The New Hampshire Soccer Coaches Association (NHSCA) announced its All-State divisional, All-Tournament divisional and the new โNHSCA State Team,โ which was a top-11 list of players across all four divisions, as chosen by United Soccer Coaches members.
Hopkinton senior Fin Murphy, who won last yearโs Division III Player of the Season and recognition as the 2024 Concord Monitor Boysโ Soccer Player of the Season, once again topped the list of local high school soccer players.
The midfielder was named to the NHSCA Boys State Team, D-III First Team and D-III All-Tournament team after finishing with 14 goals and 15 assists in 19 games this season, with two goals in the playoffs.
Coe-Brown senior Bella Lapierre received similar recognition and made the NHSCA Girls State Team and D-II First Team as a forward, as she led the Bears in scoring with 14 goals and five assists. She finished her high school career with 65 goals and 22 assists after four years of varsity play.
Also receiving special recognition, Pembroke girlsโ soccer coach Jess Kaufman-Desrochers was named the NHSCA Hall of Fame Honoree for her contributions to the sport.
Kaufman-Desrochers has coached the Spartans for 15 years and has coached them to three Division II state championships during her tenure, most recently in 2021. She also received the Preston Eames Award for her contributions to soccer in the state of New Hampshire in 2024 and has served as the coaches associationโs secretary and board member.
โShe built her program on accountability and respect โ and leads with unity over rivalry. Jess not only developed strong, resilient athletes but also uplifted fellow coaches, always willing to share her knowledge, experience and support,โ read one of the nomination statements for the Hall of Fame ballot in her favor.
Other local coaches also received prestigious awards.
Pembrokeโs Drou Goff was named D-II Boys Soccer Coach of the Year after taking his team from a 4-10-2 finish in 2024 to the third-seed with a 10-1-5 record this season.
Now, in his third year at the helm, he has achieved complete buy-in from players and has shown that teams can go far with gritty defense, poise in possession and self-belief. The Spartans were upset unexpectedly in the quarterfinals but have built experience and a soccer foundation that will continue into next season.
Kearsargeโs Couper Gunn had a similar path to winning the D-III Coach of the Year after returning the Cougars to their first boysโ soccer state championship appearance since 1995.
Gunn took over the Kearsarge team four years ago and slowly built the program up into a powerful contender. This yearโs seniors played in his system throughout their high school careers and looked like a well-polished defensive stalwart.
After going 8-6-4 and losing in the playoffs in 2024, the Cougars finished with a 15-1-4 with their only loss coming in the championship against St. Thomas. Itโs safe to say Gunn and his Kearsarge team will be strong next year and contend with the top teams in the division.
NHSCA Fall 2025 Awards:
Boys Division I
Honorable Mention: Concordโs Dean Ayotte (midfield).
Girls Division I
Second Team: Concordโs Kate Dickson (midfield).
Boys Division II
First Team: Pembrokeโs Amadu Diallo (defense).
Second Team: Bowโs Ryan Dolder and Ciaran Duffy (defense); Coe-Brownโs Brady Colgan and Tommy Maskwa (forwards); Merrimack Valleyโs Jonas Weed (defense).
Honorable Mention: Bowโs Rowan Schlosser (midfield), Matei Botha (forward) and Milo Cocola (forward); Coe-Brownโs Oliver Ford (midfield); John Starkโs Owen Gitchell (midfield) and Avery Grolljahn (forward); Merrimack Valleyโs Rutger Gilliland (midfield); Pembrokeโs Dylan Hawkins, (goalie), Brody Ricci (midfield), Sean Murphy (forward) and Jacob Watts (forward).
Pembrokeโs Amadu Diallo dribbles forward against Bow in October. Credit: CHIP GRIFFIN / Photos by Chip 
Coe-Brown senior midfielder Brady Colgan euphorically celebrates his acrobatic goal against MV to go ahead, 2-1, in October. Credit: ALEXANDER RAPP / Monitor 
Coe-Brownโs #7 Tommy Maskwa celebrates after scoring to put Coe-Brown ahead 5-1, in October, 2025. Credit: Rich Miyara / NH Sports Photography 
Merrimack Valley defenseman Jonas Weed leaps to kick the ball away on Tuesday, October 24, 2023. Credit: GEOFF FORESTERโMonitor staff 
Junior midfielder Rowan Schlosser tries to move past Milfordโs Tiegan Barb. Credit: ALEXANDER RAPP / Monitor 
Senior forward Matei Botha scored a penalty to give Bow the lead against Milford. 
Starkโs Owen Gitchell jumps in to block Pembrokeโs Jacob Hanson (5) in late September, 2025. Credit: ALEXANDER RAPP / Monitor 
MV senior Rutger Gilliland scores against Kingswood in September, 2025. Credit: Chip Griffin / Photos by Chip 
Pembroke goalie Dylan Hawkins (R) saves a ball just before Coe-Brown senior forward Brady Colgan (17) can reach it. Credit: ALEXANDER RAPP / Monitor 
Pembrokeโs Brody Ricci hits a free kick from far out against John Stark in 2025. Credit: ALEXANDER RAPP / Monitor 
Pembroke celebrates Sean Murphyโsย goal to give the Spartans a 1-0 lead in 2023. Credit: Chip Griffinย / Photos By Chip 
Senior striker Jacob Watts emphatically celebrated his second goal against Coe-Brown to secure a high playoff seed after beating Coe-Brown in October, 2025. Credit: ALEXANDER RAPP / Monitor
Girls Division II
First Team: Bowโs Charlotte LaRochelle (defense); Coe-Brownโs Bella Lapierre (forward); John Starkโs Madison Lamothe (forward); Merrimack Valleyโs Jada Lucas (defense); Pembrokeโs Laila Al-Shawafi (goalie).
Second Team: Bowโs Zoey Lupien (defense) and Cara Van Dyke (forward); Pembrokeโs Lily Royer (midfield).
Honorable Mention: Bowโs Marissa Reyes (midfield), Brylie Gelinas (midfield) and Ashley Wallen (forward); Coe-Brownโs Sadie Scruton (goalie), Jadyn Spearin (defense) and Eleanor Escabi (midfield); John Starkโs Alexia Purington (defense), Brenna Crean (midfield) and Avery Pellerin (midfield); Merrimack Valleyโs Ella Mercer (defense); Pembrokeโs Giuliana Davis (defense) and Ava Alberico (forward)
All-Tournament: Bowโs Sierra Scull (goalie), Charlotte Larochelle (defense), Madison Pfister (defense) and Zoey Lupien (defense).
Senior defender Charlotte LaRochelle (9) keeps possession under pressure from Cavalier sophomore Livia Ward (3) in the D-II State Championship. Credit: CHIP GRIFFIN / Photos by Chip 
John Stark sophomore striker Madi Lamothe (8) reached the 100 point mark this season with a hat-trick. Credit: ALEXANDER RAPP / Monitor 
Merrimack Valleyโs Jada Lucas (left) defends against Pembrokeโs Ava Alberico (right) during an NHIAA Division II girlsโ soccer preliminary round match at Merrimack Valley High School on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025. Credit: CHIP GRIFFIN / Photos by Chip 
Pembroke goalie Laila Al-Shawafi saves a penalty kick during a shootout in an NHIAA Division II preliminary round match on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025 at Merrimack Valley High School. Al-Shawafi made two saves to lift Pembroke to a 3-1 win in the shootout, securing a 2-1 win over MV. Credit: CHIP GRIFFIN / Photos by Chip 
Bow sophomore defender Zoey Lupien converts from the penalty spot with a hard shot to the left against Coe-Brown in the D-II quarterfinal. Credit: CHIP GRIFFIN / Photos by Chip 
Bow sophomore forwardย Cara Van Dyke (11)ย dribbles past Hollis-Brooklineโs Kai Swart (10)ย in the 2024 championship game. Credit: Chip Griffinย / Photos by Chip 
Pembrokeโs Lily Royer celebrates her game-winning goal over Bow. Credit: Chip Griffin / Photos by Chip 
Senior forward Ashley Wallen (7) beats Hollis-Brooklineโs senior defender Cassidy Engle (14) on the left wing to keep pushing for another goal in the state championship. Credit: CHIP GRIFFIN / Photos by Chip 
Coe-Brown goalkeeper Sadie Scruton makes a save on a shot by Hollis-Brooklineโsย McKenzie Maguire. Credit: Chip Griffinย / Photos by Chip 
Coe-Brown junior forward Eleanor Escabi (7) battles with Merrimack Valleyโs junior midfielder Hadley Raine (R). Credit: ALEXANDER RAPP / Monitor 
Bow junior Madison Pfister (14) passes the ball off while under pressure from Bears senior Emma-Lee Place (L). Credit: CHIP GRIFFIN / Photos by Chip
Boys Division III
First Team: Hopkintonโs Reed DeWitt (defense), Fin Murphy (midfield) and Nolan Linstad (forward); Kearsargeโs Grady Burch (goalie), Cooper Russell (defense) and Bryce Selby (midfield).
Second Team: Belmontโs Brock Smith (defense), Brody Ennis (midfield) and Evan Martinez (forward); Hillsboro-Deeringโs Alex Crowe (midfield); Hopkintonโs Kristof Cauley (midfield); Kearsargeโs Jacob Messer (defense).
Honorable Mention: Belmontโs Derik Matthews (defense), Wyatt Carroll (midfield) and Bronson Glines (forward); Bishop Bradyโs Henry Thresher (goalie), David Cameron (defense) and Andrew King (midfield); Kearsargeโs Brannon Wieters (defense) and Elias Cooper (midfield); Winnisquamโs Xavier Mondesir (midfield).
All-Tournament: Hopkintonโs Fin Murphy and Kristof Cauley; Kearsargeโs Grady Burch, Elias Cooper and Quinn Cusick (forward).
Hopkintonโs top goalscorer, senior Nolan Linstad, shoots on goal against Kearsarge in the Division III semifinal. Credit: CHIP GRIFFIN / Photos by Chip 
Sophomore goalie Grady Burch in the State Championship for Kearsarge against St. Thomas. Credit: ALEXANDER RAPP / Monitor 
Hopkinton junior Fin Murphy and Kearsarge sophomore Bryce Selby battle for possession. Credit: ALEXANDER RAPP / Monitor 
Hopkinton junior midfielderย Kristof Cauley (8) wins a header ahead of a Mascoma Valley Royals defender. Credit: Chip Griffinย / Photos by Chip 
Kearsarge senior defender Jacob Messer (14) battles with Hopkinton senior Shane Smith for possession in the Division III semifinal. Credit: CHIP GRIFFIN / Photos by Chip 
Kearsarge senior midfielder Elias Cooper (3) cuts back against a St. Thomas defender to jumpstart the attack. Credit: ALEXANDER RAPP / Monitor 
Bearsโ senior forward Xavier Mondesir tries to beat a Belmont defender in the box to widen the lead. Credit: Alexander Rapp / Monitor 
Kearsarge junior forward Quinn Cusick (R) battles with St. Thomas senior Ryan Gould (L). Credit: ALEXANDER RAPP / Monitor
Girls Division III
First Team: Hopkintonโs Paige Boudette (defense).
Second Team: Hopkintonโs Avery Loew (goalie), Paige Prisco-Nelson (defense) and Sadie Serzans (midfield).
Honorable Mention: Belmontโs Sarah Cribbie (defense); Bishop Bradyโs Kiki Herrington (defense); Hillsboro-Deeringโs Alexis Laporte (goalie); Hopkintonโs Annie Morrall (forward); Kearsargeโs Ociee Ilg (defense), Madden Huff (defense) and Chloe Hasey (forward).
Hopkintonโs senior forward Annie Morrall crosses in the box to Paige Boudette. Credit: ALEXANDER RAPP / Monitor 
Hopkintonโs Paige Boudette holds the ball and passes it off the a winger on offense. Credit: ALEXANDER RAPP / Monitor 
Hopkintonโs Paige Prisco-Nelson (9) battles in the midfield against Bishop Brady senior Caeleigh Roach (10) on Tuesday night. Credit: Chip Griffin / Photos by Chip 
Hopkintonโs Sadie Serzans (10) dribbles around Bishop Brady midfielder Maia Dow. Serzans had the first goal in the Hawksโ 3-0 victory. Credit: Chip Griffin / Photos by Chip
Boys Division IV
First Team: Concord Christianโs Jonas Blackwood (midfield).
Second Team: Concord Christianโs Owen Burrell (forward).
Honorable Mention: Concord Christianโs Micah Pouliot (goalie); Pittsfieldโs Owen Clark (defense).
Girls Division IV
First Team: Concord Christianโs Makayla Baglio (midfield).
Second Team: Concord Christianโs Emma Smith (forward).
Honorable Mention: Concord Christianโs Kate Smith (goalie).