Twelve local basketball teams saw action on Saturday as the 2025 Capital Area Holiday Basketball Tournament tipped off.
Last year’s defending champions, the Bow girls’ and the Pembroke boys’ team, received first-round byes and were not slated to play until midday Sunday.
Here’s a round-up of scores, notable performances and photos of Saturday’s action.
Girls
Game One: Pembroke 51, Bishop Brady 12
Key athletes: Pembroke – Kate Stephens (14 points), Ava Strazzeri (10 points), Tessa Love (8 points). Bishop Brady – Ella Blanchette (2 points)
Game Two: Hopkinton 60, Concord 29
Key Athletes: Hopkinton – Lexi Korbet (16 points, 4 steals), Zoe Bishop (13 points, 11 rebounds), Paige Boudette (8 points, 6 rebounds, 4 steals, 4 assists), Elli Gregory (7 points). Concord – Hailey Trewadwell (13 points), Izzy Langlois (7 points)
Game Three: Merrimack Valley 58, John Stark 11
Key Athletes: MV – Izzy Navoy (12 points), Jada Lucas (11 points), Gabi Jones (11 points).
Boys
Game One: Bow 58, Bishop Brady 21
Game Two: Hopkinton 58, Concord 42
Game Three: Merrimack Valley 47, John Stark 37
Key Athletes: Merrimack Valley – Chris Babonis (18 points), Brady Smith (11 points), Carter Gabour (9 points). John Stark – Desmond Bogle (10 points), Avery Grolljahn (10 points), Carter Geaumont (12 points)
