Category: Game Recap

Tigers tame Panthers behind three double-digit scorers

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…

Pittsfield Boys at Farmington (12.6.24) - KJ CARDINAL
Pittsfield Boys at Farmington (12.6.24) – KJ CARDINAL
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Ricker’s 25 points paces Farmington past Pittsfield

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…

Pittsfield Girls at Farmington (12-6-24) - Michael Griffin
Pittsfield Girls at Farmington (12-6-24) – Michael Griffin
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Pittsfield Girls at Farmington (12.6.24) - KJ CARDINAL
Pittsfield Girls at Farmington (12.6.24) – KJ CARDINAL
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#13 UMass Dartmouth rolls past Plymouth State

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…

UMass Dartmouth Women at Plymouth State (12.4.24) - CONNOR CHRUSCIEL
UMass Dartmouth Women at Plymouth State (12.4.24) – CONNOR CHRUSCIEL
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Swanson leads Panthers past UMass Dartmouth in LEC opener

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…

UMass Dartmouth Men at Plymouth State (12.4.24) - CONNOR CHRUSCIEL
UMass Dartmouth Men at Plymouth State (12.4.24) – CONNOR CHRUSCIEL
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Plymouth State downs Salem State, rolls to 5-0

By: KJ Cardinal

PLYMOUTH, N.H. – A 16-point second-half run propelled Plymouth State to a 76-54 victory over Salem State on Saturday afternoon at Foley Gym.

With the win, the Panthers push their season-opening win streak to five and are off to their best start since 2015-16 when the team opened the year with eight-straight victories.

Ivan Yen (Concord) paced PSU with 15 points, while Eli Swanson (Inter-Lakes/Holderness) recorded a double-double with 14 points and 10 boards. Torran Bosworth and Kevin Henry (Exeter) also chipped in with 13 and 11 points, respectively.

Next up for Plymouth State is a home tilt with 5-1 Rivier on Tuesday at 7:00 pm

Prior to the game, Tony Martinez (Pittsfield) was presented his Little East Conference Hall of Fame ring. The current Belmont head coach is a two-time 1st Team All-LEC pick, tallying 1,556 points and 626 rebounds in his PSU career. He helped lead the Panthers to a pair of LEC regular-season titles and a trip to the ECAC Division III New England Championship.

Check out photos of the action by Danielle Cook of DC Photography…

Salem State at Plymouth State (11.23.24) - DANIELLE COOK
Salem State at Plymouth State (11.23.24) – DANIELLE COOK
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Rivier downs Brooklyn, off to best start in program history

By KJ Cardinal

NASHUA, N.H. – Rivier defeated visiting Brooklyn, 90-63, on Saturday afternoon at the Muldoon Center to improve to 5-1 on the season, the best start in program history through six games.

The Raiders were led by a trio of Granite Staters as Kyler Bosse (Manchester, N.H.) poured in a game-high 25 points, while Joey Merrill (Derry, N.H.) and Matt Constant (Laconia, N.H.) added 22 and 14, respectively.

Rivier returns to action on Tuesday as they head to Plymouth to take on the undefeated Panthers at 7:00 PM at Foley Gym.

Check out photos of today’s action by our Dave Beliveau…

Brooklyn Men at Rivier (11.23.24) - DAVE BELIVEAU
Brooklyn Men at Rivier (11.23.24) – DAVE BELIVEAU
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Plymouth State improves to 4-0 with win over Lasell

By: KJ Cardinal

PLYMOUTH, NH – The Plymouth State men remained perfect on the season and handed visiting Lasell its first loss of the year as the Panthers defeated the Lasers, 76-66, on Thursday night at Foley Gym.

PSU improves to 4-0 on the season, while Lasell falls to 4-1. The 4-0 record for Plymouth marks its best start since an 8-0 flurry to begin the 2015-16 season.

Kevin Henry (Exeter) continued to lead the Panthers as he pumped in a team-high 21 points, while Torran Bosworth added 17. Eli Swanson (Inter-Lakes/Holderness School) and Ivan Yen (Concord) also chipped in with 12 and 11 points, respectively for PSU.

The Panthers return to action on Saturday as they play host to Salem State at 1:00 pm. Prior to the game, 2002 PSU grad and current Belmont head coach Tony Martinez (Pittsfield) will be honored as the latest inductee into the Little East Conference Hall of Fame.

Check out photos of the action by Connor Chrusciel…

Lasell Men at Plymouth State (11.21.24) - CONNOR CHRUSCIEL
Lasell Men at Plymouth State (11.21.24) – CONNOR CHRUSCIEL
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Saint Anselm men pull away past Saint Mike’s

By: KJ Cardinal

MANCHESTER, NH – Behind a career-high 22 points from freshman Erik Oliver-Bush, Saint Anselm took down defending Northeast-10 Conference champion Saint Michael’s, 81-57, on Wednesday night at Stoutenburgh Gym.

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The two league foes traded buckets for the first five minutes of action as the game was tied at 8-8 with 15:24 left in the opening half. The Hawks then went on a 7-0 run over the next three minutes and never trailed again.

Saint Anselm boasted five players in double digits on the evening. Oliver-Bush was 8-10 from the field for his 22 points, while Exeter’s Josh Morrissette (15 points), Sean McCarthy (14), Jadon Archer (14) and Juju Ramirez (10) all netted double figures as well.

The Purple Knights were led by 21 points from Alan Brzezinski.

With the win, The Hawks improve to 2-2 on the season, 1-1 in NE10 action. St. Mike’s, the defending NE10 champion and preseason league favorite, falls to 0-5, 0-3 in league play.

Saint Anselm returns to action on Saturday as they host Jefferson at 2:00 pm.

Check out the full gallery of the action by Todd Grzywacz of Stonewall Photography…

Saint Michael's Men at Saint Anselm (11.20.24) - TODD GRZYWACZ
Saint Michael's Men at Saint Anselm (11.20.24) – TODD GRZYWACZ
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#12 Brewster blows past Busche Academy

WOLFEBORO, NH – The Brewster Academy National Team used a 36-2 first quarter to propel the Bobcats to a 119-54 victory over visiting Busche Academy on Tuesday night at The Smith Center in Wolfeboro.

Brewster, the 12th-ranked team nationally in the latest ESPN High School Basketball Top-25 Poll, was led by a balanced attack that featured seven players in double figures.

Ater Bol Meen led the way with 18 points, while Sebastian Wilkins (17), Clyde Walters (15), Killyan Toure (13), Payday Moore (12), Noble (11) and Preston Fowler (10) all added double-digits.

The Bobcats roster is littered with top-tier talent. Check out the Brewster squad and see where they’re committed.

NO.NAMECLASSPOSITIONHOMETOWNCOMMITTED
0Antonio PembertonSOGLawrence, MA
1Payday MooreJRGHudson, NYSeton Hall
2Ebuka OkorieSRGNashua, NHStanford
3Dwayne AristodeSRFLelystad, NetherlandsArizona
4Clyde WaltersSOGPinson, AL
10Ater Bol MeenJRFManresa, Spain
11Sebastian WilkinsJRFCanton, MA
12Dalu NobleSRFVienna, AustriaDavidson
13Preston FowlerSRFVernon, CTJames Madison
23Killyan ToureSRGCalmont, FranceIowa State
31Mason DawkinsSRGSolon OHBowdoin
Head Coach: Jason Smith (25th season at Brewster
Assistants: Josh Lee (19th season), Tim Cushing (6th season), Ryan Hurd (6th season), Nadir Tharpe ’11 (2nd season)

A full gallery of the high-flying action by KJ Cardinal can be seen here…

Busche Academy Boys at Brewster (Nov. 19, 2024)
Busche Academy Boys at Brewster (Nov. 19, 2024)
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Derryfield girls pull away from Farmington

The Farmington varsity girls hung tough in the first half versus Derryfield, but the Cougars pulled away in the third quarter and won 55-32 on Friday night in The Jungle. Derryfield’s Elyse Ngenda led all scorers with 19 points, while Madi Ricker paced the Tigers with 14.

Check out photos of the action…