goalie training locations and dates are: St. Paul’s School in Concord (July 23-27), Carpenter Fields in Chichester (July 30-Aug. 3) and Center Point Fields in Concord (Aug. 6-9). High school age players may attend the Aug. 6-9 training. Contact Jorge Pardo at 496-3579 or carambasoccercamps@gmail.com, or visit soccerskillscamp.org for more information.
Miller’s Soccer School at Brewster Academy will hold a camp July 27-30. The camp will aim to improve fitness and skill and will also feature discussions on the college recruiting process, guest college coaches and instructions on creating a highlight video. The camp is open to boys and girls ages 9-19. Residential and commuter spots are still open. For more information, go to millersoccer.net or call coach Miller at 630-5866.
Concord Parks & Recreation Field Hockey Camp for grades 3-9 will be held from July 30-Aug. 3 from 5-8 p.m. Instruction by Merrimack Valley varsity field hockey coach Kim Kenney and coach Kate Letendre will provide young athletes the opportunity to improve their skills.
New England Fusion U16 Gold softball is looking for a utility player to add to the team. The team currently has players from Concord, Pembroke, Litchfield, Londonderry, Pinkerton Academy, Souhegan, Windham and Milford. Practices are held in Londonderry and the team competes in local tournaments as well as nationals. Player fees will be prorated. For more information, contact head coach Mike Bernier at michael.bernier@myfairpoint.net.
New England Wolves U14 Hockey is looking for a few more players for the 2018-19 season. The team is open to experienced skaters in born in 2004 and 2005. The Wolves are part of the New England Premier Hockey League and play out of the Plymouth State Ice Arena and Merrill Fay Arena in Laconia. For more information, contact General Manager Andrew Trimble at scoringconcepts@gmail.com or visit the Wolves’ website at AmericanHockeyInstitute.com.
Central Force Basketball is looking for a few girls for its high school teams for the upcoming AAU season. If interested, call Mark Dionne at 340-1281.
Events
Public roller skating nights are returning this summer to the Douglas N. Everett Arena on Friday and Sunday nights. Admission is $5 and skate rentals are available for $5. Skating hours are 6-8 p.m. on Fridays and 5-7 p.m. on Sundays. Adult skating hours are Fridays from 8:15-10:15 p.m. and Sundays from 7:15-9:15 p.m. Visit concordnh.gov/rollerskating for more information.
World Run-Paddle Biathlon Championship will be held July 19 at the NHTI boat ramp. The Carboard Boat Regatta (for children) is at 4 p.m., the Novice Fun Paddle Run is at 4:45 p.m., and the championship 4K run 4K paddle is at 5:30 p.m. For more information, email twalton@nedelta.com.
New Hampshire Football Showcase will be held July 21 at Bedford High School. This is an exposure event designed for high school players who plan to play college football. For more information or to register, visit the New Hampshire Football Showcase website at xceleratethegame.com.
Concord High School Boys’ Soccer Alumni Game will be held on Aug. 16 at 5:30 p.m. at Rundlett Middle School. All former players are welcome. Contact head coach Scott Dunlop at scottdunlop28@yahoo.com with any questions.