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Jen Robinson Watson: Former Coe-Brown star finds masters niche in England
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Jen Robinson Watson: Former Coe-Brown star finds masters niche in England

By Mike Whaley No one is as astonished as Jen Robinson Watson to be playing competitive basketball at age 45....
Ball 603’s Whaley publishes book
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Ball 603’s Whaley publishes book

Longtime NH sportswriter and Ball 603 contributor Mike Whaley has released a book – “A Pen For All Seasons: Dispatches...
Second-annual The Season magazine set to return
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Second-annual The Season magazine set to return

Our 2022-23 coverage of Basketball in the Granite State will be commemorated with our second annual issue of The Season,...
Great Bay CC falls in USCAA semis
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Great Bay CC falls in USCAA semis

By: Mike Whaley RICHMOND, Va. – A great run for the Great Bay Community College men’s basketball team came to...
Great Bay CC advances to USCAA Final Four
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Great Bay CC advances to USCAA Final Four

By: Mike Whaley RICHMOND, Va. – The Great Bay Community College men’s basketball team got another big game from Dover’s...
Great Bay CC advances in national tourney
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Great Bay CC advances in national tourney

By: Mike Whaley RICHMOND, Va. – The Great Bay Community College men’s basketball team overcame a four-point halftime deficit to...
Bishop Guertin rallies late to capture back-to-back state titles
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Bishop Guertin rallies late to capture back-to-back state titles

By: KJ Cardinal DURHAM – Top-seeded Bishop Guertin used a 23-point fourth quarter to erase a 10-point deficit and capture...
Pelham completes run to D-II state title
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Pelham completes run to D-II state title

By: KJ Cardinal DURHAM – Fifth-seeded Pelham completed its impressive run to the 2023 NHIAA Division II Boys Basketball State...
Bedford wins first-ever state title
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Bedford wins first-ever state title

By: KJ Cardinal DURHAM – Top-seeded Bedford captured its first basketball state title in school history as the Bulldogs defeated...
McLellan’s clutch free throws lifts Kennett to D-II crown
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McLellan’s clutch free throws lifts Kennett to D-II crown

By: KJ Cardinal DURHAM – Trailing by one with no time on the clock, Kennett's Kaylee McLellan went to the...
Girls Division I All-State released
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Girls Division I All-State released

The 2022-23 New Hampshire Basketball Coaches Organization announced the Division I Girls All-State teams along with annual award winners on...
Division I Boys All-State unveiled
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Division I Boys All-State unveiled

The 2022-23 New Hampshire Basketball Coaches Organization announced the Division I Boys All-State teams along with annual award winners on...
Division II Girls All-State released
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Division II Girls All-State released

The 2022-23 New Hampshire Basketball Coaches Organization announced the Division II Girls All-State teams along with annual award winners on...
Division II Boys All-State announced
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Division II Boys All-State announced

The 2022-23 New Hampshire Basketball Coaches Organization announced the Division II Boys All-State teams along with annual award winners on...
Division IV Girls All-State picks released
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Division IV Girls All-State picks released

The 2022-23 New Hampshire Basketball Coaches Organization announced the Division IV Girls All-State teams along with annual award winners on...
Division IV Boys All-State selections announced
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Division IV Boys All-State selections announced

The 2022-23 New Hampshire Basketball Coaches Organization announced the Division IV boys All-State teams along with annual award winners on...
Pinkerton powers past North in semis
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Pinkerton powers past North in semis

EXETER – Pinkerton’s Jackson Marshall and Anthony Chinn led the Astros to a 20-point semifinal win over Nashua North, 75-55,...
Bow returns to title game with semifinal win over Laconia
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Bow returns to title game with semifinal win over Laconia

KINGSTON – Top-seeded Bow defeated No. 5 Laconia, 42-35, on Wednesday night in the semifinals of the NHIAA Division II...
Kennett downs Pelham, advances to championship
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Kennett downs Pelham, advances to championship

KINGSTON – Behind a game-high 21 points from Kaylee McLellan, No. 2 Kennett defeated No. 3 Pelham, 54-40, on Wednesday...
Bedford closes out South to advance to finals
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Bedford closes out South to advance to finals

Top-seeded Bedford finished strong as the Bulldogs cruised past No. 4 Nashua South, 79-56, on Wednesday night in semifinal action...
The Long Run: Coach Smith just keeps on keeping on
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The Long Run: Coach Smith just keeps on keeping on

By: Mike Whaley When you’ve been coaching basketball for as long as Dave Smith has, it stands to reason that...
UNH loses hard-fought title game at UMass Lowell
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UNH loses hard-fought title game at UMass Lowell

LOWELL, MA – The University of New Hampshire men's basketball team fought hard, but came up short to UMass Lowell,...
Pelham routs top-seeded Laconia in D-II semis
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Pelham routs top-seeded Laconia in D-II semis

Fifth-seeded Pelham came out the gates firing and never looked back as they routed No. 1 seed Laconia, 69-31, on...
Pembroke rolls to D-I title game
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Pembroke rolls to D-I title game

No. 2 Pembroke outscored #14 Oyster River by 16 in the second half to roll to a 70-49 victory in...
Bishop Guertin punches ticket to title game
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Bishop Guertin punches ticket to title game

Top-seeded Bishop Guertin defeated No. 4 Goffstown, 67-49, in the semifinal round of the NHIAA Division I Girls Basketball State...
Bedford comes from behind to down Portsmouth, advances to title game
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Bedford comes from behind to down Portsmouth, advances to title game

Behind a game-high 24 points from Lana McCarthy, No. 3 Bedford defeated No. 2 Portsmouth, 64-60, in the semifinals of...
Dancing into March
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Dancing into March

By: KJ Cardinal It’s been an impressive season for college basketball around the Granite State with success at all levels...
Pinkerton cruises to semis
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Pinkerton cruises to semis

Second-seeded Pinkerton cruised to the Division I semifinals with a 77-55 victory over #7 Windham on Sunday night. The Astros...
Top-seeded Bedford survives OT scare from Trinity, advances to semis
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Top-seeded Bedford survives OT scare from Trinity, advances to semis

By: KJ Cardinal The top-seeded Bedford Bulldogs survived an overtime scare from eighth-ranked and defending champion Trinity, 93-91, on Sunday...
Woodsville completes three-peat
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Woodsville completes three-peat

It’s a three-peat for the Woodsville Engineers as they defeated Holy Family, 57-49, to capture their third straight NHIAA Division...
Colebrook crowned champs
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Colebrook crowned champs

Second-seeded Colebrook defeated top-ranked Groveton, 47-44, to capture the 2023 NHIAA Division IV Girls Basketball State Championship on Sunday afternoon...
Great Bay CC falls in conference final, earns at-large bid to national tourney
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Great Bay CC falls in conference final, earns at-large bid to national tourney

By: Mike Whaley AUBURN, Maine -- The Great Bay Community College men's basketball team had a great run come to...
Herons advance to YSCC championship
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Herons advance to YSCC championship

By Mike Whaley AUBURN, Maine – The No. 6 Great Bay Community College men's basketball advanced to the championship game...
Bedford eases to semifinals with win over Memorial
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Bedford eases to semifinals with win over Memorial

Third-seeded Bedford cruised to a 67-37 win over #14 Manchester Memorial on Friday night in quarterfinal action of the Division...
Pelham powers past West, advances to semis
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Pelham powers past West, advances to semis

Fifth-seeded Pelham went on the road and knocked off #4 Manchester West in convincing fashion, 77-57, on Friday night in...
Division III Girls All-State teams released
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Division III Girls All-State teams released

The 2022-23 New Hampshire Basketball Coaches Organization announced the Division III girls All-State teams along with annual award winners on...
Pelham plows past Plymouth, advances to quarters
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Pelham plows past Plymouth, advances to quarters

Third-seeded Pelham cruised to a 69-17 victory over #14 Plymouth in Division II first round action on Wednesday night.  The...
Nashua North cruises past Londonderry, rolls to quarterfinals
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Nashua North cruises past Londonderry, rolls to quarterfinals

Third-seeded Nashua North cruised past #14 Londonderry, 83-46, in Division I first round action on Wednesday night. The Titans advance...
Concord closes out Dover, moves to quarterfinals
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Concord closes out Dover, moves to quarterfinals

Ninth-seeded Concord used an 18-point fourth-quarter to come-from-behind and close out #8 Dover, 46-42, on Wednesday night. The Green Wave...
Exeter eases past Goffstown
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Exeter eases past Goffstown

Sixth-seeded Exeter defeated #11 Goffstown, 71-54, on Wednesday night in Division I first round action. The Blue Hawks advance to...
Coe-Brown downs Bow, advances to quarters
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Coe-Brown downs Bow, advances to quarters

Sixth-seeded Coe-Brown dispatched #11 Bow, 70-50, in Division II first round action in Northwood on Wednesday night. CBNA advances to...
Merrimack Valley beats the buzzer and Lebanon
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Merrimack Valley beats the buzzer and Lebanon

Tied at 34-34, Merrimack Valley's Buddy Eddy drove the lane and connected on the game-winning lay-up to lift the eighth-seeded...
Division III Boys All-State teams announced
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Division III Boys All-State teams announced

The 2022-23 New Hampshire Basketball Coaches Organization announced the Division III boys All-State teams along with annual award winners on...
Lofty expectations: No bar is too high for Ava Winterburn
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Lofty expectations: No bar is too high for Ava Winterburn

By Mike Whaley Ava Winterburn sets her bar high because that’s who she is. The Goffstown High School basketball star...
Division I girls first round update
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Division I girls first round update

All but one of the first round games in the NHIAA Division I Girls Basketball State Tournament were played tonight...
Goffstown races past Blue Devils
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Goffstown races past Blue Devils

Fourth-seeded Goffstown used a 24-point third quarter to defeat #13 Salem, 58-30, on Tuesday night in first round action of...
Woodsville knocks off top-seeded Littleton
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Woodsville knocks off top-seeded Littleton

PENACOOK – Fourth-seeded Woodsville continued its quest for a third-straight Division IV title as the Engineers defeated top-seeded Littleton, 60-53,...
Holy Family wins epic two overtime semifinal
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Holy Family wins epic two overtime semifinal

PENACOOK – In one of the most thrilling games in NHIAA tournament history, Holy Family’s Yves Mugiraneza hung in the...
Division I & II brackets released
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Division I & II brackets released

The NHIAA has released brackets for the 2023 Division I & II Basketball State Tournaments. Check out the brackets below...
Groveton downs PCA, moves on to semis
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Groveton downs PCA, moves on to semis

On Friday night, the Groveton girls defeated Portsmouth Christian 52-44 to advance to the semifinals of the Division IV state...
Concord Christian wins back-to-back titles
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Concord Christian wins back-to-back titles

Concord Christian Academy defeated Conant, 49-35, to capture back-to-back state championships on Saturday night. This time, the Lady Kingsmen won...
Perfection: Gilford completes perfect season, captures fourth-straight D-III crown
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Perfection: Gilford completes perfect season, captures fourth-straight D-III crown

The top-seeded Gilford Golden Eagles completed the perfect season on Saturday night with a convincing 69-43 victory over #3 Mascoma Valley to...
Trinity tops Timberlane
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Trinity tops Timberlane

Behind a game-high 24 points from Tyler Bike, Trinity cruised to a 74-54 victory over Timberlane on Friday night. Connor...
Crusaders cruise to semifinals
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Crusaders cruise to semifinals

Top-seeded Littleton came to play in the quarterfinal round as the Crusaders jumped out to 24-4 lead over #8 Mascenic...
CCA closes out Derryfield in the quarters
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CCA closes out Derryfield in the quarters

Second-seeded Concord Christian Academy trailed by one entering the fourth-quarter, but came from behind to defeat #7 Derryfield 61-57 in...
CCA comes from behind to advance to D-III title game
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CCA comes from behind to advance to D-III title game

Second-seeded Concord Christian erased a 10-point halftime deficit and came away with a 51-45 victory over #3 Stevens in semifinal...
Holy Family advances to semis with dramatic overtime win
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Holy Family advances to semis with dramatic overtime win

By: KJ Cardinal FARMINGTON – It was a rumble in The Jungle as sixth-seeded Holy Family went into a raucous...
Tonight’s live links
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Tonight’s live links

It's a jam-packed night in NHIAA playoffs as the D-III girls semifinals and the D-IV boys and girls quarterfinals are...
#4 Woodsville dispatches #13 PCA
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#4 Woodsville dispatches #13 PCA

The two-time defending champion Woodsville Engineers began the defense of their D-IV title on Monday night with a convincing 73-56...
Aiming High: Laconia boys looking to make history
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Aiming High: Laconia boys looking to make history

By Mike Whaley LACONIA – Kayden Roberts and Keaton Beck like the view from the top. They both know they’ll...
Top-seeded Groveton soars past Profile
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Top-seeded Groveton soars past Profile

Top-seeded Groveton soared past #16 Profile, 50-25, in first round action of the Division IV girls basketball tournament. The Eagles...
Mascenic moves past Groveton in D-IV first round
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Mascenic moves past Groveton in D-IV first round

Eighth-seeded Mascenic moved past #9 Groveton, 66-52, on Monday night in New Ipswich. The Vikings advance and will head to...
Unbeaten Gilford soars past #4 Hopkinton, moves on to D-III title game
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Unbeaten Gilford soars past #4 Hopkinton, moves on to D-III title game

Top-seeded, unbeaten and three-time defending champion Gilford flexed its D-III muscle with a 62-42 win over #4 Hopkinton in semifinal...
Mascoma Valley knocks off St. Thomas, advances to D-III final
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Mascoma Valley knocks off St. Thomas, advances to D-III final

Third-seeded Mascoma Valley jumped out to a 36-12 lead at the half and held on for a 62-49 victory over...
Kennett powers past Plymouth
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Kennett powers past Plymouth

Kennett went on the road and defeated Plymouth, 51-40, on Tuesday night in Division II action. Ben Doughterty scored a...
Goffstown downs Pinkerton
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Goffstown downs Pinkerton

In Division I girls action, Goffstown defeated visiting Pinkerton, 56-46, on Tuesday night. Ava Winterburn led the Grizzlies with a...
PCA knocks off Farmington
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PCA knocks off Farmington

Ninth-seeded Portsmouth Christian Academy went on the road and defeated #8 Farmington, 48-46, on Tuesday night. Amanda Leland netted a...
Farmington survives Lin-Wood, advances to quarters
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Farmington survives Lin-Wood, advances to quarters

In an absolute epic battle in The Jungle, third-seeded Farmington survived and advanced with a controversial 49-48 victory over #13...
Holy Family cruises to quarterfinals
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Holy Family cruises to quarterfinals

Sixth-seeded Holy Family cruised to a 79-43 victory over #11 Hinsdale on Monday night in first round action of the...
Fifth-seeded Hopkinton knocks off #4 Prospect Mountain
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Fifth-seeded Hopkinton knocks off #4 Prospect Mountain

The fifth-seeded Hopkinton Hawks went on the road and upset #4 Prospect Mountain with a convincing, 54-40, victory in Alton...
Pinkerton tops Trinity
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Pinkerton tops Trinity

Behind a game-high 24 points from Jackson Marshall, Pinkerton defeated visiting Trinity, 69-65 on Friday night. With the win, the...
Bishop Guertin downs Bedford, remains perfect
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Bishop Guertin downs Bedford, remains perfect

In a battle between two of the top teams in Division I, Bishop Guertin went on the road and came...
Littleton knocks off Groveton
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Littleton knocks off Groveton

The Littleton girls went on the road and defeated the top team in Division-IV, Groveton, 46-32, on Tuesday night. Check...
Littleton downs Groveton in regular-season finale
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Littleton downs Groveton in regular-season finale

The Littleton boys closed out the regular season with a convincing 65-35 win over host Groveton on Tuesday night.  Check...
Grizzlies claw Warriors
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Grizzlies claw Warriors

Goffstown defeated visiting Winnacunnet, 68-52, on Friday night in Division I action. The Grizzlies were led by 21 points from...
St. Thomas advances to semifinal
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St. Thomas advances to semifinal

Second-seeded St. Thomas defeated #7 Winnisquam, 45-30, on Friday night to advance to the semifinals of the NHIAA Division III...
D-III Boys Quarterfinal Preview
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D-III Boys Quarterfinal Preview

By: KJ Cardinal The quarterfinal round of the 2023 NHIAA Division III Boys Basketball State Tournament takes place tonight at...
Goffstown’s Winterburn drops 41 again
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Goffstown’s Winterburn drops 41 again

Ava Winterburn continues to stay red hot as the senior pumped in 41 points for the second consecutive game to...
Division IV Boys Bracket Set
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Division IV Boys Bracket Set

The field is set for the 2023 NHIAA Boys Basketball Division IV State Tournament. The 17-team tourney gets underway on...
Division IV Girls Bracket Set
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Division IV Girls Bracket Set

The field is set for the 2023 NHIAA Girls Basketball Division IV State Tournament. The 16-team tourney gets underway with...
West downs Kingswood
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West downs Kingswood

Manchester West's big three of Max Shosa (21 points), Aiden Scott-Beaulac (20) and Angel Castro (20) combined for 61 points...
Winterburn torches Tomahawks
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Winterburn torches Tomahawks

Ava Winterburn poured in an impressive 41 points to lead Goffstown over visiting Merrimack, 72-32, on Wednesday night. Winterburn had...
#5 Hopkinton flies past #12 Newfound
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#5 Hopkinton flies past #12 Newfound

The fifth-seeded Hopkinton Hawks flew past #12 Newfound, 45-24, on Wednesday night in first round action of the NHIAA Girls...
CCA cruises past Belmont
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CCA cruises past Belmont

#2 Concord Christian cruised to a 61-16 victory over visiting #15 Belmont on Wednesday night in first round play of...
#10 Monadnock knocks off #7 Saints
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#10 Monadnock knocks off #7 Saints

Tenth-seeded Monadnock went on the road and upset #7 St. Thomas, 57-47, in first round action of the NHIAA Girls...
Trinity downs Guertin as Bike nets 1,000th
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Trinity downs Guertin as Bike nets 1,000th

Trinity defeated Bishop Guertin, 76-62, on Tuesday night. Junior Tyler Bike scored his 1,000-point in the Pioneers win. Check out...
Dover closes out Alvirne
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Dover closes out Alvirne

Dover used a 22-point fourth quarter to close out Alvirne, 52-37, on Tuesday night. The Green Wave were paced by...
Game ready! Banghart handles challenges at UNC, Princeton
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Game ready! Banghart handles challenges at UNC, Princeton

By Mike Whaley Although basketball has been a life-long passion for Courtney Banghart, she wasn’t always sure it would be...
All 88 NHIAA schools covered
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All 88 NHIAA schools covered

By: KJ Cardinal With last night’s coverage, we have now covered all 88 NHIAA schools at one point or another...
Campbell rolls past Newport
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Campbell rolls past Newport

Fifth-seeded Campbell pumped in 25 points in the second quarter and 23 in the third to roll to a 79-62...
Defense leads Conant past Belmont
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Defense leads Conant past Belmont

Conant held Belmont to just 17 first half points as the #8 Orioles downed the #9 Red Raiders, 56-44, in...
Big second half leads Winnisquam over Monadnock
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Big second half leads Winnisquam over Monadnock

Forty-one second-half points propelled #7 Winnisquam to a 69-41 win over #10 Monadnock in first round action of the NHIAA...
Standefer leads Hopkinton past Inter-Lakes
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Standefer leads Hopkinton past Inter-Lakes

Behind a game-high 25 points from Abram Standefer, #4 Hopkinton defeated #49 Inter-Lakes, 65-49, in first round action of the...
D-III Boys First Round Preview
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D-III Boys First Round Preview

By: KJ Cardinal The 2023 NHIAA Boys Basketball Division III State Tournament gets underway tonight with a six-pack of first...
Merrimack downs Central in OT
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Merrimack downs Central in OT

Merrimack trailed by eight points after three quarters, but pumped in 20 points in the fourth to force overtime before...
Grizzlies sink Green Wave
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Grizzlies sink Green Wave

Behind a game-high 24 points from Ryan Strand, Goffstown cruised to a 64-38 victory over visiting Dover on Monday night....
Laconia survives Pelham in D-II showdown
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Laconia survives Pelham in D-II showdown

Two of the top teams in Division II locked horns on Monday night and Laconia (14-1) hung on to earn...
Bracket is set for Division III Girls
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Bracket is set for Division III Girls

The 15-team field is set for the 2023 NHIAA Girls Basketball Division III State Tournament. Conant (17-1) has earned the...
Division III Boys Bracket Set
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Division III Boys Bracket Set

The field is set for the 2023 NHIAA Boys Basketball Division III State Tournament. Three-time defending champion Gilford (18-0) has...
Raymond downs Hillsboro-Deering
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Raymond downs Hillsboro-Deering

Raymond defeated Hillboro-Deering, 59-43, on Friday night in the regular-season finale for both squads. The Rams improved to 5-12 with...
Eagles soar past Engineers
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Eagles soar past Engineers

Groveton pushed their division-best record to 16-1 on Friday night with a 40-28 victory over visiting Woodsville. The Eagle sit...
Groveton knocks off Woodsville
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Groveton knocks off Woodsville

The Groveton Eagles handed visiting Woodsville their third loss of the season with a thrilling 37-35 win on Friday night....
Bears claw Owls
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Bears claw Owls

Goffstown cruised past visiting Timberlane, 39-58, on Friday night. With the win, the Bears snap a three-game skid and improve...
St. Thomas sinks Somersworth, secures #2 seed
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St. Thomas sinks Somersworth, secures #2 seed

Earlier this week, St. Thomas went on the road and defeated Somersworth, 58-43, on Tuesday's Senior Night for the Hilltoppers...
Berlin comes from behind at Somersworth
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Berlin comes from behind at Somersworth

Berlin closed out the regular season with a come-from-behind 34-31 victory at Somersworth on Friday night. With the win, the...
Bedford hands Pinkerton first loss
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Bedford hands Pinkerton first loss

In a battle between Division I heavyweights, Bedford handed visiting Pinkerton their first loss of the season, 91-76, on Friday...
Farmington boys secure #3 seed
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Farmington boys secure #3 seed

Behind a game-high 24 points from Jordan Berko, Farmington closed out visiting Newmarket, 58-41, on Friday night. Brian Boisvert added...
Newmarket comes back to down Farmington
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Newmarket comes back to down Farmington

Newmarket trailed for 31 minutes, but took the lead when it counted and came away with a 35-33 victory at...
Portsmouth downs Goffstown, spoils Winterburn’s 1000-point night
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Portsmouth downs Goffstown, spoils Winterburn’s 1000-point night

Portsmouth went on the road and defeated Goffstown, 62-49, on Wednesday night in Division I girls action. Despite the loss,...
Great Bay knocks off defending national champs
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Great Bay knocks off defending national champs

By Mike Whaley The Great Bay Community College men’s team came from behind on Wednesday night to upend Southern Maine...
Farmington flies past Franklin
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Farmington flies past Franklin

Farmington featured four players in double-figures as the Tigers flew past visiting Franklin, 63-25, on Wednesday night. Brian Boisvert (12),...
Tigers win sixth-straight
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Tigers win sixth-straight

Behind a career-high 16 points from freshman Anna Cardinal, Farmington earned their sixth-straight win with a 47-32 victory over visiting...
Laconia rolls past Bishop Brady
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Laconia rolls past Bishop Brady

Keaton Beck (24) and Kayden Roberts (20) combined for 44 points to lead Laconia to a 73-50 victory at Bishop...
Profile wins at Groveton
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Profile wins at Groveton

The Profile boys defeated host Groveton on Monday evening, 40-28. Check out the full photo gallery by Shirley Nickles… [Profile...
Groveton powers past Profile
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Groveton powers past Profile

The Groveton girls downed visiting Profile, 42-26, on Monday night. Check out the full photo gallery by Shirley Nickles… [Profile...
NHIAA to the NBA: O’Connor embraces NBA coaching life
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NHIAA to the NBA: O’Connor embraces NBA coaching life

By Mike Whaley Brendan O’Connor always had a feeling that basketball would be his career path. He just never expected...
West comes from behind to down Kingswood
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West comes from behind to down Kingswood

Manchester West trailed by six at the break, but the visiting Blue Knights outscored Kingswood 40-26 in the second half...
Defense leads Plymouth past CBNA
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Defense leads Plymouth past CBNA

Trailing by one entering the fourth quarter, 34-33, Plymouth held Coe-Brown scoreless in the final stanza to come away with...
Gilford soars to 17-0
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Gilford soars to 17-0

Gilford improved to 17-0 on the season with a convincing 62-39 victory over Winnisquam on Tuesday night. Jalen Reese led...
Dover downs Manchester Memorial
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Dover downs Manchester Memorial

Dover defeated visiting Manchester Memorial, 61-46, on Monday night in Division I action. Dylan Jabre (16), Stephen Gitau (14) and...
Sanborn survives Hanover
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Sanborn survives Hanover

Sanborn pulled off a close 62-58 victory over visiting Hanover on Monday night in Kingston. The Indians led by two...
CCA snaps Conant’s 15-game win streak
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CCA snaps Conant’s 15-game win streak

In a battle between the top two teams in Division III, host Concord Christian avenged their only loss of the...
Tigers down Rams
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Tigers down Rams

Farmington improved to 14-2 on the season with a 73-54 victory over visiting Nute on Monday night in the Route...
Farmington rolls past Nute
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Farmington rolls past Nute

Farmington rolled to a 60-13 victory over visiting Nute on Monday night in the Route 75 rivalry game between the...
Groveton survives Woodsville
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Groveton survives Woodsville

Groveton went on the road and won a close contest at Woodsville back on Wednesday night, 34-31. Check out the...
Woodsville downs Groveton
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Woodsville downs Groveton

Woodsville defeated visiting Groveton, 51-37, back on Wednesday night. Check out the full gallery of the action by Shirley Nickles...
Big third quarter propels Bears past Knights
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Big third quarter propels Bears past Knights

Coe-Brown trailed by two at the half, but used a 26-point third quarter to come-from-behind for a 70-57 victory over...
Farmington closes out PCA
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Farmington closes out PCA

Trailing by three entering the fourth, Farmington poured in 21 points in the final stanza to earn a big 51-44...
Hanover eases past Plymouth
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Hanover eases past Plymouth

Hanover went on the road and cruised to a 49-20 victory at Plymouth on Thursday night. Check out the full...
Eagles claw Spartans
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Eagles claw Spartans

Last night the Groveton girls were handed their first loss of the season, a 45-44 defeat at Colebrook, but on...
Groveton downs White Mountains
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Groveton downs White Mountains

The Groveton boys narrowly defeated visiting White Mountains, 47-43, on Tuesday afternoon. Check out the full photo gallery by Shirley...
Pinkerton remains perfect, downs Windham
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Pinkerton remains perfect, downs Windham

The Pinkerton Astros improved to a flawless 13-0 on the season with a 76-45 victory at Windham on Friday night....
Somersworth tops Inter-Lakes
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Somersworth tops Inter-Lakes

Somersworth snapped a five-game skid as the Hilltoppers led wire-to-wire against visiting Inter-Lakes to come away with the 81-75 victory...
Rams beat Blue Devils at the buzzer
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Rams beat Blue Devils at the buzzer

Cohen Claytor's three-pointer as time expired gave Raymond a dramatic come-from-behind 57-54 victory over visiting Epping on Wednesday night. The...
Concord Christian downs Fall Mountain, improves to 14-1
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Concord Christian downs Fall Mountain, improves to 14-1

Concord Christian jumped out to an 11-2 lead after one quarter of play and never looked back as they cruised...
Red Raiders top Hilltoppers
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Red Raiders top Hilltoppers

The Belmont Red Raiders went on the road and defeated Somersworth, 55-34, on Tuesday night. Keegan Martinez poured in a...
They’re baaaack!! Tiger boys return to contender mode
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They’re baaaack!! Tiger boys return to contender mode

By Mike Whaley There was a time when Farmington High School boys basketball was held in high regard across New...
Kennett eases past Plymouth
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Kennett eases past Plymouth

The Kennett Eagles improved to 12-0 with a 78-18 road win at Plymouth on Tuesday. The Eagles led 23-5 after...
Nashua South comes-from-behind at Goffstown
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Nashua South comes-from-behind at Goffstown

Nashua South got off to a slow 18-5 start after one quarter, but the Purple Panthers chipped away at the...
ConVal downs Sanborn on the road
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ConVal downs Sanborn on the road

Behind a game-high 37 point from Joe Gutwein, ConVal went on the road and defeated Sanborn, 61-49, on Tueday night...
Astros shoot past Central
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Astros shoot past Central

Undefeated Pinkerton cruised past visiting Manchester Central, 73-38, on Tuesday night. The Astros were led by a game-high 22 points...
Bedford blows past Winnacunnet
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Bedford blows past Winnacunnet

Bedford dropped 32 points in the opening quarter and never looked back as the Bulldogs blew past visiting Winnacunnet, 82-51,...
Kingsmen down Tigers, remain perfect
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Kingsmen down Tigers, remain perfect

In a pivotal Division IV match-up, the undefeated Concord Christian Kingsmen improved to 13-0 on the season with a 69-56...
Klein beats the buzzer for the Bobcats
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Klein beats the buzzer for the Bobcats

Caitlin Klein’s heave just inside of half court beat the buzzer to give Oyster River a dramatic 52-49 come-from-behind victory...
Newmarket denies PCA
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Newmarket denies PCA

Newmarket put the clamps on Portsmouth Christian Academy as the visiting Mules defeated the Eagles, 46-32, in a pivotal Division...
North downs South
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North downs South

Nashua North defeated crosstown rival Nashua South, 54-47, on Sunday afternoon in front of a full house at Belanger Gym....
Eagles soar to 11-0
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Eagles soar to 11-0

The Groveton girls went on the road and defeated host Littleton, 48-37, on Friday night. The Eagles improve to 11-0...
Littleton moves to 13-0
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Littleton moves to 13-0

The host Littleton Crusaders cruised past Groveton, 71-47, on Friday night to improve to 13-0 on the season. Check out...
Pioneers down Grizzlies
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Pioneers down Grizzlies

Trinity defeated visiting Goffstown, 59-46, on Friday. Check out the full photo gallery by Cindy Lavigne of Lavigne's Live Shots…
Memorial narrowly escapes Spaulding
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Memorial narrowly escapes Spaulding

Manchester Memorial narrowly escaped their road trip to Spaulding as the Crusaders came away with a two-point win, 43-41, in...
Windham tops Central
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Windham tops Central

Behind a game-high 23 points from Jack St. Hilaire, Windham went on the road and defeated Manchester Central, 55-41, on...
Farmington rolls past Wilton-Lyndeborough
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Farmington rolls past Wilton-Lyndeborough

Twelve Tigers scored as Farmington cruised to a 68-21 victory over visiting Wilton-Lyndeborough on Friday night. The Tigers led 48-9...
Farmington girls down Warriors
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Farmington girls down Warriors

The Farmington girls improved to 8-5 on the season with a wire-to-wire 52-28 victory over visiting Wilton-Lyndeborough on Friday night....
Bishop Guertin rolls past Salem
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Bishop Guertin rolls past Salem

Bishop Guertin led by just one after the first quarter, 16-15, but then turned it on as the Cardinals rolled...
Lin-Wood knocks off Groveton
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Lin-Wood knocks off Groveton

The Lin-Wood Lumberjacks (3-7) handed visiting Groveton just their second loss of the season (8-2) on Tuesday night, 66-57. Check...
Groveton girls improve to 10-0
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Groveton girls improve to 10-0

The Groveton girls remained perfect (10-0) with a 44-23 win at Lin-Wood (2-8) on Tuesday night. Check out the full...
Live video links from around the state
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Live video links from around the state

Are you a hoops junkie like us and can't get enough basketball? If so, then you'll love this resource. We...
Central downs Memorial for second win of the season
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Central downs Memorial for second win of the season

In a Queen City clash, Manchester Central survived a tough battle with Manchester Memorial, 59-57, on Thursday night to come...
Memorial cruises past Central
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Memorial cruises past Central

Behind a game-high 17 points from Madison Pepra-Omani, Manchester Central cruised past Manchester Central, 63-42, on Thursday night. Emma Rossi...
Second-half surge lifts Farmington past PCA
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Second-half surge lifts Farmington past PCA

Farmington trailed by seven at the half, 28-21, but the Tigers outscored host Portsmouth Christian Academy 26-13 in the second...
Pembroke plows past Plymouth
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Pembroke plows past Plymouth

The Pembroke boys went on the road and plowed past Plymouth, 81-56, on Tuesday night. The Spartans improve to 9-1...
Flying high – again: Orioles right where they want to be
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Flying high – again: Orioles right where they want to be

By Mike Whaley That the Conant High School girls basketball team is at the top of the NHIAA Division III...
Portsmouth hands Bedford first loss
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Portsmouth hands Bedford first loss

The Portsmouth Clippers closed the game on a 7-0 run over the final 51 seconds to knock off unbeaten Bedford,...
Malley’s buzzer beater lifts Goffstown over Keene
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Malley’s buzzer beater lifts Goffstown over Keene

Colin Malley knocked down a three-pointer to force overtime and later buried a game-winning triple as time expired to give...
Langlois tallies 500th win as West downs MV
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Langlois tallies 500th win as West downs MV

Manchester West jumped out to a 17-8 lead after the first quarter and hung on for a 61-54 victory over...
Groveton survives Colebrook, remains perfect
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Groveton survives Colebrook, remains perfect

The undefeated Groveton girls survived Colebrook on Friday night and came away with a two-point win, 47-45, and improved to...
Groveton boys handle Colebrook
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Groveton boys handle Colebrook

The Groveton boys eased past visiting Colebrook, 62-36, on Friday night in Division IV action. Check out the full photo...
Four unbeatens remain
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Four unbeatens remain

By KJ Cardinal We're past the midway point of the 2022-23 season in all four divisions of NHIAA basketball and...
Pembroke knocks off unbeaten Souhegan
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Pembroke knocks off unbeaten Souhegan

In a battle between Division II heavyweights, the host Pembroke Spartans (8-1) handed undefeated Souhegan (7-1) its first loss of...
Undefeated Groveton girls down Pittsburg-Canaan
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Undefeated Groveton girls down Pittsburg-Canaan

On Wednesday evening, the unbeaten Groveton girls (9-0) defeated visiting Pittsburg-Canaan (5-6) in D-IV girls action. Check out the full...
Groveton tops Pittsburg-Canaan
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Groveton tops Pittsburg-Canaan

Earlier this week, the Groveton boys defeated visiting Pittsburg-Canaan, 58-54, in D-IV action. Check out the full photo gallery of...
Soden’s 32 leads Bedford past Goffstown
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Soden’s 32 leads Bedford past Goffstown

Behind a game-high 32 points from Luke Soden, Bedford cruised to a 73-38 victory over visiting Goffstown on Friday night....
Bedford comes from behind, remains perfect
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Bedford comes from behind, remains perfect

Goffstown used a 19-point second quarter to take a 10-point lead to the locker room, 35-25, but the undefeated Bedford...
Sanborn girls down Kingswood
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Sanborn girls down Kingswood

Behind a game-high 29 points from Emma Gillis, the Sanborn girls cruised past visiting Kingswood, 58-41, on Wednesday night in...
Saint Anselm downs SNHU in Queen City clash
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Saint Anselm downs SNHU in Queen City clash

The Queen City rivalry was renewed as the Saint Anselm College men erased a 16-point first-half deficit to come back...
BG handles Portsmouth
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BG handles Portsmouth

Two Division I squads near the top of the heap met on Wednesday night and Bishop Guertin came away with...
Pelham wins D-II showdown at Coe-Brown
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Pelham wins D-II showdown at Coe-Brown

In a battle of two one-loss teams in Division II, the Pelham Pythons went on the road and earned a...
MV’s pressure stymies Plymouth
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MV’s pressure stymies Plymouth

The Merrimack Valley defensive pressure proved to be too much for Plymouth on Tuesday night as the Pride put the...
Central holds off Keene for first win of the season
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Central holds off Keene for first win of the season

Manchester Central held Keene to just 14 first-half points and hung on for a 48-40 victory over the visiting Orioles...
Team Romps: Avery and her dad work to make her better
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Team Romps: Avery and her dad work to make her better

By Mike Whaley Unlike most athletes, Avery Romps has a built-in trainer and coach in her dad, Mike. Pretty sweet...
Red Raiders roll past Bears
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Red Raiders roll past Bears

Belmont got back to its winning ways on Tuesday night with a convincing 69-19 victory over visiting Newfound. The Red...
Green Wave rolls over Crimson Tide
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Green Wave rolls over Crimson Tide

The Dover girls jumped out to a quick 22-13 lead after one quarter and never looked back as the host...
Goffstown comes-from-behind to down Spaulding
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Goffstown comes-from-behind to down Spaulding

Trailing by five at the break, 32-27, Goffstown outscored Spaulding 42-30 in the second half to earn a come-from-behind victory...
1K point scorers in the 603
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1K point scorers in the 603

We love to honor those local legends from the past and thanks to our local legend himself, Mike Whaley, we...
#4 Keene State denied late by #11 Middlebury
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#4 Keene State denied late by #11 Middlebury

The fourth-ranked Keene State men's basketball team had its 15-game, season-opening win streak snapped on Monday night by #11 Middlebury,...
Spartans defeat Generals
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Spartans defeat Generals

Pembroke Academy improved to 7-1 on the season with a 69-54 victory over visiting John Stark in Division II action...
Eagles soar past Mules
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Eagles soar past Mules

The Division IV Groveton Eagles earned a tough 51-46 victory over visiting Newmarket on Friday night. The Eagles improve to...
Groveton downs Newmarket, remains perfect
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Groveton downs Newmarket, remains perfect

The Groveton girls remain the only unbeaten team in Division IV as the Eagles improved to a perfect 7-0 with...
West cruises past ConVal
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West cruises past ConVal

Manchester West defeated visiting ConVal, 88-61, on Saturday. The Blue Knights were led by their big three of Angel Castro...
Raymond boys shock Somersworth
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Raymond boys shock Somersworth

The Raymond boys snapped a six-game losing streak with a big victory over visiting Somersworth, 62-58, on Friday night. The...
Goffstown wins sixth straight
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Goffstown wins sixth straight

The Goffstown girls pushed their win streak to six games with a 64-38 victory over visiting Nashua North on Friday...
Trinity wins at Spaulding
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Trinity wins at Spaulding

The Trinity boys went on the road and earned a 58-42 victory over host Spaulding in Rochester on Friday night....
Bedford blows past Concord
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Bedford blows past Concord

The undefeated Bedford Bulldogs (7-0) dominated Concord (3-4) from start to finish to earn a 59-22 win over the visiting...
Cougars claw Owls
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Cougars claw Owls

Derryfield jumped out to 14-6 lead after one and never looked back as the Cougars cruised to a 57-32 victory...
Concord Christian pressure too much for Prospect
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Concord Christian pressure too much for Prospect

In a battle between two one-loss teams in Division III, Concord Christian flexed their muscle at Prospect Mountain and ran...
White Mountains survives Groveton boys
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White Mountains survives Groveton boys

Earlier this week the White Mountains boys earned a close three-point home victory versus Groveton, 45-42. Check out the full...
Groveton girls win at White Mountains
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Groveton girls win at White Mountains

On Tuesday, the Groveton girls went on the road and defeated White Mountains, 43-33, in Whitefield. Check out the full...
Alvirne’s second-half surge downs Memorial
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Alvirne’s second-half surge downs Memorial

The Alvirne girls trailed Manchester Memorial 29-20 at the half, but rallied in the second half to come away with...
Dover cruises past Trinity
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Dover cruises past Trinity

The Dover girls dropped 18 first-quarter points and cruised to a 47-26 victory at Trinity on Thursday night. The Green...
Saints down Cougars on the road
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Saints down Cougars on the road

In a meeting between two of the top teams in Division III, St. Thomas went on the road and defeated...
Project Profile: Four-year mission to top of D-IV
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Project Profile: Four-year mission to top of D-IV

By Mike Whaley Mitchell Roy has a plan. It is a four-year project to elevate the Profile High School boys...
Farmington handles shorthanded Newmarket
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Farmington handles shorthanded Newmarket

The Farmington boys improved to an impressive 9-1 on the season with a 59-42 victory at Newmarket on Wednesday night....
Newmarket closes out Farmington
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Newmarket closes out Farmington

The Newmarket girls used a 14-2 fourth quarter to pull away late and earn a 39-20 victory over visiting Farmington...
Burton drops 30 to lead Laconia at Plymouth
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Burton drops 30 to lead Laconia at Plymouth

Sophomore Mekhia Burton poured in a career-high 30 points to lead Laconia past Plymouth, 62-26, on Tuesday night. Macy Swormstedt...
Pinkerton powers past Portsmouth
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Pinkerton powers past Portsmouth

Pinkerton improved to 7-0 on the season with a convincing 57-40 victory over visiting Portsmouth on Tuesday night in Derry....
Saints roll past Hilltoppers
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Saints roll past Hilltoppers

The St. Thomas girls held Somersworth to just three first-half field goals as the Saints cruised to a 47-27 win...
Tomahawks chop Red Raiders
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Tomahawks chop Red Raiders

Merrimack pumped in 20 first quarter points and never looked back as the Tomahawks cruised to a 70-49 victory at...
Falcons lock down Bears
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Falcons lock down Bears

The Bow Falcons avenged their loss in last season’s Division II girls title game with a 35-23 victory over visiting...
Epping girls win at Raymond
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Epping girls win at Raymond

The Division IV Epping girls improved to 7-2 on the season with a 42-37 victory at Division III Raymond on...
Concord earns tough road win at Goffstown
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Concord earns tough road win at Goffstown

The Concord Crimson Tide went on the road to earn a tough victory at Goffstown on Tuesday night, 50-45. After...
Campbell earns come-from-behind win over Conant
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Campbell earns come-from-behind win over Conant

The 5-2 Campbell Cougars and the 5-2 Conant Orioles met up on Monday night and the Cougars earned a come-from-behind...
Concord Christian survives at PCA, improves to 6-0
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Concord Christian survives at PCA, improves to 6-0

The Concord Christian boys improved to a perfect 6-0 on the season as they went on the road and came...
Groveton girls and boys at Franklin and Lisbon
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Groveton girls and boys at Franklin and Lisbon

The Groveton girls and boys had back-to-back road games at Lisbon and Franklin on Friday and Saturday and our Shirley...
Dover gets first win of the season
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Dover gets first win of the season

After starting the season 0-4, the Dover boys defeated visiting Timberlane, 45-41, on Friday night to earn the first win...
Alvirne gets first win of the season at Merrimack
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Alvirne gets first win of the season at Merrimack

After starting the season 0-5, the Alvirne boys went on the road to earn a much-needed victory at Merrimack on...
Pelham downs Pembroke, improves to 4-0
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Pelham downs Pembroke, improves to 4-0

The Pelham girls improved to a perfect 4-0 on the season with a 64-41 victory at Pembroke on Friday night. ...
Souhegan remains unbeaten, hands Laconia first loss
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Souhegan remains unbeaten, hands Laconia first loss

In a battle of the unbeatens, the Souhegan Sabers (4-0) handed the Laconia Sachems (4-1) their first loss of the...
Woodsville hands Profile first loss
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Woodsville hands Profile first loss

Two-time Division IV defending champion Woodsville stymied Profile’s prolific offense on Friday night to earn a pivotal 55-43 victory over...
Tigers cruise past Knights
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Tigers cruise past Knights

The Farmington boys came out the gates firing and cruised to a 66-18 victory over Mount Royal on Friday night....
Farmington girls down Mount Royal
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Farmington girls down Mount Royal

The Farmington girls started slow, but pulled away late as they defeated visiting Mount Royal, 41-19, on Friday night. The...
Conant downs Raymond on the road
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Conant downs Raymond on the road

The Conant boys went on the road and defeated Raymond, 42-31, on Thursday night. The Orioles were paced by a...
Tigers claw Mohawks
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Tigers claw Mohawks

The Farmington boys dominated the first half of play and cruised to a 60-48 victory over visiting Colebrook on Thursday...
Farmington beats Colebrook at the buzzer
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Farmington beats Colebrook at the buzzer

Trailing by one with five seconds on the clock, Farmington's Madi Ricker received the inbounds and made a three-quarter court...
Tyler Bike: It’s gotta be the genes
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Tyler Bike: It’s gotta be the genes

By: Mike Whaley If you’ve seen Tyler Bike play basketball and you’re unaware of his family’s impressive gene pool, you’d...
The Romike Report: Profile rolls past Lisbon
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The Romike Report: Profile rolls past Lisbon

In his final Romike Report of the season, Andy Romike just had to see Profile in action one more time....
Hollis-Brookline downs ConVal on the road
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Hollis-Brookline downs ConVal on the road

The Hollis-Brookline girls went on the road and earned a 57-42 victory at ConVal on Wednesday night. The Cavs improve...
St. Thomas topples Inter-Lakes
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St. Thomas topples Inter-Lakes

The St. Thomas girls used a balanced scoring attack to defeat visiting Inter-Lakes, 55-41, on Wednesday night. The Saints were...
Kingsmen win key showdown at Holy Family
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Kingsmen win key showdown at Holy Family

Behind a game-high 26 points from sophomore Brode Frink, Concord Christian won a pivotal Division IV match-up at Holy Family,...
Plymouth downs Timberlane
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Plymouth downs Timberlane

The Plymouth girls escaped with a 39-37 victory over visiting Timberlane on Tuesday night. Maggie Boyd led Plymouth with a...
Merrimack girls earn road win
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Merrimack girls earn road win

The Merrimack girls went on the road and earned a 60-46 win over Nashua North on Tuesday night. The Tomahawks...
Memorial wins come-from-behind thriller at Trinity
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Memorial wins come-from-behind thriller at Trinity

Manchester Memorial went crosstown and came away with a thrilling come-from-behind victory, 63-60, at Trinity on Tuesday night. The Pioneers...
Coe-Brown boys close out Kingswood
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Coe-Brown boys close out Kingswood

The Coe-Brown boys came out of the gates hot, outscoring Kingswood 18-5 in the first quarter, and held on for...
Second-quarter surge propels West past Oyster River
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Second-quarter surge propels West past Oyster River

Manchester West earned its third-straight victory with a 68-44 win over visiting Oyster River on Tuesday night. The Blue Knights'...
Tigers down Pittsfield, improve to 6-1
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Tigers down Pittsfield, improve to 6-1

The Farmington boys led wire-to-wire as the Tigers defeated visiting Pittsfield, 55-29, on Tuesday night. Farmington, who was led by...
Farmington girls put the clamps on Pittsfield
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Farmington girls put the clamps on Pittsfield

The Farmington girls held Pittsfield to just two first-half points en route to a 57-7 victory over the visiting Panthers...
The Bash: Top 100 Photos
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The Bash: Top 100 Photos

We captured thousands of action photos from The Bash, but we’ve whittled the pile down to our Top 100. Check...
The Bash: Day 5 Recap
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The Bash: Day 5 Recap

By: KJ Cardinal The 43rd Annual Mike Lee Holiday Basketball came to a close on Friday night with the Coffee...
Coffee County Lady Raiders: From Tennessee to the Granite State
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Coffee County Lady Raiders: From Tennessee to the Granite State

By: KJ Cardinal There's been a lot of talk and interest with Coffee County Central High School making their way to...
The Bash: Day 4 Recap
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The Bash: Day 4 Recap

By: KJ Cardinal Day four of the 43rd Annual Mike Lee Holiday Basketball Bash is in the books and the...
The Bash: Day 3 Recap
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The Bash: Day 3 Recap

Day three of the 43rd Annual Mike Lee Holiday Basketball Bash was one to remember, particularly on the boy's side...
The Bash: Day 2 Recap
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The Bash: Day 2 Recap

Competition heated up during day 2 of The 43rd Annual Mike Lee Holiday Basketball Bash at Farmington High School. Three...
The Bash: Day 1 Recap
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The Bash: Day 1 Recap

By: KJ Cardinal Day one of the 43rd Annual Mike Lee Holiday Basketball Bash is in the books and it...
Groveton sweeps Moultonborough
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Groveton sweeps Moultonborough

We’ve got some holiday leftovers for you… photos from last week’s Moultonborough at Groveton doubleheader. Thanks to Shirley Nickels for...
The Bash Preview: Our Top-10 Storylines
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The Bash Preview: Our Top-10 Storylines

By: KJ Cardinal  FARMINGTON – The 43rd Annual Mike Lee Holiday Basketball Bash tips off on Monday and we'll be...
Littleton downs rival Woodsville
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Littleton downs rival Woodsville

The Littleton Crusaders went on the road and defeated rival Woodsville, 69-59, on Wednesday night. Check out some photos of...
Bobcats win thriller over Generals
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Bobcats win thriller over Generals

Plymouth hosted John Stark on Thursday night and came away with a hard-fought 65-63 victory. The Bobcats were led by...
Orioles soar past Saints
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Orioles soar past Saints

The Conant Orioles soared past host St. Thomas on Thursday night, 70-44, to improve to 4-0 on the season. The...
Bishop Guertin topples Londonderry
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Bishop Guertin topples Londonderry

Bishop Guertin improved to 2-1 on the young season with a 61-46 victory over host Londonderry on Thursday night. Check...
Somersworth wins third-straight
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Somersworth wins third-straight

The Somersworth Hilltoppers avenged an 8-point loss to Campbell last week by recording their third-straight win with a 71-61 victory...
Goffstown sails past Salem
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Goffstown sails past Salem

Behind a game-high 23 points from Ava Winterburn, the Goffstown Grizzlies sailed to a 57-30 victory over visiting Salem on...
Manchester Memorial survives Merrimack
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Manchester Memorial survives Merrimack

After starting the season with two close losses, Manchester Memorial recorded its first win of the season with a thrilling...
The Romike Report: Profile remains unbeaten
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The Romike Report: Profile remains unbeaten

In another battle of the unbeatens on Wednesday night, Profile (5-0) handed visiting Colebrook (3-1) their first loss of the...
Clermont reaches 1,000-point plateau
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Clermont reaches 1,000-point plateau

Lin-Wood's Cam Clermont entered the night needing 27 points to eclipse the 1,000-point plateau and the senior netted 28 in...
Belmont downs Mascoma in battle of unbeatens
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Belmont downs Mascoma in battle of unbeatens

Undefeated Belmont (4-0) handed Mascoma Valley (3-1) their first loss of the season as the Bears downed the Royals, 46-38,...
Prospect Mountain earns first win in dramatic fashion
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Prospect Mountain earns first win in dramatic fashion

Nate Archambault's three pointer with 15 seconds left in overtime lifted Prospect Mountain to their first victory of the season,...
Epping hands Newmarket first loss
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Epping hands Newmarket first loss

Behind a team-high 17 points from Jacob Twombly, Epping handed visiting Newmarket its first loss of the season, 53-51, on...
Derryfield downs Plymouth
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Derryfield downs Plymouth

The Derryfield girls went on the road and defeated Plymouth 53-40 on Tuesday night. The Cougars even their record at...
The Aura of Alton: Pioneer program helped change perception of girls’ hoop
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The Aura of Alton: Pioneer program helped change perception of girls’ hoop

By Mike Whaley (Note: Little Alton High School was the state’s first small-school girls basketball power in the 1970s. They...
The Romike Report: West launches past Lebanon
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The Romike Report: West launches past Lebanon

Manchester West was launched out of a canon on Tuesday night at Lebanon as the Blue Knights opened the game...
Bedford downs Trinity in D-I showdown
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Bedford downs Trinity in D-I showdown

In a battle between Division I heavyweights, Bedford earned a hard-fought 68-62 victory over defending D-I champ Trinity on Tuesday...
Romps leads Portsmouth past Londonderry
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Romps leads Portsmouth past Londonderry

Behind a game-high 16 points from Avery Romps, the Portsmouth girls sailed past Londonderry, 58-34, on Tuesday night. The Clippers...
Winterburn drops 37 to lead Goffstown
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Winterburn drops 37 to lead Goffstown

Ava Winterburn poured in 37 points in three quarters of play to lead the host Goffstown Grizzlies to a 75-23...
Nashua South downs Windham in dramatic fashion
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Nashua South downs Windham in dramatic fashion

Denis Wainaina's go-ahead field goal with 8.8 seconds remaining lifted Nashua South past Windham, 61-60, on Tuesday night. Josh Caruso...
Cardinals claw out win over Tigers
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Cardinals claw out win over Tigers

In a slugfest that featured 43 team fouls, the Stevens boys came away with 48-44 win over Newport, on Monday...
The Romike Report: Royals rolls past Cougars
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The Romike Report: Royals rolls past Cougars

The Romike Report with Andy Romike was on the scene in Canaan as Mascoma Valley played host to Kearsarge on...
Woodsville wins 2 OT thriller at Lin-Wood
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Woodsville wins 2 OT thriller at Lin-Wood

It was a thriller in the north country on Monday as Woodsville and Lin-Wood battled through two overtimes with the...
Saints claw Bears, move to 3-0
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Saints claw Bears, move to 3-0

St. Thomas used a balanced scoring attack with four players in double figures to earn a 62-40 win over Winnisquam...
Tigers blow past Golden Tornadoes
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Tigers blow past Golden Tornadoes

Farmington jumped out to a quick 11-0 lead at Franklin on Monday night and never looked back as the Tigers...
Third quarter streak leads Farmington past Franklin
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Third quarter streak leads Farmington past Franklin

Leading by one at the half, 22-21, Farmington connected on five three-pointers in the third quarter to take a 17-point...
Plymouth State hosts UMass Dartmouth
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Plymouth State hosts UMass Dartmouth

Plymouth State hosted UMass-Dartmouth on Saturday and John-Scott Sherburne was on-hand to send us some photos of the Panther rosters...
Pinkerton tops Alvirne
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Pinkerton tops Alvirne

Pinkerton jumped out to an early 15-7 lead after one quarter of play and never looked back as the Astros...
Hollis-Brookline handles Plymouth
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Hollis-Brookline handles Plymouth

Behind a game-high 21 points from Camryn Dunn, the Hollis-Brookline girls went on the road and defeated Plymouth, 45-34, on...
St. Thomas hangs on for the win at Inter-Lakes
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St. Thomas hangs on for the win at Inter-Lakes

St. Thomas jumped out to an early 12-point lead through one quarter of play and hung on for a 51-47...
Falcons fly past Generals in season opener
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Falcons fly past Generals in season opener

The Bow Falcons opened the season with a convincing 73-31 victory over visiting John Stark on Tuesday night. Our Todd...
Littleton squeaks out one-point win over White Mountains
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Littleton squeaks out one-point win over White Mountains

The Littleton girls earned a 32-31 victory over White Mountains on Tuesday night. Our Shirley Nickles was there to capture...
ConVal cruises past Milford in D-II opener
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ConVal cruises past Milford in D-II opener

ConVal cruised to a 75-56 victory over Milford on Tuesday night in the Division II opener for both squads in...
Nashua South sneaks past Manchester Memorial
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Nashua South sneaks past Manchester Memorial

Nashua South opened the Division I season with a one-point victory over Manchester Memorial on Tuesday night, 57-56. Check out...
Pembroke led by balanced attack at Merrimack Valley
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Pembroke led by balanced attack at Merrimack Valley

Pembroke boasted three players in double figures as the Spartans defeated Merrimack Valley, 55-47, on Wednesday night in Penacook. Joe...
Roberts, Beck lead Laconia past West
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Roberts, Beck lead Laconia past West

Kayden Roberts (27 points) and Keaton Beck (23) combined for 48 points to lead Laconia over Manchester West, 84-76, in...
PCA earns first win, hands Farmington first loss
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PCA earns first win, hands Farmington first loss

Farmington jumped out to an early 17-7 lead after one quarter, but Portsmouth Christian clawed their way back and earned...
Second-half surge propels PCA past Farmington
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Second-half surge propels PCA past Farmington

Portsmouth Christian and Farmington were knotted at halftime, 22-22, but the Eagles outscored the Tigers by 10 in the second...
Exeter downs Londonderry
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Exeter downs Londonderry

Check out photos from Exeter's 66-37 win over Londonderry in the season opener for both squads on Tuesday night. Special...
Kennett flies past Kingswood
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Kennett flies past Kingswood

The Kennett Eagles blanked Kingswood in the first half, 35-0, en route to a 57-7 victory in Wolfeboro on Tuesday...
The Rivera sisters: All for one and one for all
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The Rivera sisters: All for one and one for all

By Mike Whaley The Rivera family takes being together to a whole new level. All four children are enrolled at...
Andy Romike Reports: Lebanon downs Hanover
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Andy Romike Reports: Lebanon downs Hanover

Andy Romike (Lebanon Class of 2022) has returned from his freshman year winter break at Arizona State and is joining...
Littleton knocks off White Mountains
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Littleton knocks off White Mountains

In inter-division play, Division IV Littleton jumped out to an early 24-6 lead after one quarter of play and never...
Trinity’s Bike paces Pioneers past Concord
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Trinity’s Bike paces Pioneers past Concord

Tyler Bike poured in a game-high 20 points, including 18 in the first half, as Division I defending champion Trinity...
Brady comes from behind at Plymouth
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Brady comes from behind at Plymouth

Bishop Brady trailed by three at the half, but outscored host Plymouth in the second half, 30-11, to come away...
Bishop Guertin closes out Goffstown
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Bishop Guertin closes out Goffstown

Bishop Guertin held Goffstown without a field goal in the fourth quarter to come away with a 60-42 victory on...
Gilford soars past Somersworth
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Gilford soars past Somersworth

Senior Jalen Reese dropped a game-high 22 points in just three quarters of action as the three-time defending champion Gilford...
Frink leads Concord Christian past Mascenic
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Frink leads Concord Christian past Mascenic

Brode Frink scored a game-high 22 points to lead Concord Christian to a 71-52 win over visiting Mascenic on Monday...
Holy family pulls away late past Derryfield
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Holy family pulls away late past Derryfield

Holy Family and Derryfield were knotted at 46-46 through three quarters, but the Griffins outscored the Cougars by 11 in...
Tschudin leads Sunapee past Farmington
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Tschudin leads Sunapee past Farmington

Sunapee senior Liz Tschudin netted 17 points to lead the Lakers past Farmington, 38-23, on Monday night. The Lakers held...
Farmington improves to perfect 4-0
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Farmington improves to perfect 4-0

Farmington's defensive pressure was too much for Sunapee on Monday night as the Tigers came away with a 58-27 win....
Groveton girls cruise past Lisbon
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Groveton girls cruise past Lisbon

The Groveton girls cruised past Lisbon, 60-12, on Friday night in the opener for the Eagles. Check out photos of...
Groveton dominates Lisbon in opener
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Groveton dominates Lisbon in opener

The Groveton boys opened the 2022-23 season with an impressive home win over Lisbon, 71-15, on Friday night. Check out...
Keene State moves to perfect 10-0
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Keene State moves to perfect 10-0

Keene State improved to a perfect 10-0 on the season as the Owls defeated visiting Rhode Island College, 98-60, on...
Nashua’s Frechette leads Post past SNHU
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Nashua’s Frechette leads Post past SNHU

Senior DJ Frechette of Nashua netted a game-high 18 points to lead Post University to a 71-61 victory at SNHU...
Freshman Ray shines for Belmont on opening night
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Freshman Ray shines for Belmont on opening night

The Belmont Red Raiders cruised to a 47-22 victory over visiting White Mountains on Division III opening night. Freshman Treshawn...
Hot-shooting Tigers roll past Warriors
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Hot-shooting Tigers roll past Warriors

The Farmington boys jumped out to an 11-3 lead just 90 seconds into the game and never looked back. Behind...
Lapanne leads Tigers past Warriors
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Lapanne leads Tigers past Warriors

Behind a game-high 17 points from Makayla Lapanne, the Farmington girls went on the road and defeated Wilton-Lyndeborough, 39-30, on...
#8 Keene State off to best start in program history
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#8 Keene State off to best start in program history

The eighth-ranked Keene State Owls improved to a program best 9-0 start on the season with a 95-65 win over...
Berko leads Farmington past Epping
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Berko leads Farmington past Epping

Senior Jordan Berko scored a game-high 20 points to lead Farmington past Epping, 56-44, on Wednesday night. The Blue Devils...
Epping survives at Farmington
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Epping survives at Farmington

The Epping girls went on the road and survived a close contest at Farmington, 34-33, on Wednesday night. For the...
Tony Martinez: Embracing the next chapter
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Tony Martinez: Embracing the next chapter

By Mike Whaley Going forward in basketball, Tony Martinez is always reminded by what came before. It keeps the fire...
Franklin boys sneak past Hinsdale, 35-33
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Franklin boys sneak past Hinsdale, 35-33

Zeke McCoy poured in a team-high 20 points to lead host Franklin to a 35-33 victory over Hinsdale on Tuesday...
Newmarket girls down Nute
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Newmarket girls down Nute

Behind a game-high 12 points from Lena Nicholson, the Newmarket girls defeated Nute, 53-13, on Tuesday night. The Mules improve...
Krasnof nets 39 to lead Derryfield past Epping
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Krasnof nets 39 to lead Derryfield past Epping

Junior Jack Krasnof tallied a career-high 39 points to lead Derryfield to a 68-38 win over visiting Epping on Monday...
PCA flies past shorthanded Sunapee
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PCA flies past shorthanded Sunapee

Behind a game-high 19 points from Ava Buchanan, the Portsmouth Christian Academy girls flew past a shorthanded Sunapee squad, 50-18,...
Robie’s 31 paces Profile past Gorham
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Robie’s 31 paces Profile past Gorham

Josh Robie pumped in 31 points, including 15 in the third quarter alone, to lead Profile to a convincing 68-36...
Frink drops 31 to lead CCA past PCA
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Frink drops 31 to lead CCA past PCA

Sophomore Brode Frink scored a game-high 31 points in just three quarters of play to lead Concord Christian to a...
Farmington boys roll past rival Nute
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Farmington boys roll past rival Nute

The Farmington boys varsity basketball team racked up 23 points in the first quarter and 24 points in the 3rd...
Cardinal soars in debut for Farmington girls
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Cardinal soars in debut for Farmington girls

Freshman Anna Cardinal poured in a game-high 14 points, all in the first half, in her high school debut to...
Farmington JV boys cruise past Nute
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Farmington JV boys cruise past Nute

The Farmington JV boys basketball team opened the 2022-23 season with an impressive 54-21 victory over Nute on Friday night...
SNHU topples visiting Adelphi
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SNHU topples visiting Adelphi

MANCHESTER, NH – The SNHU Penmen improved to 2-1 in Northeast-10 Conference play with a 70-65 win over visiting Adelphi...
New photographers added as contributors
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New photographers added as contributors

The 2022-23 season is just around the corner and new contributors continue to be added to our coverage! Dave Beliveau...
Hinsdale’s Nardolillo paces Rhode Island College
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Hinsdale’s Nardolillo paces Rhode Island College

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Thankful for our contributors

To wrap up Thanksgiving weekend, we want to give a huge shoutout to our amazing contributors. We are forever thankful...
Farmington hosts annual alumni games
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Farmington hosts annual alumni games

FARMINGTON, NH – The Farmington Athletic Booster Club played host to the annual Orange & Black Friday Alumni Games on...
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603 in the NCAA

Let's celebrate the best of the best from the NHIAA that have continued their careers into the NCAA. Below is...
2022-23 Statewide Girls Schedule
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2022-23 Statewide Girls Schedule

Don't worry ladies, we got your statewide schedule as well. We've compiled a composite schedule of all the girls' NHIAA...
Calling all NH hoopsters in the NCAA
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Calling all NH hoopsters in the NCAA

Give us an assist as we try to build a database of all former New Hampshire high school ballers that...
2022-23 Statewide Boys Schedule
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2022-23 Statewide Boys Schedule

When we say "Basketball In the Granite State", we mean it! If you're a basketball junkie like us, then you've...
Ball 603 founder KJ Cardinal on the Seacoast Sports Forum
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Ball 603 founder KJ Cardinal on the Seacoast Sports Forum

Sherm Chester & Sam Bruno of the The Seacoast Sports Forum recently welcomed Ball 603 founder KJ Cardinal to their show to...
Ball 603’s The Season magazine debuts in April
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Ball 603’s The Season magazine debuts in April

Ball 603's 2021-22 coverage of Basketball in the Granite State will be commemorated with our inaugural issue of The Season,...
Help us fill our notebook
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Help us fill our notebook

The 2021-22 NHIAA season is officially in the books and we're working to highlight the amazing stories from around the...
Woodsville remains perfect, wins back-to-back D-IV titles
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Woodsville remains perfect, wins back-to-back D-IV titles

The top-seeded Woodsville Engineers completed their perfect season with a 58-49 win over #2 Concord Christian Academy to capture the...
Championship Snapshots: Past hoop memories galore
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Championship Snapshots: Past hoop memories galore

By Mike Whaley This week's Jam Session hears from fans, coaches and former players and coaches as they recall special...
Woodsville remains perfect, advances to D-IV title game
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Woodsville remains perfect, advances to D-IV title game

Woodsville's undefeated season continues as the #1 Engineers defeated #4 Littleton, 44-37, in semifinal action of the NHIAA Division IV Boys Basketball State Tournament...
Concord Christian punches ticket to D-IV boys title game
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Concord Christian punches ticket to D-IV boys title game

Concord Christian jumped out to an early 12-0 lead and never looked back as the #2 Kingsmen defeated #6 Holy Family, 59-42, in semifinal...
Concord Christian completes perfect season with D-IV crown
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Concord Christian completes perfect season with D-IV crown

Concord Christian Academy put the cherry on top of its undefeated season with a 46-28 win over #3 Derryfield to...
Brewster Academy advances to NEPSAC final
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Brewster Academy advances to NEPSAC final

Brewster Academy pulled away in the second half from Bridgton to earn an 87-71 win in semifinal action of the...
Amid shortage, women coaches thrive in Division IV
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Amid shortage, women coaches thrive in Division IV

By Mike Whaley Wednesday was a big evening for high school girls’ basketball coaches in New Hampshire. Three of the...
Holy Family comes from behind to advance to semifinals
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Holy Family comes from behind to advance to semifinals

Sixth-seeded Holy Family trailed by 12 at the half, but outscored #14 Newmarket in the second half 38-17 to earn...
Top-seeded Woodsville survives scare from #9 Farmington
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Top-seeded Woodsville survives scare from #9 Farmington

Top-seeded and undefeated Woodsville survived #9 Farmington on Thursday night, 60-47, to advance to the semifinals of the NHIAA Division...
Concord Christian headed to D-IV girls championship game
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Concord Christian headed to D-IV girls championship game

Top-seeded Concord Christian pulled away from #4 Woodsville late to earn a 64-44 semifinal victory in the NHIAA Division IV Girls Basketball...
Derryfield punches ticket to D-IV girls title game
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Derryfield punches ticket to D-IV girls title game

Behind a game-high 23 points from Elyse Ngenda, #3 Derryfield knocked off #2 Pittsburg-Canaan in overtime, 47-40 to advance to the title game of...
Lumberjack duo leads Lin-Wood to upset win at Derryfield
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Lumberjack duo leads Lin-Wood to upset win at Derryfield

Cam Clermont (40 points) and Jake Avery (36) combined for 76 points to lead #10 Lin-Wood to an 82-69 upset...
Farmington upsets Groveton in D-IV prelims
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Farmington upsets Groveton in D-IV prelims

Ninth seeded Farmington went on the road and defeated #8 Groveton, 51-31, to advance to the quarterfinal round of the...
Monadnock shocks D-III world, wins title
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Monadnock shocks D-III world, wins title

Sixth-seeded Monadnock pulled off one of the great upsets in NHIAA tourney history on Sunday as the Huskies cruised to...
Gilford Golden Eagles soar to back-to-back D-III titles
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Gilford Golden Eagles soar to back-to-back D-III titles

Top-seeded Gilford is back-to-back NHIAA Division III Boys Basketball State Champions as the Golden Eagles survived #3 Kearsarge, 46-38, on Saturday night...
Contributor Added: Cindy Lavigne of Lavigne’s Live Shots
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Contributor Added: Cindy Lavigne of Lavigne’s Live Shots

Cindy Lavigne of Lavigne's Live Shots has joined us as a contributing photographer. Based out of Manchester, Cindy will be...
Woodsville engineering a return to hoop greatness
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Woodsville engineering a return to hoop greatness

By Mike Whaley When Woodsville won the 2021 Division IV high state school boys basketball championship, it removed the proverbial...
Undefeated Conant cruises to D-III girls title game
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Undefeated Conant cruises to D-III girls title game

Undefeated Conant showed absolutely no signs of slowing down in the semifinals as the top-seeded Orioles cruised to a 60-23...
Post-season run continues to the D-III final for #6 Monadnock
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Post-season run continues to the D-III final for #6 Monadnock

The sixth-seeded Monadnock Huskies kept their post-season run alive on Wednesday night as they defeated #2 Fall Mountain, 49-34, in...
Top-seeded Gilford soars to the D-III title game
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Top-seeded Gilford soars to the D-III title game

Riley Marsh (17), Isaiah Reese (14) and Jalen Reese (14) combined for 45 of Gilford's 54 points as the top-seeded...
Kearsarge comes from behind to punch ticket to D-III final
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Kearsarge comes from behind to punch ticket to D-III final

Trailing by three entering the fourth quarter, #3 Kearsarge rallied to pull off a, 45-42, come-from-behind win over #7 Mascoma...
Contributor Added: Jack Buffington Photography
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Contributor Added: Jack Buffington Photography

Jack Buffington of Jack Buffington Photography has joined us as a contributing photographer. Based out of Enfield, Jack will be...
Farmington closes regular-season with key win over Newmarket
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Farmington closes regular-season with key win over Newmarket

Farmington held Newmarket to just three points in the first quarter and 13 in the first half as the Tigers...
Hanover cruises past Bow to capture the D-II crown
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Hanover cruises past Bow to capture the D-II crown

In the final title game of the day, top-seeded Hanover rolled to a 55-24 win over #3 Bow to capture...
Bishop Guertin pulls off dramatic comeback to capture D-I title
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Bishop Guertin pulls off dramatic comeback to capture D-I title

The fifth-seeded Bishop Guertin Cardinals came-from-behind to upset #2 Bedford to capture the NHIAA Division I Girls Basketball Championship on Sunday evening...
Souhegan captures D-II title in overtime thriller
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Souhegan captures D-II title in overtime thriller

The top-seeded Souhegan Sabers captured the NHIAA Division II Boys Basketball State Championship on Sunday afternoon with a thrilling 53-51...
Trinity crowned D-I champs in epic battle with Goffstown
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Trinity crowned D-I champs in epic battle with Goffstown

TOURNEY In one of the greatest games in NHIAA tournament history, the top-seeded Trinity Pioneers outlasted #3 Goffstown, 64-62, on...
Holmes court advantage: Passion and consistency
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Holmes court advantage: Passion and consistency

By Mike Whaley EXETER – Jeff Holmes’ enthusiasm for basketball, which spans 50-plus years, shows no signs of diminishing. “I’ve...
Ball Access: Trinity head coach Keith Bike
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Ball Access: Trinity head coach Keith Bike

Introducing Ball Access, a behind the scenes, all access look at basketball in the Granite State. In our first installment,...
#1 Trinity rolls past #4 Pinkerton, advances to D-I final
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#1 Trinity rolls past #4 Pinkerton, advances to D-I final

Top-seeded Trinity proved to be too much for #4 Pinkerton to handle as the Pioneers rolled to a 74-57 victory...
#3 Goffstown knocks off #2 Nashua North in semifinals
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#3 Goffstown knocks off #2 Nashua North in semifinals

Third-seeded Goffstown knocked off #2 Nashua North, 74-58, on Wednesday night in semifinal action of the NHIAA Division I Boys...
Souhegan downs Lebanon to advance to D-II final
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Souhegan downs Lebanon to advance to D-II final

Top-seeded Souhegan was held to just three first quarter points, but the Sabers clawed their way to a 41-32 victory...
ConVal pulls away in 4th to advance to D-II title game
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ConVal pulls away in 4th to advance to D-II title game

Third-seeded ConVal knocked off #2 Pelham, 58-47, on Tuesday night in semifinal action of the NHIAA Division II Boys Basketball...
Division III tournament brackets released
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Division III tournament brackets released

The bracket for the 2022 NHIAA Division III Boys Basketball State Tournament has been released. Preliminary round games will take...
Smooth Moves of the Week: Feb. 13, 2022
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Smooth Moves of the Week: Feb. 13, 2022

It’s time again for the Tropical Smoothie Cafe “Smooth Moves of the Week.” Tropical Smoothie Cafe was born on a...
Goffstown cruises past Bishop Guertin, advances to semis
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Goffstown cruises past Bishop Guertin, advances to semis

Third-seeded Goffstown cruised to a 54-36 victory over #6 Bishop Guertin in quarterfinal action of the NHIAA Division I Boys...
Trinity topples Bedford to advance to semifinals
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Trinity topples Bedford to advance to semifinals

Top-seeded Trinity came out swinging in its quarterfinal game versus #8 Bedford on Saturday as the Pioneers poured in 26...
Montgomery leads Nashua North to the semifinals
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Montgomery leads Nashua North to the semifinals

Jayden Montgomery tallied a game-high 24 points to lead #2 Nashua North to a 57-54 victory over #7 Exeter on...
Pinkerton punches ticket to semis with win over Portsmouth
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Pinkerton punches ticket to semis with win over Portsmouth

In the first Division I quarterfinal of the day, #4 Pinkerton survived #5 Portsmouth, 56-50, in Derry on Saturday afternoon....
Top-seeded Souhegan cruises past #8 Laconia
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Top-seeded Souhegan cruises past #8 Laconia

Playing in their first game of the NHIAA Division II Boys Basketball State Tournament, top-seeded Souhegan flexed their muscles versus...
Derryfield pulls away late from Farmington
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Derryfield pulls away late from Farmington

Derryfield, the second-highest scoring team in Division IV, poured in 21 points in the 4th quarter to pull away at...
Pelham powers past Kennett to advance to D-II semis
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Pelham powers past Kennett to advance to D-II semis

Behind a game-high 26 points from Jake McGlinchey, the seconded-seeded Pelham Pythons powered past #7 Kennett, 51-40, on Friday night...
Portsmouth girls down Windham, advance to semifinals
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Portsmouth girls down Windham, advance to semifinals

The third-seeded Portsmouth Clippers defeated #6 Windham, 50-36, on Friday night to advance to the semifinals of the NHIAA Division...
Defense meets offense as Farmington hosts Derryfield
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Defense meets offense as Farmington hosts Derryfield

Farmington puts its three-game win streak on the line tonight as the Tigers host Derryfield at 7:00 pm. It's a...
Berlin wins at Prospect Mountain
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Berlin wins at Prospect Mountain

Behind a game-high 13 points from Haden Poulin, the Berlin Mountaineers went on the road and defeated Prospect Mountain, 37-24,...
Bedford downs Dover to advance to quarterfinals
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Bedford downs Dover to advance to quarterfinals

The eighth-seeded Bedford Bulldogs defeated #9 Dover, 63-58, on Wednesday night to advance to the quarterfinal round of the NHIAA...
Pinkerton soars past Londonderry in D-I prelims
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Pinkerton soars past Londonderry in D-I prelims

The fourth-seeded Pinkerton Astros soared past #13 Londonderry, 65-49, in preliminary round action of the NHIAA Division I Boys Basketball...
Exeter pulls away late from South in D-I prelims
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Exeter pulls away late from South in D-I prelims

Behind a game-high 21 points from Johnny Meyer, seventh-seeded Exeter pulled away late from #10 Nashua South to come away...
Reese brothers at heart of Gilford’s rise to the top
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Reese brothers at heart of Gilford’s rise to the top

By Mike Whaley GILFORD – In the last couple years, Gilford has clearly emerged as the top high school boys...
Pembroke wins prelim battle of the Spartans
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Pembroke wins prelim battle of the Spartans

With the score tied at the break, 31-31, fifth-seeded Pembroke outscored #12 Milford, 36-24, in the second half to come...
Contributor Added: Jeff Criss of Perfect Photos
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Contributor Added: Jeff Criss of Perfect Photos

Jeff Criss of Perfect Photos has joined us as a contributing photographer. Based out of Raymond, Jeff will be sending...
#8 Laconia survives scare from #9 Coe-Brown
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#8 Laconia survives scare from #9 Coe-Brown

Eighth-seeded Laconia survived a scare from #9 Coe-Brown, 43-42, on Tuesday night in the preliminary round of the NHIAA Division...
Division I & II Girls Brackets Announced
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Division I & II Girls Brackets Announced

The 2022 NHIAA Division I Girls Basketball State Tournament bracket has been released. The Pinkerton Astros are the top seed...
Raymond’s McGrath sinks Epping with game-winner
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Raymond’s McGrath sinks Epping with game-winner

GAME-WINNER: Trailing by two in the waining moments on the road, Raymond senior Nate McGrath buries this game-winner with nine...
Division I & II Brackets Released
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Division I & II Brackets Released

The 2022 NHIAA Division I Boys Basketball State Tournament bracket has been released. The Trinity Pioneers are the top seed...
Milford wins at Hollis-Brookline in regular-season finale
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Milford wins at Hollis-Brookline in regular-season finale

Milford went on the road and defeated Hollis-Brookline, 65-52, on Thursday night. The Spartans close out the 2021-22 regular-season on...
Lebanon downs Brady, wins 15th straight
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Lebanon downs Brady, wins 15th straight

Lebanon went on the road to win its 15th-straight on Wednesday night as the Raiders defeated Bishop Brady, 75-51, in...
Freshman Frink leads Concord Christian past Derryfield
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Freshman Frink leads Concord Christian past Derryfield

Concord Christian’s Brody Frink scored just three points in the first quarter of action versus Derryfield on Wednesday night, but...
Newmarket girls close out Farmington late
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Newmarket girls close out Farmington late

The Newmarket girls had a strong fourth quarter to seal the deal with a 32-18 win at Farmington on Wednesday...
Capital city showdowns
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Capital city showdowns

All eyes will be on the capital region tonight as the city of Concord features pivotal match-ups in Division II...
Coe-Brown Bears beat Bow on the road
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Coe-Brown Bears beat Bow on the road

Coe-Brown’s Jack Lano poured in a game-high 18 points to lead the visiting Bears to a 54-42 win at Bow...
Sunapee slips past Pittsfield
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Sunapee slips past Pittsfield

Sunapee went on the road and earned a 51-35 victory at Pittsfield in Division IV action on Tuesday night. The...
Trinity tops Pinkerton in showdown between D-I Goliaths
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Trinity tops Pinkerton in showdown between D-I Goliaths

In a battle between the top two teams in Division I, Trinity (14-1) flexed its muscle with a 52-44 win...
Lebanon survives in overtime at Hanover
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Lebanon survives in overtime at Hanover

The Lebanon Raiders needed overtime to earn their 13th-straight victory with a 50-40 overtime win at Hanover on Monday night....
Baguidy beats the buzzer!
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Baguidy beats the buzzer!

With the score tied at 66 with 3.6 seconds on the clock, Goffstown's Robby Baguidy goes the length of the...
Smooth Moves of the Week: Jan. 30, 2022
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Smooth Moves of the Week: Jan. 30, 2022

It’s time again for the Tropical Smoothie Cafe “Smooth Moves of the Week.” Tropical Smoothie Cafe was born on a...
Farmington JV girls down Derryfield
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Farmington JV girls down Derryfield

The Farmington JV girls team defeated visiting Derryfield on Friday night. Check out photos of the action...
Winnisquam JV holds off visiting Mascoma
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Winnisquam JV holds off visiting Mascoma

Winnisquam JV held off Mascoma, 48-38, on Tuesday night in Tilton. Check out some photos of the action...
Hopkinton girls earn road win at St. Thomas
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Hopkinton girls earn road win at St. Thomas

The Hopkinton girls went on the road and won a key Division III match up at St. Thomas on Friday...
Coe-Brown girls down Oyster River in Route 4 rivalry
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Coe-Brown girls down Oyster River in Route 4 rivalry

In a girls Division II match-up between Route 4 rivals, Coe-Brown bested Oyster River, 33-28, on Friday night in Durham. ...
Derryfield girls pull away from Farmington
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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...
Windham survives at Concord
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Windham survives at Concord

Windham escaped Concord with a 49-46 win on Thursday night. The Jaguars have now won three straight and four of...
Nashua North cruises past Manchester Memorial
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Nashua North cruises past Manchester Memorial

Jayden Montgomery and Trevor Labrecque each poured in 17 points to lead Nashua North to a runaway victory at Manchester...
The Peach Basket: Jan. 27, 2022
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The Peach Basket: Jan. 27, 2022

Let’s throw it back on this Thursday with a trip down memory lane with The Peach Basket. This week we...
Stockbower wins it in overtime for PCA
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Stockbower wins it in overtime for PCA

Jason Stockbower's fade away jumper with 1.4 seconds to go lifted Portsmouth Christian Academy to a clutch 58-56 overtime win...
Second half effort lifts Epping past Farmington
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Second half effort lifts Epping past Farmington

Epping started slow, but finished strong as the Blue Devils came away with a 59-45 win over Farmington on Wednesday...
Chinn music: Twins help orchestrate Pinkerton’s symphony of winning
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Chinn music: Twins help orchestrate Pinkerton’s symphony of winning

By Mike Whaley The first two games that Dave Chase coached freshmen twins Anthony and Tyrone Chinn made an impression....
Pelham wins tight one at Merrimack Valley
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Pelham wins tight one at Merrimack Valley

Pelham earned a tough road win on Tuesday night as the Pythons were victorious at Merrimack Valley in Concord. With...
Bishop Brady holds off Pembroke
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Bishop Brady holds off Pembroke

Behind a game-high 33 points from Ivan Yen, the Bishop Brady Giants held off visiting Pembroke, 66-62, on Tuesday night...
Mascoma Valley survives late Winnisquam rally
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Mascoma Valley survives late Winnisquam rally

Mascoma Valley went on the road and held off a late rally from Winnisquam to escape Tilton with a 60-53...
Timberlane wins fourth-straight with victory over Keene
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Timberlane wins fourth-straight with victory over Keene

Four Owls scored in double-digits to lead Timberlane to a 53-42 win over Keene on Monday night in Plaistow. Trey...
Farmington wins fourth straight with victory at Pittsfield
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Farmington wins fourth straight with victory at Pittsfield

After starting the season 0-3, the Farmington Tigers have reeled off four-straight victories to improve to 4-3 on the season...
And the winner is…
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And the winner is…

Watch the video reveal to see who the winner is of our first-ever FREE coverage giveaway... https://youtu.be/bjVU0T1-YXo
Smooth Moves of the Week (Jan. 23, 2022)
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Smooth Moves of the Week (Jan. 23, 2022)

It’s time again for the Tropical Smoothie Cafe “Smooth Moves of the Week.” Tropical Smoothie Cafe was born on a...
South downs North is epic Battle of the Bridge OT showdown
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South downs North is epic Battle of the Bridge OT showdown

Nashua South went crosstown and defeated rival Nashua North in overtime, 57-51, on Friday night in an epic Battle of...
Pinkerton survives at Londonderry, moves to 11-2
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Pinkerton survives at Londonderry, moves to 11-2

Pinkerton went on the road and escaped Londonderry with a 64-58 win on Saturday afternoon. The Astros bounced back from...
Farmington wins third straight, cruises past Wilton-Lyndeborough
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Farmington wins third straight, cruises past Wilton-Lyndeborough

Farmington cruised to a 76-24 win over Wilton-Lyndeborough on Friday night. The Tigers improved to 3-3 on the season with...
Trinity moves to 11-0 with win over Portsmouth
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Trinity moves to 11-0 with win over Portsmouth

Trinity improved to a perfect 11-0 on the season with a 44-36 win at home versus Portsmouth on Thursday night....
Kingswood downs Plymouth, wins third straight
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Kingswood downs Plymouth, wins third straight

The Kingswood Knights hosted Plymouth on Thursday night and came away with a 62-50 win in Wolfeboro. The Knights have...
Eastern Boats joins Ball 603 as sponsor of Nute coverage
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Ball 603 proudly announces Eastern Boats as the official sponsor of our coverage of Nute Ram basketball. Founded in 1981...
The Peach Basket: Jan. 19, 2022
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The Peach Basket: Jan. 19, 2022

Let's throw it back on this Thursday with a trip down memory lane with The Peach Basket. This week we...
Souhegan rolls to 11-0 with win at West
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Souhegan rolls to 11-0 with win at West

Matt Canavan poured in a game-high 23 points and the undefeated Souhegan Sabers showed no signs of slowing down as...
Concord Christian girls hang on versus Derryfield
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Concord Christian girls hang on versus Derryfield

The undefeated Concord Christian girls squad survived Derryfield on Tuesday night with a narrow 36-35 win in Concord. Check out...
The 2K mark eluded Brad Therrien due to sickness in 1970
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The 2K mark eluded Brad Therrien due to sickness in 1970

By Mike Whaley Note: This is the last in a three-part series on the elusive 2,000-point milestone. Henniker’s Karen Wood...
Ball 603 puts the FREE in Live Free or Die
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Ball 603 puts the FREE in Live Free or Die

In a time of subscription-based content and pay per view video streams, Ball 603 is bucking the trend by proudly...
Goffstown tops Londonderry, wins sixth straight
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Goffstown tops Londonderry, wins sixth straight

Behind a game-high 24 points from Mason Blondeau, Goffstown jumped out to an early lead over Londonderry and never looked...
Dover girls down Spaulding
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Dover girls down Spaulding

The Dover girls defeated Spaulding, 51-42, on Tuesday night in Dover. Mike Whaley was on hand to capture some of...
Dover comes back to down Nashua South, wins fifth straight
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Dover comes back to down Nashua South, wins fifth straight

Trailing by eight points entering the fourth quarter, Dover outscored Nashua South 21-11 in the final stanza to come away...
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Enter to win FREE COVERAGE for YOUR team!

Ball 603 has arrived and the response has been better than we could’ve dreamed. We appreciate the dozens and dozens...
Trinity wins at Central, improves to 10-0
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Trinity wins at Central, improves to 10-0

Trinity became the first team in the state to reach 10 wins on the season as the Pioneers went on...
This Week on Ball 603: 15 games!
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This Week on Ball 603: 15 games!

Our relentless coverage of basketball in the Granite State continues this week with video highlights, photos and live streams from...
360 with Ball 603: Freshman Ferdinando fuels Derryfield
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360 with Ball 603: Freshman Ferdinando fuels Derryfield

https://youtu.be/hZUr-00qluE By KJ Cardinal With the win over previously unbeaten Epping on Friday night, the Derryfield Cougars appear to be...
Smooth Moves of the Week (Jan. 16, 2021)
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Smooth Moves of the Week (Jan. 16, 2021)

It's time again for the Tropical Smoothie Cafe “Smooth Moves of the Week.” Tropical Smoothie Cafe was born on a...
Portsmouth girls handle Spaulding, win 8th straight
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Portsmouth girls handle Spaulding, win 8th straight

The Portsmouth girls basketball team kept on rolling as the Clippers hosted Spaulding on Saturday afternoon and the handled the...
Scott-Beaulac drops 41 to lead West past John Stark
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Scott-Beaulac drops 41 to lead West past John Stark

Manchester West guard Aiden Scott-Beaulac poured in an impressive 41 points to lead the Blue Knights to a 70-64 win...
2K Capsules: A look at the 2,000-point scorers
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2K Capsules: A look at the 2,000-point scorers

New Hampshire's basketball history includes a total of 16 players that have eclipsed the 2,000-point plateau and in the recent...
Derryfield hands Epping first loss of the season
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Derryfield hands Epping first loss of the season

Derryfield (4-1) defeated previously unbeaten Epping (5-1) on Friday night, 73-63, in Manchester. Check out highlights of the action…  https://youtu.be/lQ3EKFdRrVU
Sunapee girls roll past Farmington
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Sunapee girls roll past Farmington

The FHS girls varsity basketball team was defeated by Sunapee, 45-26, on Friday night in The Jungle. The Tigers trailed...
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The Farmington girls varsity basketball team (3-3) looks to make it three in a row and get above .500 tonight...
Farmington knocks off PCA
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Farmington knocks off PCA

Farmington started slow, but finished strong as the Tigers knocked off Portsmouth Christian, 64-59, on Thursday night in The Jungle. ...
Unbeaten Souhegan hands ConVal first loss of the season
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Unbeaten Souhegan hands ConVal first loss of the season

In a battle of Division II unbeatens, Souhegan went on the road and won an intense affair at ConVal on...
Nashua North hands Pinkerton first loss of the season
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Nashua North hands Pinkerton first loss of the season

Nashua North went on the road and pulled off a gritty 69-63, win at previously unbeaten Pinkerton on Wednesday night....
Alvirne pulls away at Spaulding
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Alvirne pulls away at Spaulding

Alvirne stopped a two-game skid as the Broncos went on the road and pulled away late at Spaulding, 49-32, on...
Cool-hand Luke Merrill’s quest for 2K points fell just short
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Cool-hand Luke Merrill’s quest for 2K points fell just short

By Mike Whaley Note: This is the second in a three-part series on the elusive 2,000-point milestone. During the winter...
CCA hands PCA first loss of the season
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CCA hands PCA first loss of the season

In a battle between two of the top teams in Division IV, Concord Christian (5-1) handed Portsmouth Christian (4-1) its...
Bishop Guertin wins at Nashua
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Bishop Guertin wins at Nashua

Bishop Guertin went crosstown and won at Nashua North, 50-49, on Monday night. Check out the first video contribution from...
Trinity downs Exeter, improves to 8-0
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Trinity downs Exeter, improves to 8-0

Trinity went on the road to defeat Exeter, 70-45, and improve to a perfect 8-0 on the season. The Pioneers...
Pinkerton downs Salem, moves to 7-0
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Pinkerton downs Salem, moves to 7-0

Pinkerton Academy shows no signs of slowing down as the Astros went on the road to defeat Salem, 68-58, on...
Morse lifts Salem JV to victory
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Morse lifts Salem JV to victory

With the score tied at 42, sophomore Ryan Morse of the Salem JV's knocks down this game-winning triple to give...
Rosatano wins it for Londonderry
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Rosatano wins it for Londonderry

Knotted at 48-48, Londonderry's Mike Rosatano had a big time putback to give the Lancers the two-point victory at home...
St. Thomas girls top Berlin
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St. Thomas girls top Berlin

The St. Thomas girls defeated Berlin yesterday, 35-29, and Mike Whaley was on hand to capture a few photos. Check...
Smooth Moves of the Week (Jan. 9, 2022)
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Smooth Moves of the Week (Jan. 9, 2022)

It’s time for our Tropical Smoothie Cafe “Smooth Moves of the Week.”Tropical Smoothie Cafe was born on a beach where...
Reese paces Gilford past Somersworth
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Reese paces Gilford past Somersworth

Jalen Reese puts the “go” in Golden Eagles. The junior guard poured in a game-high 21 points to lead undefeated...
Laconia eases past Belmont
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Laconia eases past Belmont

Laconia cruised to a 54-23 win over a short-handed Belmont squad that was playing without a handful of players. Check...
The evolution and de-evolution of the 2,000-point scorer
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The evolution and de-evolution of the 2,000-point scorer

By Mike Whaley Note: First in a three-part series on the state’s 2,000-point high school basketball scorers. There was a...
Politi’s seven threes leads Trinity
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Politi’s seven threes leads Trinity

One of the top marksmen in the state, Trinity’s Andrew Politi connected on seven triples on Wednesday night en route...
ConVal downs Pembroke
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ConVal downs Pembroke

ConVal moved to the top of the Division II standings on Tuesday night with a 69-58 road win at Pembroke....
Woodsville rolls past Moultonborough
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Woodsville rolls past Moultonborough

There was no stopping this locomotive. The Woodsville Engineers went on the road and cruised to a 75-10 victory at...
Gilford moves to 5-0
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Gilford moves to 5-0

Gilford jumped out to a 9-0 lead in under two minutes of action and cruised to a 62-43 win at...
Nashua South beats Bishop Guertin on the road
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Nashua South beats Bishop Guertin on the road

It was a raucous scene at Bishop Guertin on Monday night as visiting Nashua South came-from-behind to get the win....
Forcier’s Rams don’t quit
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Forcier’s Rams don’t quit

One of the top scorers in Division IV, Gavin Forcier and his Nute Rams have a hard-nosed, no-quit attitude that...
Smooth Moves of the Week (Jan. 2, 2021)
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Smooth Moves of the Week (Jan. 2, 2021)

It's time again for the Tropical Smoothie Cafe “Smooth Moves of the Week.” Tropical Smoothie Cafe was born on a...
Aiden Hefferon: At the point of a ‘Topper turnaround
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Aiden Hefferon: At the point of a ‘Topper turnaround

By Mike Whaley SOMERSWORTH – Last year was a down year in many ways for the Somersworth High School boys...
Interviews from The Bash
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Interviews from The Bash

Check out interviews that aired during our live broadcasts of the 42nd Annual Mike Lee Holiday Basketball Bash... Grady Livingston:...
Top 5 Plays from The Bash
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Top 5 Plays from The Bash

Countdown to the New Year with our Top 5 Plays from the 42nd Annual Mike Lee Holiday Basketball Bash... https://youtu.be/TgKNYGkoogM
Kennett sweeps The Bash
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Kennett sweeps The Bash

FARMINGTON – The Kennett Eagles took home the boys and girls titles at the 42nd Annual Mike Lee Holiday Basketball...
Watch LIVE as Bash champs are crowned
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Watch LIVE as Bash champs are crowned

The stage is set for the finals of the 42nd Annual Mike Lee Holiday Basketball Bash and you can watch...
📸 Meet the Concord Christian Kingsmen
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📸 Meet the Concord Christian Kingsmen

After last night’s huge semifinal victory over Coe-Brown at the 42nd Annual Mike Lee Holiday Basketball Bash, the Concord Christian...
Recap: Day 4 at The Bash
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Recap: Day 4 at The Bash

FARMINGTON – It's 31 games down and two to go at the 42nd Annual Mike Lee Holiday Basketball Bash. Day...
Recap: Day 3 at The Bash
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Recap: Day 3 at The Bash

FARMINGTON – The hump day of the 42nd Annual Mike Lee Holiday Basketball Bash featured 10 games, including four boys...
📸 Meet the Concord Christian Girls
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📸 Meet the Concord Christian Girls

A quick look at the Concord Christian Academy girls roster and you might think the Kingsmen are a small Division...
Two days down at The Bash
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Two days down at The Bash

FARMINGTON – The second day of the 42nd Annual Mike Lee Holiday Basketball Bash featured nine games with bracket play...
📸 Meet the Kennett Eagles
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📸 Meet the Kennett Eagles

One of the most celebrated team's in tourney history, Larry Meader's Kennett Eagles stopped by our studio at the 42nd...
Day one of The Bash in the Books
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Day one of The Bash in the Books

FARMINGTON – Day one of the 42nd Annual Mike Lee Holiday Basketball Bash featured nine games with some competition across...
Let’s Bash!
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Let’s Bash!

The 42nd Annual Mike Lee Holiday Basketball Bash runs Dec. 26-30 and we’ve got you covered with live action of...
Contributor Added: Your Athletes in Action Photography
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Contributor Added: Your Athletes in Action Photography

Dave O’Brien of Your Athletes in Action Photography has joined us as a contributing photographer. Throughout the season he will...
The Peach Basket: Dec. 23, 2021
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The Peach Basket: Dec. 23, 2021

It's time to dip into The Peach Basket to see what gems we've unearthed from Ball 603 fans around the...
Nashua North remains unbeaten
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Nashua North remains unbeaten

In a battle of the Division-I unbeatens, Nashua North went on the road to defeat a short-handed Goffstown squad, 62-41,...
Lorne Lucas: Handling challenges in life, on the court
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Lorne Lucas: Handling challenges in life, on the court

By Mike Whaley ROCHESTER – Lorne Lucas knows all about challenges. Diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) in 1998, it’s a...
Pinkerton’s Chinn drops 27 in win over Timberlane
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Pinkerton’s Chinn drops 27 in win over Timberlane

Junior Anthony Chinn put on a show in Pinkerton’s 40-point win over Timberlane on Monday Night. Chinn poured in a...
Dover at Portsmouth Girls Photos
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Dover at Portsmouth Girls Photos

The Portsmouth girls basketball team hosted Dover on Monday Night. Check out some photos by Mike Whaley...
Farmington eases past Mount Royal
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Farmington eases past Mount Royal

The Farmington boys varsity basketball team cruised to a 62-13 victory over visiting Mount Royal on Monday night in The...
📸 Farmington girls roll past Mount Royal
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📸 Farmington girls roll past Mount Royal

The Farmington girls varsity basketball team improved to 2-3 on the young season with a 58-17 win over Mount Royal...
Broadcast teams set for The Bash
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Broadcast teams set for The Bash

The 42nd Annual Mike Lee Holiday Basketball Bash at Farmington High School is New Hampshire’s largest holiday basketball tournament, so...
This week: 20 games covered!
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This week: 20 games covered!

Ball 603 hits full throttle in the second full week of the season as we bring you coverage of an...
Ball 603 to cover The Bash
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Ball 603 to cover The Bash

Ball 603 has partnered with the 42nd Annual Mike Lee Holiday Basketball Bash to bring you live and free coverage...
TSC: Smooth Moves of the Week (Dec. 19, 2021)
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TSC: Smooth Moves of the Week (Dec. 19, 2021)

It’s time to introduce our Tropical Smoothie Cafe “Smooth Moves of the Week.” Tropical Smoothie Cafe was born on a...
The Isaac Jarvis Show
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The Isaac Jarvis Show

It was the Isaac Jarvis show on Friday night as the senior forward poured in a game-high 27 points, including...
📸 Portsmouth girls down Exeter
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📸 Portsmouth girls down Exeter

Portsmouth girls beat Exeter in D-I hoop action, 51-37, led by Avery Romps with 17 points. Emma Smith paced Exeter...
📸 Concord Christian rises above Farmington
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📸 Concord Christian rises above Farmington

Senior Isaac Jarvis poured in a game-high 27 points to lead visiting Concord Christian to a 63-45 victory over Farmington...
The Peach Basket: Dec. 16, 2021
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The Peach Basket: Dec. 16, 2021

It's time for our first installment of The Peach Basket where we throw it back to old school photos of...
📸 Meet the Somersworth Hilltoppers
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📸 Meet the Somersworth Hilltoppers

Second-year head coach Leon Shaw and the Somersworth Hilltoppers are 1-1 on the young season and are coming off a...
📸 PCA downs Newmarket
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📸 PCA downs Newmarket

DOVER – It was a game of runs in Dover that came down to the wire and a Jason Stockbower...
Brian Cronin: The ball doesn’t fall too far from the basket
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Brian Cronin: The ball doesn’t fall too far from the basket

By Mike Whaley NEWMARKET – There’s this hazy memory of a young, mop-haired Brian Cronin, maybe 6 or 7 years...
📸 Epping closes out Farmington on the road
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📸 Epping closes out Farmington on the road

Epping trailed by six points halfway through the fourth quarter, but the Blue Devils finished strong to come away with...
📸 Holy Family survives at Nute
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📸 Holy Family survives at Nute

Holy Family held a 16-point lead after three quarters, but host Nute rallied late to nearly pull off the come-from-behind...
📸 Kingswood cruises past Merrimack Valley
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📸 Kingswood cruises past Merrimack Valley

The Kingswood Knights jumped out to a 31-6 lead in the first half and never looked back as they cruised...
First full week of action ahead
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First full week of action ahead

The opening weekend of the 2021-22 season is in the books and we now forge ahead with our first full...
📸 Meet the Newmarket Mules
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📸 Meet the Newmarket Mules

First-year head coach Brian Cronin and the Newmarket Mules are a young squad looking to make some noise in Division...
Throwback with The Peach Basket
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Throwback with The Peach Basket

Join us each week as we take a trip down memory lane with your throwback Thursday photos. Scan in an...
📸 PCA topples Farmington
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📸 PCA topples Farmington

Portsmouth Christian Academy opened the 2021-22 season with a 62-50 victory over Farmington in a hotly contested affair in Dover....
📸 Salem downs Spaulding
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📸 Salem downs Spaulding

Salem went on the road and defeated Spaulding, 59-48, on opening night for both teams in Rochester on Friday night.
📰 Introducing Ball 603
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📰 Introducing Ball 603

The 2021-22 NHIAA boys basketball season gets underway tomorrow, so it’s time to officially introduce Ball 603, coverage of basketball...
📰 Mike Whaley joins Ball 603
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📰 Mike Whaley joins Ball 603

Ball 603 just threw down its first slam dunk by landing legendary New Hampshire sports journalist Mike Whaley. With 40...
📸 Meet the Farmington Tigers
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📸 Meet the Farmington Tigers

Head coach Adam Thurston and his Farmington Tigers are getting geared up for their season opener on Friday and we...
📰 Opening day is on the way
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📰 Opening day is on the way

The wait is almost over. On Friday, December 10th, 84 of the 88 NHIAA boys varsity basketball teams will be...
📸 Belmont Jamboree
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📸 Belmont Jamboree

With the start of the 2021-22 season under a week away, we treated ourselves to some competitive hoops at the...