Joe has been covering high school sports for the better part of 12 years. A 2004 graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, he was worked at newspapers in Kentucky, Pennsylvania and New Hampshire befor
Division II
MANCHESTER - There was one important thing that Chris Hettler had to say to the Derryfield School boys lacrosse team at halftime of Friday's game against St. Thomas. Enjoy the moment. The Cougars needed two goals late in the second quarter to take a two-goal lead into the break, but it was the first
Spring Sports
LITCHFIELD - The Campbell High School boys lacrosse team scored twice in the fourth quarter and remain undefeated, getting a 4-2 win over Hopkinton on Friday.
Division I
NASHUA - There were a lot of things the Bishop Guertin High School girls lacrosse team improved on Thursday. Coming off the first in-state loss in almost four years, the Cardinals focused on a few areas they needed to be better at, and they were. But after hanging with Westwood (Mass.) for more tha
Spring Sports
AMHERST - The Derryfield School boys lacrosse team got goals from eight players Wednesday in a 20-1 win over Souhegan. RJ Proulx had five goals while Liam Canty scored four goals and had three assists and Chili Cabot also recorded four scores and had two helpers. Alex Murray had two
Ninth State Sports Show
On this week's show, Joe Marchilena and Chris Hettler discuss New Hampshire teams' great start against out-of-state opponents, including Bishop Guertin's overtime win against Hingham and Pinkerton's comeback against St. John's.
Division I
DERRY - Steve Gaudreau didn't have to say much to the Pinkerton Academy boys lacrosse team at halftime of Tuesday's game against St. John's High School. The goose egg on the scoreboard said everything the Astros needed to hear. After some time to regroup, Pinkerton opened the second half with the m
Division I
NASHUA - It didn't matter how long the Portsmouth High School girls lacrosse team had to wait to play Bishop Guertin, the Clippers were going to be ready. With more than a week in between games to start the season, the players and coaches were able to maintain their focus and intensity, and it showe
Spring Sports
The Bishop Guertin High School boys lacrosse team scored 10 goals in the first quarter and never looked back on the way to a 20-1 win over Salem on Tuesday. Brady Dumont had five goals and two assists to lead the Cardinals (3-0, No. 1 in the NHHSSports
The Season
After a week of preseason practices, the Derryfield School boys lacrosse team welcomed Exeter in for a scrimmage and learned a few things about this year's squad.
Spring Sports
NASHUA - Ella Benzekri and Maren Lowell each had four goals and two assists to lead the Nashua High School South girls lacrosse team to a 14-6 win over Concord on Monday.
Spring Sports
One game into its time in Division I and the Portsmouth High School girls lacrosse team has moved to the top of the NHHSSports Coaches Poll. The Clippers opened the season with a come-from-behind win over Pinkerton to start the year and they'll face another big
Spring Sports
A week into the regular season, and the NHHSSports Boys Lacrosse Coaches Poll looks almost exactly as it did a week ago. The only change after a week of games was a swap of teams coming in as the 10th team, with Windham moving into a tie with St. Thomas