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June 6, 2006
SOMERSWORTH When Dennis Verge looks at the Class M softball tournament
field, he doesn't see a whole lot of breathing room.
That's because the Somersworth High School coach figures there are a dozen or so
teams that legitimately could win the title, including his fourth-seeded
Hilltoppers. That was evident Monday in the quarterfinals of the playoffs where
Somersworth needed two offensive outbursts to fend off pesky No. 12 Winnisquam,
7-4, to earn its second straight semifinal berth tonight at Plymouth State
University.
The Hilltoppers will meet top-seeded Franklin at 7.
"I knew they were strong because there are 13 teams that can win it and
they're the 12th seed," Verge said. "They're a very good team, also,
there's a bunch of good teams out there."
The Hilltoppers (17-3) relied on small ball (and some Winnisquam help) to plate
four runs in the second inning and then resorted to long ball in the fourth to
secure a cushion after the upstart Bears (10-9) cut the gap to 4-3 with three
runs in the top half of the inning.
"Put the bat on the ball," Verge added. "I say that all the time,
but it's the key thing. If you get the bat on the ball, something's going to
happen. They're going to throw it away or it's going to find a hole. Then they
start to get anxious, you get lucky and then you start getting a couple of good
hits."
No. 9 hitter Jen Gosselin singled to open the last of the fourth, followed by
lead-off hitter Amanda DiCicco's third base hit. Pitcher Crystal Norman moved
the runners up a base with a sacrifice bunt and Shea Gallagher's groundout to
second base plated Gosselin to make it 5-3. Clean-up hitter Kayleigh Labrie then
drove a towering two-out, two-run homer over the center-field fence to give the
Hilltoppers a commanding 7-3 lead.
"That girl's a stud and we knew she came off the (disabled list),"
Winnisquam coach Kevin Dame said. "I knew she could hit and I thought about
putting her on, but not with two outs. I said at that point we'll pitch to her
and go from there."
"Basically, it was confidence and contact," said Labrie, who missed 13
games with a fractured wrist. "I needed to get the bat on the ball and make
something happen. I wasn't swinging for the fence, I was swinging for a base hit
and it happened that it went over."
Somersworth scored four runs in the second inning on run-scoring bunts by
Meaghan McHugh and Gosselin, and RBI singles by Tayla Barker and DiCicco. A
Winnisquam infield error also helped the cause.
"Yeah, we put four across, but we had that one inning where we kind of
melted down," Dame said. "They put the pressure on, but you've got to
field the bunt, you've got to throw the ball and catch the ball. I think we made
about three errors on really routine plays. And you can't do that in the
quarterfinals. ... I wish we could have had that one inning back. But you give a
team like Somersworth four outs, five outs, you're in trouble."
The Bears, who upset No. 5 Mascoma in the first round, 2-1, struck for three
runs in the fourth. Amanda Audet drew a bases-loaded walk that scored Cait St.
Onge and Jenna Goss scored on an infield grounder when the throw to the plate
pulled McHugh, the Somersworth catcher, off the plate. Katie Potter's infield
grounder brought in Abby Williams to cut the lead to 4-3.
"I started putting the ball over the plate, which I really can't do and
they started hitting it," said Norman, who regained her composure after
that inning. "I started hitting my groove again, hitting my corners,
throwing different pitches."
After Somersworth's three-run half of the inning made the lead four, Norman made
things a little more difficult for Winnisquam. She retired the side in order in
the fifth and surrendered a run in the sixth, although through no fault of her
own. With one out, she apparently had Williams struck out, but the ball went to
the backstop and Williams reached first safely. Williams advanced to second on a
wild pitch and scored from there on Ashley Reynolds (2 for 3) single to
right-center. Gallagher, the Hilltopper shortstop, ended the inning with a nice
running grab of Potter's soft line drive to shallow left-center field.
Norman finished the game in the seventh with her fourth 1-2-3 inning. The
sophomore righty allowed five hits and a walk, while fanning seven, including
six in the first three innings. Winnisquam's Ally Keith allowed 10 hits, two
walks and whiffed six.
Somersworth, which beat No. 13 Conant, 5-1, in the opening round, handed
Franklin (19-2) one of its two losses this season, a 5-1 setback on May 27.
Somersworth, 7-4
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Somersworth (17-3) 040 300 x 7 10 2
Batteries: W-Keith and Roark, S-Norman and McHugh; WP-Norman. LP Roark. HR:
S-1 (Labrie, 4th inning, one on)
June 2, 2006
No. 6 Hopkinton 7, No. 11 Winnisquam 3
The rain and lightning rolled in to Hopkinton to delay the bottom of the third inning of the Hawks and Bears game for a hour, but that only gave the Hawks'bats a chance to heat up.
Going into the stoppage the Bears (10-8) held a 2-0 lead, but Hopkinton (14-5) scored six runs in the bottom of the frame to take a commanding lead. Luke Simon led off with a single to start the attack, and that was followed by RBI by Al Grogan, Jake McManus and Matt Story. Three runs came in on a hit batter and two balks.
McManus was the winning pitcher, giving up one earned run while striking out seven. Sam McIntire relieved him, throwing two innings with two strikeouts.
Winnisquam's Corey Gilmore threw a complete game with a walk and strikeout.
He was also 3-for-4 at the plate with a run and RBI. Justin Dawalga (2-for-3)
drove in the other Bear run.
June 1, 2006
No. 12 Winnisquam 2, No. 5 Mascoma 1
CANAAN It may be early, but Winnisquam pulled the upset of the Class M
tournament Wednesday.
The 12th-seeded Bears put together a near perfect performance as they handed No.
5 Mascoma a 2-1 loss in the preliminary round of the Class M tournament.
Winnisquam (10-8) will now battle No. 4 Somersworth in the quarterfinals at
Plymouth State University Saturday evening (6:30). The Hilltoppers advanced with
a 5-1 triumph over No. 13 Conant.
"We just played great softball today," said Winnisquam coach Kevin
Dame. "We some great plays in the field and we just did what we needed to
do. We didn't want to go home early. I told the girls that we can beat anyone on
any given day and we did. Mascoma drew us on a bad day because if we play the
way we're capable of we can beat anyone."
With two outs and the game knotted 1-1 in the sixth, Jenna Goss started the
uprising with a walk. She moved to second on a passed ball and Abby Williams
then delivered the game's biggest hit. Williams ripped an RBI single that scored
Goss and gave the Bears the lead.
That would be all Winnisquam ace Ali Keith would need. Keith was lights out as
she went the distance, surrendered just two hits and struck out seven in the
victory.
"Ali was awesome today," Dame pointed out. "She was really on and
like I said before, we made the plays behind her."
Winnisquam struck first in the third inning as Ashley Reynolds reached on an
error. Katie Potter then dropped down a perfect two strike bunt, to move
Reynolds along. Erin Roark put together a grinding at bat and delivered an RBI
on a fielder's choice.
The Bears scrapped the entire game as they mustered just three hits. Keith had a
double, Williams had a single and Potter added a hit.
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TILTON Area athletes were right in the thick of things at Winnisquam
Regional High School on Saturday, breaking records and winning championships.
For the second year in a row, the Inter-Lakes girls topped Class M-S over a
talented field and won the overall crown while Somersworth's Danika Ham set a
state record in the javelin throw with a toss of 144 feet, 3 inches.
"It's always tough to repeat," said Inter-Lakes coach Steve Olafsen.
"There's a lot of pressure, but these girls handled themselves very well.
There are so many good teams out there and to do it again is just a testament to
how hard they worked all year long."
The Lakers finished with 112 points to edge area rival Newfound (76 points),
which has finished second two straight years. Other area teams were solid as
well as Winnisquam earned a fourth-place showing with 54.50 and Somersworth was
fifth with 47.
Moultonborough Academy finished sixth (32) while Portsmouth Christian was 11th
with 13 points. Gilford (12th, 12.50), Prospect Mountain (13th, 12), and Belmont
(15th, 8), also had respectable showings.
Heading in to the meet, back-to-back championship plaques were not guaranteed
for Inter-Lakes, which came in banged up as senior star Danielle Larusso had a
nagging ankle injury that has been bothering her over the last week.
But Larusso gutted it out and showed she has the heart of the champion.
Competing in her condition would have been impressive enough, but she also
performed well as she earned three second-place finishes in the 100-meter
(13.05), 400m (63.30), and long jump (15 ft., 6 inches) and a third in the 200m
(27.43).
"I was a little nervous coming in," said Larusso. "I think my
ankle injury just pushed me harder because I really wasn't sure how I was going
to do. I was just looking to help out in any way I could and that just makes
everything mean that much more.
"This is just an awesome way to go out," added Larusso. "Being my
senior year, to win two in a row is just unbelievable."
Inter-Lakes also had solid contributions from a number of athletes including
Danica Goodheart. The sophomore was first in the 100-meter dash (16.35) and
triple jump (36-3.75), third in the 300 hurdles (50.93) and fourth in the pole
vault (8-0). Her sister, Torie Goodheart, also had a strong day for Inter-Lakes.
She was first in the long jump (15-09.25) and second in the triple jump
(33-10.50). Coral Wilber turned in fourth place showings in the long jump
(15.00.75) and the 200 (27.55) and Chelsey Cook was second in the 300 hurdles
(50.68).
"The girls all hit their marks today," said Olafsen. "Everyone
came through for us today and we're champions again."
For Somersworth's Ham, it may not have been a team championship, but she
certainly is in the history books. Ham's throw of 144 feet, three inches,
smashed Winnisquam's Brittni Stewart's 2002 mark of 130 feet, 6 inches. It was
quite a day for Ham, who also placed fourth in the high jump (4-8) and the
discus (83-06).
Nikki Drolet also performed well for the Hilltoppers as she placed first in the
300 hurdles (49.68) while Kaely Peters was second in the 100 hurdles (17.26) and
Samantha Vinceguerra was second in the high jump (4-08).
"It feels pretty good," said Ham. "There was no real pressure. My
goal was to throw for a state record. I was a little unsure about the state
record coming in, but I thought I would throw fairly well. I thought I would at
least place in the top two, or three. I feel like I accomplished one of my goals
so it was a good day."
Newfound had a number of athletes place well as Kelsey Watson was first in the
400 (59.97), second in the 200 (27.31) and third in the 100 (13.20). Emma
Lundberg earned a third in the 1,600 (5:31.36) and fourth in the 800 (233.95).
Audrey Doane finished first in the high jump (4-10) and Lauren Bergeron was
third in the 800 (2:29.62).
Winnisquam's Phylicia Martel won the shot-put with a throw of 34 feet, 4.50
inches. Jen Magoon earned a second in the 1,600 (5:25.20), Rose Chapman earned a
third in the pole vault (8 feet) and Mollie Ryan was third in the triple jump
(33-1.50). Belmont's Rachel Eades earned second place in the 800 (2:28.76) while
Prospect Mountain's Brianna Tidd was second in the high jump (4-8), and teammate
Ashley Finethy was fourth in the shot put (29-1).
Gilford's Emily Strese claimed second place in the pole vault (8-6) while
Portsmouth Christian's Megan Hiltz was third in the shot put (30-6.5) and the
discus (87-01). Moultonborough's Claudia Severance won both the 1,600 (5:20.19)
and the 3,200 (12:13) and teammate Katherine Roy was third in the 3,200
(12:35.05).
"I did the calculating before the race and knew it was going to be
close," said Olafsen. "There was just so many good teams and we knew
we had to put together our best performance of the season and we did that."
On the boys side, Campbell won the Class M-S plaque with 75 points followed by
Berlin (56) and Gilford (52). Prospect Mountain earned a fifth-place showing
(46), Franklin was seventh (37), followed by Newfound (32) and host Winnisquam
(27). Somersworth was 10th with 23 while Sant Bani earned 12th (21), Inter-Lakes
was 13th (16), Belmont was 14th (15), and Newmarket was 18th (4).
Gilford was the top area finisher and throughout the day flirted with the lead.
Bidding for their first M-S title since 1995, the Golden Eagles held the lead
over Campbell late, but faltered down the stretch to finish third.
"I'm proud of the way we performed today," said veteran Gilford coach
Gary Shannon. "Everyone went out and gave it their all. I didn't know where
we were going to be when the season started and everyone improved every time
out. They really just stepped up."
Owen Carey-Hatch paced the Golden Eagles as he was first in the 110 hurdles
(15.65) and second in the 300 hurdles (42.52). Matt Pumphret also performed well
for Gilford as he was second in the shot put (45-02) and third in the discus
(111-09). Mike Fortier earned a first-place showing in the pole vault for
Gilford at 11-6.
Prospect Mountain was led by Nate Fogell, who was first in the triple jump
(42-08.50) and fourth in the high jump (5-08). Elliott Barraford was first in
the long jump (18-11.25) and Taylor Peterson was second in the 800 (2:03.42).
Franklin was paced by Shawn Jackson as he earned first-place honors in the shot
put (48.02.50) and third in the javelin (156-04). Jon Tyrell was second in the
discus (116-08) while Brent Desnoyers (shot put, 44-06.50) and Jeff Davis (110
hurdles, 16.76) both were third in their respective events.
Somersworth was led by Nick Delorey, who was second in the 100 hurdles (16.00)
and Brandon Castro, who was third in both the 100 (11.44) and 200 (23.61).
Belmont's Jeff Loring earned a second place in the 400 (52.19), Pete Winchell
was fourth in the 110 hurdles (16.93) and Ben Ogden was fourth in the pole vault
(10 feet). Matt Chorney was tops for Newfound with a third-place showing in the
1,600 (4:38.55) and in the 800 (2:05.23). Teammate Matt Prutzanni was third in
the 400 (53.10).
Winnisquam's Ryan Speikers had a solid day as he was second in the pole vault
(11-00), long jump (18-5.75), and triple jump (41-.50). Sant Bani's Dylan
McGuffin was second in the 3,200 (10:03.98) and in the 1,600 (4:30.88).
Inter-Lakes' Tom Lehmann earned a third place showing in the long jump
(18-01.25) and Ryan Hinchey was fourth in the triple jump (38-05.00).
Newmarket's Kevin St. Laurent earned a fourth in the 800 (2:07.94).
"Man, I talked the other day about how close it was going to be," said
Shannon, "and today that proved to be true. I knew that we were going to be
right in it and we were. The guys just gave a tremendous effort and I really
couldn't have asked for anything more."
May 27, 2006
Winnisquam 4, Newfound 3
BRISTOL Winnisquam finished the season strong as it won its second straight,
4-3 over Lakes Region rival Newfound.
Winnisquam improved to 9-8 in Class M with the win while Newfound dropped to
4-13.
"We played very good defense and we had great pitching," said
Winnisquam coach Dave Rogacki. "We had trouble scoring runs, but I thought
that's the way it would be at the beginning of the season. It was a good win for
us."
After Winnisquam took a 1-0 lead, Newfound tied it in the bottom of the first on
an RBI double by Chris Peterson. Winnisquam scored single runs in the 3rd, 4th,
and 5th to take a 4-1 lead. Newfound scored 2 in their half of the fifth as
Palmer and Mike Dade started the inning with singles and scored on an error.
"For the third straight day we got very good starting pitching," said
Newfound coach Jason Jenkins. "Mitchell mixed up his stuff well and gave us
a chance to win. The story again are errors (five) and being unable to get the
timely hit. We left 10 men on base and also made a big out on the base paths.
However, I am proud of the effort these guys are giving as we go down the
stretch."
Corey Gilmore was solid on the mound for Winnisquam. He went the distance,
allowed six hits, two runs and struck out three. Mitchell Palmer went all seven
for Newfound giving up five hits and two earned runs. He struck out three.
Matt Kievit paced Winnisquam offensively as he was 2-for-4 with a home run in
the fourth inning. Dade went 2-4 with two runs scored and Rich Sodano went
2-for-3 for Newfound.
May 27, 2006
Winnisquam 9, Newfound 0
BRISTOL Ali Keith tossed a no-hitter and the Winnisquam bats did the rest in
a 9-0 win over area foe Newfound.
Winnisquam improved to 9-8 in Class M while Newfound dropped to 2-15.
Holding a 1-0 advantage in the third, Winnisquam broke the game open with three
runs. Erin Roark started the frame and moved to second after Amanda Lowrey was
hit by a pitch. Keith then helped her own cause as she ripped a two-run double.
Kate St. Once followed with an RBI double of her own which broke the game wide
open.
Keith led the way offensively as well as she was 1-2 with a double, scored two
runs and had 2 RBI. Jen Cross (1-2, double, RBI) and Kate St. Once (2-3, double,
run, RBI) also contributed offensively.
May 27, 2006
TILTON The races for the Class M-S state championships girls and boys
could be one of the tightest in recent memory.
Defending champion Inter-Lakes girls will be looking to hold off serious
challenges from a number of teams, including Winnisquam, Hopkinton, Campbell and
Newfound. The Lakers, minus standout Danielle Larusso, edged Winnisquam at last
week's Wilderness League championships.
"It seems like it could be one of those low scoring meets," Winnisquam
coach Melissa Morse said.
"It will likely come down to other schools who don't have the numbers but
have the athletes who can take points away from teams," added Morse.
"It certainly will (come down to the unknown athletes who steal points). I
think that's why I want my girls to shoot for nothing but personal bests, so
they could be one of those athletes who can steal a point."
I-L will be looking for a big performance from a healthy Larusso (long jump,
200-meters, 100m, 400m). Other key athletes to watch are Torie Goodheart (triple
jump, LJ), Coral Wilber (LJ), Leah Hart (javelin), Danica Goodheart (100H,
triple jump, pole vault), Chelsey Cook (hurdles), and Stephanie Downs (3200m).
Phylicia Martel, who competes in throwing events, is expected to be Winnisquam's
top scorer. Others to watch are Mollie Ryan (relays, 100 hurdles, triple jump);
Leigh Smith (300H, relays); Jen Magoon (1600, 800, relays); and Kelsey Plimpton
(relays, 400, 800).
Other local athletes to watch are Newfound's Audrey Doane (HJ), Emma Lundberg
(distance) and Kelsey Watson (sprints); Prospect Mountain's Brianna Tidd (HJ);
Gilford's Emily Strese (pole vault), Ashley Ilg (PV), Alicia Bean (PV), and
Megan Korber (triple jump); and Moultonborough's Claudia Severance (distance).
The boys race in Class M may be even tighter with six teams among the contenders
Newfound, Franklin, Campbell, Somersworth, Winnisquam and Gilford.
"It is going to be close ... it's close on paper," Gilford coach Gary
Shannon said. "I really think any one of those teams can win it. It will
come down to how your stars perform and the lesser know athletes. Like I told my
kids every point counts.
"I'm looking forward to it," added Shannon.
Local athletes to watch are Franklin's Shawn Jackson (throwing events), Jeff
Davis (hurdles) and Matt Companion (long jump); Newfound's Dave Chorney (triple
jump, 800, 1600, 3200) and Matt Prutzanni (sprints); Belmont's Jeff Loring (200,
400); Winnisquam's Ryan Speikers (pole vault, triple jump) and Evan Drew (high
hurdles); Gilford's Owen Carey-Hatch (hurdles, 100m, relays) and Mike Fortier
(pole vault); Prospect Mountain's Nate Fogell (high jump, triple jump).
May 26, 2006
Winnisquam 4, Mascoma 3
TILTON Senior Foster St. Cyr scattered nine hits over seven innings,
striking out eight and walking three, as the Bears snapped a three-game skid
with a key Class M victory over Mascoma. With the win, Winnisquam climbs to 8-8.
"It was a mirror image of yesterday's game (4-3 setback to Prospect
Mountain on Tuesday)," said WRHS coach Dave Rogacki. "We had six hits
like we did the other day, but this time we took advantage of our hits. We
excuted better. We moved guys around the bases."
Marty Samms set the pace for the Bears, going 3-3 with a double and an RBI.
Brady Gilbert went 1-1 with two walks and two runs scored. Matt Kievit turned in
a solid game at shortstop, where St. Cyr has played most of the season. Kievit
also went 1-3 with a run scored.
May 26, 2006
Mascoma 8, Winnisquam 2
TILTON Winnisquam was limited to just three hits, and Mascoma plated three
runs in the sixth to snap a 2-2 tie en route to an 8-2 triumph over the Bears in
Class M softball action.
"We've got to play better than we did today to beat a good team," WRHS
coach Kevin Dame said after his team dropped to 8-8.
The Bears took a one run lead twice, only to have Mascoma come back in its next
opportunity. It was knotted at 2 when Mascoma erupted for three runs in the
sixth with the help of a Winnisquam error.
Ali Keith started and took the loss. Recording Winnisquam's three hits were Cait
St. Onge, Abby Williams, and Ashley Reynolds
May 24, 2006
Winnisquam 11, Prospect Mountain 0
ALTON Ali Keith tossed a one-hitter and fanned nine, while Winnisquam banged out 14 hits in improving to 8-7 in Class M with a shutout win over the Timberwolves (3-14).
The Bears, who forged out to a 4-0 lead through four innings, put the game out of reach with six runs in the fifth for a 10-0 advantage. They added a run in the seventh.
Abby Williams went 4 for 5 scored a run and knocked in two runs to lead the Winnisquam offensive barrage. Also contributing were Cait St. Onge (3-5, 3 runs),
Keith (2-5, 2 runs), and Erin Roark (2-2, run, RBI).
May 24, 2006
Winnisquam 3, Prospect Mtn 4
NEW DURHAM The Prospect Mountain baseball team continues to find ways to win, which is something a young Winnisquam squad is learning about.
After Winnisquam erased a 3-0 deficit with a solo run in the sixth inning, Ryan Gillan belted a solo home run in the home half of the frame and the
sophomore pitched out of jam in the seventh as the Timberwolves pulled out a thrilling 4-3 victory in Class M action Tuesday afternoon.
"It was a great game ... a great win for us," said PMHS head coach Gary Noyes.
With the win, their fifth straight, the Timberwolves locked up a top three spot in Class M with a 14-3 record. The Bears fell to 7-8 with five setbacks
to three of the top four teams (Franklin, Prospect Mountain, and White Mountains) by a total of seven runs.
"We are playing the top teams tough ... we're just not finishing them," Winnisquam coach Dave Rogacki said. "We are getting there. We are doing a
great job with the number of young kids we have.
"We have been getting the pitching. We just haven't been hitting," added Rogacki.
That was the case through four innings as Prospect Mountain starter Kevin Lee limited the Bears to just one hit through four innings. The T'wolves
erupted for three runs in the third inning.
Winnisquam finally broke through in the fifth, getting a key two-run single from Brady Gilbert. Scoring on the play were Justin Dawalga (walk) and Zach
Lyford (single). The Bears pulled even at 3 in the sixth when Foster St. Cyr doubled and scored on a Corey Gilmore single.
Gillan, who took over on the mound in the sixth, quickly put the T'wolves back on top and he closed the door on Winnisquam.
The Bears threatened to pull even in the seventh. Marty Samms opened the frame with a double, but Gillan got the next three batters to end the
threat.
Gillan paced the PMHS offense with a pair of RBI, while Moose Bourdeau had a hit and an RBI. Alex Bourdeau, Cam Drouin and Luke LaFreniere each had hits
for the Timberwolves.
Lyford was the hard luck loser on the mound for Winnisquam. He scattered six hits over six frames, striking out one and walking just two. At the plate,
Samms had two of Winnisquam's seven hits.
"I've got to be pleased with the way we came back and played hard after the loss to Gilford," said Rogacki.
Winnisquam wraps up the regular season with a home game against Mascoma Thursday and a contest at Newfound Friday. Prospect Mountain finishes at
Inter-Lakes Saturday.
May 23, 2006
Gilford 4, Winnisquam 0
GILFORD The Gilford softball team ran their record to 14-2 with a hard
fought 4-0 Class M win over Winnisquam. The Bears slip to 7-7.
Gilford's Felicia Bua and Winnisquam's Ali Keith both pitched well with Bua
getting the shutout win allowing 5 hits, striking out eight and walking three.
Keith was equally impressive allowing 4 runs on 6 hits, striking out four, and
walking three.
"We need to do a better job executing," Winnisquam coach Kevin Dame
said. "If we get a bunt down we score a run in at least one of those
innings."
The Golden Eagles would score all the runs they would need in the bottom of the
first when Ashley Annis led off with a double. Lydia Bartlett singled and
Felicia Bua followed with an infield single to load the bases. Annis then scored
on a Lori West fielder's choice.
Gilford added a run in the fifth inning when Cassie Crockett reached on an error
and would eventually score on a wild pitch. The Eagles added two more insurance
runs in the sixth inning when Gwen Crafts singled and was advanced to third on
an Ashley Annis double. Both runners would eventually score on wild pitches.
For the Golden Eagles Ashley Annis led the six hit attack with three hits,
including two doubles. Bua, Bartlett and Crafts also had singles. For
Winnisquam, Erin Roark (1-3), Ali Keith (1-3), Amanda Lowrey (1-4), Cait St.
Onge (1-3), and Ashley Reynolds (1-3) all collected singles.
May 23, 2006
Winnisquam 2, Gilford 6
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TILTON Clinging to postseason hopes, the Gilford baseball team put
together the kind of performance veteran coach John Lord knew they were capable
of putting together all spring.
D.J. Feehily tossed a complete game two-hitter and the Golden Eagles played a
solid all-around game behind him en route to a big 6-2 victory in Class M action
Monday afternoon.
"It's a great win for us," said Lord after his Golden Eagles climbed
to 5-11, keeping their slim tournament hopes alive. Winnisquam dropped to 7-7.
"We got off to a good start," Lord continued. "We got a great
pitching effort from D.J. and we played well defensively."
Feehily finished with five strikeouts and one walk while allowing just four
balls hit to the outfield.
"He did a good job keeping the walks down and keeping the runners down,
making things easier for the defense," Lord pointed out.
The Golden Eagles gave Feehily some early runs to work with as they plated four
runs in the first and two more in the second, for a 6-0 advantage through two.
Tom Snow went 2 for 4 with a double and three RBIs to pace the Gilford attack.
Also contributing were Eddie Williams (2-3, 2 runs scored) and Feehily (1-4,
double, run scored).
"The score six runs in the first two innings Ώ they beat us to the
punch," Winnisquam coach Dave Rogacki pointed out. "We made three
errors in the first two innings and they took advantage of them.
"And we could never get back into it," added Rogacki.
Corey Gilmore was the tough luck loser as he allowed seven hits over six
innings, striking out one and walking just two. Connor Ouellette played a strong
game in left field.
Offensively, Jake Weeman picked up his first varsity hit and scored a run. Ernie
Woods had the other Winnisquam hit and run.
"We played well defensively and that's what it takes," Lord said.
Both teams are in action this afternoon, Gilford plays host to Littleton and
Winnisquam visits Prospect Mountain.
In JV play, Gilford (8-2) defeated Winnisquam 9-5 behind a strong pitching
performance from Mike Perry. Contributing offensively were Tom Kelly (2-3),
Collin Crecco (2-3), Steve Bartlett went 1-2 with a home run.
May 19, 2006
Winnisquam 9, White Mountains 1
TILTON Ali Keith fired a complete game one-hitter as Winnisquam put together a solid all-around performance to record its third straight victory
in Class M softball action. Keith finished with five strikeouts.
The Bears (7-6) took command early, opening the contest with five consecutive hits en route to scoring five runs in the home half of the
first. Erin Roark, Amanda Lowrey and Keith started the rally with singles. Cait St. Onge followed with a two-run single and Jenna Goss ripped an RBI
single. Abi Williams reached on an error, and the Bears pushed two more runs across for the 5-0 lead.
"We came out swinging," said Winnisquam coach Kevin Dame. "We played a solid defensive game, Ali threw a gem and we swung the bats well. I'm happy with
the way we are playing right now."
Winnisquam would add two in the second and two more in the fifth for a 9-0 lead.
Leading the offensive attack were Lowrey (3 for 4, run scored), Goss (3-3, 3 RBIs, 2 runs), and St. Onge (1-1, 2 RBIs, 3 runs scored).
May 19, 2006
White Mountains 5, Winnisquam 2
TILTON Winnisquam could not finish White Mountains as the Spartans scored five runs in the final three innings to turn back the upset-minded Bears.
With the loss, the Bears slip to 7-6 while the Spartans improve to 13-2.
"We are playing the top teams tough ... we just can't get over the hump," WRHS coach Dave Rogacki said. "The kids are doing okay, I told them we have
to execute both offensively and defensively against the top teams."
The Bears jumped on top in the third. Bryan Ploof singled and Danny Rose reached on a fielder's choice before Corey Gilmore ripped a two-run single.
It stayed 2-0 Winnisquam until the fifth when the Spartans made it 2-1. The visitors added two runs in the sixth and two more in the seventh to pull out
the win.
Zach Lyford scattered nine hits and walked none over seven innings in suffering the tough loss. Gilmore (2 RBIs) went 2 for 3 to lead Winnisquam's
six-hit attack. Ploof played a very solid defensive game at third base.
May 18, 2006
Winnisquam 8, I-Lakes 0
MEREDITH Ali Keith turned in a complete game, tossing five innings of
two-hit ball for the win and going 3 for 4 with a double at the plate as the
Bears coasted past Inter-Inter-Lakes.
Keith struck out 10 to help Winnisquam improve to 6-6 with its second straight
win. Amanda Lowrey pitched the final two frames, allowing just one hit.
The Bears took command of the contest with four runs in the first. Keith
singled, and Kate St. Onge had an RBI single to highlight the frame.
"It was good to get outside," Winnisquam coach Kevin Dame said.
"We have been playing good as of late. Hopefully we can keep that up."
Also contributing for the Bears were St. Onge (1-3, RBI, 2 runs scored), Jen
Cross (1-3, walk, two runs), and Katie Potter (1-4, 2 RBI).
May 18, 2006
Winnisquam 19, I-Lakes 1
MEREDITH Corey Gilmore and Ernie Woods did most the damage as Winnisquam
rolled past Inter-Lakes in Class M baseball action, improving to 7-5. I-L slips
to 1-11.
Gilmore tossed a one-hitter over four innings, striking out five and walking one
for the win. Woods pitched a perfect fifth to close it out.
The Bears took an 8-1 lead after three and plated 11 runs in the fourth to put
the game away. Gilmore and Woods banged out three hits and scored three runs
apiece. Connor Ouellette collected his first varsity hit and RBI in the win.
Trevor Greene started on the mound for Inter-Lakes and took the loss. Geof Cote
followed. Ben Phillips had the lone Laker hit, a home run to lead off the third
inning.
Both teams are in action today, Winnisquam hosts White Mountains and I-Lakes
entertains Newfound.
May 18, 2006
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GILFORD With the bigger meets looming around the corner, both the Gilford
boys and Winnisquam girls posted impressive wins at the Central Lakes Meet.
The host Golden Eagles scored 103 points to lead the way, followed by Franklin
(77), Winnisquam (77), Prospect Mountain (63) and Sant Bani (31).
On the girls side the Bears won easily with a team score of 180. Gilford was
second with 73, followed by PMHS (59), Sant Bani (29) and Franklin (10).
Leading the way for the Gilford boys was Owen Carey-Hatch who placed first in
both the 100 meters (11.53 seconds) and the 110m hurdles (16.20). The Golden
Eagles swept the top three spots in the 100m with Josh McCutcheon second (11.65)
and Kasey King third (12.10). Franklin's Jeff Davis was second in the 110m
hurdles (16.67) and Winnisquam's Evan Drew was third (17.26).
McCutcheon took first place in the 200m with a time of 24.39. Teammate Sean
Jackson was second (24.77) and Sant Bani's Travis Filter was third (25.29). Also
winning for Gilford was Mike Fortier who took the pole vault (11.0), followed by
Winnisquam's Ryan Speikers (10-6) and Gilford's Sean Sullivan (8-6).
Other two-time winners were Sant Bani's Dylan McGuffin and Franklin's Shawn
Jackson. McGuffin won the 1,600m in 4:40.74, followed by Gilford's Adrian Tidd
(5:10.59) and Winnisquam's Nick Sereni (5:13.09). McGuffin also won the 3,200m
in 10:04.56, followed Tidd (11:35.69) and Sereni (11:36.66).
Jackson won the javelin with a toss of 145 feet, with Speikers second (137-06)
and Prospect Mountain's Jeremy Verville third (136-02). Jackson topped the shot
put with a toss of 47-00.25 feet, followed by teammate Brent Desnoyers
(45-05.00) and Gilford's Matt Pumphret (42-01.00). Franklin also ruled the
discus with Nate Ross first (112-01) and Jon Tyrell second (105-10). Gilford
Pumphret was third (101-02).
Prospect Mountain's David Saalfrank won the 400m in 54.49 seconds, followed by
Winnisquam's Rico Santamaria (54.72) and Taylor Plimpton (58.53). The
Timberwolves took the top two spots in the 800m with Taylor Peterson winning in
2:17.12 and George Stevens just behind in 2:17.60. Sant Bani's Zach Baron was
third (2:19.48).
The Timberwolves also had winners in the long jump and triple jump. Elliott
Barraford topped the LJ in 19 feet, 7 inches with Speikers second (19-05.25) and
Franklin's Robert Celata third (17-07.25). Nate Fogell won the TJ in 41-01.00,
followed by Speikers (39-10) and Barraford (36-07).
Franklin's Davis won the 300m hurdles in 45.06, with Gilford's Will Ayer second
(45.20) and Franklin's Celata third (47.59). Winnisquam took the top two spots
in the high jump with John Robinson jumping 5-4, and Justin Soto clearing five
feet. Franklin's Zack Tyrell was third (4-10).
Gilford won the 4x100 relay in 46.56 with PMHS second (47.81) and Franklin third
(51.64). Prospect Mountain won the 4x400 in 3:49.67, followed by Winnisquam
(4:00.72) and Gilford (4:14.93).
On the girls side, Winnisquam's Phylicia Martel led the way with three wins. She
took first in the shot put (32-01), followed by Prospect Mountain's Ashley
Finethy (28-08.75) and Gilford's Sara Ellen Godek (24-06.25). Martel won the
discus with a toss of 86-02, with Finethy second (77-02) and Kelsie Whitney of
PMHS third (62-09). Martel topped the javelin with a throw of 83-10, followed by
Winnisquam's Jenn Meier (82-11) and Godek (72-06). Meier also won the 3,200m in
13:06.31, with fellow Bear Becky Chase second (13:36.26) and Gilford's Danielle
Baron third (14:01.39).
Winning two events for the Bears were Mollie Ryan, Kelsey Plimpton and Jen
Magoon. Ryan won the triple jump in 32-11, followed by teammate Kelley Muraszko
(30-05) and Sant Bani's Mackenzie Hussman (30-05). Ryan topped the 100m hurdles
(18.52) with teammate Leigh Smith second (18.56) and Prospect Mountain's Amanda
Pellowe third (18.62). Smith won the 300m hurdles (52.69), followed by Pellowe
(52.8) and Franklin's Brittany Denningham (53.58).
Plimpton won the 400m in 64.65, followed by teammate Destiny Desroches (66.42)
and Prospect Mountain's Megan Farrell (67.68). Plimpton also took the 800m in
2:38.85 with Sant Bani's Leslie Mayo-Smith second (2:41.34) and Gilford's Lynsey
Tyler third (2:43.19).
Magoon was tops in the 200m in 29.86, with Gilford's Anna Redman (3024) and
Hayley Jackson (30.25) next across the line. Magoon also won the 1,600m in
5:35.83, followed by Smith (5:51.07) and Prospect Mountain's Brianna Tidd
(5:52.49).
Winnisquam also got wins from Rose Chapman and Laura Mills. Chapman won the long
jump (13-11.25) with teammate Emily Rose second (13-05.75) and Sant Bani's Ella
Littlefield third (13-04.25). Mills was tops in the high jump (4-04), followed
by Tidd (4-04) and Gilford's Megan Korber (4-02).
Gilford took the top two spots in the pole vault with Asley Ilg first (8-06) and
Meg Elkington second (7-06). Winnisquam's Chapman was third (7-06). Gilford's
Jillian Richards won the 100m dash in 13.80, followed by Finethy (13.91) and
Winnisquam's Katie White (14.12).
Gilford won the 4x100 relay (55.24) with PMHS second (56.61) and Winnisquam
third (56.71). The Bears won the 4x400 relay in 4:27.51, followed by PMHS
(4:43.93) and Sant Bani (4:46.87).
May 12, 2006
Winnisquam 3, Littleton 1
TILTON Ali Keith tossed a complete-game three-hitter as the Bears less
than 24 hours after an emotional loss to rival Franklin came back from that
tough setback with an impressive all-around performance against Littleton.
"It was a great game," Winnisquam coach Kevin Dame said. "They
didn't come out flat after last night's emotional game. We came out with the
same energy we came out with the other night. Hopefully we can do that the last
five or six."
Keith allowed just one hit through six innings and two in the seventh when
Littleton trimmed the Bears' lead to two. The sophomore finished with nine
strikeouts. "She was just phenomenal after pitching last night,"
Steuer said.
The Bears got on the board in the first inning when Amanda Lowrey doubled and
raced home on Kate St. Once double. The hosts added two more in the sixth. Jen
Cross singled and Ashley Reynolds reached on an error before Erin Roark and
Laundry delivered RBI singles.
Leading the way for the Bears were Lowrey (2-4, run scored), St. Once (1-3,
double, RBI), and Reynolds (1-2, run scored)
May 12, 2006
Quick start lifts Winnisquam to 12-6 win
TILTON The Winnisquam Bears jumped out quick, let Littleton back into it,
then took charge again to win going away.
Winnisquam raced out to an early lead and held on 12-6 Class M victory,
improving the Bears to 6-5.
The Bears scored six runs in the second inning to take a 7-1 lead, only to have
the Crusaders storm back with five runs in the fourth inning to pull within a
run.
"We got out to an early lead, then we let down a little bit thinking the
game was over," said WRHS head coach Dave Rogacki.
Winnisquam rallied with two runs in the fifth and three more in the sixth to
close things out.
Ernie Woods earned the win, striking out five and walking six. Foster St. Cyr
paced the offense with a 4-for-4 day at the plate with two runs scored and two
RBI. Woods helped his cause with a pair of RBI.
The Bears finish off a busy week with a game at Prospect Mountain on Saturday
May 12, 2006
May 11, 2006
SOFTBALL Franklin 3, Winnisquam 1
FRANKLIN Night games always bring out the crowds, then add the
Franklin/Winnisquam rivalry to the mix and you have an exciting evening of
softball and Wednesday was no exception.
The Bears came out swinging in the first inning with three line shots to the
shortstop hole, but Franklin's Angela Christopher made three fine defensive
plays to end the inning.
Winnisquam pitcher Ali Keith breezed through the first two innings. striking out
four. The top of the third saw Winnisquam score first with a walk to Erin Roark,
and back to back hits by Amanda Lowrey and Keith for a 1-0 lead.
The Lady Tornadoes came back in their half of the third with singles by Ashley
Pevine, Christopher, and Laura Kaplan for a 2-1 lead. The scoring ended in the
fourth when Amanda Barton led off with a double, advanced to third on a
fielder's choice, and scored on an infield hit by Eva Porter.
The Bears did not go quietly as they had runners on second and third with no
outs in the sixth, but Franklin's Alexa Feener shut the door with two strikeouts
sandwiched around a popped up bunt attempt that was caught by catcher Laura
Kaplan.
Both Feener and Keith each allowed six hits and walked one. Keith had seven
strikeouts and Feener fanned eight. Cassie Dorval had Franklin's other hit while
Kirstie Dinkle, Porter, Pevine, and Barton were the other defensive standouts.
"I haven't seen a team enter a game with as much intensity as Winnisquam
did tonight since last years playoffs in Plymouth," said FHS head coach
Skip Dubois. "To our credit, we were able to weather the early storm, make
some great defensive plays, and eventually take the lead for good. Tonight we
stepped up one more rung on the ladder of maturity as a team."
Keith led the way for Winnisquam as she was 2-3 with an RBI. Lowrey (2-3), Kate
St. Onge (1-3) and Abby Williams (1-3) also contributed for the Bears. Keith
pitched well in taking the loss as she went the distance and struck out seven.
"It really was fun to be a part of," said Winnisquam coach Kevin Dame.
"We had some chances, but we made a couple of errors and a mental error
that cost us."
Franklin is now 11-1 on the season and their games will be Saturday at Odell
Park when they will play a make-up game versus Newfound at 4 p.m., then face
Somersworth under the lights at 7 p.m. Winnisquam hosts Littleton today.
May 11, 2006
FRANKLIN Nate Allen snapped a 4-4 deadlock with an RBI triple in the
bottom of the sixth and Mason Roberge got three outs in the seventh as Franklin
edged rival Winnisquam, 5-4, in a classic seesaw battle to remain unbeaten in
Class M.
"It was a typical Winnisquam, Franklin game where it went
back-and-forth," Franklin coach Tom Charbono said after his Tornadoes moved
to 12-0. The Bears slipped to 5-5.
"It was a good game where they took the lead and we came back to tie it Ώ
they took the lead and we came back," said Winnisquam coach Dave Rogacki.
"I told the team before the game that the team who executes best on defense
would win, and they played better on defense.
"They played better defense Ώ they got the key hits to drive in
guys," Rogacki added. "They outhit us and out-played us."
Franklin went ahead 1-0 in the first and 2-1 in the bottom of the second on
back-to-back doubles by Kevin Baca and Aaron Smith. The hosts pushed their lead
to 3-1 in the fourth and led 4-2 when Winnisquam pushed two runs across in the
top of the sixth to pull even again.
In the fifth, the Tornadoes took a run away from Winnisquam when Nate Allen made
a diving catch on a drive by Foster St. Cyr with a runner on base.
Kevin Baca singled in the home half of the sixth and raced all the way around
the bases on Allen's triple.
Roberge came on in the sixth with runners on first and third, and ended the
Winnisquam threat with two strikeouts. He retired the Bears in order in the
seventh for the win. Steve Shorey went the first five innings, allowing two runs
(0 earned) on five hits while striking out two and walking none. Derrick
Sylvester pitched a third of an inning, allowing two runs while recording a
strikeout.
Leading the Franklin offense were Kevin Baca (2-3, double, 3 runs), Allen (2-4,
triple, RBI), and Steve Shorey (2-4, double).
Corey Gilmore pitched a solid game for the Bears, scattering nine hits over six
innings while striking out three and walking none. At the plate, both Bryan
Ploof and Justin Dawalga finished with 2 hits and an RBI.
Winnisquam hosts Littleton today, while Franklin entertains Somersworth Saturday
afternoon (1).
May 10, 2006
Winnisquam girls top field
TILTON Caiti Sullivan captured first in two events and third in another to
help power the Winnisquam girls track team to victory in a four-school meet here
Tuesday. Sanbon out-distanced Gilford and Winnisquam in the boys meet.
Sullivan won the 110H and high jump as the Bears recorded 122.83 points to best
Sanborn (65.33), Gilford (51.5), and Conant (21.33). Sullivan also placed third
in the 300 hurdles.
Phylicia Martel was first in the shot put, and placed second in both the discus
and javelin events. Also posting first place performances were Jen Magoon (1st
1600; 3rd 200), Kelsey Plimpton (1st 400; 2nd 800), and Jena Meier (1st 3200m;
3rd javelin).
Winnisquam also received big points from Mollie Ryan (2nd 110H, 400m), Leigh
Smith (2nd 300H, 3rd 110H), Becky Chase (2nd 1600, 3rd 3200), and Rose Chapman
(2nd LJ, 3rd PV). Recording third place finishes were Mimmet Rivers (800m),
Laura Mills (HJ), and Kelley Muraszko (TJ). The Bears also won the 4x400 event
and placed third in the 4x1.
Gilford was paced by Megan Korber (1st TJ, 2nd HJ), Ashley Ilg (1st PV), Lynsey
Tyler (1st 800m), and Danielle Baron (2nd 3200m; 3rd 1600m). Also turning in
solid finishes for the Eagles were Meg Elkinton (2nd PV), Lilly Richards (3rd
100m) and Sara Ellen Godek (3rd SP).
In the boys event, the Golden Eagles were led by Matt Pumphret (1st SP; 2nd
discus), William Ayer (2nd 110H, 3rd 300H), Josh McCutcheon (2nd 100m, 3rd
200m), Sean Jackson (1st 400m), Adrian Tidd (1st 3200m), and Mike Fortier (1st
PV). Chet Tasse was third in the discus and Sean Sullivan placed third in the
pole vault for the Eagles, who also captured first in the 4x100 relay.
Winnisquam's Ryan Speikers won the TJ, and placed second in the pole vault and
long jump. Evan Drew won the 110H, while Rico Santamaria came in second in the
400m. John Rrobinson was third in the HJ.
May 9, 2006
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TILTON The Winnisquam Regional baseball team quickly put last Friday's
listless performance at Berlin behind them.
Zach Lyford fired a complete-game six hitter as the Bears rebounded from that
setback with a solid all-around game en route to a 5-0 blanking of area rival
Belmont in Class M baseball action Monday afternoon.
"This was good win for a very young team," Winnisquam coach Dave
Rogacki said after his club improved to 5-4. Belmont falls to 8-4.
"This is a very good win," added Rogacki, "especially after that
one we gave away in Berlin."
Lyford allowed two walks and struck out three. He received plenty of defensive
support from third baseman Bryan Ploof, shortstop Foster St. Cyr, and first
baseman Marty Samms.
"Zach did a very good job," Rogacki said. "He kept the ball
around the plate and made them hit the ball to where we were playing."
Winnisquam jumped on top early, plating two runs for a 2-0 lead after one. The
hosts added solo runs in the second and third frames as well as the fifth for
the 5-0 final. The Bears were limited to just eight trees. Leading the way
offensively were Corey Gilmore (2-4, 2 runs) and Justin Dawalga (2-3, 2 RBI).
That was more than enough offense for Hutchins.
"It was one of those things," said Belmont coach Brett Sottak.
"It was like we never got off the bus ... like we weren't even there. We
couldn't throw strikes, we couldn't make the plays.
"And we had some horrible at bats. Their kid pitched a good game, but we
made him look like Greg Maddux in his prime," Sottak added. "We was
decent, but he was not Greg Maddux in his prime."
Eric Trendell started on the mound for Belmont and took the loss. John Bryant
pitched well in relief, allowing one earned run while scattering four hits over
the final three innings.
May 9, 2006
Belmont softball turns back rival Bears
Winnisquam 1, Belmont 3
TILTON The Red Raiders got seven strong innings from Nicole Hewes and
clutch hits when they needed them as they turned back Class M foe Winnisquam,
3-1, in Class M action Monday afternoon.
Belmont is now 5-7 while the Bears fall to 4-5.
Hewes scattered five hits and two walks while striking out seven.
Caitlin Clary doubled home two runs in the third, and Marisa Pickowicz tripled
in the fifth to score Jessica Grant who had doubled earlier.
Lori Kjellander finished 2-for-2 for the Red Raiders.
Amanda Lowrey went 2 for 3 with a double and run scored paced the Winnisquam
attack. Also contributing were Kate St. Onge (1-3, RBI) and Abby Williams (1-3).
"We've got to hit the ball better," Winnisquam coach Kevin Dame said.
"We have to stop giving up the big play ... It seems like there is one big
play that has cost us the last three times we've lost."
May 9, 2006
JV Baseball
Winnisquam 13, Belmont JV 2
On Monday, Peter Boyce took the mound against Belmont and was outstanding as he went the distance for his third win of the season, striking out six and giving up only two unearned runs. Ryan Hancock opened the game with a double and scored twice as the Bears had their best outing of the season offensively. Nick Allar carried the big bat early as he pounded out a single and a double to deep left field for four RBI as Winnisquam scored six runs in the first two innings. The Bears added four more in the third as Calvin Finemore and Nik Chase were drilled by errant fastballs and eventually scored as the defense failed. Chris Mazur, Tim Moore, and Chase all had two hits and runs scored, and Wil Gourgiotis and Jason Macdonald had hits and two runs scored. The Bears had a strong outing in the field as Boyce consistently stayed ahead in the count while the fielders made the plays behind him, including two big plays by Kyle Sarber at first base, and Chase threw out a runner on an attempted steal to end the game. Winnisquam hosts Franklin on Wednesday.
May 6, 2006
Berlin 1, Winnisquam 0 (8 innings)
BERLIN Ali Keith pitched another strong game, but the Bears stranded seven runners (4 in scoring position) in a tough 1-0 loss in eight innings.
Keith limited Berlin to just three hits and did not allow a runner to reach second through seven innings. Berlin put together three hits in the eighth
to pull out the win. Keith struck out two.
"We had our chances, but we just couldn't get a hit," said Winnisquam coach Kevin Dame.
"It was a great all-around game," Dame added. "We outplayed them through seven ... we just couldn't come up with the big play."
May 6, 2006
Berlin 9, Winnisquam 3
BERLIN The Bears could not overcome a sluggish start, slipping to 4-4 in Class baseball action. Winnisquam fell into a 6-0 hole in the first inning
and never recovered.
"We just didn't have a good start," Winnisquam coach Dave Rogacki said. "We dug ourselves a hole and we couldn't get out of it."
Foster St. Cyr paced the Winnisquam attack by going 3 for 4 with two runs scored and an RBI. Ernie Woods and Zach Lyford both had two hits for the
Bears. Joe Robinson pitched well in relief, allowing just one run over the
final three frames.
May 3, 2006
Player of the Week
Phylicia Martel, Winnisquam girls' track
Martel won the discus (87 feet), the shot put (31-3½) and the javelin (83-8) to
earn Athlete of the Meet honors at the Kris Fox Invitational at Winnisquam.
May 2, 2006
SOFTBALL
Winnisquam 5, Newfound 0
TILTON Winnisquam led from start to finish in a 5-0 victory over Lakes
Region rival Newfound.
Ali Keith was dominant on the mound as she allowed just two hits and struck out
nine to pick up the win for Winnisquam. Jenna Goss was 1-2 with a pair of key
RBI in the first inning. Kate St. Onge (2-3, run), Keith (1-2) and Katie Potter
(1-2, run) also delivered for Winnisquam on the offensive end.
Both teams are in action Wednesday. Winnisquam (4-3) travels to Prospect
Mountain while Newfound (0-6) hosts Littleton Wednesday.
May 2, 2006
Winnisquam baseball holds off
area rival Newfound
TILTON Winnisquam held off a late rally to earn a hard fought 8-6 win over
Lakes Region rival Newfound.
Winnisquam improved to 4-3 while Newfound fell to 1-5 with their fifth straight
loss.
"I don't mind winning an ugly game," said Winnisquam coach Dave
Rogacki. "It was a good game for two teams that are coming off vacation. It
was good to see as many guys as we did contribute. Newfound came right back at
us and we had a little trouble closing them out, but I thought we played a good
game."
Winnisquam wasted little time getting started in this contest as they scored
five runs in the first two innings to grab a quick 5-0 advantage. The home team
would tack on three more runs and led 8-3 heading into the final inning, but
Newfound plated three runs in the seventh to close the gap to just two (8-6).
Richard Sodano doubled before Jake Schaffner and Mitchell Palmer ripped RBI
singles. Newfound had the tying run at the plate and a runner on third.
Winnisquam though would hold off the late rally and capture the win.
"Both teams made mistakes," said Newfound coach Jason Jenkins.
"They made more timely plays on the field than we did. And they came up
with the timely hits."
Bryan Ploof led the way for Winnisquam as he was 3-4, scored three runs and had
an RBI. Foster St. Cyr (2 RBI), Justin Dewalga (2 RBI), Dan Rose (2-4), Joe
Robinson (2-3) and Zack Lyford (2-3) all contributed for Winnisquam.
Julian Carr went 2 for 3 with an RBI to lead Newfound. Carr took the loss on the
mound, striking out three in 4.2 innings of work. Palmer pitched the final 1.1
innings.
April 23, 2006
Winnisquam 5, Hopkinton 3
Bryan Ploof had three hits and Zack Lyford collected the win on the mound as the Bears improved to 3-3.
Danny Rose, Foster St. Cyr and Justin Dawalga had two hits a piece for Winnisquam. The Hawks managed just five hits as a team, with no two-hit
players.
"We just did not hit the ball very well," Hopkinton Coach Dave Chase said. Sam McIntire threw four innings for the Hawks and gave up three runs.
Winnisquam Coach Dave Rogacki commended his team on its better defense and ability to drive in runners. "Seems like we're headed in the right
direction," he said.
April 23, 2006
Hopkinton 5, Winnisquam 2
Lauren Pfundstein earned the win from the circle and connected for a two-run home run as the Hawks moved to 4-1. Pfundstein (4-1) struck out 10, walked
three and gave up two hits and no earned runs in seven innings.
The Hawks opened the scoring with four runs in the second, two earned and two unearned.
"We made a couple errors in the second that came back to haunt us," Winnisquam Coach Kevin Dame said.
The Bears (3-3) scored single runs in the third and fourth, but that was all they could manage against Pfundstein. Ashley Reynolds was 1-for-3 with an
RBI for Winnisquam. Hopkinton junior Sarah Warner was 1-for-3 and drove in the Hawks' final run in the sixth
April 23, 2006
The LGB Invitational was held at Gilford High School yesterday. This extra-large meet with multiple teams was not scored for team performances,
but if it was it is clear that Newfound's plethora of first-place finishes would have earned them the win.
In the meet's 17 events, the Bears came out on top in eight, led by Kelsey Watson, Audery Doane and Emma Lundberg. Watson was in control of the
sprints, coming in first in the 100m (13.23) and 200 (26.95). Doane won the 400 (1:03.49) and high jump (4-foot-10), while Lundberg was strong in the
long distances, claiming first in the 800 (2:28.92) and 1,600 (5:26.84).
Doane also finished high in the triple jump (sixth). Lundberg claimed fifth in the long jump. Other successful Newfound athletes were Emma Erler (first
in 300 hurdles), Lauren Bergeron (second in 3,200, fourth in javelin, fourth in 1,600). The Bears' 4x400 team of Sarah McGraw, Erler, Doane and Watson
came in first.
Host Gilford's most successful event of the day of the was the high jump, where Emily Strese and Ashley Ilg finished 1-2. Strese's winning height was
nine feet. The other event that the Golden Eagles finished in the top six in was the 4x100, a fifth-place showing. Molly Belanger, Haley Jackson, Rebecca
Johnson and Rachel Petrozzi were on the 4x100 team.
Laconia had a solid day competing against mostly Class M competition. The Sachems' star sprinter, Emily Geltz, was second in the 100 and third in the
200. Also in those events, Mary Piontkowski finished fifth and sixth, respectively. Piontkowski was fourth in the long jump. Laconia's Sam Gasi
(fourth in 300 hurdles), Alicia Bernard (fourth in 800), Melissa Anderson (sixth in shot put) and the 4x100 relay team (Geltz, Gasi, Piontkowski and
Kayla Raucci; third) placed well.
Winnisquam's Phylicia Martel was the only thrower to place in the three throwing events, taking first in the discus (83-6), second in the shot put
and third in the javelin. Jen Magoon of Winnisquam had a quality day, finishing second in the 1,600, sixth in the 400 and participating in the
4x100 relay with Katie Whitye, Kelley Muraszko and Caiti Sullivan that placed second.The Winnisquam high jump crew was also a bright spot, as Katie Chapman,
Laura Mills and Jen O'Brien placed fourth through sixth, respectively. Becky Chase (third in 3,200), Sam Gosselin (fifth in javelin), Sullivan (second in
100 hurdles) and Rose Chapman (fourth in pole vault) rounded out the top
performers for the Bears.
The Prospect Mountain team had a strong showing, led by Ashley Finethy, who was third in the shot put and fourth in the discus. The Timberwolves' Amanda
Pellowe also had a pair of good finishes, coming in third in both the 100 hurdles and 300 hurdles. Prospect Mountain's other individual placers were
Megan Farrell (fifth in the 800) and Brianna Tidd, (third in the high jump). Farrell, Tidd and Pellowe teamed with Sophie Ellis to earn third in the
4x400 relay.
April 20, 2006
Winnisquam 11, Gilford 10 (8 innings)
TILTON Winnisquam sophomore Zach Lyford picked a perfect time for his first
varsity hit.
Lyford ripped an RBI single in the bottom of the eighth that plated teammate Dan
Rose and gave the Bears a thrilling 11-10 win over Lakes Region rival Gilford.
Winnisquam upped its record to 2-3 and Gilford dropped to 1-4 in Class M.
"It was just a game where the two teams mirrored each other," said
Winnisquam coach Dave Rogacki. "It went back and forth. Any time it looked
like one team was going to run away with the game, the other came right back. It
was just a very entertaining game."
Winnisquam was on the verge of a victory as it held a 9-7 advantage in the top
of the seventh. Gilford though plated two runs to tie the game at nine and send
it to extra innings. The Golden Eagles used that momentum in the eighth as they
pushed across a run to grab a 10-9 lead.
The Bears though fought back as Bryan Ploof started the uprising with a single.
After a steal, Dan Rose ripped an RBI double to tie the game at 10. Foster St.
Cyr then worked a walk and two outs later, Lyford delivered the game-winning
hit.
"We had seven errors. It's hard to win when your defense commits seven
errors," Gilford coach John Lord said. "We are hitting the ball and
scoring runs ... and our pitching has been pretty good, but defensively we are
giving up too much."
Ploof led the way for the Bears as he went 4-4, scored three runs and had two
RBI. Rose (2-4, run, 2 RBI), St. Cyr (2 hits, RBI), Kevin Tibbetts (2-4, 2 runs,
RBI) and Lyford (1-3, RBI) also contributed for Winnisquam.
D.J. Feehily started on the mound for Gilford, and last 1-plus innings. Perry
Morin pitched well in going the rest of the way. Leading the Golden Eagles were
Eddie Williams (2-3, solo home run, 2 RBI) and Tyler Piecuch (2-5, 2 RBI).
In Jv action, Gilford improved to 5-0 with a 16-5 win over visiting Winnisquam.
Zach Blake came in in the second inning of relief pitching and allowed only one
run, three hits, and struck out four on his way to the victory. Blake also
tripled and had two walks at the plate, scoring three times. Joe Altmire (2-4),
Tom Kelly (3-4), Adam Moulton (2-4), Collin Crecco (2-4) provided the offense.
Both teams are in action Friday. Winnisquam travels to Hopkinton and Gilford
hits the road to battle Littleton.
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TILTON Despite losing a good chunk of last year's team to graduation, the
Gilford softball team has picked up right where they left off and they are
only bound to get better.
The young Golden Eagle squad remained perfect on the season thus far as they
pounded out 10 hits and got a three-hitter from ace Felicia Bua as they rolled
to a 10-1 win over Winnisquam Wednesday afternoon in Class M action. Gilford
improves to 5-0 while the Bears fall to 3-2.
"We hit very well today we had three triples and a home run and made a
lot of contact," said GHS head coach Joan Forge. "We are a young team
and it was our best hitting game of the year and I thought (Winnisquam ace)
Ali Keith pitched well."
The Gilford offense got going right off the bat. Ashley Annis reached on an
infield single, and Gwen Crafts reached on an error. Chelsea Murphy followed
with a single up the middle to score Annis with the first run of the game. Lori
West walked to load the bases, and another error allowed Crafts to score.
Later in the inning with two outs and the bases still loaded, Bua helped her own
cause with a sharp single to right field to score a pair of runs, giving the
guests a quick 4-0 lead.
"When you fall behind against a team like Gilford, it's tough to come
back," said tight-lipped WRHS head coach Kevin Dame after the contest.
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Gilford's Felicia Bua
recorded 12 strikeouts in leading the Golden Eagles to a 10-1 victory
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April 18, 2006
Winnisquam softball turns back rival Belmont
WRHS 6, Belmont 4
BELMONT It wasn't perfect, but the Winnisquam Regional softball team found a
way to bounce back from their first loss of the season.
In a sloppy contest by both teams, the Bears jumped out to a 4-0 lead and held
off host Belmont for a key 6-4 triumph in Class M action Monday afternoon.
Winnisquam moves to 3-1 with the victory, while Belmont slips to 1-2.
"It was an ugly game on both sides," Winnisquam coach Kevin Dame said.
"Both teams made errors, both teams made mental errors and errors on the
basepaths."
The Bears went up 4-0 with a four-run third inning. They pushed it to 5-0 and
were threatening for more in the fourth when Belmont turned a triple play. With
runners on first and second, Belmont third baseman Caitlin Clary grabbed a line
drive. Clary quickly fired the ball to Kristi Parent at second base to catch the
runner off the base and Parent relayed it to Jen Pullen at first to complete the
triple play.
Inspired by their defense, the Raiders scored four runs in the bottom of the
fourth to make it 5-4. Pullen had a two-run single to make it 5-4. Jill Fortin
followed with a single and stole second, giving Belmont runners at second and
third with one out. Kristi Parent followed with a liner to right field.
Winnisquam's Jen Cross came in to make a shoestring catch, and fired the ball to
second to double up Fortin and end the Belmont rally.
Winnisquam added an insurance run in the sixth.
Ali Keith got the win on the mound for the Bears, striking out four while
allowing two earned runs.
Keith also helped her cause by going 2-4 at the plate with a run scored. Amanda
Lowrey (2-3, double, walk), Erin Roark (2-3, walk, run), and Cross (1-3, walk, 2
runs) contributed to the Winnisquam attack.
For Belmont, Heather Waterman allowed 10 hits and walked six, while striking out
seven. She struck out the side in the second. Fortin was 2-3 at the plate with
two stolen bases.
In JV action, Belmont posted a 10-3 win over Winnisquam. Marissa Donovan struck
out five and allowed two runs over six innings. Shelby Harriman was outstanding
defensively at shortstop.
April 18, 2006
Winnisquam 1, Belmont 4
BELMONT The Red Raiders got a complete-game effort from Jeff Ortakales and
scratched out three runs in the sixth inning to defeat Winnisquam in Class M
action. Belmont improves to 2-1 while the Bears fall to 1-3.
Ortakales allowed only one run on five hits while striking out five."It was
a tough, gutsy outing and we needed it from him," said BHS head coach Brett
Sottak. Winnisquam took the lead in the second when Justin Dawalga walked and
later scored on a passed ball. The score stayed that way until the Red Raiders
knotted it in the fifth. Craig Rhodes tripled and scored on a suicide squeeze by
Tyler Bryant.
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Belmont went ahead for good in the sixth. Nick Harriman singled, then Eric
Trendell doubled off the fence to put runners at second and third. John Bryant
bunted, and both runners scored when the pitcher threw the ball away. Rhodes
later plated Bryant with an RBI single.
Harriman and Rhodes each finished with two hits."The big difference is that
they executed with guys on base and we didn't," said WRHS head coach Dave
Rogacki.Corey Gilmore went the distance for Winnisquam, allowing only four hits
and a walk.
WRHS JV Baseball Report vs.
Franklin (April 14) and Belmont (April 17)
The Winnisquam High School JV baseball team lost two games this past week to
Franklin (9-4) and Belmont (16-14 in 8 innings). On Friday, the Bears were not
able to generate any sustained offense, but the day was highlighted by a Nik
Chase home run in the sixth inning. Peter Boyce had two hits and scored two
runs. Jake Weeman took the loss as he started and went three innings as Franklin
scored six runs. In Monday's barnburner versus Belmont, Nick Allar had a
hit, walked twice when the team needed base runners, and scored three times to
lead the Bears. Chris Mazur started going five innings for Winnisquam and
recording six strikeouts. Down 6-1 going into the bottom of the third, the Bears
rallied for seven runs as catcher Wil Gourgiotis and Jason Macdonald drove in
runs with base hits. Winnisquam trailed by one going into the bottom of the
seventh when Tim Moore stroked the first of two clutch hits for RBIs as he drove
in Zach Corliss to tie the game. Belmont scored five times in the top of the
eighth to retake the lead as Macdonald struggled to find the plate after two
solid innings on the mound. The Bears rallied in the bottom of the eighth
scoring three times on hits by Mazur and Moore, but the rally fell short when
they were not able to convert with one out and the bases loaded.
April 15, 2006
Winnisquam 0, Franklin 5
TILTON Thanks to a full preseason, the Franklin softball team is quickly rounding into midseason form.
With Mother Nature allowing practices to be held outside right from opening day of Spring sports, the Golden Tornadoes were able to get a good jump on
preparing for the regular season by working out the kinks during scrimmages. That extra work was evident as they played a solid game in all facets to
defeat rival Winnisquam 5-0 in Class M action Friday afternoon.
Franklin now stands at a perfect 3-0 with the victory while the Bears fall to 2-1.
"We had a great preseason with five scrimmages, including a trip to Rhode Island to play some good teams and that helped us so much," said FHS head
coach Skip Dubois. "We certainly aren't in midseason form yet, but we made a
lot of our mistakes two weeks ago during preseason. We're playing good defense, hitting the ball well, and (pitchingace) Alexa Feener is right
where she should be."
The Golden Tornadoes did not make a single error behind Feener who allowed just a single hit a lead-off single in the fourth by Erin Roark while
striking out 10. The ace walked one and hit a batter to account for Winnisquam's three baserunners for the game. She has yet to allow a run this
season.
With Feener in control, Franklin didn't need to generate much offense, yet they exploded for three runs in the fourth. With two outs Eva Porter and
Ashley Pevine had back-to-back singles, then both scored on a triple to deep right field by Laura Kaplan. Angela Christopher followed with a single to
center field to score Kaplan.
"We've been hitting the ball pretty well so far," said Dubois. "We are putting the ball in play a lot, and I'm pleased with the contact we're
making."
Franklin tacked on two more runs in the seventh. After Winnisquam pitcher Ali Keith struck out the first two batters of the inning, Pevine reached on
an error to keep the inning alive. That brought Kaplan to the plate and she ripped another deep shot to right-center field for her second triple of the
game which scored Pevine. Christopher promptly singled again to score Kaplan with Franklin's fifth and final run.
"Both times they scored their runs with two outs," said WRHS head coach Kevin Dame, "and both times their hits might not have been recorded as
errors in the book, but you got to make the tough plays against the good teams like Franklin. Feener brings it, but we put the ball in play against
her a lot. The difference is they made the plays behind her."
Kaplan finished with two triples and three RBI, while Christopher had a pair of singles and two RBI. Porter, Pevine and Sabrina Longver each added
singles in support of Feener.
"Most teams know that when they get down one or two runs against Alexa the best they can hope for is to tie it and send it into extra innings," said
Dubois. "You don't erupt for five runs against a pitcher of that caliber."
Feener's counterpart, Keith, finished with six strikeouts and did not walk a batter. She also worked out of a jam in the third, stranding a pair of
runners in scoring position.
"At this point of the season they are the better team I admit that," said Dame. "But we are going to keep working and hopefully by the middle/end of
the season we'll be right with them."
April 15, 2006
Franklin baseball slips past Winnisquam
TILTON This is what makes rivalries so special.
Like many classic showdowns in the past, Franklin and Winnisquam battled right to the end. The Golden Tornadoes combined solid pitching and defense
with some timely hits to pull out a 3-2 Class M victory here Friday afternoon. Winnisquam had the tying run on third base in the bottom of the
seventh when Franklin left fielder Nate Allen tracked down a deep drive by Ernie Woods to end the rally.
"It was a typical Franklin and Winnisquam game," Franklin coach Tom Charbono said after his team climbed to 3-0 with the thrilling victory. "It was a
good, tight game ... I thought Ernie's hit was out of there."
Kevin Baca delivered all three of Franklin's runs, knocking in Derrick Sylvester with the game-winning run in the fifth inning.
The Golden Tornadoes jumped on top 2-0 in the first inning. Kevin Baca ripped a key two-run single in the frame, but Woods pitched out of a
bases-loaded jam without giving up another run. Winnisquam would get one back in the bottom half of the first when Foster St. Cyr (1 for 3) raced
across the plate on a passed ball.
It remained 2-1 Franklin until the fourth when the Bears pulled even. Justin
Dawalga, who went 2 for 3 to lead Winnisquam, singled home St. Cyr.
Franklin though came right back to regain the lead in the top of the fifth. Sylvester led off the frame with a single. The freshman moved over to third
before racing home on Kevin Baca's sacrifice fly to make it 3-2. Winnisquam threatened in the seventh. Bryan Ploof walked to open the frame. He took
second on a sacrifice bunt, and moved over to third before Allen hauled in Woods' drive to left.
"It was a good rivalry game," said Winnisquam coach Dave Rogacki. "It was a good pitched game by both teams. They were a lot more aggressive on the
bases than we were and they got the hits when they needed them, and we
didn't."
Mason Roberge scattered six hits over five innings to pick up the win. The big right-hander allowed one earned run while striking out five and walking
none. Steve Shorey tossed two innings of hitless ball for the save, striking out two and walking one.
Roberge also went 2 for 3 at the plate with a run scored, and Eric Baca went 1-3 with a run.
For Winnisquam, Woods allowed just seven hits over seven innings. He struck out seven and walked three. At the plate, Woods went 2 for 4.
"Despite the loss, we ended the week on a positive," Rogacki pointed out. "I'm very happy. Our pitchers have been doing a great job. We have to
execute better on defense."
April 14, 2006
Winnisquam 8, Inter-Lakes 0
TILTON Ali Keith and Amanda Lowrey combined on a no-hitter, and Winnisquam's
offense did the rest as it cruised to an 8-0 victory over area foe Inter-Lakes.
The Bears improved to 2-0 while the Lakers dropped to 0-3 in Class M.
Keith was in complete control through five innings as she struck out seven.
Lowrey was just as dominant as she pitched the final two innings.
Kate St. Onge did the damage offensively as she was 3-for-4 with two singles, a
triple, an RBI and she scored a run. Keith (1-3) and Abby Williams (2-3, 2
singles, 2 runs) contributed to the Bears' offensive onslaught. Freshman Katie
Potter collected her first varsity hit and RBI for Inter-Lakes.
Winnisquam entertains Lakes Region rival Franklin today. Inter-Lakes travels to
Franklin Monday.
April 14, 2006
Winnisquam 11, Inter-Lakes 2
TILTON Zack Lyford pitched five innings of no hit ball and Ernie Woods went
3 for 4 at the plate to help Winnisquam ease past Inter-Lakes in Class M
baseball action.
The Bears (1-1) snapped a 2-2 deadlock with a four-run fifth inning and put the
game away with five more runs in the sixth. Woods did most the damage at the
plate, scoring two runs and knocking in five with his three hits. Foster St. Cyr
went 2 for 3 with two runs and two RBI.
"(Woods) was our offense," Winnisquam coach Dave Rogacki said.
"Today we got people on base and we got them in. Monday, we didn't ... we
left seven runners on."
Lyford was solid in his first start, allowing no hits and just two unearned runs
over the first five frames. St. Cyr allowed no runs and just three hits over the
final two innings.
For the Lakers (0-3), Keeler Lapham started on the mound and suffered the loss.
Pat McIntire took over. Banging out I-L's three hits were Chad Frazier (1-2,
run), Scott Langmaid (1-3), and Wes Taggett (1-1).
Both teams face Franklin next. Winnisquam entertains the Golden Tornadoes today,
while the Lakers visit Franklin Monday.
GILFORD Area track and field standouts continue to post impressive
performances in early meets.
Led by Phylicia Martel, the Winnisquam girls track team recorded 134 points to
edge out host Gilford (99) and defending Class M-S champion Inter-Lakes (91) in
a five-school meet Thursday afternoon. Wilton was fourth with 19 points.
In a tight battle, the Golden Eagle boys out-distanced Winnisquam 135-107.
Rounding out the field were Inter-Lakes (56), Wilton (39), and Laconia Christian
(13).
Martel dominated the throwing events to power the Winnisquam girls to victory.
The Bears won eight of the 17 events, with Martel claiming three for Winnisquam.
She won the shot put (31-feet, 9.75-inches), discus (91-7), and javelin (80-1).
Also posting wins for the Bears were Jen McMagon (1600-meters; 5 minutes, 51.08
seconds), Leigh Smith (300 hurdles; 55.11 seconds), Mollie Ryan (200m; 29.9),
Becky Chase (3200m; 13:26.44), and 4x400 relay (4:31.3).
Jenna Meir placed second in both the javelin and 3200m, while Kelsey Plimpton
was second in the 400m and third in the 800m. Ryan also placed second in the
triple jump, and Caitlyn Sullivan placed second in the high jump, third in the
high hurdles and fifth in the pole vault. Kelley Muraszko took third in both the
long jump and triple jump. Becky Chase took third in the 1600m.
Gilford received winning performances from Ashley Ilg (pole vault; 8-6), Megan
Korber (HJ; 4-6), and Emily Strese (400m; 105.49). Jillian Richards placed
second in both the HH and 300H, while the Golden Eagles claimed second in both
relay events.
Strese was also second in the PV. Sara Ellen Godek took second in the SP, fourth
in TJ and fifth in javelin. Hayley Jackson was second in the 100m and third in
the 200m. Danielle Baron placed second in the 1600m and third in the 3200m.
Molly Belanger finished third in the 100m.
Danielle Larusso powered Inter-Lakes, winning the LJ (15-6.75) and 100m (13.06).
Torie Goodheart won the TJ (34-3), while Chelsey Cook took first in the HH
(17.11) and Stephanie Downs won the 800m (2:41.76). The Lakers also won the
4x100 relay. Downs also placed third in the 400m.
The Lakers also received strong performances from Coral Wilber (2nd LJ), Amanda
Dusso (2nd 200m), Danica Goodheart (3rd PV), Amanda Green (3rd HJ), Becky
Fortang (3rd discus), Leah Hart (3rd javelin), and the 4x400 relay team (3rd).
In the boys meet, the Golden Eagles received personal best performances from
Mike Fortier, Aaron Oehlschaeger, Matt Pumphret and Kasey King en route to their
solid win over Winnisquam.
Oehlschaeger won two events to lead the Golden Eagles, who captured first in
eight of the 17 events. Oehlschaeger took top honors in the 400m (55.89) and
800m (2:21.06). Fortier won the PV (11-6), while Pumphret took first in the SP
(41-11) and King placed first in the javelin (132-4). Owen Carey-Hatch took
first in HH (16.56) and Will Ayer won the 300H (48.6), while the Golden Eagles
also took the top spot in the 4x100 relay.
Pumphret also placed third in the discus, Carey-Hatch finished third in the TJ,
and Ayer was third in HH.
Also for Gilford, Josh McCutcheon placed second in the javelin and third in the
100m; Lucas Doyle was second in the 800m and third in the 1600m; and George
Athanas finished second in SP and fourth in discus. Chet Tasse placed third in
LJ, Sean Jackson was third in 200m, and the Gilford 4x400 relay finished third.
Ryan Speikers paced Winnisquam, winning the LJ (18-1) and TJ (37-9) along with
placing second in the PV and third in javelin. Nick Serini won the 1600m
(5:15.95), and placed third in the 300H and 3200m. Dave Andrus took first in the
HJ (5-0), and the Winnisquam 4x400 relay team placed first.
Also placing well for the Bears were John Robinson (2nd HJ), Sean O'Brien (2nd
1600m), Evan Montembeault (2nd 300H), Taylor Plimpton (3rd 400m), Justin Soto
(3rd HJ), and the 4x100 relay (2nd).
April 11, 2006
Winnisquam 4, Prospect Mountain 0
TILTON Ali Keith was almost perfect for Winnisquam on Monday.
Keith pitched five plus innings of perfect softball before allowing to what
amounted to a swinging bunt single as she helped propel Winnisquam to a 4-0
triumph in the Class M opener.
"This was a good win," said Kevin Dame. "I'm happy with the way
we played."
The ace hurler didn't only get the job done on the mound, but helped her own
cause with a two-run single. That would be all the offense the Bears would need
as Keith struck out seven en route the victory. Kate St. Onge (1-3), Jenna Goss
(1-3, run) and Laura Romero (1-3) all had hits for Winnisquam.
Ariel Atkins had the Timberwolves lone hit in the loss.
Winnisquam though did suffer a blow when starter Heidi Miller went down with an
ankle injury. Her status was not known as of press time.
Winnisquam hosts Inter-Lakes Thursday.
April 11, 2006
Winnisquam 1, Prospect Mountain 2
TILTON Alex Bourdeau tossed a complete game five-hitter, striking out seven
while walking three, as Prospect Mountain edged Winnisquam, 2-1, in Class M
baseball action. Bourdeau threw 113 pitches, 70 for strikes en route to the win.
"Alex pitched a great game and his brother (Erick) called a great game
behind the plate," Prospect Mountain coach Gary Noyes said. "And we
didn't have any errors."
The Timberwolves plated the winning run in the top of the seventh with no hits
out of the infield. With the bases loaded, Kevin Lee ripped a hard shot to the
right of the pitcher and Logan Hooper beat the throw home to break a 1-all
deadlock.
"It's a great way to start, especially since they 10-ruined us twice last
year," said Noyes.
PMHS jumped on top in the first inning. Jimmy Grant doubled on the first pitch
and he raced home on a Luke LaFreniere single.
The Timberwolves host Inter-Lakes at the New Durham Field Wednesday, while the
Bears entertain the Lakers on Thursday.
April 11, 2006
Winnisquam JV Baseball 13, Pros Mtn 8
The Winnisquam High School JV baseball team opened its season with a 13-8 win
over Prospect Mountain . Chris Mazur started the game, going three innings and
striking out two. Peter Boyce went four innings in relief for the win, picking
up five strikeouts.
Kyle Sarber and Ryan Hancock both had three hits and two RBI, and Boyce scored
three runs.
The Bears jumped out to a 6-2 lead after two innings and maintained the edge
throughout. Prospect Mountain stormed back with four runs in the bottom of the
fourth as Winnisquam's infield struggled to record outs, but big defensive plays
from Nick Allar and Tim Moore in the outfield helped to subdue the rally.
The Bears added on to the lead with five runs in the top of the sixth inning, as
Josh Clairmont, Jason McDonald, and Hancock each had hits to drive in runs.
Winnisquam looks forward to its next game on Friday in Franklin.