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 I
BEDFORD - Nerves weren't going to be a problem for the Keene High School field hockey team playing in Saturday's Division I championship game. If anything, coach Michelle Tiani thought the Blackbirds were going to be too ready to go. But once the game started, top-seeded Keene did its thing, playin
Fall Sports
(Nov. 3) The football regular season is done and here is what we expect the playoffs for all four divisions to look like when pairings are released by the NHIAA on Monday. Note: Standings based off results reported to NHIAA.org and other media outlets. These are not official standings or pairings.
Fall Sports
(Nov. 2) Here is what the standings look like, with the predicted playoff matchups and scenarios for Saturday’s remaining games.
Division I
Here is a look at the standings going into the final week of the regular season and a breakdown of what could happen for each team still in contention, including lowest possible football rating, highest possible rating and predicted rating. Note: Standings based off results reported to NHIAA.org and
Ninth State Sports Show
The matchups are set for a Championship Saturday in New Hampshire high school field hockey and Joe Marchilena and Kelli Braley run down how the teams got there and what to expect from all three matchups.
Division II
Here is a look at the standings going into the final week of the regular season and a breakdown of what could happen for each team still in contention, including lowest possible football rating, highest possible rating and predicted rating. Note: Standings based off results reported to NHIAA.org and
Division III-IV
Here is a look at the standings going into the final week of the regular season and a breakdown of what could happen for each team still in contention, including lowest possible football rating, highest possible rating and predicted rating. Note: Standings based off results reported to NHIAA.org and
Fall Sports
The final week of the regular season is upon us, and for some, it's just a tune up to get ready for the playoffs next weekend. For those that aren't so lucky, this is the last chance to make something special happen this season. It's now or never.
Division III-IV
EXETER - Liv Keenan wanted to end the game. So when the moment presented itself, the Gilford High School senior made it happen. Keenan got the ball near the top of the circle with under three minutes to play in overtime of Thursday's Division III semifinal and weaved her way around Berlin's defense
Fall Sports
Here are results from Thursday's high school playoff action in field hockey and girls volleyball.
Division I
EXETER - Before the season began, Michelle Tiani thought she knew how good the Keene High School field hockey team could be. Now the Blackbirds coach knows for sure. Top-seeded Keene got up early on No. 4 Pinkerton and then held on tight in the second half to grab a 3-2 win over the Astros at Bill
Division I
EXETER - The Dover High School field hockey team looked like it was in bad shape when went into halftime of Wednesday's Division I semifinal against Exeter. Down two goals, the Green Wave were looking at a big hole to come back from, but just like Michael Myers, they weren't dead yet. As a layer of