Division II
Division II field hockey playoffs get underway with preliminary round
Here is a look at Tuesday's Division II preliminary-round matchups and the teams that are waiting for the winners in the quarterfinals.
Pembroke
Division II
Handful of teams eyeing a shot at D2 field hockey title
When the Division II season came to an end last fall, the John Stark Regional High School field hockey team was celebrating its second championship in a row.
Division II
D2 Boys Lacrosse Preview: Plenty of contenders could break up Derryfield, Portsmouth reign
Since the turn of the century, Division II boys lacrosse in New Hampshire has seen successful multiple-year runs by many different programs. But there are two programs that have, more recently, taken that to the next level.
Division II
D2 Girls Lacrosse Preview: So many contenders, so many possibilities as season begins
It wasn't that long ago that Division II girls lacrosse was dominated by one high school program. Portsmouth won five consecutive championships before moving up a division before last season, and in the Clippers' absence, Hollis Brookline - which had been in three of the four previous finals - defea
Ninth State Sports Show
Ninth State Sports Show: Division II Boys Lacrosse Preview (March 28)
The season previews continue with the marathon of the bunch, as Joe Marchilena and Chris Hettler tackle Division II.
Division II
Concord Christian girls basketball blows past Pembroke to win D2 title
DURHAM – For the past three years, the Concord Christian Academy girls basketball team has tested itself and passed the challenges it sought out in a unique fashion that is a rarity. After winning the Division IV championship in 2022, the Kingsmen moved up and conquered Division III in 2023, before
Division II
Hanover boys basketball holds off Pembroke to reach D2 title game
DURHAM – In one year, the Hanover High School boys basketball team went from missing the Division II tournament to earning a spot in this year’s semifinals against Pembroke Academy on Tuesday night. And the Bears are not done with their turnaround season just yet. Second-seeded Hanover jumped out to
Division II
Top teams chasing John Stark in D2 field hockey
Some history was made in Division II field hockey, when the John Stark Regional High School team won the first championship in program history.
Division II
New era for D2 girls lacrosse beings with a wide-open field
For the first time since 2016, a team other than Portsmouth will be taking home the Division II girls lacrosse title. The Clippers are now gone to Division I, so who it will be?
Division II
Hollis Brookline hits ground running to beat Pembroke in D2 field hockey prelim (video)
HOLLIS - The Hollis Brookline High School field hockey team found ways to bring intensity to every game this season. Playing in the program's first home playoff game in 15 years, Wednesday night was no different for the Cavaliers. Fifth-seeded HB came out flying, scored twice in the first five minut
Division II
Portsmouth field hockey looks to defend D2 title against several challengers
It's a new season and a new outlook going in for the Portsmouth High School field hockey team.
Division II
D2 Girls Lacrosse Preview: Portsmouth looking to extend record run
With a little piece of the history books already under its belt, the Portsmouth High School girls lacrosse team will be looking to add a little more this spring.