High schools: Ammann, Doolan lead Hopkinton golf to victory, Stark girls’ soccer beats Bow; more results from Tuesday

Hopkinton senior captains Tate Doolan (left) and Bronson Ammann (right) led the Hawks to victories over Belmont, Sunapee and Prospect Mountain in their final home match at Country Club of New Hampshire on Tuesday. Ammann scored 26 points to earn medalist honors and Doolan tied for second with 19.

Hopkinton senior captains Tate Doolan (left) and Bronson Ammann (right) led the Hawks to victories over Belmont, Sunapee and Prospect Mountain in their final home match at Country Club of New Hampshire on Tuesday. Ammann scored 26 points to earn medalist honors and Doolan tied for second with 19. Courtesy

Published: 10-08-2024 11:28 PM

Modified: 10-09-2024 1:02 AM


Golf

Hopkinton 79, Sunapee 75, Belmont 58, Prospect Mountain 42

Key players: Hopkinton – Bronson Ammann (26 points), Tate Doolan (19 points), Coley Wells (18 points), Aidan Clay (16 points); Belmont – Max Ryder (17 points), Jordan Defrancesco (16 points), Jacob Akerstrom (15 points), Jasper Sottak (10 points)

Highlights: Ammann won medalist honors by seven points as the Hawks narrowly swept a four-team meet in the final match on their home course at Country Club of New Hampshire, picking up three crucial victories. 

Coach’s quote: “Our big final week continues with back-to-back team-best scores. Yesterday 74, today 79. We’re peaking at the right moment. If we keep it going at Lake Sunapee, we have a chance at making the state meet. Senior captains Bronson and Tate showed off their best stuff, tying personal bests. What doesn’t show up in the stats are what amazing leaders these two are for our young team. They’re honest, hard working, encouraging, and most of all, fun. Everyone just loves these two.” – Hopkinton’s Ted Wells

Records: Hopkinton 13-9; Sunapee 10-9; Belmont 5-17; Prospect Mtn. 3-20

Girls’ Soccer

John Stark 1, Bow 0

Key players: John Stark – Madi Lamothe (goal), Brenna Crean (assist), Chloe Caron (defense), Lexi Purington (defense), Kate Smith (defense), Clara Ward (defense), Ayris Beliveau (defense), Lexi Boudreau (8 saves); Bow – Gwen Barrieau (goalie), Charlotte Larochelle (defense), Abby Foote (defense), Madison Pfister (defense), Zoey Lupien (midfield), Anna Zerba (midfield), Gabby Tarsa (midfield), Marissa Reyes (midfield)

Highlights: The Falcons came out flat and the Generals were the better team in the first 15 minutes, building an early lead.

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Coaches’ quotes: “We were fortunate to get a result against a top club. We hope this builds confidence for our team as we approach our final five matches of the season.” – John Stark’s Eddie Marceau

“Stark is a very good, well-coached team. Took us a while, but we finally woke up about halfway in the first half and created some really good scoring chances. Second half we played even better, with better possession and energy.” – Bow’s Jay Vogt

Records: John Stark 7-2-2; Bow 9-2-1

Boys’ Soccer

Coe-Brown 2, Hollis-Brookline 0

Key players: Coe-Brown – Steve Phillips (5 saves), Bruce LaPierre (goal), James McKane (goal), Liam White (assist)

Highlights: Two thirds of the way through the scoreless game, White served a ball from the wing on a platter for LaPierre, who headed it cleanly home to put the Bears up 1-0.

Coach’s quote: “This was a good defensive game for us – another step in the right direction. HB was all over us in the first 10 minutes, but once we sorted out their patterns of play we limited their chances, especially in second half.” – Coe-Brown’s Christian Gompert

Records: Coe-Brown 5-5-1; Hollis-Brookline 6-4-1

Field Hockey

Merrimack Valley 1, Kennett 1

Key players: MV – Izzy Tucker (goal), Kaiya Mercier (assist), Lauren Bailey (midfield), Abbey Thompson (midfield), Julia Michael (midfield), Alyssa Brodeur (attack)

Highlights: MV scored 10 minutes into the first quarter after Mercier crossed the ball from the right side and Tucker deflected the ball past the Eagles’ goalie. Kennett scored halfway through the second quarter off a rebound. The teams were deadlocked in overtime after both teams had penalty corner opportunities. Both MV and Kennett had seven shots on goal.

Coach’s quote: “I think that we got in our own way today. We did not execute the way we needed to. Kudos to Kennett for coming out strong and continuing to play tough.” – MV’s Jen Colgan

Records: MV 8-4-1; Kennett 5-7-1

John Stark 6, Milford 0

Key players: John Stark – Caylin Worthen (3 goals, assist), Claudia Dustin, Jillian Fredette

Highlights: Adie Bolduc and Paityn Niquette were key players in the middle, helping the Generals take control of the game in a decisive victory.

Coach’s quote: “Lots of good movement up the field. We kept good possession of the ball and passed very well to our teammates.” – John Stark’s Cassidy Huckins

Records: John Stark 11-2; Milford 0-12

Pembroke 1, Derryfield 1

Key players: Pembroke  – Ava Strazzeri (goal), Anne Phillips (midfield)

Highlights: Strazzeri put the Spartans on top midway through the fourth quarter, but the Cougars tied it a few minutes later.

Coach’s quote: “Both teams had stretches where they controlled play. This late in the season every point we can get is important.” – Pembroke’s Steve Langevin

Records: Pembroke 5-6-2; Derryfield 3-7-2

Bishop Brady 3, Sanborn 0

Key players: Bishop Brady – Lauren Howe (goal), Camdyn Despres (goal), Payston Bryson (goal), Olivia Lazear (assist), Kimble Rose (assist); Mady Savary (assist); Sanborn – Jade Dutton (27 saves)

Highlights: Howe scored in the first quarter, and Despres and Bryson netted goals in the second to lift Brady to a victory over Sanborn. Indians’ goalie Dutton faced 32 shots and kept the Giants off the board in the second half.

Coach’s quote: “Another strong team effort from every player. Looking to capitalize on more corner opportunities as we head into the later part of our final regular season.” – Bishop Brady’s Kelly Owen

Records: Bishop Brady 7-4; Sanborn 2-8

Gilford 2, Hopkinton 0

Key players: Hopkinton – Mary Maughan, Crissy Johnson, Maddie Ceriello (goalie)

Highlights: The Hawks played well, but were shutout by the defending champions.

Coach's quote: “Hard work put in by all. Unfortunately, we did not come up with a win tonight.” – Hopkinton’s Kate Hohenberger

Records: Gilford 10-0; Hopkinton 7-4