Local Roundup: Newport hoops teams win in doubleheader with Stevens

Stevens’ Justin McGuire (21) attempts to block a shot by Newport’s Adrian Sanchez (13) during a varsity boys basketball game at the Wheeler Gymnasium in Newport, N.H., on Monday, Feb. 3, 2025. Newport won, 56-50. (Valley News - Alex Driehaus)

Stevens’ Justin McGuire (21) attempts to block a shot by Newport’s Adrian Sanchez (13) during a varsity boys basketball game at the Wheeler Gymnasium in Newport, N.H., on Monday, Feb. 3, 2025. Newport won, 56-50. (Valley News - Alex Driehaus)

Newport junior Bryce Palmer, 16, right, hugs senior Cayden Morand, 18, as they celebrate a successful three-point shot during a varsity boys basketball game at the Wheeler Gymnasium in Newport, N.H., on Monday, Feb. 3, 2025. Newport won, 56-50. (Valley News - Alex Driehaus)

Newport junior Bryce Palmer, 16, right, hugs senior Cayden Morand, 18, as they celebrate a successful three-point shot during a varsity boys basketball game at the Wheeler Gymnasium in Newport, N.H., on Monday, Feb. 3, 2025. Newport won, 56-50. (Valley News - Alex Driehaus)

Stevens’ Isabella Bovell (24) guards Newport’s Skylar Nelson (13) as she dribbles down the court during a varsity girls basketball game at the Wheeler Gymnasium in Newport, N.H., on Monday, Feb. 3, 2025. (Valley News - Alex Driehaus)

Stevens’ Isabella Bovell (24) guards Newport’s Skylar Nelson (13) as she dribbles down the court during a varsity girls basketball game at the Wheeler Gymnasium in Newport, N.H., on Monday, Feb. 3, 2025. (Valley News - Alex Driehaus)

Stevens head coach Matt Dancosse shouts to his players from the sideline during a varsity boys basketball game against Newport at the Wheeler Gymnasium in Newport, N.H., on Monday, Feb. 3, 2025. Newport won, 56-50. (Valley News - Alex Driehaus)

Stevens head coach Matt Dancosse shouts to his players from the sideline during a varsity boys basketball game against Newport at the Wheeler Gymnasium in Newport, N.H., on Monday, Feb. 3, 2025. Newport won, 56-50. (Valley News - Alex Driehaus)

Newport’s Christian Forsythe (5) attempts to wrestle the ball away from Stevens’ Owen Wilkinson (11) during a varsity boys basketball game at the Wheeler Gymnasium in Newport, N.H., on Monday, Feb. 3, 2025. Newport won, 56-50. (Valley News - Alex Driehaus)

Newport’s Christian Forsythe (5) attempts to wrestle the ball away from Stevens’ Owen Wilkinson (11) during a varsity boys basketball game at the Wheeler Gymnasium in Newport, N.H., on Monday, Feb. 3, 2025. Newport won, 56-50. (Valley News - Alex Driehaus) Alex Driehaus

Stevens’ Olivia St. Aubin (14) guards Newport’s Skylar Nelson (13) as she looks for a pass during a varsity girls basketball game at the Wheeler Gymnasium in Newport, N.H., on Monday, Feb. 3, 2025. (Valley News - Alex Driehaus)

Stevens’ Olivia St. Aubin (14) guards Newport’s Skylar Nelson (13) as she looks for a pass during a varsity girls basketball game at the Wheeler Gymnasium in Newport, N.H., on Monday, Feb. 3, 2025. (Valley News - Alex Driehaus)

Published: 02-04-2025 3:01 PM

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Boys Basketball

Thetford 74, Windsor 46

Key players: Thetford — Hunter Clay (22 points); Dillon Vance (15 points); Windsor — Isaac Becker (21 points); Kobin Shute (12 points)

Highlights: Windsor’s Becker hit seven 3-pointers to account for all of his scoring. The Panthers remained behind only undefeated White River Valley in the VPA Division III standings with the victory.

Coach’s quote: “Thetford proved they are the champs for a reason. They play hard, don’t make many mistakes, and are unselfish. I’m most disappointed in our inability to control the glass.” — Windsor’s Larry Dougher

Records: Thetford 11-2; Windsor 3-10