Boys’ Lacrosse

Kearsarge 9, John Stark 4

Key players: Kearsarge – Brodie Malynowski (14 saves), Ollie Smith (2 goals), Eli Whipple (2 goals), Cole Tucker (2 goals, 2 assists), Quinn Cusick (goal, 2 assists), Gunnar Benedict (goal, assist), Bragen Kinzer (goal, ground balls), Aiden Ruckman (ground balls); John Stark – Parker Hamel (17 saves), Cooper Twombly (goal, 2 assists), Cam Shaw (goal, 2 assists), Shane Brunini (5 ground balls, 3 caused turnovers)

Highlights: The Generals kept the game close in the first half, trailing 4-3 at halftime, but the Cougars took control of the game in the second thanks to impressive goaltending from Malynowski and a strong defensive lineup of Noah Whipple, Braden Hurley and Cooper Russell. Jacob Heath’s long-pole midfield play was particularly disruptive for Kearsarge, thwarting several offensive efforts by John Stark. Both goalies played well in slippery, challenging conditions.

Coach’s quote:  “Our boys came out and gave a strong effort while coming up short. As a young program it feels good to be competing in meaningful games. We are getting better and each game helps our players’ experience.” – John Stark’s Thomas Zervos

Records: Kearsarge 4-3; John Stark 1-6

Bow 8, Gilford 2

Key players: Bow – Jake Antuna (10-for-14 on draws), Brad Ekstrom (7 saves), Kian O’Leary (3 goals), Niko Mallios (2 goals, assist), Cam Czarnosz (goal, assist), Parker Kazanowski (goal, assist), Keenan Hubbard (assist), Adam Auclair (assist)

Highlights: The Falcons won on the road behind great team defense and work on draws, with Antuna winning his 200th career faceoff. Bow pulled away in the third quarter.

Coach’s quote: “Players win games, and I’m proud of the kids for responding to the coaching today. We challenged them to adjust on the fly. We played good transition defense and won the shot margin. We play really good lacrosse when our level of engagement is high.” – Bow’s Devin Calkins

Records: Bow 5-0; Gilford 2-4

Plymouth 9, Hopkinton 7

Key players: Hopkinton – Owen Buss (2 goals, assist), Jackson Westover (2 goals), Ozzie Rosenholm (goal, assist, 15-for-18 draws, 11 ground balls), Brayden Crawford (6 ground balls, 2 caused turnovers), Nolan Staples-Roy (3 ground balls, 3 caused turnovers), Indy Madden (3 ground balls, 2 caused turnovers)

Highlights: Hopkinton led 3-2 at the end of the first quarter, the game was tied 4-4 at halftime and the Hawks led 7-6 after three, but Plymouth played tough defense to limit Hopkinton’s scoring opportunities and took control down the stretch.

Coach’s quote: “Our offense made some nice plays, but we struggled to convert and maintain possession while allowing Plymouth too many opportunities. Our defense played tough and made many key defensive stands. Hats off to the Bobcats for being so well-prepared.” – Hopkinton’s Deacon Blue

Records: Plymouth 5-0; Hopkinton 4-2

St. Thomas 10, Concord 9

Key players: Concord – Brayden Beauregard (3 goals, assist), Jaden Haas (3 goals, 2 assists), Liam Yeatman (goal, 3 assists), Tyler Morin (goal), Noah Wyatt (goal), Harry Snow (10 saves)

Records: St. Thomas 5-3; Concord 3-6

Girls’ Lacrosse

Bedford 12, Concord 2

Key players: Concord – Emma Pelletier (goal), Malie Ramshaw (goal), Sadie Pelletier (assist), Sydney Brown (midfield), Tadu Sirois (14 saves)

Highlights: Concord outshot Bedford in the first quarter, but the Bulldogs eventually broke down the Tide’s defense.

Coach’s quote: “We were only down 1-0 after the first quarter and had outshot Bedford, but we could not capitalize on our chances.” – Concord’s Mike Zahn

Records: Bedford 5-3; Concord 0-8

Softball

Merrimack Valley 15
Manchester West 2

Key players: MV – Nora Lyford (4 IP, 0 H, 8 K; 3-for-3), Molly Hahn (2-for-3, 2 RBIs), Katelyn Herrmann (1 IP, 2 K; 2-for-2), Kayla Smith (2-for-2, 2 RBIs), Jordan Monaghan (2-for-2, RBI), Julia  Kelly (2-for-4, 3 RBIs)

Highlights: Valley scored 13 runs in the first two innings from multiple contributors to secure the win.

Coach’s quote: “Good to  be back playing games after a six-day layoff.” – MV’s Kevin O’Brien

Records: MV 7-1; West 0-7