Baseball

Bow 7, Plymouth 3

Key players: Bow – Peyton Larrabee (WP, 4 IP, 0 R, 5 H, 5 K, 2 BB), Dillan Abbate (1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 1 K; hit, run, RBI), Brady Lover (2-for-3, run, RBI), Jake Reardon (1-for-2, 2 walks, 2 runs), Owen Webber (2 runs), Clayton Nadzan (2 walks, run, RBI)

Highlights: With the game tied 3-3 through the top of the third, the Falcons scored the game-winning run in the bottom of the frame and plated two more in the fourth to extend their lead. Larrabee pitched well in relief to earn the win.

Records: Bow 7-2; Plymouth 4-5

Concord 4, Keene 1

Key players: Concord – Kaelen Williams (7 IP, 4 H, 2 BB, 4 K; grand slam), Trevor Craigue (hit, run walk), Alex Turant (run), Patrick Owen (hit), Cam Burbank (hit), Isaac Vaillancourt (hit), Tyler Mayo (hit, run)

Highlights: Keene scored a run in the top of the first, but Concord answered with a grand slam from Williams in the top of the sixth.

Coach’s quote: “We got a great pitching performance from Kalaen Williams, and he blasted a grand slam in the top of the sixth to put us up and then he closed the door. Alex Turant played a great game defensively at short.” – Concord’s Scott Owen

Records: Concord 4-6; Keene 5-5

John Stark 12, Laconia 0, 5 inn.

Key players: John Stark – Joey Dykstra (2-for-4, HR, double, 3 RBI, 2 runs; 1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 0 BB, 1 K), Chase Philibotte (WP, 4 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 7 K, 2 BB), Aiden Harris (2-for-2, 2 RBI, 2 runs, walk), Hayden Pond (3 RBI), Des Bogle (first varsity hit)

Highlights: A lengthy rain delay meant some additional travel for the Generals as the game was moved to a drier field in the city of Laconia, but the Generals made the wait worthwhile, erupting for 11 runs in the first inning. Dykstra hit a 3-run homer to left field and then combined with Philibotte for a no-hitter on the mound.

Coach’s quote: “Good team win today. What a great start after waiting around a while to play. Appreciate the Laconia coaching staff and administration doing everything they could to get our game in today as games are starting to pile up.” – John Stark’s Dennis Pelletier

Records: John Stark 7-0; Laconia 1-7

Boys’ Lacrosse

Hopkinton 18, John Stark 4

Key players: Hopkinton – Jackson Westover (4 goals, assist), Merrick Chapin (3 goals, assist), Josh Simpson (3 goals, assist), Kip Hedquist (goal, 3 assists), Rowan Boyle (2 goals, assist), Owen Buss (goal, assist), Ozzie Rosenholm (goal, assist, 22-for-23 faceoffs, 18 ground balls), Aiden Skelding (3-for-3 faceoffs, 4 ground balls, caused turnover), Brayden Crawford (goal, 5 ground balls, 4 caused turnovers), Nolan Staples-Roy (goal, 4 ground balls, 4 caused turnovers), Kaleb Huse (4 ground balls, 5 caused turnovers)

Highlights: The Generals tied it 1-1 early and kept it close at the start of the game, but the Hawks got their offense going and consistently found the net to seal the victory. Both defenses played clean, hard-nosed lacrosse.

Coach’s quote: “We really pulled it all together tonight and had a nice team win. Our systems were working for us, and we had good understanding and execution of the game plan across the board. Hats off to a revamped Generals program, they are talented and well coached.” – Hopkinton’s Deacon Blue

Records: Hopkinton 5-2; John Stark 1-7

Bow 19, Stevens 1

Key players: Bow – Sam Bennet (5 goals, assist), Wyatt Premo (3 goals, assist), Niko Mallios (2 goals, 2 assists), Jake Antuna (13-for-13 on faceoffs, 2 goals, assist), Devon St. Cyr (goal, 2 assists), Brendan O’Keeffe (goal, assist), Kian O’Leary (goal), Adam Lafferty (goal), David Izzi (goal), Harrison Fournior (goal), Benny Reardon (goal), Ethan Herrick (assist)

Highlights: The Falcons jumped out to a 15-0 lead at the half and coasted to their sixth consecutive win.

Coach’s quote: “Players win games and I'm proud of how we managed the game today. We kept our process for all four quarters, played good transition defense and won the shot margin.” – Bow’s Devin Calkins

Records: Bow 6-0; Stevens 0-5

Girls’ Lacrosse

Hopkinton 12, Coe Brown 7

Key players: Hopkinton – Sydney Westover (5 goals, assist, 6 draw controls, ground ball), Marcella Guadagno (3 goals, assist, 3 draw controls, caused turnover, 2 ground balls), Maeve Owens (3 goals, assist, 3 caused turnovers, ground ball), Molly Hodgdon (goal, 2 ground balls), Autumn Meier (assist, 3 draw controls, 2 caused turnovers, ground ball), Ryan Lang (caused turnover, 2 ground balls, defense), Mary Maughan (2 ground balls, defense), Grace Hodgdon (8 saves)

Highlights: Both teams got off to a tentative start in the hard rain and soggy turf at Coe-Brown, with Hopkinton leading 4-2 at the half. The sun came out and lit up the Hawks as they added four more in the third quarter and held Coe-Brown scoreless. Both teams traded goals in the fourth.

Coach’s quote: “We were great on the draw circle and picking up ground balls today. Coe-Brown played smart, hard lacrosse and we saw a few things we’ll work on going forward. We’re lucky to have a committed team who work to get better every time they step on the field.” – Hopkinton’s Gus Madden

Records: Hopkinton 4-2; Coe-Brown 3-2

John Stark 18, Milford 2

Key players: John Stark – Kaycie Rhodes (8 goals, 3 assists), Zoe Lawson (7 goals), Evette Dagenais (4 assists), Ryan Mucci (goal, 3 assists), Claudia Dustin (goal, 3 assists), Addie DeCew (goal, 2 assists)

Coach’s quote: ”Our attack moved the ball really well, and the defense and transitions allowed them to have plenty of possessions. Our draw control team did really well today, especially Ryan Mucci taking the draw and directing it to Zoe Lawson on the circle.” – John Stark’s Samantha Weaver

Records: John Stark 5-1; Milford 0-5

Girls’ Tennis

Kearsarge 5, Pelham 2

Key players: Kearsarge – Tucker Dragon (8-2 win), Anela Branco (8-3 win), Kira Gauntt (8-0 win), Claire MacCreighton (8-0 win), Addy Blair (8-0 win)

Highlights: The Cougars came back from a long layoff by winning five singles matches to secure the victory over the Pythons early.

Coach’s quote: “We were very fortunate to get the match in today.  We want to give a KRHS shout out and thank you to Mountainside Racquet Club for accommodating us by reworking their court time schedule. We had a solid performance in our singles matches to wrap up the win before the court time ran out. A good start to to the second half of the season.” – Kearsarge’s Bubba Williams

Records: Kearsarge 7-2; Pelham 1-5

Boys’ Track

Hopkinton 96, John Stark 82, Milford 57, Manchester West 41, St. Thomas 16

Key players: Hopkinton – Roman Finlayson (1st 400 in 53.76, 1st 800 in 2:11), Patrick Martin (1st 110 hurdles in 19.13, 1st 300 hurdles in 52.83), Max Goupil (1st 1,600 in 4:44), Michael Crosby (1st 3,200 in 11:27), Will Shepard (2nd 1,600, 2nd 800), Kristoff Cauley (2nd 400, 3rd javelin), Finnegan Kover (2nd 3,200), 4x400 (1st); Team 2 

Highlights: The Hawks swept the distance events and scored most of their points on the track as Division III Hopkinton won a five-team meet at John Stark against all D-II opponents.

Girls’ Track

Hopkinton 140, John Stark 71, Milford 59, St. Thomas 22, Manchester West 12

Key players: Hopkinton – Aisling Madden (1st 100 in 13.00, 1st 200 in 26.83), Shaylee Murdough (1st 400 in 1:03, 1st 800 in 2:26), Maisie Emerson (1st 1,600 in 6:07, 2nd 800), Reese Bove (1st 3,200 in 12:27), Leia Branham (1st triple jump in 29-4.75), Sofia Upton (2nd 400, 3rd 200), Crissondra Lee-Johnson (2nd 300 hurdles, 4th 100 hurdles), Paige Prisco-Nelson (2nd long jump, 3rd triple jump), Zoe Bishop (2nd javelin, tied 3rd shot put), 4x400 (1st); John Stark – Ava Montgomery (1st 100 hurdles in 17.96, 3rd 400), Ayris Beliveau (1st 300 hurdles in 57.98, 2nd 100 hurdles), Jenna Sinclair (1st javelin in 95-1), Kayla Barriere (2nd 1,600), Kate Smith (2nd 100), 4x100 (1st)

Highlights: The Division III Hawks won eight of 15 events in a five-team meet against D-II teams hosted by John Stark.