ConVal 71, John Stark 56
Key players: John Stark – Chad Martin (22 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists), Dylan Grivois (23 points, four 3-pointers), Dwayne Johnson (10 rebounds)
Highlights: The Generals showed toughness and maturity, cutting ConVal’s lead to four going into the fourth quarter.
Coach’s quote: “We keep talking about progress and process with these guys. I was really proud of how we responded in the second half and hopefully we’ll continue to build on our play tonight.” – John Stark’s Mike Smith
Records: ConVal 3-0; John Stark 0-3
Pembroke 60, Oyster River 42
Key players: Pembroke – Joe Fitzgerald (16 points), Mike Pitman (14 points), Mike Strazerri (9 points), Cooper Gilman (17 rebounds)
Highlights: Pembroke set the tone early, going on an 18-2 run in the first quarter and never looking back.
Coach’s quote: “Total team effort with a top defensive game by senior Cooper Gilman. Nice to get everyone in the game and see them contribute in our victory.” – Pembroke’s Mike Donnell
Records: Pembroke 3-0; Oyster River 1-2
John Stark 44, ConVal 32
Key players: John Stark – Eleanor Girardet (20 points, 13 rebounds), Avery Geaumont (9 points), Emma Dobbins (7 points, 8 rebounds)
Highlights: The Generals led 17-9 at halftime. ConVal took a one-point lead early in the fourth quarter, but Stark regrouped and went on a 14-2 run to close out the game.
Coach’s quote: “I made a huge mistake by changing up the defense and ConVal took full advantage of it. We regrouped and the very young team showed some great composure and closed out the game on the 14-2 run. We continue to learn, but need to limit our turnovers. Another nice win for us.” – John Stark’s Bruce Johnson
Records: John Stark 3-0; Con Val 0-2
Pembroke 53, Oyster River 25
Key players: Pembroke – Ashley Stephens (17 points), Annelise Dexter (11 points), Kaitlin Arenella (8 points)
Highlights: The Spartans led 25-3 after one quarter and 31-8 at haltime.
Records: Pembroke 2-1; Oyster River 0-2
Pembroke-Campbell 2, Sanborn-Epping 1, OT
Key players: Pembroke-Campbell – Trevor Lemaire (goal), Cameron Plumb (goal)
Highlights: Freshman Lemaire scored his first career varsity goal to tie the game in the second period and Plumb score the game-winner at 6:25 in overtime to secure the season-opening victory on Wednesday night.
Coach’s quote:
Records: Pembroke-Campbell 1-0; Sanborn-Epping 0-1
Kearsarge 24, Winnisquam 6
Kearsarge 27, Souhegan 18
Key players: Kearsarge – Dylan Selby (pin at 145 and 152), Gabe Scola (pin at 170, pin at 182), Kaleb Mattice (pin, 9-7 decision at 126), Evan Lombard (pin, forfeit at 160), Zach Hodge (pin at 182); Winnisquam – Caelan Roberts (pin at 170)
Highlights: The Cougars swept a tri-meet at Winnisquam on Wednesday night.