High schools: John Stark golf opens season with victory, Duclos and Fredette tie for medalist

Concord’s Keller Ramshaw watches his approach shot on the seventh hole at Derryfield Country Club in the Crimson Tide's first match of the season on Wednesday. Concord defeated Salem and Manchester Memorial.

Concord’s Keller Ramshaw watches his approach shot on the seventh hole at Derryfield Country Club in the Crimson Tide's first match of the season on Wednesday. Concord defeated Salem and Manchester Memorial. RICH Miyara / NH Sports Photography

Published: 08-29-2024 1:29 AM

Golf

John Stark 71, Kearsarge 62, Campbell 58

Key players: John Stark – Landon Duclos (41, 21 points), Zack Fredette (41, 21 points), Daniel Brisson (43, 19 points), Hayden Pond (10 points), Charlie Pierce (9 points); Kearsarge – Owen Blood (42, 20 points)

Highlights: Stark was led by three sophomores, including Duclos and Fredette who tied for medalist honors in a season-opening match at Country Club of New Hampshire.

Coaches’ quotes: “Good start to the season for us. My sophomores pulled the heavy weight with some good supportive scores from senior Pond and freshman Pierce.” – John Stark’s Denis Kolehmainen

“The first match every year simply shows the kids how important working hard at practice is. They all came away from today’s match ready to challenge themselves and strive for improvement.” – Kearsarge’s Bubba Williams

Records: John Stark 2-0; Kearsarge 1-1; Campbell 0-2

Derryfield 83, Bishop Brady 76, Coe-Brown 61, ConVal 30

Key players: Bishop Brady – Mady Savary (37, 24 points, medalist), Cam Fortier (42, 19 points), Alex Pelletier (44, 17 points), Aiden Boule (45, 16 points), Chase Connor (45, 16 points); Coe-Brown – Joe Fenton (41, 20 points), Alex Myslinkski (43, 18 points), Colby Strum (12 points), Will Marshall (11 points)

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Highlights: Savary was one of just two golfers to shoot under 40 over nine holes at Derryfield Country Club in Wednesday’s opener.

Coach’s quote: “Great day for golf, good start by all. Teams played tough and had great sportsmanship. Looking forward to more positive rounds in the future.” – Bishop Brady’s Jason Bird

Records: Derryfield 3-0; Bishop Brady 2-1; Coe-Brown 1-2; ConVal 0-3