Concord 48, Keene 13
Key players: Concord – Elia Bahuma (305 rush yards, 3 rush TD), Zack Doward (2-for-5, 47 pass yards, 51 yard TD run), Austin Wells (29 yard TD catch), Jackson Borkush (53 yard TD run), Jamari Arzu (6 yard TD run), Peyton Enis Yearout (18 yard reception), Jacob Plante (6-for-6 PAT)
Highlights: The Blackbirds had no answer for Bahuma and the Tide offense had eight players for more than 25 yards and six plays for over 4o yards. Bahuma scored two touchdowns in the first quarter to put Concord up 14-0 through the first quarter. The Tide led 28-6 at halftime and 42-6 at the end of the third quarter.
Coach’s quote: “Our defense really stepped up against a difficult power offense. We had a lot of confidence in our offensive game plan throughout the week and the kids were able to execute very effectively. Too many penalties for my liking in some big moments which we need to clean up. We’ll look at the film, make our improvements and move on to week three.” – Concord’s Jim Corkum
Records: Concord 1-1; Keene 1-1
Merrimack Valley 30, Laconia 19
Key players: MV – Reece Clermont (3 rush TD, receiving TD, over 200 rush yards), Buddy Eddy (passing TD over 50 yards), Travis Garcia (FG, 3 PAT), Cam Chevarie (interception)
Highlights:
Coach’s quote: “It was a hard-fought game with both teams playing hard.” – MV’s Joe Raycraft
Records: MV 1-1; Laconia 1-1
Hanover 33, John Stark 12
Highlights: The Generals trailed 20-12 with five minutes to go, but the Bears scored two touchdowns in the closing minutes to secure the win.
Records: Hanover 2-0; John Stark 0-2
Fall Mountain 14, Kearsarge 6
Key players: Fall Mtn. – Max Vogel (2 rush TD), Zach Patch (1oo rush yards); Kearsarge – Damon Dawson (rush TD)
Highlights: After trailing 8-0 after the first quarter, Dawson scored a touchdown in the second, but the Cougars couldn’t close the gap further.
Records: Fall Mtn. 1-1; Kearsarge 1-1
Concord 1, Dover 0
Key players: Concord – Ally McGonigle (goal), Lilly Savoy (defense)
Highlights: McGonigle scored with 10 minutes left in the game to lift the Tide to their fourth straight win and hand the Green Wave its first loss.
Records: Concord 4-1; Dover 4-1
John Stark 5, Bow 0
Key players: John Stark – Jillian Fredette (2 goals), Adie Bolduc (goal, assist), Cailyn Worth (goal), Reagan Fischer (goal), Aubrey Fischer (2 assists), Lauryn Guevin (assist), Hailey Brisson (assist), Jackie O’Donnell (defense), Addy Pelletier (save), Edie Fischer (2 saves); Bow – Kayla Croscut (goalie), Ashe McKeen (defense), Elena Roy (defense), Alex Larrabee (offense)
Highlights:
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Records: John Stark 5-0-0; Bow 0-3-1
Portsmouth 6, Merrimack Valley 0
Key players: MV – Kalee Keyser (offense), Lauren Bailey (midfield)
Highlights: The Clippers scored three goals in each half and had a 4-2 advantage in penalty corners.
Coach’s quote: “We played a very talented Portsmouth team. They were a very cohesive unit that capitalized on opportunities in the circle. Our girls came out with more offensive opportunities in the second half. I’m proud they never stopped playing hard.” – MV’s Jennifer Colgan
Records: Portsmouth 5-0; MV 2-3
Pembroke 2, ConVal 1
Key players: Pembroke – Camdyn Despres (goal), Natalie Longacre (goal), Ava Strazzeri (defense), Kayde Corson (defense)
Highlights: Despres scored the game’s first goal, assisted by Leila Thomas-Guerzon, and Longacre scored the game-winner on a penalty stroke. Strazzeri and Corson played well in new defensive roles.
Coach’s quote: “This was a much deserved win for these girls. They have worked hard and played well, and had little to show for it. It was huge for us to get on the board early and then maintain for the win.” – Pembroke’s Steve Langevin
Records: Pembroke 1-2-1; ConVal 1-4-0
Bishop Brady 3, White Mountains 1
Key players: Bishop Brady – Laura Yap (goal, assist), Ava Poirier (goal), Madison Noel (goal), Margaret Sheehan (assist), Ava Archambault (4 saves );White Mtns. – Avery Harris (12 saves)
Highlights: The Giants went up 2-0 in the second quarter and added another goal in the third. The Spartans got on the board in the final quarter.
Coach’s quote: “With the first quarter a bit slow moving, the girls responded in the second quarter as a unit while transitioning the ball to on another. Today was an all-around stronger game with everyone being a part of it.” – Bishop Brady’s Kelly Owen
Records: Bishop Brady 1-2-0; White Mtns. 1-1-1
Stevens 5, Hopkinton 1
Key players: Hopkinton – Emma Brock (goal), Maddy Ceriello (midfield), Hadley Cook (midfield), Sylvia Dustin (midfield), Jazz Lee (midfield), Carissa Muller (12 saves)
Coach’s quote: “We started out strong and did many great things tonight. We still have work to do, but we are looking to strengthen our weaknesses and carry our strengths into next week’s games. I am proud of our growth as a team.” – Hopkinton’s Kate Hohenberger
Records: Stevens 2-2-0; Hopkinton 0-3-1
Bishop Brady 1, Derryfield 0
Key players: Bishop Brady – Liam Masner (goal), Max Brooks (6 saves), Nate Steigmeyer, Nick Steigmeier, Agustin Carrion, Michael Thresher
Highlights: Masner broke a scoreless tie in the final moments of a back-and-forth match. Both teams put forth an outstanding effort under the lights on a beautiful but humid early fall evening.
Coach’s quote: “Both teams put forth an outstanding effort under the lights on a beautiful, but humid early fall evening.” – Bishop Brady’s Peter Steese
Records: Bishop Brady 2-1-1; Derryfield 2-2-0
Campbell 2, Hopkinton 0
Key players: Campbell – Luke Delia (2 goals); Hopkinton – Colby Boissy (11 saves)
Highlights: Delia scored unassisted goals in the 19th and 66th minutes to lift the Cougars over the Hawks.
Coach’s quote: “We played much tighter soccer tonight then we have been recently, but got beat on a pair of goals that were both high-level individual efforts from Luke Delia. In the last 20 minutes of the game, Colby made a number of saves on shots that seemed destined for the goal, but were somehow tipped wide or over. We also saw strong performances tonight at center back from Kevin Ball and Mike Pantano.” – Hopkinton’s Scott Zipke
Records: Campbell 3-0-0; Hopkinton 1-3-1
Conant 2, Hillsboro-Deering 1
Key players: H-D – Mason Ferwerda (goal), Dylan Braun (5 shots on goal), Brady Curley (assist), Logan Miller (10 tackles)
Coach’s quote: “It was a hard loss and the team battled to the very end. We controlled much of the game, but just didn’t get the result. I’m incredibly proud of the boys for the effort they showed today.” – H-D’s Joey Gillett
Records: Conant 4-0; H-D 1-2
Coe-Brown 5, Spaulding 1
Key players: Coe-Brown – Lily Wolf (2 goals, assist), Bella Lapierre (goal, assist), Abbey Franke (3 assists), Somer Loto (goal, 2 assists), Jennifer Noni (goal), Courtney Thomas (9 saves in first varsity goal in goal), Maggie Esabi (defense), Molly Sawyer (defense), Mary Joy (defense), Amanda Thomas (defense)
Highlights: Down 1-0 after 12 minutes, the Bears scored five unanswered goals to win. Noni connected after the assist from Franke to tie the game 1-1 in the 21st minute. Lily Wolf added a second goal eight minutes later to take a 2-1 lead into the half. Loto opened the second half with a goal at the 59th minute.
Coach’s quote: “I was so proud of the team I saw playing. We came out flat against Lebanon, so we needed to rebound and find our groove. This was a total team effort. Every girl did things to help us win tonight. Spaulding is a Division I team and the style of play took us those first 20 minutes to adjust to, but the girls responded and played well. Now its on to play Keene who has been in D-I forever and will be a tough test on the road.” – Coe-Brown’s Josh Hils
Records: Coe-Brown 2-2; Spaulding 0-4
John Stark 4, Merrimack Valley 0
Key players: John Stark – Meghan Meff0rd (goal, assist), Melody Couturier (goal, assist), Sophia McGinty (goal), Madalyn Parker (goal), Sam Veilleux (assist); MV – Jules Palhof, Colby Magoon
Highlights: Stark scored all four goals in one half to defeat the Pride.
Coach’s quote: “The team showed how they come together in adversity. After an injury sidelined one of the team each player reached deeper and gave that little extra some didn’t even realize they had. When they play their game they are a force to be reckoned with and today they showcased their ability.” – John Stark’s Chris Pike
Records: John Stark 3-0-0; MV 1-3-0
Campbell 1, Hopkinton 0
Key players: Hopkinton – Paige Boudette (defense), Kennedy Mark (defense), Anne Pearce (defense), Madison Carmichael (goalkeeper)
Highlights: The Hawks outshot the Cougars, 14-4, and had an 8-0 advantage in corner kicks, but Hopkinton couldn’t find the back of the net for the third straight game.
Coach’s quote: “The stats tell one story, but the score tells another. This continues to be our biggest headache this early in the season – goalscoring. We outplay teams, but cannot score, and then in this case make one major mistake and lose the game.” – Hopkinton’s Mike Zahn
Records: Campbell 3-0-0; Hopkinton 2-2-1
Kearsarge 2, Monadnock 2
Key players: Kearsarge – Myla Welton (goal), Ella Stocker (goal), Adara Boucher (6 saves), Perry Brooks (defense), Tessa Marinello (defense), Ava Shapirio (defense)
Highlights: Monadnock scored the opening goal eight minutes into the match, but Welton tied it before halftime. Stocker scored the go-ahead goal nine minutes into the second half, but the Huskies tied it with 13 minute left in regulation.
Coach’s quote: “Grinder of a game today. Two pretty evenly-matched teams fighting hard for 100 minutes. I am amazed by the mental and physical toughness our team showed. To battle back from an early deficit, pick each other up, then take the lead. I really think we played some great soccer. Couple late injuries thinned out the bench, but they kept working. Hats off to Monadnock. They played tough, solid soccer.” – Kearsarge’s Dave Smith
Records: Kearsarge 1-2-2; Monadnock 1-1-1
Concord 196, Londonderry 209, Manchester Central 223, Merrimack 255
Key players: Concord – Gavin Richardson (36), Jack Shoemaker (38), Keller Ramshaw (40), Carl Sirrianna (40), Brett McDonough (42)
Highlights: Richardson earned medalist honors for the third time in three matches to remain undefeated this season, leading the Tide to a win at Concord Country Club.
Records: Concord 7-1; Londonderry 7-1; Central 3-8; Merrimack 0-7
Winnisquam 3, Manchester Central 0
Key players: Winnisquam – Delaney Skourtis (10 kills, 2 aces, 2 digs), AlyseDamato (3 kills), Laura Slate (5 aces, 2 kills), Lucy Prunier (13 assists, 2 aces), Bella Dill (6 assists, 3 digs, ace), McKala Pelletier (2 digs), Kandace Bellville, Leigha Brown, Avary Anderson, Teagan Nelson, Triniti Carter
Highlights:
Coach’s quote: “Really thought we came out flat tonight but picked it up in the second and third sets for a solid win on the road. Manchester Central is really a very scrappy team and played hard the whole game. We still have lots to work on as we continue to grow as a group.” – Winnisquam’s Mark Dawalga
Records: Winnisquam 2-1; Central 0-3
Newfound 3, Belmont 0
Highlights: The Bears won in straight sets, 25-15, 25-10, 25-18.
Records: Newfound 2-1; Belmont 1-2