Baseball

John Stark 1, Kingswood 0, 8 inn.

Key players: John Stark – Chase Philibotte (8 IP, 0 R, 2 H, 3 BB, 12 K; 1-for-2, RBI double, SB, walk, HBP), Aiden Harris (1-for-3, double, run, walk; defense at C), Joey Dykstra (1-for-3, SB)

Highlights: Philibotte was the hero on the mound in a pitcher’s duel, fanning 12 Knight batters in a complete-game effort, and also at the plate, driving home Harris with a one-out double in the eighth inning.

Coach’s quote: “What a great game between two excellent teams and pitchers. Chase showed again why he’s arguably the best two-way player in the division again today. That was a big win for us today in the standings.” – John Stark’s Dennis Pelletier

Records: John Stark 11-2; Kingswood 10-3

Londonderry 4, Concord 3

Key players: Concord – Trevor Craigue (hit, 2 RBI), Alex Turant (hit), Brody Rossetti (hit), Patrick Owen (hit, run), Tommy Weaver (hit, run), Cam Burbank (run), Brody Rossetti and Patrick Owen (pitchers)

Highlights: Concord got two in the top of the second on a passed ball and a RBI sacrifice fly. Londonderry scored in the bottom of the third and again in the bottom of the fourth. Concord got one back in the top of the sixth on an RBI single by Craigue.

Coach’s quote: “We played a great game. Brody and Patrick were excellent on the mound. We had a very good day at the plate, but needed to make a play or two more and are still missing clutch hitting. Overall, very proud of our effort today. Senior night is Friday at 7 p.m.” – Concord’s Scott Owen

Records: Londonderry 13-3; Concord 6-10

Bow 12, Milford 2, 6 inn.

Key players: Bow – Nate Kiah (WP, 2 R, 3 H, 4 K, 4 BB), Chase Crowell (1-for-1, 2 walks, 3 RBI), Jake Reardon (1-for-2, triple, 2 walks, 2 runs), Clayton Nadzan (2-for-3, RBI, 2 runs), Evan Baier (1-for-1, RBI)

Highlights: The Falcons trailed 2-1 through the first inning, but scored four runs in the fifth and plated five more in the sixth to end the game early.

Coach’s quote: “We were slow getting started, but took advantage of several walks amd some timely hitting. The defense was solid again and we saw some things we need to keep getting better at.” – Bow assist Dennis Ordway

Records: Bow 12-2; Milford 4-8

Merrimack Valley 7, Laconia 2

Key players: MV  – Jonas Weed (WP, 5 IP, 10 K), Eli Wormald (2 IP, 5 K), Lorenzo Guzman (hit)

Highlights: Trailing 2-0, MV plated seven runs in three innings to take the lead.

Coach’s quote: “Nice team win on senior day.” – MV’s Sean Wheeler

Records: MV 3-11; Laconia 1-13

Pembroke 9, St. Thomas 2

Key players: Pembroke – Josh Maccarone (7 IP, 4 H, 2 R), Devin Riel (3-for-3, 2 runs, 2 SB, 2 RBI), Owen Stewart (1-for-2, 2 runs, double, 2 walks, SB, RBI), Eric Maccarone (hit), Josh Maccarone (RBI, hit), Andrew Fitzgerald (hit), Isaac Gioseffi (hit)

Highlights: Pembroke scored three runs in the second inning to take an early 4-0 lead and scored three more in the sixth to secure the victory.

Records: Pembroke 5-8; St. Thomas 6-10

Belmont 11, Mascoma 1, 6 inn.

Key players: Belmont – Michael Collette (6 IP, 5 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 5 K), Owen Waldron (1-for-3, walk, SB, RBI, run), Anakin Underhill (2-for-4, SB, 2 runs, RBI), Jaxson Embree (1-for-3, double, walk, SB, RBI, 2 runs), Wyatt Divers (2-for-4, double, SB, 2 RBI, 2 runs), Wyatt Bamford (1-for-4, 2 RBI, run), Brayden Townsend (2-for-3, 2 SB, RBI, run)

Highlights: Belmont scored four runs in the first inning, two in the the second, two in the fourth, two in the fifth and one in the sixth for the walkoff.

Coach’s quote: “Michael Collette came out and pitched a great game, adding to a week of good pitching so far. He set the tone early and was consistent with every pitch.” – Belmont’s Matt LeBlanc

Records: Belmont 12-1; Mascoma 5-8

Hopkinton 8, Kearsarge 4

Key players: Hopkinton –  Isaac Price (WP, 5 IP, 3 ER, 7 H, 3 BB, 7 K), Cody Charron (save, 2 IP, 1 ER, 1 K), Bronson Ammann (1-for-3, 3-run HR, 2 runs, 3 RBI, HBP, SB), Devin Allen (2-for-4, double, 2 runs), Travis Windhurst (1-for-4, RBI), Nate Windhurst (1-for-2, walk, 2 runs, SB), Mike DePiano (1-for-3, RBI), Tad Stokes (1-for-4, run); Kearsarge – Jackson Cote (3-for-4, 3 RBI, Run); Ethan St. Clair (2-for-3, Double, BB, 2 Runs); Noah Byrne (2-for-4)

Highlights: Ammann blasted a three-run homer in the top of the first inning to give Price some breathing room in his first start of the season. With Hopkinton leading 5-3 in the top of the sixth, Charron came into the game, needing just 13 pitches in two innings to get the save.

Coach’s quote: “From the first inning we came out strong offensively to help out our pitcher and that momentum carried into our defense. Price settled in on the mound and gained confidence as the game progressed – a really good outing from him.  Both our pitchers limited walks, our defense was strong with no errors, and on offense we tallied seven hits en route to scoring eight runs. Good team effort all-around.” – Hopkinton’s Kevin Hill

Records: Hopkinton 3-8; Kearsarge 1-10

Hopkinton 4, Somersworth 3

Key players: Hopkinton – Mike DePiano (7 IP, 3 R, 0 ER, 3 H, 3 BB, 1 HBP, 11 K), Noah Aframe (2-for-4, run, SB), Cody Charron (1-for-2, sacrifice bunt, RBI), Tad Stokes (1-for-3, RBI), Mike Pantano (3 walks, run, 2 SB)

Highlights: The Hawks led 4-0 through two innings and held onto the victory on Wednesday thanks to a complete-game effort on the mound from DePiano.

Coach’s quote: “It was great to see us start strong again offensively, but to see the team regroup after a tough fourth inning defensively was really good.  Proud of how they responded and picked up the energy to keep fighting. It was a good display of grit, heart and how much they wanted the win.” – Hopkinton’s Kevin Hill

Records: Hopkinton 4-8; Somersworth 5-8

Softball

Londonderry 1, Concord 0

Key players: Londonderry – Elizabeth Kearney (2-hit shutout, 19 K); Concord – Bailey Cassin (2 H, 0 ER, 10 K), Andie Moreira (hit), Maggie Taylor (hit)

Highlights: The Tide and the undefeated defending state champs from Londonderry were locked in a classic pitchers’ duel, but the Lancers plated a single unearned run on a dropped ball to take the win. Kearney continued her dominance in the circle, fanning 19 and allowing two hits. Cassin was almost as stingy, allowing just two hits herself while fanning 10.

Coach’s quote: ““You don’t want to be happy with a loss, but we’ve got to be pretty happy with the effort today. Kearney is a special pitcher and we hung right in there.” – Concord assistant Sandy Smith

Records: Londonderry 16-0; Concord 7-7

Bow 15, Milford 1

Key players: Bow – Taylor Ouellette (5 IP, 6 K, 0 BB), Stella Wantuck (4-for-4, 7 RBI, HR), Maddy Oppold (3-for-4, double), Taylor Ouellette (3-for-4, double, RBI), Cadence Malone (3-for-4, 2 RBI)

Highlights: The Falcons won their third straight game, reaching 15 runs for the fourth time this season.

Records: Bow 9-4; Milford 5-6

Coe-Brown 4, Kennett 2

Key players: Coe-Brown – Emily Clark (WP), Addi Coffin (3-for-4), Ari Fenton (2-for-3, 2 RBI), Reilly West (1-for-2, RBI)

Highlights: Haile Comeau robbed Kennett of a home run, diving over the fence in a highlight-reel worthy catch. Maddy Lovett made a front-diving superman catch in the outfield.

Coach’s quote: “After Monday’s emotional victory, we were flat, I was flat, it was cold. I appreciate the girls working through it to earn the win.” – Coe-Brown’s Dave Allis

Records: Coe-Brown 11-2; Kennett 5-8

Laconia 7, Merrimack Valley 3

Key players: MV – Cydence Allberg (1.2 IP; 1-for-4), Kayla Smith (5.1 IP), Katelyn Herrman (1-for-4, RBI), Julia Kelly (1-for-4)

Highlights: MV gave up runs in the first four innings on a couple of misplayed balls and could not muster enough offense to make a comeback.

Coach’s quote: “We put the ball in play the entire game, just right at people. Two more regular season games, our goal is to finish strong.” – MV’s Kevin O’Brien

Records: Laconia 8-5; MV 10-4

Hopkinton 3, Somersworth 1

Key players: Hopkinton – Ella-Mai Johnson (8 K, 2 BB, 2 H), Heidi Archambault (LF), Zoe Freitas (3-for-3), Gemma Guadagno (2-for-4), Aurelia Salce (2-for-3), Paige Boudette (2-for-3), Skylar Clay (2-for-3), Kinley St. Cyr (1-for-3, RBI)

Highlights:  The Hawks had some baserunning miscues that cost them some potentially big innings, but played very well defensively, led by Archambault in left field, to defeat the Hilltoppers. 

Coach’s quote: “Another great effort by all the players today. Some contributed at the plate, others on the field. We are playing better each game and looking forward to another tough game against Stevens on Friday.” – Hopkinton’s Liz Kovar

Records: Hopkinton 8-5; Somersworth 4-9

Boys’ Lacrosse

Bishop Brady 14, John Stark 4

Key players: Bishop Brady – Joey Richardson (4 goals, 5 assists), Cam Fortier (4 goals, assist), Grant Sexton (2 goals, assist), Bohden Esty-Lennon (2 goals), Thadeus Schmolke (2 goals, 2 assists)

Highlights: After back-to-back losses, the Giants got back in the win column with a solid victory.

Records: Bishop Brady 7-4; John Stark 2-10

Bow 12, Pelham 4

Key players: Bow – Brad Ekstrom (15 saves, 79% save percentage), Sam Bennett (4 goals), Kian O’Leary (3 goals, assist), Niko Mallios (2 goals, 2 assists), Wyatt Premo (2 goals, 2 assists), Parker Kazanowski (goal, 2 assists), Cam Czarnosz (assist), Harrison Denise (assist)

Highlights: The Falcons used a big second half to run away with the win on the road at Pelham under the lights. Ekstrom was phenomenal in goal and midfielder Bennett initiated Bow’s offense.

Coach’s quote: “Players win games and I’m proud of the guys for the way we responded in the second half tonight. We got back to our processes and just played smart on both sides of the ball.” – Bow’s Devin Calkins

Records: Bow 10-1; Pelham 6-6

Hopkinton 13, Kennett 3

Key players: Hopkinton – Merrick Chapin (4 goals, 3 assists, 8 ground balls), Owen Buss (goal, 4 assists, 6 ground balls), Jackson Westover (3 goals, assist, 6 ground balls), Rowan Boyle (2 goals, 4 ground balls), Ollie Zahn (goals, assist), Ozzie Rosenholm (goal, 17-for-20 faceoffs, 13 ground balls), Brayden Crawford (8 ground balls, 5 caused turnovers), Kaleb Huse (7 ground balls, 5 caused turnovers), Nolan Staples-Roy (5 ground balls, 2 caused turnovers), Jacob Lanman (8 saves, 0.727 save percentage)

Highlights: Hopkinton took an early lead, controlling the ball well and disrupting Kennett’s clearing and offense.

Coach’s quote: “We are doing a great job of playing as a team and putting forth a strong effort.” – Hopkinton’s Deacon Blue

Records: Hopkinton 9-2; Kennett 4-8

Girls’ Lacrosse

Dover 6, Concord 3

Key players: Concord  – Emma Pelletier (2 goals, 3 draw controls), Sydney Brown (goal, assist), Brooke Nelson (midfield, draw control), Avah Ascani (attack)

Highlights: Freshman Morgan Dubois started her first varsity game.

Coach’s quote: “This could have been a win for us. We were missing four varsity players. We also outshot Dover, but could not find the corners of the net.” – Concord’s Mike Zahn

Records: Dover 6-6; Concord 1-13

Hopkinton 18, Campbell 11

Key players: Hopkinton – Autumn Meier (7 goals, 5 draw controls, 6 ground balls), Maeve Owens (5 goals, 2 assists, draw control, caused turnover, 3 ground balls), Pippa Lang (2 goals), Marcella Guadagno (goals, assist, 2 draw controls, 3 ground balls), Lauryn Vetter (2 assists, 3 ground balls), Avery Chase (goals, draw control, ground ball), Veronica Nylund (goal, caused turnover, 3 ground balls), Lilly Chodosh (goal, 2 ground balls), Molly Hodgdon (assist, ground ball), Helen Yeaton (4 ground balls, defense), Ryan Lang (caused turnover, defense), Grace Hodgdon (4 saves)

Highlights: The Hawks took a 6-1 lead in the first quarter and stayed in the lead throughout the game against a dangerous Campbell attack. The Cougars won the second quarter to make the game 8-5 at halftime, but the Hawks tallied six goals in the third to lead 14-6 after three.

Coach’s quote: “Autumn Meier had a career-best game today, scoring seven goals with her rocket shot and asserting her will all over the field.” – Hopkinton’s Gus Madden

Records: Hopkinton 10-2; Campbell 3-6

Kearsarge 20, Belmont 7

Highlights: Despite having limited numbers on its bench, Belmont continued to show growth and improvement, while the entire Kearsarge roster contributed to the victory.

Coach’s quote: “Participating in sports teaches life lessons. Compliments from Belmont and game officials regarding KRHS “good sportsmanship” is all one can ask for as our student-athletes prepare for adulthood.” – Kearsarge’s Katherine Bucklin Stearns

Records: Kearsarge 6-5; Belmont 0-11

Girls’ Tennis

Bow 6, Plymouth 3

Key players: Bow – Makaylie Laws (8-3 win at No. 3), Lilly Gula (8-2 win at No. 4) Grace DeCosta (8-1 win at No. 5) Katie McCabe and Gula (8-6 win at No. 1 doubles), Maddy Desrosiers and Laws (8-4 win at No. 2 doubles), DeCosta and Alexis Pelletier (8-6 win at No. 3 doubles)

Highlights: Bow swept the doubles matches for the Falcons’ fourth straight win. After freshmen DeCosta and Pelletier put Bow up 4-3 with their win at No. 3 doubles, the four senior captains took care of the rest.

Coach’s quote: “The girls have played great down the stretch to earn a tourney spot. All four wins have come down to doubles. Nice win for the seniors on Senior Night.” – Bow’s Steve Langevin

Records: Bow 7-7; Plymouth 5-8

Pembroke 5, Manchester West 4

Key players: Pembroke – Emma Settles (8-2 win at No. 1), Riley Caron (8-0 win at No. 3), Lily Russell (8-6 win at No. 5), Settles and Caron (8-0 win at No. 1 doubles), Haidyn Chaffee and Brianna Larochelle (8-5 win at No. 3 doubles)

Highlights: The Spartans entered the match tied 3-3 when it was previously suspended, and locked up the match in doubles when it resumed on Wednesday.

Coach’s quote: “PA girls knew they needed to win two out of the three doubles to win our last match of the season. We split No. 1 and No. 2 doubles, so it was up to No. 3 doubles. Haidyn and Brianna were down 4-3, and came back and won 8-5. West fought hard down the stretch.” – Pembroke’s David W. Goulet

Records: Pembroke 5-9; West 2-11

St. Thomas 7, Bishop Brady 0
St. Thomas 6, Bishop Brady 1

Key players: Bishop Brady – Anya Koshy (8-6 win at No. 1)

Highlights: Koshy’s win at first singles was the only victory Brady could muster in a doubleheader against the Saints.

Records: St. Thomas 8-6; Bishop Brady 2-11

Kearsarge 8, Monadnock 1

Key players: Kearsarge – Tucker Dragon (8-6 at No. 1), Anela Branco (8-5 at No. 2), Shilor Poliquin (8-2 at No. 3), Kira Gauntt (8-0 win at No. 4), Claire MacCreighton (8-0 win at No. 5), Felicity Kane (8-1 win at No. 6), Addy Blair and Sydney Connolly (8-4 win at No. 2 doubles), Karlie Jundt and Bella Palumbo (8-1 win at No. 3 doubles)

Highlights: The Cougars locked up the No. 5 seed for the Division III postseason tournament which begins next week.

Coach’s quote: “One last great team effort as we were able to get all 11 players into the match. Playoffs here we come.” – Kearsarge’s Bubba Williams

Records: Kearsarge 10-4; Monadnock 0-11

Boys’ Tennis

St. Thomas 5, Kearsarge 4
Kearsarge 9, Monadnock 0

Key players: Kearsarge – Jakeb Lizotte (No. 6 singles win), Bill Reid and Rylan Fitzgerald (No. 2 doubles win), Liam Miller (9-8 win at No. 1 singles)

Highlights: The Cougars trailed the Saints, 3-2, on Monday when the match was suspended due to rain and the two teams split Wednesday’s matches as St. Thomas hung on for the victory. Lizotte, and Reid and Fitzgerald picked up wins against St. Thomas. In the second game of the doubleheader, Kearsarge swept the Huskies. Miller trailed 5-2, but fought back to claim the victory in a tiebreaker.

Records: Kearsarge 12-1; St. Thomas 12-1; Monadnock 3-8

Bishop Brady 5, White Mountains 4

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

Highlights: The Giants and Spartans were tied 3-3 through singles, and Brady won a pair of doubles matches to close out the regular season with a victory before the playoffs begin next week.

Records: Bishop Brady 7-7; White Mtns. 6-7

Girls’ Track

Concord 106, Nashua South 54, Pinkerton 52

Key players: Concord – Ella Goulas (1st high jump at 5-0, 1st long jump in 17-9.5, 1st triple jump in 37-2), Grace Saysaw (1st 100 in 12.76, 1st 200 in 26.71), Mahalie Burdette (1st 800 in 2:34, 1st 3,200 in 12:46), Nabah Yahya (1st 400 in 1:02, 4th triple jump), Shelly Smith (1st 1,600 in 5:46), Laura Vitaria (1st 300 hurdles in 54.65), Makayla Root (1st javelin in 104-5), 4x100 (1st), 4x400 (1st), Quinn Doherty (2nd 800), Ballay Conteh (2nd long jump), Consuelo Borico (2nd shot put), Cora Conney (2nd 300 hurdles)

Highlights: The Tide won 13 of 17 events on its home track at Memorial Field.

Boys’ Track

Pinkerton 99, Nashua South 82, Concord 34

Key players: Concord – Thomas Saysaw (1st triple jump in 41-7.5), Colin Savard (2nd 400), Travis Dunbar (2nd shot put), Sam Pfitzenmayer (2nd discus), Connor McGahan (3rd 110 hurdles), 4x100 (1st)

Highlights: The Tide finished third in a tri-meet against two of the strongest programs in Division I.