Concord 2, Souhegan 1
Key players: Concord – Matt Drewes (win, 7 IP, 7 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 2 K), Kalan Gaudreault (hit, run), Nater Wachter (hit, run; threw runner out at home from CF), Brooks Craigue (double), Alex Turant (double, first varsity hit)
Highlights: The Crimson Tide scored two runs in the first inning and held on for a victory over the Sabers at Doubleday Field in Cooperstown, N.Y. In the first inning, Gaudreault singled and advanced to second on a passed ball. Wachter singled to right, putting runners at the corners. Wachter stole second and Gaudreault scored on a passed ball, with Wachter advancing to third on the play. Wachter eventually scored on a balk. Souhegan answered with a run in the bottom of the fourth, but Wachter threw out a runner at home to complete a double play to end the inning. The Tide has one more game in Cooperstown against Dover.
Coach’s quote: “Such a great experience to play on Doubleday Field today against a very good Souhegan team. Matt Drewes pitched a great game, can’t ask anymore of him. We were able to get a couple early and hold on. Their pitcher did a great job, but we have to get better at the plate up and down the lineup.” – Concord’s Scott Owen
Records: Concord 6-2; Souhegan 2-5
Bow 10, Lebanon 8
Key players: Bow – Sean Guerrette (starter, 2.2 IP, 4 R, 4 H, 2 BB, 1 K), Peyton Larabee (.1 IP in relief, 2 R, 1 H, 1 BB, 1 K), Mark Folsom (win, 3 IP, 2 R, 3 H, 3 BB, 2 K), Zach Cross (save, 1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 0 BB, 1 K; 3 RBI, hit, 2 walks), Brady Lover (2-for-2, walk, HBP), Calen Smith (2-for-4, 2 RBI, 2 runs), Owen Webber (hit, HBP), Cam Evans (hit), Jake Reardon (hit, 2 walks), Owen Cray (single, 2 walks), Luke Wilke (2 walks, 3 runs)
Highlights: The Falcons gave up an early lead, with Lebanon going up 7-5 through four innings, but Bow plated three runs in the seventh to secure the come-from-behind victory.
Coach’s quote: “This wasn’t the best played game of the season, but everyone did what was needed to get the win. Some things to work on before traveling to St. Thomas on Friday.” – Bow assistant Dennis Ordway
Records: Bow 3-2; Lebanon 2-2
Coe-Brown 3, Plymouth 2
Key players: Coe-Brown – Tommy Flanagan (6.1 IP, 4 K, 2 unearned runs; hit), Adam Ludwikowski (win, 0.2 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 0 BB), Joseph Bush (hit), Dylan Burovac (hit); Plymouth – Logan Finkle (6 IP, 3 H, 3 R, 7 K)
Highlights: The Bears scored twice in the first inning on a Bobcat error and Coe-Brown’s pitching staff played well to preserve the lead, handing Plymouth its first loss of the season.
Coach’s quote: “Great win for us tonight. No time to party, right back at it tomorrow.” – Coe-Brown’s Rob Stockman
Records: Coe-Brown 3-2; Plymouth 5-1
Concord 9, Londonderry 1
Key players: Concord – Sarah Taylor (win, 3-hitter, 1 ER, 15 K; 2-for-2, 2 sacrifice flies, run, 3 RBI), Delaney Duford (5-for-5, double, 4 runs, RBI, 3 stolen bases), Kennedy Craigue (1-for-1, 3 walks, run, RBI), Lily Hackett (2-for-4, run), Maddy Wachter (double, 3 RBI), Andie Moreira (hit, run, RBI), Liv Crawford (hit, walk), Ali Dupuis (hit), Tess Bolduc (hit, run)
Highlights: With Duford setting the stage from the leadoff spot, Concord came out of the gate strong. The Tide scored once in the first then tacked on three more in the third to provide plenty of cushion for Taylor, who spun a gem. Every starter had at least one hit and Concord played error-free defense in a rematch of last year’s D-I semifinal.
Coach’s quote: “That was an excellent team win. Don’t be fooled by Londonderry’s record; that’s a very good team. Their four losses were to teams with a combined record of 26-4. Beating them and Goffstown on back-to-back days shows we’re playing some pretty good ball.” – Concord assistant Sandy Smith
Records: Concord 7-1; Londonderry 3-4
Bow 18, Lebanon 0, 5 inn.
Key players: Bow – Hannah McGonigle (4-for-5, 6 RBI, triple, double, 3 runs; 5 IP, 1 H, 9 K, 0 BB, 0 R, 2 assists), Amelia Clark (3-for-4, 3 runs, stolen base), Lily Wright (3-for-5, 4 RBI), Caly Poitras (2-for-4, 3 RBI, 3 runs), Emily Kiah (3-for-5, 3 runs, RBI)
Coach’s quote: “This was another strong offensive day with everyone contributing at the plate. Going 2-0 on vacation week with 31 runs scored and 34 hits, the offensive momentum is great to see, but it also gives breathing room to the defense and takes a bit of the pressure off the pitching staff.” – Bow’s Jennifer Boyden
Records: Bow 4-2; Lebanon 1-4
Concord 17, Nashua North 6
Key players: Concord – Emma Pelletier (5 goals), Sarah Leuci (5 goals), Lilly Merrill (3 goals), Emma Beaujouan (goal, 3 assists), Sofia Payne (goal, 3 assists), Greta Norton (goal, assist), Ava Philbrook (2 assists), Sophia Branch (assist), Amelia Crumrine (defense), Lily Savoy (defense), Taylor Lamb (defense), Grace Smith (defense), Leah Folds (defense), Lexi Magee (defense), Jennie Durgin (defense), Ally McGonigle (attack), Lilly Simpson (attack), Nadia Hanna (10 saves)
Highlights: Concord transitioned the ball well throughout the field and possessed it on attack until a quality shot was set up. Defensively, the Tide worked well as a unit, doubling and crashing the ball.
Coach’s quote: “I am very proud of the girls for their focus and intensity they showed throughout the game today.” – Concord’s Terry Anderson
Records: Concord 1-5; North 1-4
Keene 6, Pembroke 3
Key players: Pembroke – Leila Thomas-Guerzon (9-7 win at No. 6 singles), Thomas-Guerzon and Kalie Reynolds (8-2 win at No. 3 doubles), Abby Collins and Anika Jawidzik (8-4 win at No. 2 doubles)
Highlights: The Spartans won their first sets of the season, but Pembroke Academy fell just short in a match against the Blackbirds.
Coach’s quote: “This was our first match of the season where we won three sets. Leila Thomas-Guerzon was down 4-7 and came back and won 9-7. We also were strong at No. 2 and No. 3 doubles. Good game all around for PA girls.” – Pembroke’s David Goulet
Records: Keene 7-1; Pembroke 0-6