Grappone Auto defeated Noonan Painting, 7-6, to advance to the championship series against Century 21 Circa 72 in the Concord Sunset League playoffs. Jon Reen pitched well for Grappone, Tom Heath hit a home run and had two RBI, and Doug Heath had the game-winning hit. Brad and Tim Murphy had big hits, and Flynn Marceau pitched well for Noonan.
Erin Acone, a 2006 graduate of Stonehill College and a native of Bow, will be inducted into the Northeast-10 Conference Hall of Fame on Aug. 16. Acone was a four-time first team All-American and three-time NE10 Player of the Year over her four-year season with the Stonehill women’s lacrosse team. She helped lead Stonehill to a 68-8 record overall including a 39-0 mark in the NE10 over her career.
Harold Ramirez hit a bases-clearing double in the second inning, and Gunnar Heidt homered and had two hits as the New Hampshire Fisher Cats topped the Bowie Baysox, 8-3, on Tuesday. The double by Ramirez capped a four-run inning and gave the Fisher Cats a 4-0 lead after Andrew Guillotte hit a sacrifice fly earlier in the inning. Trailing 6-1, the Baysox cut into the deficit in the fifth inning when Ryan Mountcastle hit a sacrifice fly and Corban Joseph scored on a wild pitch. The Fisher Cats later tacked on a run in both the sixth and ninth innings. In the sixth, Guillotte hit a solo home run, while Max Pentecost hit a sacrifice fly, scoring Ramirez in the ninth. New Hampshire starter Jon Harris (10-4) picked up the win despite allowing three runs and seven hits over five innings. Opposing starter Brian Gonzalez (4-6) took the loss in the Eastern League game after a rough outing in which he allowed seven runs and 10 hits over 5⅔ innings. With the win, New Hampshire improved to 3-1 against Bowie this season.
Concord Parks & Recreation Boot Camp, 45 minutes of fast, high intensity, sweaty fun, is accepting registrations. Each class is different, using a variety of formats and equipment and will challenge your body in new ways. Classes run Wednesdays from 5-5:45 p.m. from Wednesday to Sept. 12, and Saturdays from 8:15-9 a.m. from Saturday to Sept. 8. Instructed by Jodi Cornell.
NH Lightning softball tryouts will be at Martin Field in Concord on Wednesday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. for U10 players. Tryouts are also on Sunday for U10 at 9 a.m., U12 at 10 a.m., U14 at 11 a.m., U16 at noon and U18/18+ at 1 p.m. Call Jim Rosenberg at 387-6424 with questions.
Cap City Fall Basketball tryouts will be on Sunday, Aug. 14 (grades pre-K through sixth), Aug. 15 (grades 7-12), Aug. 18 and Aug. 26 for boys and girls of all abilities between pre-kindergarten and 12th grade. Tryout fee is $30 and covers all three tryout dates (Aug. 26 tryout is only for those who could not attend the first three). Cap City Basketball offers a variety of Fall League and AAU teams. For specific tryout times for each grade level visit capcitybasketball.com or email capcitybasketball@gmail.com.
Merrimack Valley High School fall sports start on Monday at 8:30 a.m. except for football and spirit. Football equipment handout will be on Thursday for grades 11-12 from 3:30-5 p.m. and on Friday for grades 9-10 from 3:30-5 p.m. Fall spirit tryouts will be on Aug. 20 from 8-10 a.m. at Penacook Elementary School. Athletes starting on Monday will meet on their respective game field in the stands. All athletes must have a physical on file (given after Jan. 1 of athletes’ eighth-grade year) and current ImPact test (must recertify every two years). Physicals and ImPact tests are required prior to trying out. Interscholastic Athletic Agreement forms must be signed by the student-athletes and returned on Aug. 14.
Franklin High School fall sports begin on Monday, but football equipment pick up will be on Friday at 4 p.m. in the FHS Gymnasium. Enter through the boys’ locker room. On Monday, football practice will be from 3-5:30 p.m. at FHS, field hockey will be from 5-7 p.m. at PSS and soccer will be at FMS from 5-7 p.m. Volleyball starts on Aug. 15 at FMS from 4:15-6 p.m. and spirit will meet at FHS from 4:15-6 p.m. All athletes must be registered on FamilyID in order to participate. On Aug. 16 there will be a mandatory meeting with parents, players and coaches in the FHS Cafeteria from 6-7 p.m.
NH Lady Cannons softball tryouts for the 2019 season for the 10U, 12U and 14U teams will be held Saturday from 10 a.m. noon at Concord Sports Center. The 16U and 18U team tryouts will be on Wednesday from 5:30-7 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m.-noon at Concord Sports Center. For more information go to concordsportscenter.com or contact Bryan Caruso at 224-1655.
NH Comets softball tryouts for the 2019 softball season are set. The 10U team will have tryouts on Sunday from 12:30-2:30 p.m. The 12U/14U tryouts will be Sunday from 2:30-4:30 p.m. The 16U/18U tryouts will be Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. and Sunday from 5-7 p.m. All tryouts will be at Sanel Park, 127 Old Suncook Road, Concord. Contact Bob Palisi at 231-1446 or Chris Kelley at 759-8894 with questions.
Nor’Easter Softball Club tryouts for the 2019 season will be held on Sunday at the Belmont High School softball field. The 12U team will run from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.; The 14U team from 10:30 a.m. to noon; and the 16U team from noon to 1:30 p.m. A rain date is scheduled for Aug. 19. For more information, contact Fern Beaudet at fbeaudet@feltoninc.com or at 867-8080.
Hillsboro-Deering High School fall sports tryouts/first practice will be Monday at the following times and locations: football practice, 7:30 a.m., HDHS football field; girls’ soccer tryouts, 7:30 a.m., HDHS soccer fields; girls’ volleyball tryouts, 8 a.m., HDHS gym; cross country practice, 8 a.m., Grimes Field; boys’ soccer tryouts, 9 a.m., HDHS soccer fields; golf tryouts, 2 p.m., Angus Lea Golf Course. All athletes trying out must have a physical already on file with the athletic trainer or school nurse, or they must have a current physical for 2018-19 ready to turn in to their coach. All athletes must also have a current ImPact test results on file with the athletic trainer. Athletes without a physical and/or ImPact test result will not be allowed to participate.
Hopkinton High School fall sports will begin Monday at the following locations and times: boys’ soccer, at the high school, grades 10-12 from 7:30-10 a.m., incoming freshmen from 5-7 p.m.; girls’ soccer, Houston Field 3, 8-10:30 a.m.; field hockey, high school field hockey field, 8-11 a.m.; cross country, high school, 8:30-10 a.m.; golf, high school parking lot, 10:15; football, Hillsboro-Deering HS, 7:30 a.m. In order to start practicing, student-athletes must have a physical on file from within the last two years. All other paperwork may be filled out at the myschoolbucks website. If a student-athlete does not make a team and/or decides not to play, the athletic fee can be refunded.
NFL Flag Football is being offered by Concord Parks and Recreation. It is a league for boys and girls, ages 6-11. The league provides boys and girls the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of football while playing in a safe environment. The league runs Sundays from Sept. 9 to Oct. 21. Ages 6-8 meet from 9:30-11:30 a.m., ages 9-11 meet from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and ages 12-14 meet 1:30-3:30 p.m. Final signup deadline is Aug. 24.
Concord Crew fall registration is open. No experience needed and everybody rows. Concord Crew is a non-profit organization providing middle and high school age kids throughout the Capital Area with an opportunity to learn new skills, achieve and maintain great fitness and make friends. Go to concordcrew.org. Register by Aug. 27.
FieldHouse Sports Indoor Facility fall indoor soccer leagues are accepting registrations. Leagues offered for adults are men 18-plus, men 30-plus, women 25-plus and adult coed. All abilities are welcome. Games begin the week of Aug. 27. Teams play one night a week (Monday-Thursday) for eight weeks. Twelve-week youth leagues (ages 5-18) begin the week of Oct. 29. Register online at fieldhousesports.com, call 226-4646 or stop in at 12 Tallwood Drive in Bow.
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. Rundlett registration closes Sept. 8. Athletes are strongly encouraged to register at this time.
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. For more information call 223-3920 or go to bownh.gov.
Seacoast Express United is looking for soccer players for the upcoming season in the NEP League. The program needs two boys born in 2010, two boys born in 2009 and two boys born in 2008. SEU is also looking for two girls born in 2005 or 2006 to fill out the roster. Contact Darrell Betley at dbetley@seacoastunited.com or at 421-4481 for more information.
New England Wolves 18U and 16U split-season hockey teams are in search of a few more players for the upcoming fall season. The team is open to experienced skaters in birth years 2000-03. The Wolves are members of the New England Premier Hockey League. For more information, contact GM Andrew Trimble at scoringconcepts@gmail.com or visit the Wolves website at ne-wolveshockey.com.
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. Call Mark Dionne at 340-1281.
Peak FC soccer and futsal club is looking for a few more boys born in 2007 and 2008 for its premier team for this fall. If interested please contact the club at info@peakfc.net or go to peakfc.net.
Concord Capitols Football and Cheer is still looking for cheer and football players for the upcoming season. Competitive cheer for kids in kindergarten through eighth grade is available, as is flag football for girls and boys ages 5-8 and tackle football for ages 7-14. Visit concordcapitols.org to sign up or contact Jen Diachenko at jdiachenko@gmail.com or by phone at 608-7470.
Officials Needed
New Hampshire Wrestling Officials Association is looking for high school and youth officials for the upcoming season. The NHWOA will be holding an apprentice clinic on Sept. 9 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Camp Mi-Te-Na in Alton. If interested, contact NHWOA president Rick Ross at 396-8238.
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.
Concord City “B” tennis tournament will be held next week. Deadline to register is Thursday at 9 p.m. Tournament is intended for 3.0-4.0 rated players. Previous winners are welcome to play again. Players need to be available to play after 5 p.m. on weekdays and on Saturday. Entry fee is $15 for singles and $30 per doubles team. Payment due at first match. Email Jeff Siegel at cgulls@comcast.net if interested.
Belmont High School alumni soccer matches between alumni and current players will be on Friday. The girls’ match will be at 7:30 p.m. and the boys’ match will be about 9 p.m.
10th Annual ForMatt Foundation Golf Tournament will be held Friday at Derryfield Country Club in Manchester. The non-profit Foundation was formed to honor the memory of Matt Choiniere, a former Concord High student-athlete who passed away in 2008 at the age of 22. The ForMatt Foundation provides grants for children that allow them to participate in healthy activities such as sports, music, art, theater and more. The registration fee is $100 per player. Hole sponsorships (with your business name printed on a sign to be placed at the hole) are available for $100. To register, sponsor, donate or find out more, go to formattfoundation.org or call Vint Choiniere at 707-4736.
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.
Wanakee Wilderness 5K is on Aug. 18 at 9 a.m. at Wanakee United Methodist Center, 75 Upper New Hampton Road, Meredith. Registration starts at 7:30 a.m. The 5K trail race goes through the hills and mountains with a view of Lake Pemigewasset. Registration is $25 ahead of time or $30 on race day. There will be a BBQ and silent auction after the race. Register at wanakeewilderness5k.com.
Boscawen Old Home Day Golf Classic will be held Aug. 23 at Den Brae Golf Course in Sanbornton. Registration begins at 8 a.m. Shotgun start at 9 a.m. Registration and sponsorship forms can be found at townofboscawen.org/oldhomeday.golf. The cost for a foursome is $360, which includes 18 holes, cart, prizes and chicken barbeque. Sponsorships start at $100. Email lymancousens@comcast.net or call 796-6446 for more information.
12th annual Davis & Towle Friendly Kitchen 5K is Sept. 7 at NHTI in Concord. The race begins at 5:30 p.m. Walkers are encouraged. There will be a children’s run at 6:15 p.m., music, refreshments, age awards and a giant raffle. Contact Perry Seagroves at pseagroves@ccsnh.edu for more information.
Par for Hooves Golf Scramble to Benefit Live and Let Live Farms will be held Sept. 24 at Pembroke Pines Country Club. The fee is $500 per foursome. For additional ways to sponsor and more information, contact Chris Robinson at cperci33@gmail.com or 340-1479.
Camps/Clinics/Lessons
Concord Parks & Rec preseason soccer camp for grades 3-6 with international coaches will be Aug. 20-24 from 5:30-8 p.m. The camp will feature drills for foot skills, tactical practices and freestyle soccer. For more go to concordparksandrec.com or call 225-8690.
Concord Parks & Recreation beginner to advanced archery classes will run Saturday afternoons for six-week sessions at the Green Street Community Center. Class instructor is Dana White. The next session begins Sept. 7 and Sept. 8. Contact Concord Rec at 225-8690 for more information.
Little Strikers soccer skills clinics (ages 3-6) will be held at FieldHouse Sports Indoor Facility in Bow on Saturday mornings starting Sept. 8. Clinics run through the late spring and are instructional, interactive and fun. Cost for Mini Strikers (ages 3-4) is $40. Cost for Little Strikers (ages 5-6) is $50. T-shirt included. Register online at FieldhouseSports.com, call 226-4646 or stop in at 12 Tallwood Drive.