‘Spring Sports’ Archives
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 [...]
Bishop Guertin wins first boys tennis title since 1996
The Bishop Guertin High School boys tennis team took care of business in the singles matches and defeated Exeter 7-2 Tuesday to win the Division I title. The fifth-seeded Cardinals (14-3) won five of six singles matches to capture their first title in 15 years, beating an Exeter team that they had lost to, 5-4, during the regular season. [...]
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 [...]
Bedford back in final after beating Portsmouth
The Bedford High School boys tennis team won its 33rd consecutive match Thursday, beating Portsmouth 7-2 in the Division II semifinals. The win puts the Bulldogs in position for their second straight undefeated season, as No. 1 Bedford will face No. 2 Hanover in the championship match on Tuesday at 4 p.m. at Memorial Field in Concord. [...]