Hopkinton 4, Derryfield 0
Key players: Hopkinton – Liza Holmes (goal, 2 assists), Sarah Chodosh (goal), Belle Serzans (goal), Paige Martin (goal), Elise Miner (assist), Katie Brown (assist), Maddie Carmichael (shutout in goal), Lexi Lawler (defense)
Highlights: The Hawks broke their four-game scoring drought with a statement win over the Cougars – a rematch of last year’s D-III semifinal – on Hopkinton’s homecoming day. Chodosh scored off a corner kick, the first time the Hawks have scored off a corner all season.
Coach’s quote: “The Lady Hawks were able to work past some of our of scoring issues lately. Had some key players back from injury and 10 days off due to weather postponements, which may have been a blessing to work on stuff we really needed to work on. Too many players to mention today who showed up to win. Derryfield’s coach Hatin is a joy to coach against with his sideline demeanor. Derryfield was missing the division’s top midfielder in Lilly Losey.” – Hopkinton’s Mike Zahn
Records: Hopkinton 3-2-2; Derryfield 4-4-0
Pembroke 2, Lebanon 1
Key players: Pembroke – Carly Wood (team player), Kayla Amyot (two goals), Kyla Chase (assist) Jaylin Ladd (assist, defense), Ryley LeBlanc (midfield play), Mackenzie Hawkins
Highlights: The Spartans struck first scoring in the 28th minute, but Lebanon answered soon after off a free kick. Pembroke secured the win with 15 minutes left in the match off a scramble in the box that Amyot buried in the net. The defensive unit held strong through the 80th minute in front of Al-Shawafi.
Coach’s quote: “This was a huge week for us, we went 3-0 with 10 goals for and three against. Players are stepping up in new roles and it’s leading to great successes.” – Pembroke’s Jess Kaufman Desrochers
Records: Pembroke 6-2; Lebanon 4-4
Hillsboro-Deering 6, Monadnock 0
Key players: H-D – Mason Ferwerda (2 goals), Griffin Cassidy (goal, assist), Alex Crowe (goal, assist), Dylan Braun (goal), Joey LaValley (goal), Brady Curley (2 assists), Jacob Lavoie (assist), Anthony Alibrandi (assist)
Highlights: The Hillcats scored four goals in the first half and held off the Huskies to maintain the clean sheet.
Coach’s quote: “After coming out flat, we were able to gain possession and control. It wasn’t the prettiest game, but we got the victory and the clean sheet which is always huge.” – H-D’s Joey Gillett
Records: H-D 5-3; Monadnock 0-7
Hopkinton 0, Fall Mountain 0
Key players: Hopkinton – Colby Boissy (2 saves); Fall Mtn. – Aidan Parrott (14 saves)
Highlights: The Hawks developed scoring chances throughout their entire homecoming match, but some easy misses, shots of the post and crossbar, and excellent saves by Parrott forced Hopkinton to settle for the scoreless draw.
Coach’s quote: “The shutout was earned by a key Boissy save and some stout defense, especially by outside backs Mike Pantano and Liam O’Brien. Midfielder Will Chapin also played a strong game, winning many tackles and delivering some dangerous crosses to the front of the net.” – Hopkinton’s Scott Zipke
Records: Hopkinton 3-3-2; Fall Mtn. 4-2-1
Gilford-Belmont 60, Pembroke 20
Key players: Gilford-Belmont – Isaiah Reese (153 rush yards on 8 carries, 2 rush TDs, 73 passing yards, TD pass); Jalen Reese (50 yard TD catch, TD run, 10 rush yards, 78 passing yards, TD pass); Hutch Haskins (89 rush yards on 12 carries, 2 rush TDs), Logan Grant (75 yards on five catches, TD catch), Ryan Caldon (interception return TD), Michael Macaione (interception), Luke Jackson (TD run)
Highlights: The Eagles led 38-13 at halftime and kept up their explosive offense in the second half. Gilford-Belmont has averaged 44 points scored a game so far this season.
Records: Gilford-Belmont 4-0; Pembroke 1-3
Stevens 34, Kearsarge 0
Highlights: The Cougars fell to the Cardinals, who picked up their first win of the season.
Records: Stevens 1-3; Kearsarge 2-2
Bishop Brady 55, Mascoma 6
Key players: Bishop Brady – Todd Sheppard (3 TD passes), John Thomas (2 rush TD), Cade Weaver (2 TD catches), Josh Gentchos (rush TD), Chris Grimbilas (TD catch), Ethan Christerson (interception return TD); Mascoma – Damian Nestle (rush TD)
Highlights: Brady scored late in the first quarter to go up 13-6 and a surprise onside kick kept the momentum on the Giants’ side as they dominated their homecoming game.
Coach’s quote: “Just really proud of how the boys played. They earned it.” – Bishop Brady’s Brendan Johnson
Records: Bishop Brady 2-1; Mascoma 0-3
Somersworth 43, Franklin 6
Key players: Franklin – Zeke McCoy (rush TD), Steven Supry, Jr. (3 tackles for loss)
Highlights:
Coach’s quote: “The Franklin Golden Tornados never got on track until the second half, but the game had already gotten out of control. We played much better on both sides of the ball in the second half.” – Franklin’s Tim Snow
Records: Somersworth 3-0; Franklin 0-3
Raymond 42, Winnisquam 6
Highlights: The Rams went above .500, while the Bears fell below, with a decisive Raymond victory on Saturday.
Records: Raymond 2-1; Winnisquam 1-2
Lebanon 1, Pembroke 0
Highlights: Lebanon scored the only goal of the game in the fourth quarter.
Records: Lebanon 3-3-1; Pembroke 3-5-1
Newfound 4, Bishop Brady 0
Key players: Bishop Brady – Ava Archambault (11 saves), Tila Zelis (2 saves)
Highlights: The Bears took a 1-0 lead in the first quarter and led 2-0 at halftime, despite Brady maintaining offensive possession for the majority of the second quarter. Newfound netted two more goals in the fourth.
Records: Newfound 7-1; Bishop Brady 2-4
Stevens 2, Kearsarge 0
Coach’s quote: “We had a very string first quarter and gave Stevens a good fight for the rest of the game. I am proud of our efforts today and the progress we’re making. ” — Chelsea Williams
Records: Stevens 6-2; Kearsarge 3-5
Winnisquam 3 , Gilford 1
Key players: Winnisquam – Delaney Skourtis (10 kills, dig, ace, assist), Lucy Prunier (12 assists, 4 digs, 3 aces, block), Bella Dill (13 assists, 4 digs, 4 aces), Triniti Carter (6 kills, assist, block), Alyse Damato (6 kills, dig, ace), Laura Slate (3 kills, assist, dig, block), McKala Pelletier (4 digs), Loralie Nelson (2 digs), Kandace Bellville (dig), Leigha Brown (dig)
Highlights:
Coach’s quote: “This was a game played by two very good teams on Gilford Homecoming. It really was a battle all night, and after losing the first set, I was still pretty happy with how we were playing. I thought if we stuck to our game plan we would be OK. This was a total team win. We worked through a ton of adversity on the road and stuck together. I really could not be prouder of this team. Give Gilford credit, they are well-coached and played hard all night, nothing was easy for either team.” – Winnisquam’s Mark Dawalga
Records: Winnisquam 4-3; Gilford 3-4