High schools: Concord Christian boys beat Franklin to remain undefeated, Tuesday’s basketball results

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Published: 01-21-2025 10:58 PM
Modified: 01-22-2025 3:07 PM |
Concord Christian 60, Franklin 44
Key players: Concord Christian – Luke Farland (19 points), TJ Charbono (13 points), Jaden Young (12 points), Isaac Kirby (8 points); Franklin – Nate Holmes (26 points)
Highlights: The Kingsmen jumped out to a 30-16 halftime lead before the Tornadoes fought back thanks to 19 second-half points from Holmes, but Kirby and Young scored six points each in the fourth quarter to keep CCA on top.
Coach’s quote: “Hats off to Franklin for not giving up. They came out in the second half a different team. Kirby and Young, two of our seniors, really stepped up in the fourth for us.” – Concord Christian’s Greg Farland
Records: Concord Christian 9-0; Franklin 6-5
Merrimack 75, Concord 60
Key players: Merrimack – Ryan Elliott 23 points; Concord – JD Nkurunziza (18 points), Thomas Saysaw (11 points, 15 rebounds, 4 blocks), Holden Martin (8 points)
Highlights: Merrimack jumped out to an early lead, but Concord stormed back. Merrimack went on a run in the first four minutes of the third quarter to build a lead that was too big for Concord to overcome, despite regrouping and fighting back.
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Coach’s quote: “This was the closest thing to a complete game we’ve had all year. There wasn’t one tough half or quarter, it was a three- (to) four-minute span that hurt us. The rest of the game, we were right in it. I’m proud of our effort and our response to adversity.” – Concord’s Tim LaTorra
Records: Merrimack 4-5; Concord 0-9
Hanover 41, Coe-Brown 36
Key players: Coe-Brown – Jack Matson (11 points, 8 rebounds), James McKane (9 points), Bruce LaPierre (7 points), Grant Hayes (5 points), Ryan Kouchoukos (4 points, 4 steals), Matthew Flanagan (4 rebounds)
Highlights: Coe-Brown trailed 21-7 early and came back to take a one-point lead, only to fall short in the last minute.
Records: Hanover 6-2; Coe-Brown 5-3
Hollis-Brookline 65
John Stark 47
Key players: John Stark – Aiden Harris (20 points, 8 rebounds), Cedar Beaupre (10 points)
Highlights: Hollis-Brookline had a seven-point halftime lead but broke it open in the first four minutes of the second half.
Coach’s quote: “I felt like we have been getting better even though we’ve been on the wrong end against some good teams. Tonight we took a step back in the second half, but I’m confident that this group will find their footing.” – John Stark’s Mike Smith
Records: Hollis-Brookline 6-3; John Stark 2-6
Coe-Brown 50, Hanover 36
Key players: Coe-Brown – Emma Lapierre, Jennifer Noni, Hannah Meehan
Highlights: CBNA took control from the opening tip, hitting four 3-pointers to grab a 14-5 lead in the first quarter. The Bears extended their lead to 29-10 at halftime and never looked back.
Coach’s quote: “Nice to win at a place we normally don’t. Girls played some nice D.” – Coe-Brown’s Joe Vachon
Records: Coe-Brown 5-3; Hanover 0-8
Hollis-Brookline 56
John Stark 42
Key players: John Stark – Lexi Korbet (13 points, 7 rebounds), Kylie Dinan (9 points), Haley Stafford (7 points, 10 rebounds)
Highlights: The Generals had a rough first half, scoring only 12 points, but they hit their stride in the second half to play the Cavaliers even in a losing effort.
Coach’s quote: “The girls are working hard and coming to compete every night.” – John Stark’s Tiffany Warren
Records: Hollis-Brookline 6-3; John Stark 1-7
Belmont 65, Inter-Lakes 26
Key players: Belmont – Jenna Laramie (14 points), Maddie Carrier (12 points), Bailey Perkins (12 points), Mia Ellis (11 points); Inter-Lakes – Riley Anderson (20 points)
Highlights: The Raiders led by five points after the first quarter and broke the game open with a 22-9 second quarter.
Coach’s quote: “It was our best passing game of the season, and the kids pulled off some eye-opening assists.” – Belmont’s Roger Carroll
Records: Belmont 5-5; Inter-Lakes 4-6