Local Roundup: Mascoma boys soccer remain undefeated with win over Manchester West
Published: 10-20-2024 5:31 PM |
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Boys Soccer
Mascoma 5, Manchester West 2
Key players: Mascoma — Brayden Pierce, Tanner Moulton.
Highlights: Pierce scored four goals in the Royals’ latest victory.
Coach’s quote: “We played well with some lineup adjustments and exposed Manchester’s back line with a mix of direct and indirect play. It was a very physical game, and I was happy that our team remained composed and focused on our game play until the final whistle.” — Masocma’s Stuart Kinsman
Records: Mascoma 10-0-4; Manchester West 8-3-3
Hanover 6, Winnacunnet 1
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Key players: Hanover — Dino Gavetti, Gavin Munson, Ronan Przydzielski. Winnacunnet — Owen Janetos.
Highlights: Hanover freshman Gavetti scored twice, including his third straight game-winning goal, and the Bears’ offense exploded for a season-high six scores to earn a road win. The Bears have now won six in a row. Gavetti scored twice for a 2-0 first half lead, and Munson’s sixth goal early in the second half on Przydzielski’s second assist of the day put the game away. Hanover added goals by Nate McFetridge, Sacha Palm and Noah Winchester to offset an own goal, Winnacunnet’s only score. Every Hanover player saw game time, including a total of six freshmen.
Coach’s quote: “We had had trouble scoring this season, and this outburst came at just the right time as we battle for playoff position. We have a ton of confidence in our senior defense, but now we can aim for the playoffs with renewed confidence in our ability to scor.” — Hanover’s Rob Grabill
Records: Hanover 11-3-1; Winnacunnet 5-7-2
Springfield 2, Rivendell 1
Key players: Rivendell — Will Knowles.
Highlights: The Raptors traveled to Springfield for their last regular-season game. Down 1-0 at half, Knowles scored the equalizer midway through the second half, but Springfield was awarded a penalty kick at the end of the match to hold on for the 2-1 win.
Coach’s quote: “Our young team played their best game of the season tonight. We will take this momentum into the playoffs next week with a lot of confidence” — Rivendell’s Soren Smith
Records: Springfield 9-5; Rivendell 4-10
Thetford 3, Spaulding 1
Records: Thetford 7-7; Spaulding 1-13
Hanover 5, Merrimack 0
Key players: Hanover — Cosi Torresani, Maeve Bradley, Ali Daigle, Grace Stewart.
Highlights: Hanover had a slow start, but gradually adapted to a bumpy pitch and moved toward better possession and offense in the later part of the first half. Torresani picked up two nice goals in the closing minutes of the half. The Bears continued their work in the second half with strong ball control. Torresani completed her hat trick midway through the period and was complemented by goals from Stewart and Kat Moseley. Hanover’s defenders kept the match in order in the closing minutes.
Coach’s quote: “A solid match as we look forward to the final two matches of the regular season next week.” — Hanover’s Doug Kennedy
Records: Hanover 9-4-1; Merrimack 3-10-1
Oxbow 0, Winooski 0 (OT)
Highlights: Oxbow and Winooski played to a tie. Both teams had chances to score but both keepers came up big for each team. Oxbow keeper Caleigh Bean made an amazing save with less then 30 seconds in regulation to send the game into OT. Winooski’s keeper made an outstanding save off a direct kick from Natalee Spear with less then 20 seconds to go in OT to end the game scoreless. Oxbow ended their regular season and is awaiting for the playoff brackets to come out to see who they play in the first round.
Coach’s quote: “This was a hard-fought match. Both teams played hard, and both keepers made some really good saves. ” — Oxbow’s Shannon Gould
Records: Oxbow 4-7-3; Winooski 6-5-1
Hartford 1, Otter Valley 1 (OT)
Key players: Hartford — Morgan Curtis, Harper Fallon, Nicola Husmann, Wren Parker.
Highlights: The Hurricanes honored seniors Curtis, Fallon, Husmann and Parker on Senior Day with a thrilling OT time. Otter Valley took an early lead but the Canes battled all afternoon and finally evened it up with two minutes to go in regulation. Curtis served a beautiful free kick into the box that Harper Traendly volleyed past the Otter’s goalie. Both teams had chances in the 20-minute OT before settling for a tie.
Coach’s quote: “A tie wasn’t the result we were hoping for, but it was great to see the girls’ hard work rewarded with the late goal. Our seniors have been great role models for our young team and have created a great foundation for the future of Hartford girls soccer.” — Hartford’s Jeff Acker
Records: Hartford 1-11-2; Otter Valley 8-5-1
Woodstock 56, Windsor 0
Key players: Woodstock — Aksel Oates, Vince Petrone, Caeden Perreault, Ray Petrone, Ben Runstein.
Highlights: Woodstock’s Vince Petrone topped 1,000 rushing yards for the season. He now has 1,082 rushing yards through seven games played. Oates completed all seven of his pass attempts for 110 yards and four touchdowns in the win. Four other Wasps (Vince Petrone, Caeden Perreault, Asher Emery, Ray Petrone) scored rushing touchdowns.
Records: Woodstock 7-0; Windsor 2-5
Hanover 24, Kennett 13
Key players: Hanover — David Frechette, Tanner Longmoore, Will Freitag, Lionel Ndong, Keller Greene.
Highlights: Frechette had 274 yards rushing, 331 all-purpose yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions in the Bears’ victory.
Coach’s quote: “Big win to keep our playoff hopes alive. Defense played as a unit, shutting them out in the second half. David Frechette ran wild behind a superb O-line and excellent receiver blocking from Keller Greene, Will Freitag and Lionel Ndong.” — Hanover’s Sam Cavallaro
Records: Hanover 3-4; Kennett 2-5
Hanover 3, Winnisquam 0
Key players: Hanover — Claire Starosta, Ellie Molina, Laura Schaner.
Highlights: Starosta had nine aces, six kills, a block and six digs. Molina had 11 kills and nine digs. Schaner had seven aces, seven digs and two kills.
Coach’s quote: “Winnisquam was fierce behind the service line and scrappy on defense. Tonight’s match was a nail-biter for sure, but our ability to execute in the second set gave us momentum to use in the third set.” — Hanover’s Hunter Gosselin
Records: Hanover 8-6; Winnisquam 5-8
Mascoma 3, Sunapee 1
Records: Mascoma 5-10; Sunapee 2-12
Hartford 6, Springfield 0
Key players: Hartford — Hailey Vanesse, Marty Crasper, Paige Trombly.
Highlights: Nora Comeau started the scoring with her first varsity goal. No game would be complete with Madi Barwood hitting the back of the net. Amaya Argos then added two goals and Vanesse and Paige Vielleux each had one. Charlotte Jasmin and Marty Crasper each had two assists, and Hailey Vanesse and Barwood had one apiece.
Coach’s quote: “Every game gives a coach/team a chance to learn something, work on something, and we took the opportunity to mix veteran seniors with the young kids so that they could get game experience at a higher level.” — Hartford’s Heather Scudder
Records: Hartford 11-1-1; Springfield 0-13
Newfound 2, Mascoma 0
Key players: Mascoma — Sam Harkins had huge second half to give the Royals a fighting chance.
Coach’s quote: “We played a well-fought, hard game tonight. We came in with nothing to lose, and the girls played one of their best games tonight. We may not have ended up with the win, but we improved our play in so many levels tonight that I am very proud of all of the girls.” — Mascoma’s Danielle Pushee
Records: Newfound 8-6; Mascoma 5-9