Local Roundup: Mascoma boys best Stevens

Published: 02-01-2024 10:30 PM

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BOYS BASKETBALL

Mascoma 65, Stevens 27

Key players: Mascoma — Brayden Pierce (21 points), Tanner Moulton (14 points), T.J. Mardin (12 points), Aiden Smith, James Thomas; Stevens — Mason Ferland (6 points), Devante Thompson (6 points)

Highlights: Mascoma used balanced scoring and shared the ball nicely in its latest victory. Aiden Smith and James Thomas controlled the glass and started the Royals’ break, each having 8-10 rebounds and 6-8 assists.

Coach’s quote: “It was a great team win with good team chemistry. Everyone that suited up played and played well.” — Mascoma’s Silas Ayres

Records: Mascoma 12-1; Stevens 6-8

BOYS HOCKEY

Lebanon 5, Portsmouth 3

Key players: Lebanon — Ben Benes (2 goals, 1 assist)

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Highlights: In addition to Benes’ strong performance, Paddy Mooney, Mason Ballard and Tyler Christian all chipped in a goal.

Coach’s quote: “Seniors Jack Clary, Tyler Christian and Paddy Mooney are setting the tone in practices and carried it over to the game tonight. Their experience of playing an 18-game regular season is helping the underclassmen.” — Lebanon’s Dean Cashman

Records: Lebanon 8-3 league, 10-3 overall; Portsmouth 2-8-1

Hanover 4, Keene 2

Key players: Hanover — Trevor Lichtenstein (1 goal), Jack Wilkinson (1 goal, 1 assist), Andrew Rudd (1 goal), Henry Cotter (1 goal)

Highlights: Clutch power-play goal late in second period was the game-winner for the Bears. Jack Wilkinson scored and was set up by beautiful passing by Wyatt Seelig and Ryder Wilson.

Coach’s quote: “The boys were buzzing. We had our skating legs and that, combined with strong forecheck and solid goaltending from JoJo Drent, led us to victory.” — Hanover’s Dick Dodds

Records: Hanover 8-5; Keene 5-7

GIRLS HOCKEY

Burlington/Colchester 5
Hartford 2

Key players: Hartford — Goalie Nella Bowen

Highlights: After a scoreless opening period, the visitors went three goals up in the second. Hartford scored first in the third, ultimately splitting four goals in the final stanza. It was a very fast and physical game.

Coach’s quote: “We had to step up our game tonight. I know this game will serve us well for the rest of the season. It was very physical, and our goaltender was on fire.” — Hartford’s Kylie Young

Records: Burlington/Colchester 11-4; Hartford 10-4-1

UNIFIED BASKETBALL

Berlin 38, Hanover 16

Key players: Berlin — Caleb Vicors (22 points); Hanover — Ellie Havrda, Asa Henry, Clayton Willis (4 points each)

Highlights: Lots of rebounds were had by both teams.

Coach’s quote: “It was a fast-paced game. Hanover played their hearts out. ” — Hanover’s Missie Rodriguez

Records: Hanover 1-3