High schools: Weekend results of D-I, D-II and D-III basketball, girls’ hockey season openers

Bow’s Peyton Vaughn (22) defends against Bishop Brady’s Payton Bryson (10) during the season opener at Bow High School on Friday night. Vaughn scored 14 points to lead Bow to a 45-28 victory.

Bow’s Peyton Vaughn (22) defends against Bishop Brady’s Payton Bryson (10) during the season opener at Bow High School on Friday night. Vaughn scored 14 points to lead Bow to a 45-28 victory. CHIP GRIFFIN / Photos By Chip

Published: 12-15-2024 9:52 AM

Girls’ Basketball

Bow 45, Bishop Brady 28

Key players: Bow – Peyton Vaughn (14 points), Kate McGovern (8 points), Bry Szepan (7 points), Audrey Glennon (defense), Lauren Longley (5 rebounds)

Coach’s quote: “We did a lot of things well tonight. We are still learning to play as a group but I’m happy with our team win tonight.” – Bow’s Cassidy Emerson

Records: Bow 1-0; Bishop Brady 0-1

Coe-Brown 59, Sanborn 28

Key players: Coe-Brown – Jennifer Noni, Emma Lapierre, Hannah Meehan, Zoey Smith

Highlights: The Bears took a 27-12 lead into halftime with good pressure and getting some nice looks on the outside. Coe-Brown kept up the pressure in the second half and never looked back.

Coach’s quote: “A good first game to start this journey. We have plenty to work on.” – Coe-Brown’s Joe Vachon

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Records: Coe Brown 1-0; Sanborn 0-1

Milford 52, John Stark 30

Key players: John Stark – Kylie Dinan (10 points, 10 rebounds), Evelyn Millard (7 points)

Highlights: The Generals trailed by eight points at halftime, but struggled in the third quarter, allowing Milford to pull away.

Coach’s quote: “I was very proud of how the girls played in the first half tonight. They fought really hard and supported each other so well. We are a young team and have a lot to work on.” – John Stark’s Tiffany Warren

Records: Milford 1-0; John Stark 0-1

Merrimack Valley 53, Kennett 21

Key players: MV – Kayla Smith (16 points, 10 rebounds), Jada Lucas (8 points), Emma McNutt (8 points)

Highlights: The Pride led 33-8 at halftime and cruised to a season-opening victory.

Coach’s quote: “Good start to the season. We got off to a strong start and opened a good lead with solid defense and unselfish play. We were able to get good minutes for everyone and are looking to just get better and prepare for next week.” – MV’s Bob McNutt

Records: MV 1-0; Kennett 0-1

Derryfield 70, Pembroke 65, OT

Key players: Derryfield – Anna Fazelat (29 points); Pembroke – Hailey Steinmetz (14 points), Kaitlin Arenella (13 points), Kate Stephens (11 points), Anne Phillips (10 points)

Highlights: Derryfield finally outscored the Spartans, 7-2, in the third overtime to seal the victory.

Coach’s quote: “It was a heck of a game for a season opener. Both teams had their runs to go ahead and both teams fought right back. We got a huge amount of intense game experience for our newer players off the bench.” – Pembroke’s Steve Langevin

Records: Derryfield 1-0; Pembroke 0-1

Berlin 53, Belmont 37

Key players: Belmont – Bailey Perkins (12 points), Lyla McSheffrey (10 points), Madison Carrier (10 points)

Highlights: Berlin outscored Belmont 17-5 in the second quarter to take a 24-15 halftime lead and extended it to 42-25 through three quarters.

Coach’s quote:  “The team played hard and did a lot we can build on.” – Belmont’s Roger Carroll

Records: Berlin 1-0; Belmont 0-1

Hopkinton 61, Somersworth 21

Key players: Hopkinton – Zoe Bishop (14 points), Sydney Westover (12 points, 14 rebounds), Shaylee Murdough (11 points)

Highlights: The Hawks jumped out to an 18-5 lead after the first quarter and led 38-8 at halftime. Nine different Hawks scored in a strong opening night win.

Coach’s quote: “We couldn’t have asked for a better start to the season. The girls came out ready to play and I like the balance we saw offensively with nine different scorers. Monday at Monadnock will be a great test against a top contender in our division.” – Hopkinton’s Mike Mahoney

Records: Hopkinton 1-0; Somersworth 0-1

Stevens 51, Hillsboro-Deering 21

Key players: H-D – Morgan Dean (16 points, Emery Greene (6 points)

Highlights: Stevens took advantage of multiple Hillcat turnovers and converted them into easy layups. The inexperience really showed tonight but there were some bright spots which we will build on.

Coach’s quote: “The inexperience really showed tonight, but there were some bright spots. We will continue to improve our skills and game concepts. The girls work ethic is going to make them better.” – H-D’s Bruce Johnson

Records: Stevens 1-0; H-D 0-1

Newport 52, Kearsarge 37

Key players: Newport – Zoey Lord (19 points), Taylor Fellows (10 points); Kearsarge – Ava Shapiro I13 points), Ociee Ilg (10 points)

Highlights: Newport never trailed on Friday night, leading 8-3 after the first quarter, 25-16 at halftime and 37-23 after three.

Records: Newport 1-0; Kearsarge 0-1

Franklin 49, Hinsdale 33

Key players: Franklin – Kourtney Kaplan (31 points); Hinsdale – Gemma Doty (31 points)

Highlights: Kaplan nearly outscored the Pacers singlehandedly as the Tornadoes won on the road to keep their undefeated streak alive.

Records: Franklin 3-0; Hinsdale 1-2

Boys’ Basketball

Bishop Guertin 78, Concord 53

Key players: Bishop Guertin – Luca Fabrizio (19 points); Concord – JD Nkurunziza (13 points), Jackson Harerimana (8 points)

Highlights: Both teams competed hard in the first quarter, which was capped off with a half-court buzzer beater by Nkurunziza. BG forced a lot of turnovers in the second quarter, which led to easy fast break points. Concord outscored the Cardinals in the second half, but couldn’t overcome the halftime deficit.

Coach’s quote: “You will hear this a lot this year. There are no excuses, it is our reality. We are very young and inexperienced. Our focus is on the process of learning what it takes to win in terms of mindset. We are excited for this journey and to see the growth.” – Concord’s Tim LaTorra

Records: Bishop Guertin 1-0; Concord 0-1

Coe-Brown 62, Sanborn 57

Key players: Coe-Brown – Jack Matson (19 points, 17 rebounds), Matt Flanagan (18 points), Ryan Kouchoukos (6 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists), Grant Hayes (12 points, 5 assists), Bruce Lapierre (8 points, 5 assists)

Highlights: Casey Colby and Colby Taylor led a strong team defense, allowing the Bears to eke out a narrow season-opening victory.

Coach’s quote:  “I was so proud of the team defense for the full 32 minutes.” – Coe-Brown’s David Smith 

Records: Coe-Brown 1-0; Sanborn 0-1

John Stark 67, Milford 64

Key players: John Stark – Aiden Harris (19 points, 11 rebounds), Hayden Pond (19 points, 16 in the second half), Cedar Beaupre (12 points), Joey Dykstra (10 points, 10 rebounds)

Highlights: Milford took a nine-point lead into the half, but the Generals took the lead in the last two minutes and held on for the win.

Coach’s quote: “I was very proud of the character we displayed tonight. A lot of these guys have been with us through some losing seasons and the way they stayed playing together working as a group in such a close physical game really speaks volume about them.” – John Stark’s Mike Smith

Records: John Stark 1-0; Milford 1-0

Merrimack Valley 66, Kennett 46

Key players: MV – Ethan Dukette (25 points), Brady Smith (13 points), Boston Bradicich (8 points), Rodier Phaneuf

Coach’s quote:  “We came out hot from 3, hitting five in the first quarter and leading, 24-13, after one quarter. Our defensive intensity continued throughout the game and we were able to maintain a double digit lead for the rest of the game.” – MV’s Kelly O’Brien

Records: MV 1-0; Kennett 0-1

Pembroke 71, Manchester West 64

Key players: Pembroke – Devin Riel (27 points), Andrew Fitzgerald (14 points), Evan Berkeley (10 points)

Coach’s quote: “This was a back-and-forth game where both teams wouldn’t quit. It was a game that provided a lot of fun for the packed house and a lot of nerves on the coaches.” – Pembroke’s Michael Donnell

Records: Pembroke 1-0; West 0-1

Hopkinton 69, Somersworth 41

Key players: Hopkinton – Chase Lawler (14 points), Ben Normand (14 points), Tommy Dwyer (10 points); Somersworth – Cam Brown (16 points)

Highlights: All 11 Hawks players scored and played relentless defense.

Records: Hopkinton 1-0; Somersworth 0-1

Kearsarge 72, Newport 47

Key players: Kearsarge – Noah Whipple (18 points, 10 rebounds), Austin Needham (15 points), Eli Whipple (13 points), Ajay Tremblay (10 points); Newport – Aaron Fellows (16 points)

Highlights: Newport took an early lead after the first quarter, 16-12, but from that point on Kearsarge changed defenses and tightened things up, outscoring the Tigers 60-31 over the final three quarters. Mason Prescott and Carter Wheeler got their first varsity points. Kearsarge had great defense and rebounding from Davin Boehle and Noah Rubenberg. The Cougars had great guard play on both ends of the court, limiting what Newport could do after the first quarter.

Coach’s quote: “I liked how we played with great energy and confidence after that first quarter. Once the nerves were out and we decided to play good defense, that changed the flow of the game. It was nice to see everyone pick each other up and support one another.” – Kearsarge’s Nate Camp

Records: Kearsarge 1-0; Newport 0-1

Concord Christian 77, Wilton-Lyndeborough 24

Key players: Concord Christian – TJ Charbono (20 points), Jaden Young (13 points), Luke Farland (13 points), Logan Duffy (9 points)

Highlights: The Kingsmen won their home opener on Friday night in a commanding fashion.

Records: Concord Christian 2-0; Wilton 0-1

Hinsdale 59, Franklin 44

Key players: Hinsdale – Chris Colon (21 points); Franklin – Harrison Kaplan (17 points), Nate Holmes (14 points)

Highlights: The Tornadoes trailed by just three points at halftime, but the Pacers pulled away in the second half.

Records: Hinsdale 3-0; Franklin 1-2

Girls’ Hockey

Hanover 9, Concord 2

Key players: Concord – Kaylee DelloIacono (goalie), Elliana Wing (goal), Brooke Nelson (goal)

Coach’s quote: “After a very slow start in the first where we allowed Hanover to get up to a big lead, I was proud with how we held our composure in the second and third periods to get two goals and limit Hanover’s scoring. We have a lot to work on as a team in the coming weeks.” – Concord’s Kate Billings

Records: Hanover 1-0; Concord 0-1

Bishop Brady-Trinity-Bow 7, Keene-Monadnock-Fall Mtn. 4

Key players: BBTB – Ali Pelletier (2 goals, 3 assists), Audrey Starr (2 goals, 3 assists), Meghan Schmidt (goal, 2 assists), Kylie Palmeter (goal, assist), Kaylee Jacques (goal), Lyra Lydon (31 saves); Keene – Sephra Parrelli (3 goals, assist)

Highlights: The Brinity Falcons trailed 3-2 after the first period and 4-3 through two periods, but came back with three goals in the third to win their first game with Bow as a member of the cooperative.

Records: BBTB 1-0; Keene 0-1

Boys’ Swimming

Exeter 3-0, Bishop Guertin 2-1, Concord 1-2, Alvirne 0-3

Key players: Concord – Oliver Quinn (1st 100 back, 5th 50 free), Evan Wicks (3rd 100 back), Ben Belanger (3rd 200 free, 4th 100 breast), Shaun Wicks (4th 200 free), Deegan Lanigan (5th 100 free), 200 free relay (2nd), 400 free relay (2nd)

Highlights: The Tide won a dual over Alvirne in a four-team meet at the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Nashua on Dec. 7, Concord’s first meet of the season.

Girls’ Swimming

Exeter 3-0, Bishop Guertin 2-1, Alvirne 1-2, Concord 0-3

Key players: Concord – Molly Mosgrober (2nd 200 free, 3rd 100 back), Jillian Barry (2nd 50 free), 200 free relay (2nd), 400 free relay (3rd)

Highlights: The Tide dropped three duals in their season-opening meet at the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Nashua on Dec. 7.