Bow 6, Oyster River 0
Key players: Bow – Bella LaPerle (goal, assist), Lyndsey LaPerle (goal, 2 assists), Juliette Tarsa (2 goals), Lexi Insana (goal, assist), Ashley Wallen (goal), Lexana Farr (assist), Gabby Tarsa (assist), Marissa Green (assist), Leah Gallier (midfield), Olivia Selleck (midfield), Gabby Tarsa (midfield), Makayla Trudel (defense), Kendall Murray (defense), Julianna Lampman (defense), Bridget Hilton (shutout)
Highlights: The LaPerle sisters and Juliette Tarsa scored three goals in the first 11:20 of the first half, and Insana and Tarsa added two more in the first six minutes of the second half to lift the Falcons to a commanding victory over the Bobcats, handing Oyster River its first loss.
Coach’s quote: “The girls played excellent today with some really nice combination play and goals. They did an excellent job defending and shutting down a very talented and well-coached Oyster River team. We need to remember how we played today and carry it forward. This was a complete team effort.” – Bow’s Jay Vogt
Records: Bow 8-1; Oyster River 7-1
John Stark 6, Keene 0
Key players: John Stark – Makayla Pellerin (goal), Melody Couturier (goal, assist), Hayleigh Dennis (goal), Madison Porth (goal), Sophia McGinty (goal), Meghan Mefford (goal)
Highlights: The Generals scored early and often in a decisive victory. Great communication from Stark’s five defenders – Elizabeth Hatfield, Avery Geaumont, Reagan Lamothe, Sam Veilleux and Porth – locked down Keene’s offense.
Coach’s quote: “Tonight was a night of players looking for, and finding, chances to go it alone or take advantage of small windows of opportunities and putting balls on frame.” – John Stark’s Chris Pike
Records: John Stark 5-3; Keene 1-7
Bishop Brady 6, Conant 1
Highlights: The Giants had their best offensive game of the year to win their fifth straight match.
Records: Bishop Brady 7-2-1; Conant 3-4-0
Coe-Brown 5, Trinity 3
Key players: Coe-Brown – Nate Ford (3 goals), Max Heigis (goal, assist), Cameron Lee (5 saves)
Highlights: Trinity tied the game, 3-3, late in the second half and was putting pressure on the Bears’ defense, but Coe-Brown held on and scored a pair of goals late to secure the win.
Coach’s quote: “The game was back and forth, which made for some nervy moments. Credit to Trinity for generating a rapid attack that caught us off-guard a number of times. We got plenty of practice responding to momentum shifts. We’re proud of our guys tonight for sticking to it and coming up with solutions that paid off in the end. After playing back-to-back days, everyone needed to play a part in the match, including Cameron Lee, our backup keeper. We have been dealing with injuries and sickness throughout the season as well. While it makes it challenging to find consistency, we’re happy that all our players have had opportunities to contribute.” – Coe-Brown’s Christian Gompert
Records: Coe-Brown 6-2-1; Trinity 1-7-1
Conant 3, Hopkinton 2, OT
Key players: Hopkinton – Avery Condon (2 goals), Lincoln Wilson (assist), Owen Wuellenweber (assist), Colby Boissy (4 saves)
Highlights: The Hawks took a 2-1 lead into halftime thanks to a go-ahead goal from Condon in the 35th minute, but the Orioles tied the game in the 47th minute and Thomas Harvey netted the game-winning strike five minutes into overtime.
Coach’s quote: “After not giving up a consequential goal in three games, including two shutouts, the Hawks saw a series of defensive miscues bite them today in the overtime loss. Throughout the second half, Hopkinton created a number of scoring chances but couldn’t produce much in terms of dangerous shots on goal. Just before the end of regulation, Conant was awarded a penalty kick that Boissy was able to save to preserve the status quo and send the game to overtime. Five minutes into the added stanzas, a failed defensive clearance gifted Conant a run in on goal for the game-winner.” – Hopkinton’s Scott Zipke
Records: Conant 7-2-0; Hopkinton 3-4-2
Concord 3, Manchester Central-West 2
Key players: Concord – Amy Desrochers (goal), Emma Beaujouan (goal), Kayla Taylor (goal)
Highlights: The Tide avenged last year’s early playoff exit.
Records: Concord 7-3; Central-West 5-5
Pembroke 2, Pelham 0
Key players: Pembroke – Camdyn Despres (2 goals), Lillian Corbitt (several saves, shutout)
Highlights: Despres collected a long feed from Bria LePage and maneuvered her way in to score in the second quarter. With 2:30 remaining in the contest, Despres put home a great crossing pass by Mollie Wallace to seal the deal.
Coach’s quote: “It was a relief to get that first goal. We did a great job fighting off numerous corners by Pelham after that and finally got the clincher with a few minutes to go.” – Pembroke’s Steve Langevin
Records: Pembroke 4-5-1; Pelham 1-7-0
Concord 3, Windham 0
Key players: Concord – Ashlyn Clougherty (35 assists), Sarah Taylor (12 kills), Brooke Wyatt (11 kills), Ava Trento (7 kills), Katie Blinn (7 kills)
Highlights:
Coach’s quote: “Roll Tide!” – Concord’s Jonathan Flower
Records: Concord 4-5; Windham 3-6