GORHAM, NH – Haley Rossito poured in a game-high 27 points to lead Colebrook to a 60-35 victory at Gorham on Friday night in the season opener for both squads.
The Mohawks also got 17 points from Lexi Santamaria, including eight in the opening quarter, and rolled to the 25-point win.
The Huskies were paced by 10 points from Emma Belisle.
Check out the full photo gallery by Greg Alnwick…
By: KJ Cardinal
FRANKLIN, NH – Playing the first game in the newly renovated Franklin High School gym since 1991, the Golden Tornadoes wasted no time making themselves at home as FHS poured in 30 first-quarter points and rolled to a 64-31 victory over Mount Royal Academy on Friday night.
Nathan Holmes netted 11 points in the opening stanza alone, 15 in the game, to pace Franklin while Harrison Kaplan (15) and Matt Carlsen (11) chipped in with double-digits as well.
The Knights were led by 10 points from 8th-grader Chad Hemmingway.
Next up, Franklin hosts Moultonborough at 6:00 PM, while Mount Royal is at Holy Family at Tuesday at 6:30 PM.
Check out the full photo gallery of the action by Chris Laclair of Chris Clicks Photography…
FARMINGTON, NH – In between games of the Pittsfield-Farmington doubleheader on Friday night, the Gabriel Douglas Anthony 21 Foundation was recognized and made a presentation.
Gabe Anthony, a former Panther soccer and basketball player, was tragically killed back on Dec. 15, 2023 when he was struck by another vehicle while tending to his broken down car on Route 93 South in Sanbornton. Gabe was 24 years old.
Rick Anthony, Gabe’s father and former Pittsfield High School AD and Athletic Hall of Fame member, talked about the GDA21 Foundation’s mission. He had the Pittsfield varsity teams present LED roadside flares to all members of the Farmington varsity teams.
Over the course of this year, Rick plans to go to nine New Hampshire high schools and present LED roadside flares to their senior classes to help keep young drivers safe when their vehicles breakdown.
Our hearts go out to the entire Anthony family and applaud their mission. The GDA21 Foundation is accepting donations online through their website: www.gda21foundation.org.
By: KJ Cardinal
FARMINGTON, NH – A trio of double-digit scorers propelled Farmington to a 76-17 victory over visiting Pittsfield in the season opener for both squads Friday night in The Jungle.
Senior Noah Elwell (16 points), junior Preston Berko (15) and sophomore Brayden Johnson (14) all netted double figures for the Tigers, while the Panthers were led by eight points from senior Brayden Pelletier.
The Tigers jumped out to a 20-8 lead of the Panthers and then reeled off a 25-0 second quarter to blow the game open. FHS had 10 of 11 players score in the victory.
Next up, Farmington hosts Epping on Tuesday, while Pittsfield welcomes Portsmouth Christian Academy on Tuesday as well.
Check out the full photo gallery of the action by KJ Cardinal…
By: KJ Cardinal
FARMINGTON, NH – Senior Madi Ricker poured in a game-high 25 points, including four three-pointers, to lead host Farmington past Pittsfield, 62-26, in the season opener for both teams on Friday night in The Jungle.
The Tigers were shot out of a cannon in the first quarter as they outscored the Panthers, 20-2. Ricker came out the gates hot as she scored 12 points in the first frame alone. Farmington also go 12 points on the night from freshman Shaylee DiPrizio, nine from sophomore Zoey Johnson and eight from junior Anna Cardinal.
Pittsfield was led by 12 points from Addison Clark.
The Tigers return to action on Tuesday when they host Epping, while Pittsfield hosts Portsmouth Christian Academy on Tuesday as well.
KJ Cardinal & Michael Griffin of Michael Griffin Photography were both on site. Check out their photo galleries below…
We’ve waited 271 days for this… the opening day of NHIAA hoops!
It’s 100 days from today until the Division I & II boys champs are crowned at UNH on March 15th. We have 100 days to celebrate the best game being played in the best state. It’s our favorite 100 days of the year.
We’ll be bringing you coverage from the Seacoast to the North Country and everywhere in between. So, sit back, relax and enjoy the show as we cover Basketball in the Granite State.
We’re Ball 603. And, this is our time…
In our continued effort to provide unique coverage and services, the New Hampshire Youth Basketball Database returns for another season. This database is aimed at connecting youth basketball coaches around the state so they are able to efficiently schedule travel games, share tourney information and see what other tournaments are out there.
You can join the database by filling out the simple form we have established (linked below). Once you fill out the form, then you will be emailed a link to view the database. We will not share the link to the database publicly… only with coaches that fill out the form… so no need to worry about us sharing your personal contact information.
NOTE: This database is not for AAU programs or tournament promoters.
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PLYMOUTH, NH – No. 13 UMass Dartmouth poured in 25 first-quarter points en route to a convincing 94-47 victory over host Plymouth State on Wednesday night at Foley Gymnasium.
PSU was paced by nine points and five board from Alli Ingalls (Pinkerton). In defeat, the Panthers fall to 2-6 (0-1 LEC), while the Corsairs improve to 6-0 (1-0 LEC).
Next up, Plymouth hosts Western Connecticut State on Saturday at 12:00 PM.
Check out the full gallery of the action by Connor Chrusciel…
PLYMOUTH, NH – Senior Eli Swanson (Inter-Lakes/Holderness School) poured in a game-high 18 points to lead Plymouth State to a come-from-behind 70-65 victory over visiting UMass Dartmouth on Wednesday night at Foley Gymnasium.
In the Little East Conference opener for both squads, the Panthers stumbled out of the gates as they spotted the Corsairs 12 points and trailed 12-0 just over four minutes into the game.
PSU clawed its way back and a back-and-forth affair ensued with 15 lead changes. Plymouth took the lead for good with just over five minutes left in the game and hung on for the victory.
With the win, the Panthers improve to 6-1 (1-0 LEC) on the season, while UMD falls to 2-4 (0-1).
Torran Bosworth and Ivan Yen (Concord) both added double figures for PSU with 11 and 10 points, respectively.
Next up, Plymouth hosts Western Connecticut State on Saturday at 2:00 PM.
Check out the full gallery of the action by Connor Chrusciel…
Keene State’s Brynn Rautiola was named the Little East Conference Player of the Week on Monday. The sophomore guard from Rindge who starred at Conant HS averaged 31.5 PPG on the week.
Rautiola netted 27 points at Worcester State on Tuesday before pouring in a career-high 36 points, including 8 three-pointers, in the Owls first win of the season at Maine Maritime on Sunday. The 36 points was just three shy of the KSC single-game scoring mark.
Rautiola and the Owls return to Keene tonight for their home opener versus VTSU Johnson at 6:00 PM.
