WOODSTOCK — The Woodstock High girls hockey team bounced back emphatically from last week’s loss to the Kingdom Blades, scoring five goals in the first period and four more in the second in a 9-0 romp over Brattleboro at Union Arena.
On four separate occasions, the Wasps (2-1) scored two goals within a minute of each other. Gracelyn Laperle, Hannah Gubbins, Lily Gubbins and Kassidy Haley all scored twice, and Isabel Konijnenberg tallied as well.
Konijnenberg also added four assists, Haley had three and Lily Gubbins and Laura Audsley each had one. In goal, Meridien Bremel faced only two shots, stopping both to earn the shutout.
Woodstock hosts rival Hartford next Wednesday in a rematch of last year’s VPA Division II championship game, which ended with a Wasps victory.
The teams split their two regular-season meetings in 2021-22.
Hartford 2, Kingdom 0 WHITE RIVER JUNCTION — The Hurricanes, coming off an 8-0 loss to powerhouse BFA-St. Albans, rebounded with a win over the St. Johnsbury-based Kingdom Blades.
After a scoreless first period, Hartford (3-1) scored once each in the second and third. Madi Barwood and Emma Bazin each had a goal, and freshman goaltender Nella Bowen earned her first varsity shutout.
The Canes are at Woodstock next Wednesday.
BOYS HOCKEY Hartford 7, Brattleboro 0 BRATTLEBORO, Vt. — The Hurricanes (1-2) cruised past the Colonels for their first win of the season behind a shutout from Sean Keliher and Frankie Cushing.
Ozzie DeFelice and Ezra Mock each scored two goals for Hartford, and Nick Daniels, Cavan Benjamin and Blaine Gour all tallied once. Lochlan Park had three assists, James McReynolds had two and Jayden Porier, Joseph Barwood and Tyler Spaulding each had one.
Hartford hosts Lebanon next Tuesday in the first round of the Phillippe Bouthillier Holiday Classic.
Hanover 4, Bow 1 CONCORD — The Bears (1-2) got into the win column for the first time on the strength of goals by Wyatt Seelig, Ronan Przydzski, Ryder Wilson and Jack Wilkinson. Wilkinson also added an assist, as did Julian Correa, Mateo Trimble, Jack Gardner and Jackson Watts.
Seelig opened the scoring 13 seconds into the second period, and Przydzski and Wilson each netted the first goal of their high school careers. Jo Jo Drent made 13 saves for Hanover.
“Tremendous road victory,” Bears coach Dick Dodds said. “We held an explosive offense to 14 shots. The boys answered the bell.
Hanover will play Goffstown on Monday at Manchester’s JFK Coliseum as part of the Manchester Holiday Tourney.
GIRLS BASKETBALL Stevens 53, Gilford 36 CLAREMONT — The Cardinals (3-1) picked up an impressive win over the previously undefeated Golden Eagles. Stevens hosts Hinsdale next Tuesday in the Connecticut River Classic.
Brattleboro 55, Woodstock 22 WOODSTOCK — The Wasps fell to 1-1 with the loss to the Colonels and will host Hartford on Friday.
BOYS BASKETBALL Belmont 46, Mascoma 38 BELMONT, N.H. — The Royals (3-1) suffered their first defeat of the season against an undefeated Red Raiders squad.
Belmont outscored Mascoma, 18-2, in the second quarter. James Thomas led the Royals with 11 points, and Tanner Moulton added 10. Mascoma’s leading scorer, Zach Thompson, scored just four points, all in the first quarter, and did not play in the second half after sustaining an ankle injury.
The Royals are right back on the road Thursday as they visit Winnisquam.
Gilford 72, Stevens 48 GILFORD, N.H. — The Cardinals (1-2) fell to the defending NHIAA Division III champion Golden Eagles despite a career-high 16 points from Lucas Belisle.
Stevens takes on Rivendell next Tuesday in the Connecticut River Classic.
Windsor 64, Thetford 55 WINDSOR — The Yellowjackets (1-2) earned the first win of Larry Dougher’s tenure as head coach by defeating the Panthers (2-1).
Windsor takes on Fall Mountain next Tuesday in the Connecticut River Classic. Thetford hosts Randolph on Jan. 2.
Rivendell 61, Sharon 31 ORFORD — Finn O’Donnell led the way for the Raptors (2-2) with 16 points and 14 rebounds. Caleb Benjamin and Parker Bogardus each scored 12 for the Phoenix (1-2).
Rivendell will play Stevens next Tuesday, while Sharon hosts Blue Mountain on the same day.
WRESTLING Mascoma defeats Campbell, ConVal LITCHFIELD, N.H. — The Royals beat Campbell, 42-21, with junior Damian Nestle winning by pin in the first round. Mascoma also got past ConVal, 39-18, as senior Garrett Giovagnoli and junior Connor Hobbs each pinned their opponents in the first round.
Sophomore Ethan Lewis also won by pin in the third round and freshman Paxton Roberts won by an 8-7 decision.
The Royals are at Lebanon next Wednesday.
Lebanon competes at Nor’easter invite HOLLIS, N.H. — The Raiders finished eighth out of 13 teams at Sunday’s Nor’easter invitational at Hollis-Brookline, which was postponed from Saturday due to weather.
Sawyer Beaulieu won three of his five bouts at 126 pounds, taking fourth place. Drew Sanchez was 4-1 at 152 pounds for third.
Dustin Jarvis was fifth at 182 after going 2-2, as was Jon Eylander at 220. Chris Kinne, at 285 pounds, finished 2-2 and in fourth.