Kearsarge 46, Kingswood 28
Key players: Kearsarge – John Fraioli (3 rush TD), Josh Holderman (2 TD catches), Parker Goin (2 TD passes), Jason Dyment (rush TD), Damon Dawson (rush TD)
Highlights: The Cougars led 30-6 at halftime in a decisive win on Friday night.
Records: Kearsarge 2-1; Kingswood 0-3
Merrimack Valley 4, Laconia 0
Key players: MV – Gavin Wheeler (2 goals, assist), Lucas Godoi (goal), Owen Piper (goal, assist), Trevor Simonds (shutout)
Highlights: Godoi took a pass from Wheeler for MV’s first goal, and Wheeler and Piper (on a penalty kick) both scored to give the Pride a 3-0 halftime lead. Piper sent a free kick from 45 yards out to Wheeler, who headed it home for MV’s only goal of the second half. The entire back line played well in front of Simonds to preserve the shutout.
Coach’s quote: “It was a good win. We still struggle at times to finish when we need to, but we are slowly getting ourselves in the right spot. We have a tough match up on Tuesday against ConVal at home, so we need to refocus on stepping it up for that game.” – MV’s Ken Fuller
Records: MV 4-3-0; Laconia 1-4-1
Belmont 4, Farmington-Nute 0
Key players: Belmont – Will Riley (goal, assist), Liam Waldron (goal), Brady Jewell (goal), Jamison Gaudette (first varsity goal), Jeff Carrier (assist), Jacobb Bivens and Jaxson Embree (combined for the shutout)
Highlights: Belmont took a 3-0 lead into halftime and continued to put pressure on the Farmington defense. Great effort by all.
Coach’s quote: “Great effort by all. Solid performance from the team tonight. Congratulations to Jamison Gaudette on his first varsity goal. We are continuing to improve.” – Belmont’s Michael Foley
Records: Belmont 5-1; Farmington-Nute 0-3
Campbell 1, Bishop Brady 0
Key players: Campbell – Wyatt Hemming (goal); Bishop Brady – Max Brooks (7 saves), Liam Masner, Michael Thresher, Boden Gendron
Highlights: Hemming scored in the 81st minute with a low-driven ball from about 16 yards to secure the Cougars’ fifth shutout of the season.
Coach’s quote: “A good back-and-forth match.” – Bishop Brady’s Peter Steese
Records: Cambell 5-0-0; Bishop Brady 3-2-1
Hillsboro-Deering 5, Stevens 2
Key players: H-D – Griffin Cassidy (2 goals), Mason Ferwerda (2 goals), Dylan Braun (goal, 2 assists), Brady Curley (assist), Jacob Lavoie (assist)
Highlights: The Hillcats scored four goals in the second half.
Coach’s quote: “Our boys went out and controlled the game through crisp passing and heads up play. We were able to find passing lanes and take advantage of those to help us get the victory.” – H-D’s Joey Gillett
Records: H-D 3-2; Stevens 1-4
Bow 1, Lebanon o
Key players: Bow – Lyndsey LaPerle (goal), Sidney Roberge (midfield), Vivian Madden (midfield), Lexi Insana (midfield), Leah Gallier (midfield), Marrisa Green (defense), Abby Foote (defense), Makayla Trudel (defense), Kendall Murray (defense), Bridget Hilton (shutout)
Highlights: LaPerle scored on a penalty kick with nine minutes remaining in the match with a well-placed shot into the corner of the net.
Coach’s quote: “We controlled play in the first half, but our touch and passing was not very good. The girls did a great job cleaning things up in the second half which allowed us to create more opportunities. Lebanon did a great job clogging the middle and blocking many shots. We have things to work on, but a great effort from the whole team.” – Bow’s Jay Vogt
Records: Bow 5-0; Lebanon 3-3
Kearsarge 1, Berlin 0
Key players: Kearsarge – Carly Grant (goal), Reese Lacombe (defense)
Highlights: Both teams struggled to find a rhythm early, but Grant scored a shot from outside the 18 (yard box) over the Berlin goalie’s fingertips and Kearsarge controlled the game from there. Solid defense from the Cougars’ center backs stifled any Berlin threats and the center midfielders controlled the middle, creating multiple opportunities for Kearsarge. Berlin’s goalie made several great saves to keep the Mountaineers in the game.
Coach’s quote: “Not our finest opening half. Always tough after a two and a half hour bus, ride but they pulled it together and took control. Proud of our seniors getting everyone together and getting the team to play the high level of soccer we expect.” – Kearsarge’s Dave Smith
Records: Kearsarge 2-2-2; Berlin 2-4-0
Concord 4, Nashua South 0
Key players: Concord – Kayla Taylor (3 goals), Kennedy Craigue (goal)
Highlights: Taylor’s hat trick lifted the Tide over the Panthers.
Records: Concord 6-2; South 0-7
Merrimack Valley 1, Pelham 0
Key players: MV – Abby Forbes (goal), Kalee Keyser (assist), Abbey Thompson (defense)
Highlights: Keyser ripped a shot from the top of the circle and Forbes tipped it in near the post to give MV a goal with four minutes left in the game.
Coach’s quote: “I’m glad we were able to come out with the win today. We are constantly working to improve in several aspects of the game. We are gearing up for the second half of our season.” – MV’s Jennifer Colgan
Records: MV 3-4; Pelham 1-4
Hopkinton 1, Monadnock 0, OT
Key players: Hopkinton – Hadley Cook (goal), Emma Brock (attack), Anika Hudak-Hall (defense), Crissy Johnson (defense), Maddy Dwyer (defense), Maddy Ceriello (defense)
Highlights: Cook scored the game-winning goal in overtime to lift the Hawks to their first win.
Coach’s quote: “I see positive growth every day with this team. Tonight we played strong and we played together which helped us get our first win of the season. We are looking forward to the week ahead and to continue to grow together.” – Hopkinton’s Kate Hohenberger
Records: Hopkinton 1-3-1; Monadnock 0-6-0
Concord 192, Nashua North 223, Nashua South 233, Bishop Guertin 236
Key players: Concord – Gavin Richardson (35), Carl Sirrianna (38), Jack Shoemaker (38), Alex Pelletier (40), Keller Ramshaw (41)
Highlights: Richardson earned medalist honors for the fourth time in four matches to lead the Tide to a sweep at Friday’s match at Concord Country Club.
Records: Concord 10-1; North 6-7; South 4-10; BG 3-10