Local Roundup: Hartford boys battle through illness for hoops win

Coe-Browns sophomore guard Emma LaPierre (32) scored 14 on the night and shot well but the team struggled to come back against Lebanon

Coe-Browns sophomore guard Emma LaPierre (32) scored 14 on the night and shot well but the team struggled to come back against Lebanon CONCORD MONITOR — ALEXANDER RAPP

Senior Hannah Meehan (14) scored as many as the number on her jersey, but said that she needs to score more to get her team where they need to be

Senior Hannah Meehan (14) scored as many as the number on her jersey, but said that she needs to score more to get her team where they need to be

Published: 02-05-2025 4:01 PM

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Boys Basketball

Hartford 73, MSJ 37

Key players: Hartford — Owen Jenks (16 points); Noah Jenks (15 points); Rex Banning (13 points); Noah Danielli (12 points); Kole Fotion (11 points); MSJ — Gavin Treanor (17 points)

Highlights: Hartford led 38-16 at halftime.

Coach’s quote: “Proud of the kids, as the sickness bug has hit us pretty hard this week. We had key kids out tonight and other kids playing through it. The positive to take away is we have full confidence in all the kids in our program. Each game, a new player steps up for us.” — Hartford’s Mike Gaudette

Records: Hartford 12-3; MSJ 3-10

Hanover 41, Kennett 26

Key players: Hanover — Dave Frechette, Roy Lucas; Kennett — Daven Bailey

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Highlights: Hanover won a defensive battle over the visiting Eagles on a night where there seemed to be a lid on the basket for both teams. Frechette and Lucas scored 11 apiece to lead the Bears. Hanover took a three-point lead into halftime and a four-point lead into the fourth quarter before opening the game up a bit. Hanover went 12-for-13 from the free-throw line in the fourth quarter to close it out.

Coach’s quote: “We lacked energy and execution for most of the game. Credit to our bench for staying engaged the whole time and helping the guys out on the floor. Sam Bagatell did a great job on a glass, and Jack Lobb came up with multiple defensive stops to spark us.” — Hanover’s Denver Greene

Records: Hanover 9-2; Kennett 5-5

Coe-Brown 59, Lebanon 42

Key players: Coe-Brown — Jack Matson (20 points); Lebanon — Miles Saunders (8 points, 8 rebounds); Ethan Gray (9 points); Liam Sullivan (10 rebounds, 2 steals)

Coach’s quote: “We’ve been doing a better job of running offense, and when we do that we look good. Tonight we struggled to rebound, which led to easy baskets for them.” — Lebanon’s Blendon Salls

Records: Coe-Brown 8-3; Lebanon 1-9

Unified Basketball

Nashua North 34, Hanover 28

Key players: Hanover — Clayton Willis (16 points); Hope Dufty (6 points)

Highlights: This was the first time Hanover has hosted a home playoff game. It was a fast-paced game with a close score.

Coach’s quote: “Both teams played well, and it was an awesome game to watch. ” — Hanover’s Missie Rodriguez

Records: Nashua North 3-5; Hanover 2-5

Girls Hockey

Adirondack United 3, Hanover 1

Key players: Hanover — Eleanor Edson (26 saves); Julia Lawe (1 goal); Hannah Gardner and Katharine Moseley (1 assist each)

Highlights: It was a scoreless first period with Hanover having the better scoring chances. Adirondack controlled play much of the second, outshooting Hanover 11-3. A turnover in the Bears’ defensive zone led to an Adirondack goal with 3.9 seconds remaining. The hosts scored again 14 seconds into the third and two shifts later added another when a centering pass from behind Hanover’s goal bounced off a defenseman’s leg into the goal. Julia Lawe got Hanover on the board with a breakaway goal with time left for a comeback, but the Bears couldn’t find a second goal.

Coach’s quote: “We played well today but couldn’t overcome a couple defensive breakdowns. Giving up the first goal with 3 seconds left in the second was tough, but the girls battled hard in the third. Eleanor played her heart out and didn’t get much support on any of the (Adirondack) goals.” — Hanover’s John Dodds

Records: Adirondack United NA; Hanover 7-4

Boys Nordic Skiing

Lebanon finishes strong
at Waterville Valley Classic

Key players: Lebanon — Ren Huston (7th); Alex Boardman (9th); Reed Ferland (10th)

Highlights: Nine Lebanon skiers placed in the top half of the field of 73 boys at the Waterville Valley Classic race hosted by Concord.

Coach’s quote: “Our boys team is so deep this year. Every race, the order is different. They work together to bring out the best in each other, and that’s fun to watch.” — Lebanon’s George Hanna

Girls Nordic Skiing

Eshbaugh, Mladek finish in top six

Highlights: Lebanon’s Mallory Eshbaugh cruised to second place and Sophia Mladek finished sixth in a field of 67 girls on the 3K course at Waterville Valley.

Coach’s quote: “Our girls team skied fast in cold conditions at Waterville Valley. Our team has been battling illness for the last week, so overall it was a very positive result.” — Lebanon’s George Hanna