‘Greater Nashua’ Archives
Softball roundup: Locals move on
An extra day of preparation seemed to help some area softball teams, as seven of the nine area teams competing in the playoffs Thursday moved on to their respective quarterfinals. Alvirne, the second seed in Division I, moved on and will face No. 10 Merrimack, which pulled off one of three upsets, beating No. 7 Pinkerton. Nashua South, seeded [...]
Bedford sweeps doubles to rally past Portsmouth, win D2 title
CONCORD – The Bedford High School girls tennis team was never out of Thursday’s Division II championship match against Portsmouth. But for a while, things really didn’t look good for the Bulldogs. Bedford trailed 4-2 after the singles matches, faced with the challenge of winning all three doubles matches if it wanted to win the [...]
Bedford boys win second straight tennis championship
CONCORD - The Bedford High School boys tennis team had a clear goal going into this season. The Bulldogs topped off an undefeated season a year ago with a championship, and they wanted to do it again in 2011. Mission accomplished. Bedford won five of six singles matches Tuesday to take care of business early, beating Hanover 5-4 in the [...]
Playoff changes (Updated)
Wednesday's playoff scheduled has been altered, thanks to a tornado warning that was issued for parts of New Hampshire through tonight. Following is a list of games that are still scheduled for Wednesday, as of 3:30 p.m., and a list of games that have been postponed. (UPDATED) (more...)
Matchups set for baseball playoffs
The high school baseball playoffs are scheduled to begin Thursday, and the Division I field has plenty of Greater Nashua teams among the high seeds. Nashua North, Merrimack and Bishop Guertin all earned top four seeds in the tournament and Nashua South will also host a playoff game. In Division II, Bedford and Hollis/Brookline also got high [...]
Alvirne, Bedford, Wilton-Lyndeborough softball get high seeds
The high school softball teams from Alvirne, Bedford and Wilton-Lyndeborough are among nine area teams to make the postseason, and all three are seeded second or better in their respective divisions. Nashua North, Nashua South, Merrimack and Bishop Guertin join the Broncos in the Division I field, while Bedford, Souhegan and Hollis/Brookline [...]
Girls lacrosse pairings released
The pairings are out for the high school girls lacrosse playoffs, which will start Wednesday. A matchup of two local teams will take place in Division I, with Souhegan and Hollis/Brookline playing for a third time this season. In Division II, Merrimack and Bedford join defending-champion Bishop Guertin in the field. (more...)
Milford boys win first title on home track
The Milford High School boys track team held on late for its first title in program history Saturday, winning the Division II championship by 3.5 points over Lebanon. The Spartans recorded 95.5 points on their home track to the Raiders' 92, snapping Lebanon's streak of seven straight titles. Oyster River was third with 61 points and Merrimack [...]
North boys, BG girls crowned D1 track champions
MERRIMACK - The city of Nashua has a pair of high school track champions after the Nashua North boys and the Bishop Guertin girls both won the Division I meet Friday at Merrimack High School. (more...)
Boys lacrosse playoff pairings released
The pairings for the boys lacrosse playoffs are out and four local teams have top four seeds in their respective divisions. In Division I, the Bishop Guertin High School team is the No. 2 seed after finishing with an 11-1 record against division opponents. The Cardinals lone lose was to Pinkerton, which is the top seed. Souhegan, in its [...]