JV results

The Merrimack Valley JV boys’ basketball team concluded its season with an 11-7 record following a 60-51 win over Souhegan and 54-47 loss to Kingswood. Nic Oglesby and Brady Smith scored 11 points each with Chris Babonis adding eight in the game against Kingswood. Smith scored 20 points, including six 3-pointers, and Boston Bradicich added nine points in the victory over Souhegan.

■The Merrimack Valley JV girls’ basketball team (9-6) had ten different players score a basket in a 40-24 victory over Souhegan. MV was led by Makenzie Gallagher with seven points, and six each from Sam Eiserman and Abbey Thompson.

Youth basketball

In Concord Parks & Recreation middle school basketball action, the Knights beat the Spurs, 36-21. Sabin Darjee was the high scorer with 15 points. Ray Abbott added eight. Sosthene Ntunzwenimana added nine points and had great defense. In the second game, the Knights prevailed, 40-17 over, the Mavericks. Dylan Curdie and Will Bailey had six points apiece. Ami Gadi played well at point guard. 

Tryouts/Registrations

Concord Little League registration is open. Concord Little League serves the entire towns of Concord, Bow, Hopkinton, Henniker, Penacook and Loudon. If your son/daughter is between ages 4-13, register them at concordnhlleague.com. The league offers five levels of baseball: Tee-ball (A), Coach Pitch (AA), Minors (AAA), Majors and a new Intermediate league (13 year olds on a 50/70 diamond). Join for a chance to play on ESPN (like last year’s Little League All-Star team). Email concordlleague@gmail.com with questions.

Concord Northeast Baseball and Softball registration is now open. Concord Northeast offers t-ball (ages 4-6), softball (8U through age 16) and baseball (coach pitch, AA/AAA, majors and Babe Ruth). Softball is open to Concord residents. T-ball and baseball are open to kids who live in or attend school in Concord, Hopkinton or Pembroke. Register at concordnortheast.com. Email kahines@comcast.net if you have additional questions.

Penacook Pride AAU basketball is holding tryouts for the upcoming spring season. Tryouts are on March 12 at the following times: grade 5-8 girls, 9-10 a.m.; grade 9-12 girls, 10:30-11:30 a.m.; grade 5-8 boys, 12-1 p.m.; and grade 9-12 boys, 1:30-2:30 p.m. All tryouts will be held at Boscawen Elementary School. Tryout fee is $20 per player and players will be notified if they made a team by March 15. Email prideaauhoops@gmail.com to sign up for tryouts and visit ICBbasketball.com/prideaau for more information.

Events

Public ice skating is at Everett Arena on Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday hours will be held from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Saturday hours will also take place from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Admission will be $6 and free for ages 3 and under. Skate rentals will be available for $6 at the arena’s pro shop. Ice skating will continue through March 16. Adult stick practice will be offered for ages 14 and up on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. through March 15. Admission will be $10 and free for goalies. Helmet and gloves are required, and full equipment is recommended. Full skating information is available at concordnh.gov/skating.

Coaches needed

Merrimack Valley High School is looking for a head JV baseball coach. All interested candidates should email their resume with references to Athletic Director Kenny Edward at kedwards@mvsdpride.org or contact the athletic office at 603-406-2292.

Camps/Clinics/Lessons

Girls Basketball Day Camps, led by coach Karen Pinkos, will be held at Southern New Hampshire University on June 26-29 and July 24-27. Visit nhhoopskills.com for more information.

The following basketball events are being hosted by NHTI:

Rip City Basketball Camp will be held during vacation week at NHTI, Monday-March 2. Rip City Basketball Camps will also be held this summer during the following days: June 26-29, July 17-20 and July 31-Aug. 3. Visit hogancamps.com for more information.

The Gold Rush Basketball Club, LLC program for boys and girls in grades 5-9 will have camps starting in March and running through early June. Email hogancamps@yahoo.com for more information.

NHTI will host a Summer Boys High School Basketball Tournament on July 16 (contact coach Irv Harris at iharris@ccsnh.edu) and a Summer Girls High School Basketball Tournament on July 23 (contact coach Darren Johnson at dljohnson@ccsnh.edu).

Point Guard/Post Player Camp will be at NHTI on June 23-25, June 30-July 2 and July 6-8, and the 27th Annual Specialty Basketball Camp will be July 23-27. Visit hogancamps.com for more information.

Shooter’s Gold Basketball Camps will be held in seven different towns around the state. Forms are printable from the site along with information, tuition and other important facts about the camps. Shooter’s Gold will be held in Gilford, Colebrook, Lancaster, Meredith, Enfield, Orford and Bow. Visit hogancamps.org for more information.

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