‘Winter Sports’ Archives
Thornton Academy rallies to knock off Campbell
NASHUA - The Campbell High School boys basketball team knew that if it was going to advance to the championship game of the Chick-fil-A Holiday Tournament, it was going to have to play harder then all of its opponents. The Cougars did that at times on Tuesday, and nearly knocked off Thornton Academy, the two-time defending champion from Saco, [...]
Alvirne basketball jumps out early, holds off Milford
NASHUA - Everyone's clock is off a bit during winter break, but that didn't seem to bother the Alvirne High School boys basketball team Tuesday during the opening day of the Chick-fil-A Holiday Tournaments. The Broncos rushed out to a 10-0 lead against Milford and cruised to a 67-45 win over the Spartans in the first game of the tournament at [...]
Where are they going? A look at some of this year’s holiday tournaments
It's time for a break. Over the next 12 days, all New Hampshire boys and girls basketball and hockey teams will take a break from their regular-season schedule and most will participate in tournament near and far. A lot of the Greater Nashua teams will be staying in the area, while a very select few head out on the road for places near and one [...]
Bishop Guertin holds off Manchester Central to win basketball opener
MANCHESTER – Joe McCarthy scored a game-high 31 points, including two 3s late in the fourth quarter, and the Bishop Guertin High School boys basketball team defeated Manchester Central 79-69 Friday night in the Division I opener for both teams. McCarthy's 3 with 2:47 to play in the game turned a 63-61 lead into a five-point advantage, and [...]
Nashua South basketball hoping hard work translates to season
The Nashua High School South boys basketball team has put in the work. Now it’s time to see if it will pay off. The Panthers returned to the postseason last year, after failing to make the playoffs for the time in program history in 2010, but in the last two seasons, South has won just nine games. Injuries, luck and transfers have played a [...]
Souhegan basketball looking to build off success
Basketball is back at Souhegan High School. After some down years, which included missing the playoffs for two straight seasons and going through five coaches in four years, the Sabers made their return to the grand stage a year ago, advancing to the Division II semifinals. Souhegan was a buzzer-beater away from knocking off Portsmouth and [...]
Hollis/Brookline basketball shoots for return to postseason
The Hollis/Brookline High School boys basketball team is working together to get back into the playoffs. After finishing last year 2-16 and failing to make the Division II tournament, the Cavaliers know they have to do things differently to avoid another lost season against a schedule that’s one of the toughest in the division. (more...)
New coach hoping defense can lead Nashua North basketball
Forget everything you know about the history of the Nashua High School North boys basketball team. Wipe the slate clean, because that’s what new coach Steve Lane has done with the Titans. (more...)
Hollis/Brookline hockey rallies for win over Con-Val
HUDSON – Interesting things can happen in season openers. Like one hockey team outshooting the other 14-1 in a period, but trailing on the scoreboard. (more...)
Bedford wrestling picks up win over Winnacunnet in dual meet
The Bedford High School wrestling improved to 3-0 in dual meets this season, beating Winnacunnet 54-24 on Wednesday. The Bulldogs won eight matches by recording a pin, including Eric Cooper's win in overtime at 152 pounds. (more...)