The John Stark High School bass fishing team finished third overall at the NHIAA state final, which took place Saturday on Spofford Lake. Dusty Hallee, Dominik Sutkus, Bowdyn Egner and Chris Roy helped the Generals register a total weight of 9.52 pounds. Kearsarge, the defending champions, went back-to-back after catching eight fish for a total weight of 15.55 pounds. Coe-Brown placed 11th.
Nick Reynolds scored the lone goal for the Rundlett Middle School boys’ A soccer team in a 1-1 tie against Bedford. Rundlett held on to its lead until Bedford evened the score on a penalty late in the first half. Tyler Watt, Tanner Parizo, Gabe Zinken and Allan Yapp helped lead the defense, while Matt Jenness made several critical saves.
■ The Merrimack Valley Middle School field hockey team fell to Hampstead, 4-2. Alyssa Brodeur and Jules Guertin both scored, while Kayla Cole and Kaiya Mercier registered one assist apiece. Caroline Wheeler worked hard in the midfield.
■ Over 260 athletes competed at the Hopkinton Middle School Cross Country meet on Tuesday and Annie Daniels and Amelia Walsh had outstanding races for the host Hawks as the girls’ team finished second out of eight teams. The Hopkinton boys’ team finished a strong third place with Jonas Singer and Teddy Ehrmanntraut racing well over the 3K course.
The Hopkinton JV boys’ soccer team defeated Prospect Mountain, 3-1. The Hawks started off slow as the two sides went into halftime tied at 1, but Hopkinton came roaring back in the second half, scoring two quick goals early on to hold off Prospect Mountain. Rory Campbell, Andrew Zankel and Quinn Whitehead all scored for Hopkinton, while Ethan Molnar, Sam Brown and Ryan Graham collected one assist apiece.
Jean Johnston and Mary Jane Cormier finished first on the gross side during the Pembroke Pines Fall Ladies’ Member/Guest Tournament. Kasey Bemis and Angela Case were the net winners. There were also several other league winners, including Jim and Julie Cragg (Couples’ League), Connie Manus and Sylvia Prive (Ladies’ League), and Rick and Kelvin Fosher (Men’s League).
University of New Hampshire freshman forward Ava Mariani has been named the America East Rookie of the Week after setting the tone for the field hockey team. In a 4-0 win over Bryant University, Mariani scored a goal on her only shot of the game. In nine games this season (four starts), Mariani has two goals – both game-winners.
Kayla Paquin (Pembroke) dished an assist to teammate Molly Bieksha to lead the New England College women’s soccer team past the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, 2-0.
New Hampshire Tackles Hunger, organized by the New Hampshire Food Bank and WMUR-TV sportscaster Jamie Staton, are once again teaming up to help fight hunger during the high school football season. Fans are asked to bring canned food to specific games this fall as part of the state-wide food drive. The Hillsboro-Deering-Hopkinton drive will be during Saturday’s home game against Lebanon. Pembroke Academy will also hold its drive on Saturday for the game against Bow. John Stark rounds out the local drives on Oct. 11 for its game in Weare against Pembroke.
Merrimack Valley High School Athletics Hall of Fame will be inducting its second class on Saturday at 6 p.m. in the high school auditorium. The inductees include Kevin O’Brien, Dave Huckins and the 1989 Merrimack Valley boys’ basketball team. The public is welcome to attend.
Merrimack Valley High School Athletics Hall of Fame golf tournament will be held on Oct. 12 at Loudon Country Club. The cost is $400 per foursome, which includes 18 holes of golf, cart, post-tournament meal and pre-tournament coffee and muffins.
New Hampshire Basketball Coaches Organization will induct six former basketball coaches into their first Hall of Fame class on Oct. 13 at The Red Blazer in Concord. Social hour will start at 1:30 p.m., followed by a buffet luncheon. The first class selected by the NHBCO includes: John Fagula (Nashua), Jack Ford (Winnacunnet), Gary Jenness (Groveton and White Mountains), Mike Lee (Farmington), Lang Metcalf (Lebanon) and Danny Parr (Portsmouth). Family, friends, coaches and former players are welcome to attend. Tickets will be $30 each and the event is limited to 80 guests. RSVP to Dave Chase at 4chaseteam@comcast.net.
New Hampshire Legends of Hockey 17th Annual Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Luncheon will be on Oct. 20 at the Grappone Conference Center, in Concord at 11:30 a.m. This year’s Hall of Fame inductees include Denis Martin, Freddy Meyer and Deron Quint who are being inducted as players; longtime New England College bench boss Tom Carroll is being inducted as a coach; Rod Ross is being inducted in the media category; and the late Downing Potter “DP” Brown is being inducted posthumously as a builder. Ben Smith will be the keynote speaker. The hockey history of the Alpine Club, which competed in the Granite State Hockey League in the early to mid 60s will also be recognized. Tickets are available for $40 until Oct. 11. Contact Jim Hayes at 731-4168 with questions.
Camps/Clinics/Lessons
Co-ed Field Hockey Skills clinics are being offered at FieldHouse Sports in Bow. Beginners are encouraged. Next session begins Oct. 17 for grades 3-6. Clinics run on Thursday afternoons in five-week sessions and are coached by Rony Jacober, director of Summit Field Hockey and assistant coach at New England College. Cost is $65. Register online at FieldHouseSports.com, call 226-4646 or stop in at 12 Tallwood Drive.
16th Annual NHTI Basketball Coaching Clinic will be held at the Goldie Crocker Wellness Center on the NHTI campus in Concord on Oct. 20. Registration is $45 if registered by Tuesday, or $60 after that day. Coaching staff of three from the same school/program for $100 on or before Oct. 8 or for $110 after. Clinic topics include (are subject to change) defense to offense transition, developing offense, post play development, developing defensive core, rules interpretation, defending the pick and roll, and quick hitters. Cost of registration includes snacks, lunch, handouts and door prizes. Clinics are designed for coaches at college, high school, middle school and youth levels. Enrollment is limited. Contact Paul Hogan at 230-4041 or e-mail @ phogan@ccsnh.edu with questions.
Soccer Skills and Goalkeeper clinics at FieldHouse Sports Indoor Facility in Bow are now open for registration. The six-week clinics are directed by Jorge Pardo of Caramba Soccer Camps and begin Nov. 4. Clinics are for all abilities, ages 6-60 and meet Monday afternoons. The cost is $60 for ages 6-8 and $70 for ages 9-adult. Register online at FieldHouseSports.com, call 226-4646 or stop in at 12 Tallwood Drive.
CHaD Battle of the Badges Hockey Championship tryouts will be held on Saturday at Sullivan Arena on St. Anselm’s College campus. The game will be held on March 13, 2020 at SNHU Arena in Manchester between police officers and firefighters from across the region to raise money for Children’s Hospital at Dartmouth-Hitchcock (CHaD). Fire tryouts will be from 4-5 on Saturday. Police tryouts at 3:15-4:15 p.m. on Saturday. All interested skaters must register for tryouts and bring their own equipment, water, and necessary gear. Additional information and registration is available at CHaDHockey.org. Questions can be directed to CHaDHockey@hitchcock.org. All players must register in advance for tryouts.
Tune-up Basketball League in Meredith is open for registrations for boys and girls in grades 6-10. The league is open to players from area towns and space is limited. The nine-game schedule begins on Oct. 19, runs through Nov. 9 and all contests are played at Inter-Lakes Elementary School. Registration costs $50 and forms are available by contacting John Carrigg at Jcarrigg@metrocast.net.
Youth and adult indoor soccer leagues at FieldHouse Sports Indoor Facility in Bow are accepting registrations for the next 12-week session. Adult leagues starting the week of Oct. 29 are: Women 25-plus, Men 18-plus, Men 30-plus and several levels of coed leagues. Coed, boys’ and girls’ leagues for ages 4-18 begin the week of Nov. 1. All divisions based on skill level. Registrations accepted as space allows. Register FieldHouseSports.com, call 226-4646 or stop in at 12 Tallwood Drive.
New Hampshire Nor’Easter Softball Club is looking for a few dedicated athletes to fill its 2020 roster. If interested, contact danperk78@yahoo.com or at 603-387-2039 to learn of opportunities and tryout information.
NH Junior Monarchs Hockey Program, based in Hooksett, has limited Travel Team openings and is accepting registrations for these Fall/Winter Programs: Learn to Play Hockey, Mite Development (8 and Under) and House League. For more information call 270-1024 or email jeremyvega3@yahoo.com.
Andover Lions Christmas Tournament is looking for boys’ and girls’ middle school basketball teams for the tourney being played on Dec. 27-28 at Proctor Academy. Entrance fee is $125 per team. Contact Dick OConnell at xlpdroc@metrocast.net or call 934-0245.