Softball

Merrimack Valley 5, Plymouth 2

Key players: MV – Caydence Allberg (7 IP, 3 H, 7 K), Kayla Smith (3-for-3, 2 RBI), Mady Boelzner (2-for-3), Julia Kelly (1-for-2)

Highlights: The Pride scored four runs in the first two innings on RBI from Smith and Allberg went the distance in the circle in MV’s senior night victory.

Coach’s quote: “Solid win over a young Plymouth team that is on the rise in Division II.” – MV’s Kevin O’Brien

Records: MV 8-2; Plymouth 3-7

Timberlane 8, Concord 6

Key players: Concord – Natalee Rowell (6.2 IP in relief, 2 R; hit, walk), Maggie Taylor (2-for-3, double, 2 RBI, run, sacrifice), Jaylyn Wessling (2-for-4, RBI, run), Avery MacDonald (hit, walk, run), Andie Moreira (hit, walk, RBI), Tess Bolduc (double, RBI, run), Bailey Cassin (hit, run), Ella Gray (hit, walk, RBI, run, SB)

Highlights: Concord spotted Timberlane a 6-run lead in the top of the first before chipping away to tie the game in the third. The score stood 6-6 until the Owls put two across in their final at-bat.

Coach’s quote: “That was a disappointing loss. We showed some great grit and determination to come back from that early hole, but in the end we couldn’t put it all together.” – Concord assistant Sandy Smith

Records: Timberlane 6-5; Concord 5-4

Coe-Brown 18, Pelham 1

Key players: Coe-Brown – Kylie Bieniek (7 K, 1 H; 3-run HR), Haile Comeau (4-for-5, grand slam, 8 RBI), Bella Pelletier (3-for-5; diving play at 2B), Brook Orluk (2-for-3, 2 RBI)

Coach’s quote: “Solid team win. Everyone hit, defense was solid. Starting to hit our stride.” – Coe-Brown’s Dave Allis

Records: Coe-Brown 6-1; Pelham 2-5

Bishop Brady 10, Hillsboro-Deering 7

Key players: Bishop Brady – Madison Mundy, Payton Bryson, Natalie Sherman, Maryn Sherman

Coach’s quote: “This was a tough game for us. The girls didn’t have that intensity and were very flat. We were able to get four runs in the bottom of the fourth inning and keep the lead the rest of the game.” – Bishop Brady’s Shane Baron

Records: Bishop Brady 5-2; H-D 2-5

Hopkinton 12, Mascoma 0, 5 inn.

Key players: Hopkinton – Ella-Mai Johnson (1 H, 11 K, 1 BB), Gemma Guadagno (2-for-4), Aurelia Salce (3-for-3, 2 doubles, triple), Paige Boudette (2-for-3), Skylar Clay (2-for-3)

Highlights: Johnson gave up Mascoma’s only hit of the game in the fourth inning and the Hawk bats locked up the victory for Hopkinton in the fifth.

Coach’s quote: “It is a good way to start a tough week. We hope to continue to play clean defense and string together three or four wins this week.” – Hopkinton’s Liz Kovar

Records: Hopkinton 4-4; Mascoma 0-8

Baseball

Concord 2, Timberlane 0

Key players: Concord – Alex Turant (7 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 9 K), Kale Washburn (2 hits, run), Patrick Owen (2 hits, RBI), Isaac Vaillancourt (RBI double, run)

Highlights: Washburn singled with two outs, Vaillancourt doubled him home and Owen had an RBI single to score both of Concord’s runs in the first inning.

Coach’s quote: “Great team win today. Alex Turant was excellent on the mound today and we got great defense all around led by our infield. We got some clutch hits in the first and were able to hold on.” – Concord’s Scott Owen

Records: Concord 5-6; Timberlane 5-6

Bow 11, ConVal 0

Key players: Bow – Troy Kanstantakos (WP, 3 IP, 0 R, 1 H), Chase Crowell (2-for-3, double, 3 runs, RBI), Brady Lover (2-for-3, double, run, 2 RBI), Dillan Abbate (3-for-4, double, run, RBI), Jake Reardon (1-for-2, double, 2 walks, run, RBI)

Highlights: The Falcons scored two runs in the first inning and scored five in the fifth to put the game away.

Coach’s quote: “Every win is a good win and this was a complete game effort. Everyone in the lineup scored a run or had an RBI. Freshman Jack Shulman was called on for the catching duties today and did a real nice job in his first complete varsity game.” – Bow’s Dennis Ordway

Records: Bow 9-2; ConVal 3-6

St. Thomas 8, John Stark 2

Key players: John Stark – Aidan Williams (2 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 0 BB, 4 K), Joey Dykstra (double), Travis Lisofsky (double)

Highlights: The Generals jumped out to a 2-0 lead after the first inning, but St. Thomas rallied for seven runs in the fifth inning to hand the Generals their first loss of the season. The Saints only recorded three hits and struck out 15 times, but managed to take advantage of John Stark miscues to hand the Generals their first loss of the season.

Records: St. Thomas 3-6; John Stark 7-1

Plymouth 6, Merrimack Valley 5

Key players: MV – Isaak Davis (2 IP, 0 R, 2 H), Jack Parris (2 RBI), Jonas Weed (5 IP, 7 K)

Highlights: Plymouth jumped out to a 4-0 lead after the first inning. The Pride chipped away, but couldn’t plate the tying run in the home half of the seventh.

Coach’s quote: “Tough when you feel like we gave the game away. See how we respond tomorrow.” – MV’s Sean Wheeler

Records: Plymouth 5-5; MV 1-8

Pembroke 7, Hanover 6, 8 inn.

Key players: Pembroke – Owen Stewart (8 IP; 3-for-5, 2 runs), Isaac Gioseffi (game-winning run)

Highlights: Hanover walked Devin Riel to give Pembroke the walkoff victory in the bottom of the eighth. The Spartans tied the game, 6-6, in the bottom of the sixth to force extra innings after Hanover took an early 4-0 lead. Pembroke snapped a three-game losing skid with the victory.

Records: Pembroke 3-5; Hanover 5-3

Belmont 4, Gilford 2

Key players: Belmont – Anakin Underhill (7 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 5 BB, 8K), Owen Waldron (2-for-4, HR, 3 SB, RBI, 2 runs), Wyatt Divers (2-for-4, RBI, 2 SB), Brady Thurber (1-for-3, SB), Jaxson Embree (1-for-3, RBI, run)

Highlights: The Raiders came from behind late in the game to beat Gilford. Waldron smacked the second pitch of the game over the fence for his first home run of the season. Down 2-1 with two outs in the sixth inning, Belmont loaded the bases. Max Ryder got hit by a pitch which drove in the tying run. In the seventh,Waldron singled, and stole second and third. Underhill reached base on a fielder’s choice and stole second. Embree hit a sacrifice fly to right field, scoring Waldron and advancing Underhill, making the score 3-2. Divers followed with an RBI single, scoring Underhill for some insurance. Belmont ended the game by executing a double play.

Coach’s quote: “I thought that we looked a little rusty today, but it was nice to be able to hang around and make things happen late against a good pitcher. After vacation week and three rainouts last week it was good to finally get back on the field.” – Belmont’s Matt LeBlanc

Records: Belmont 6-1; Gilford 4-4

Bishop Brady 14, Hopkinton 0, 5 inn.

Key players: Bishop Brady – Owen Thornton (WP, 5 IP, 11 K, 4 H, 1 BB), Max Guerra (2 hits, 2 RBI, 2 runs, 3 SB), Kolt Gaudreault (hit, 2 RBI, 3 runs, SB), Winn Thomas (2 hits, 2 RBI, 3 runs, SB), Luke Bedard (2 hits, RBI, 2 runs, 2 SB), Ryan Bossch (double, RBI, run), Henry Thresher (hit, 2 RBI)

Highlights: The Giants scoring seven runs in the bottom of the first inning and Thornton pitched a four-hit shutout in Sunday’s victory at Doubleday Field in Cooperstown, N.Y. Brady added five runs in the bottom of the fourth.

Coach’s quote: “What a great weekend for Bishop Brady baseball in Cooperstown. Owen was fantastic again today, and I was really proud of our effort on the field today defensively and with the bats.” – Bishop Brady’s Skip Foy

Records: Bishop Brady 8-1; Hopkinton 1-7

Boys’ Lacrosse

Coe-Brown 18, Trinity 3

Key players: Coe-Brown – Myles Brackett (3 goals, 3 assists), Gilbert Bean (3 goals, 3 assists), Joe Genton (4 goals, assist), Sam Frye (2 goals, 4 assists), Garret Ward (3 goals), Jack Matson (goalie), Jackson Alie (goalie), Carson Hodgdon (ground balls)

Highlights: Fenton and Frye both reached the 100 career point club in Monday’s win over Trinity. The Bears scored 18 goals for the fourth time this season.

Coach’s quote: “We gotta keep focused and keep growing. There is a long, long way to go over the next 16 days. Looking forward to it.” – Coe-Brown’s Antony DePalma

Records: Coe-Brown 8-0; Trinity 2-4

Oyster River-Newmarket 6, Merrimack Valley 5, OT

Key players: MV – Mike Kingsbury (16 saves), Carter Lankhorst (50% faceoff wins), Tyler Carter (goal, 2 assists), Jake Demers (goal, assist), Ryan Monaghan (goal, assist), Colin Reardon (goal), Mike Heine (goal), Colby Scheffer (5 ground balls)

Coach’s quote: “This was a tough ending to a solid, back-and-forth game. There was no shortage of effort or lacrosse, it just didn’t go our way in the end. I am proud of my guys for keeping their heads in the game and fighting until the last whistle.” – MV’s Sean Gill

Records: OR-Newmarket 4-4; MV 4-5

Bishop Brady 9, Pembroke 4

Key players: Bishop Brady – Joey Richardson (2 goals, 3 assists), Jason Doyle (11-for-12 faceoffs), Grant Sexton (goal, 5 ground balls), Ray Weatherbee (19 saves)

Highlights: The Division III Giants won their fourth straight game with a victory over D-II Pembroke.

Coach’s quote: “We did much better on ground balls and started strong again like last game, but we need to put together four solid quarters of lacrosse.” – Bishop Brady’s Sean Hockensmith

Records: Bishop Brady 4-2; Pembroke 0-8

Hopkinton 26, Stevens 1

Key players: Hopkinton – Merrick Chapin (5 goals, 3 assists, 4 ground balls), Owen Buss (2 goals, 4 assists, 4 ground balls), Jackson Westover (3 goals, 2 assists), Shane Smith (4 goals), Henry Tomlinson (2 goals, 2 assists), Chet Behner (goal, 2 assists), Ossie Rosenholm (2 goals, 2 assists, 20-for-21 faceoffs, 17 ground balls), Kaleb Huse (goal, 4 ground balls, 2 caused turnovers), Brayden Crawford (4 ground balls, 3 caused turnovers)

Highlights: The Hawks came out shooting, taking an 11-0 lead after the first quarter and 19-0 lead at halftime. Stevens fought tough throughout and netted a nice fast break goal.

Coach’s quote: “We stayed disciplined today in that we made smart choices with the ball and worked our offense. Everyone contributed and got on the stat sheet.” – Hopkinton’s Deacon Blue

Records: Hopkinton 7-2; Stevens 0-7

John Stark 9, Milford 1

Key players: John Stark – Charlie Pierce (9-for-13 faceoffs), Cam Shaw (5 goals, assist), Cooper Twombly (2 goals, assist), Derek Tetro (2 goals), Wyatt Puza (3 caused turnovers), Shane Brunini (3 caused turnovers)

Highlights: Pierce controlled the game from the faceoff circle to help the Generals picked up their second win of the season.

Records: John Stark 2-8; Milford 0-8

Kearsarge 4, Campbell 2

Key players: Kearsarge – Quinn Cusick (2 goals, assist), Will Spanos (2 goals), Eli Whipple (goal, assist), Brodie Malynowski (10 saves), Noah Wipple (defense), Corey Fleury (defense), Joe Taylor (defense), Bragen Kinzer (defense)

Highlights: Kearsarge defeated defending Division III champions Campbell, a big win as the Cougars head into Wednesday’s game against undefeated Coe-Brown.

Records: Kearsarge 5-4; Campbell 3-4

Girls’ Lacrosse

Portsmouth 18, Concord 1

Key players: Concord  – Malie Ramshaw (goal), Emma Pelletier (4 draw controls), Sadie Pelletier (goalie), Elizabeth Thompson (goal)

Highlights: The Tide got some experience playing on turf against the Clippers.

Records: Portsmouth 11-0; Concord 0-10

Hopkinton 21, Bishop Brady 6

Key players: Hopkinton – Sydney Westover (7 goals, assist, 10 draw controls, ground ball), Autumn Meier (4 goals, draw control), Maeve Owens (3 goals, caused turnover, ground ball), Marcella Guadagno (2 goals, assist, 3 draw controls), Pippa Lang (goal, assist, 3 caused turnovers, 2 ground balls), Lauryn Vetter (goal, assist, 3 ground balls), Ryan Barrett (goal, draw control, 2 ground balls), Lilly Chodosh (goal, 2 ground balls), Molly Hodgdon (goal, caused turnover), Rylee Magnin (ground ball, defense), Grace Hodgdon (3 saves), Molly Donoghue (save)

Highlights: The Hawks flew out to a 7-3 lead after the first quarter and extended their lead throughout the game. Brady played active defense and battled hard, but Hopkinton’s proficiency on the draw circle and pressure ride delivered many possessions, and the Hawks converted those possessions into goals.

Coach’s quote: “I was happy to see us get out to a comfortable lead and keep it. Hats off to a tenacious Brady team that was able to keep us on our toes and sometimes knock us off them. We’ll continue to focus on the details of our game and play Hopkinton lacrosse.” – Hopkinton’s Gus Madden

Records: Hopkinton 6-2; Bishop Brady 1-3

Kearsarge 9, Concord Christian 8

Key players: Kearsarge – Ella Dumais (4 goals, assist), Ociee Ilg (3 goals, assist), Leah Stone (goal), Kaelen Finnegan (goal, midfield); Concord Christian – Emmy Laboe (6 goals), Lilli Carlile (2 goals)

Highlights: The Cougars won the first ever game between Kearsarge and Concord Christian.

Coach’s quote: “Our defensive unit once again stepped up and locked in. Draw controls and transition were much improved for Kearsarge.” – Kearsarge’s Katherine Bucklin Stearns

Records: Kearsarge 3-4; Concord Christian 0-5

Girls’ Tennis

Portsmouth 9, Bow 0

Key players: Bow – Maddy Desrosiers, Makaylie Laws, Lilly Gula

Highlights: Second-ranked Portsmouth swept singles, with Lilly Gula the closest (8-3 loss at No. 3). Desrosiers and Grace DeCosta each fell 8-2. The Falcons fared better in doubles with Desrosiers and Laws losing 8-5 at No. 1 doubles. Gula and Sierra Scull lost 8-4 at No. 2.

Coach’s quote: “’Portsmouth is one of the two top teams this season. I was encouraged with how we played in doubles today. Hopefully that will carry over in some of our expected close matches coming up.” – Bow’s Steve Langevin

Records: Portsmouth 10-1; Bow 3-6

Alvirne 8, Pembroke 1

Key players: Pembroke – Riley Caron (win at No. 3 singles)

Highlights: The Spartans fell at home to the Broncos. Caron had Pembroke’s only win, but she nearly pulled off a second when her and Emma Settles lost a narrow 8-6 match at No. 1 doubles.

Records: Alvirne 7-2; Pembroke 3-6

Pelham 6, Bishop Brady 3

Key players: Bishop Brady – Avery Sahr (8-2 win at No. 2), Emma Burnett (8-6 win at No. 4), Juliette McLaughlin and Kenzie Packer (8-4 win at No. 3 doubles)

Highlights: The Giants kept it close through singles, trailing just 4-2, but Pelham won the deciding match in doubles.

Records: Pelham 2-5; Bishop Brady 1-6

Boys’ Tennis

Bishop Brady 5, Monadnock 2

Key players: Bishop Brady – Ben Matseas (8-0 win at No. 2), Alex Pelletier (8-1 win at No. 3), Ethan Henry (8-1 win at No. 5), James Horangic (9-8 win at No. 6), Matseas and Teddy Yap (9-7 win at No. 1 doubles)

Highlights: The Giants had a 4-2 lead through singles and won the No. 1 doubles match to secure the victory early. 

Records: Bishop Brady 3-4; Monadnock 0-5

Kearsarge 9, Profile 0

Key players: Kearsarge – Liam Miller, Graham West, Billy Reid, Rylan Fitzgerald, Max Reid, Jake Lizotte, Clifton Cleaveland

Highlights: The Cougars extended their undefeated streak with a victory over the Patriots.

Records: Kearsarge 10-0; Profile 4-3

Boys’ Track

Concord 94, Spaulding 46

Key players: Concord – Spencer Clemans (1st 1,600, 1st 3,200), Sam Pfitzenmayer (1st shot put, 1st discus), Colin Savard (1st 100, 2nd 400), Thomas Saysaw (1st 200, 1st triple jump), Connor McGahan (1st 110 hurdles, 1st javelin), Eddy Harerimana (1st 300 hurdles), Colby Nyhan (1st pole vault), 4x100 (1st)

Highlights: The Crimson Tide won 12 of 17 events to win a dual meet at Memorial Field on Monday.

Girls’ Track

Concord 112, Spaulding 28

Key players: Concord – Ella Goulas (1st long jump, 1st triple jump, 1st high jump), Grace Saysaw (1st 100, 1st 200), Mahalie Burdette (1st 1,600, 1st 3,200), Consuelo Borico (1st shot put, 1st discus), Nabah Yahya (1st 400, 2nd triple jump, 3rd long jump), Quinn Doherty (1st 800, 2nd 1,600), Bakela Massaquoi (1st 100 hurdles, 2nd 300 hurdles), Laura Vitaria (1st 300 hurdles), Madeline Muller (1st pole vault), 4x100 (1st), 4x400 (1st)

Highlights: The Tide won all but one event to dominate a dual meet at Memorial Field.