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By ALEXANDER RAPP

Conditions and logistics finally cooperated to allow for one of the biggest high school Nordic skiing races so far this season, the Kearsarge Classic at Proctor Academy’s ski area in Andover. The Concord, Hopkinton and Kearsarge boys’ and girls’ teams raced against 10 other schools on a challenging course to accumulate points and find their rhythm with plenty of skiing left in the season.

By ALEXANDER RAPP

Kearsarge and Sunapee hosted Concord and three other schools at Colby-Sawyer’s Hogan Center pool on Friday night for some varsity swimming action as the teams approach the end of their regular seasons, and gear up for the last chance meets and championships in February.

By ALEXANDER RAPP

On Tuesday night, Hopkinton traveled to Kearsarge for a Division III basketball doubleheader. These rivalry matches brought out the best of all the teams, as they had already faced each other in tight contests earlier in the season.

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The Concord Christian Academy girls’ basketball team got the better of the Concord High School Crimson Tide on Friday night with a huge win, 66-21. Junior Emma Smith led CCA with 24 points while senior Lilli Carlile followed her closely behind with 23.

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When Pembroke boys’ basketball head coach Mike Donnell was diagnosed with stage III colon cancer in April, it was a shock to him and the community.

By ALEXANDER RAPP

Hopkinton junior forward Kip Hedquist dished a perfect pass to the right wing for Hillsboro-Deering senior forward Ryan Podsadowski, who juked Timberlane’s goalie and completed his hat trick.

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Sophomore Kourtney Kaplan ran upcourt on the fast break, found her spot on the right edge of the perimeter, pump-faked to fool the defender and elevated to swish the 3-pointer and score her 18th point of the game.

By ALEXANDER RAPP

The Hopkinton Hawks’ boys are finding their rhythm after the winter break under new head coach Liam McNicholas. On Friday night, they hosted the Hillsboro-Deering Hillcats and won decisively, 71-43.

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Referees making calls during a game catch a lot of flack from players, coaches and especially from fans on a regular basis. Not every call is perfect, and not every decision will be correct, because, after all, game officials are prone to human errors.

By ALEXANDER RAPP

Concord High boys’ hockey’s game against Hanover on Wednesday night was its biggest challenge to date this season. Playing at Everett Arena, the Tide needed a win to continue their streak and also sit atop Division I as the only undefeated team.

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On Tuesday night, Bishop Brady took a short bus ride to play crosstown rival Merrimack Valley in a Division II basketball doubleheader. The Pride claimed two big wins at home to start 2025 positively.

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Concord High School’s track and field history is very long, and some of the program’s records have stood the test of time despite advancements in preparation and athletic technology, so it’s not every day that one is broken.However, Crimson Tide...

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High school basketball returned to NHTI Friday night for the college’s new Community Classic initiative. It invited two local schools and their fans to experience basketball on the bigger college court and learn about the opportunities for further...

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After the last round of holiday tournaments on Monday, multiple local teams crowned themselves champions in style across New Hampshire.These tournaments don’t count toward regular-season records, but closing out the year by running the gauntlet...

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New England College is moving ahead with the second phase of its athletic facilities expansion. Starting in the spring of 2025, NEC will overhaul and renovate Bridges Gymnasium, build new offices for the athletic department and expand the strength...

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MANCHESTER – The Concord High boys’ hockey team had an off year last season, but took a step forward by reclaiming the Brian C. Stone Memorial Tournament title after beating Exeter, 3-1, in dominant fashion in Saturday night’s final at the JFK...

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BOW – The Friday night match-up between the Bow Falcons (1-1) and the Coe-Brown Bears (2-1) was a coaching duel that brought out the best of both teams early in the season. Individual players on both ends stepped up in crucial moments, but the Falcons...

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Merrimack Valley’s former sprinting star Seth Baylus is breaking, or maybe we should say “braking,” away from his track career with the goal of becoming the youngest member of Team USA’s bobsled crew with his sights set on the 2026 Winter...

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Nikki LaCasse helped open the Green Mountain Tableworx gallery downtown two years ago with the goal of providing customers with the exact centerpiece item their home needs.“I love being able to create something completely unique for a family, find out...

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The Concord Crimson Tide showed off their offensive firepower in an ice hockey doubleheader on Wednesday night.Concord freshman Nolan Walsh scored the opening goal against his father’s team and the Tide boys persevered through a tough first two...