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The Bash schedule released & brackets set

The 46th Annual Mike Lee Holiday Basketball Bash, New Hampshire’s largest holiday tournament, is set to return to Farmington High School on Dec. 26-30. The tournament schedule and brackets have been released and the five-day event features 28 teams from three NHIAA divisions and a whopping 50 games!

Once again, we’ll be bringing you tourney coverage like no other with live video streams, action photo galleries, team photo shoots, video highlights, game recaps and more! Check out the tourney schedule and brackets…

2025 NHBCO Hall of Fame induction

CONCORD, NH – The New Hampshire Basketball Coaches Organization inducted four new members into its Hall of Fame on Saturday afternoon at The Red Blazer in Concord.

Dave Smith (Coe-Brown), Tim Kehoe (Lebanon), Ed Lemire (Derryfield) and Robin Beauregard (Hinsdale) comprised the 4th NHBCO HOF class.

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Let’s take a further look at each inductee, with their bios that were featured in the Hall of Fame program…

DAVE SMITH, Coe-Brown
Dave Smith has been a leader in New Hampshire high school basketball for nearly five decades, coaching Varsity Boys’ Basketball for 48 years and leading his teams to the playoffs 45 times. He guided teams to 14 State Semifinals, seven Finals and one State Championship, earning over 650 career wins. A member of the NHIAA Hall of Fame and former IAABO Board Official, he has been honored with the Walter A. Smith Coaches Award and the John Wooden Family Legacy Award.


TIM KEHOE, Lebanon
Tim Kehoe recorded 576 career wins over a long and successful coaching career in New Hampshire high school basketball. He coached boys’ basketball for one year each at Pittsburg and Newport before moving to girls’ basketball, where he spent one year at Newport and 29 seasons at Lebanon High School. At Lebanon, his teams compiled a 545–108 record, made 20 State Semifinal appearances, finished as Runner-Up five times, and won six State Championships, consistently competing at the highest level and making a lasting impact on the sport in the state.


ED LEMIRE, The Derryfield School
Ed Lemire has dedicated over 50 years to coaching, including more than four decades at The Derryfield School, where he led the Varsity Girls’ Basketball team to a 454–274 record, 13 Final Four appearances, and a 1998 State Championship. A six-time NHBCO Coach of the Year and 2005 NH Coaches Association Hall of Fame inductee, he has also served as the NHBCA/NHBCO Class S/Division IV Girls’ Basketball Representative for over 20 years and was Secretary of the Executive Board from 2005 to 2017. In 2024, he was honored with the Union Leader Walter A. Smith Coaches Award for his long-standing contributions to the sport.


ROBIN BEAUREGARD, Hinsdale
Robin Beauregard enjoyed a distinguished 25-year coaching career at Hinsdale High School, where he developed the basketball program from its early days in a small town hall gym into a well-established and respectable program. After graduating from Plymouth State College in 1964, he guided Hinsdale to three State Championships (1972, 1974, 1978) and two runner-up finishes, compiling a 330–223 record. Named New Hampshire Coaches Association Coach of the Year in 1982–83, he was further honored in 2001 when the Hinsdale Gymnasium was renamed the Eugene Robin Beauregard Gymnasium in recognition of his lasting impact on New Hampshire basketball.

NHBCO to honor HOF Class of 2025 on Oct. 25

By: Mike Whaley

The New Hampshire Basketball Coaches Organization (NHBCO) will honor its fourth hall of fame class on Saturday, October 25, noon, at the Red Blazer in Concord.

This year’s class includes Robin Beauregard, Tim Kehoe, Ed Lemire, and Dave Smith.

Tickets are $35 apiece and can be purchased through Venmo (@NHBCO) or by emailing Jamie Hayes at hayesj@newmarket.k12.nh.us to reserve a seat.

Beauregard was a long-time boys coach at Hinsdale High School (1964 to 1989). He guided the Pacers to a 330-223 record, which included 44 straight games from 1973 to 1975, three Class M championships (1972, 1974, 1978), and two runners-up (1977, 1983).

Kehoe guided the Lebanon HS girls for 29 years with a record of 545-108. His teams appeared in 20 semifinals, 11 championship games and won six Class I/Division II titles (1993, 2001, 2007, 2013, 2017, 2020).

Lemire coached the Derryfield School girls for 34 seasons (1984 to 2018) with a record of 454-274. His teams made the final four 12 times, the finals eight times, and won the 1998 Class S championship.

Smith is still coaching basketball 58 years later after starting his career in 1967 at his alma mater, old Alton High School (1967-1980). After 10 years “off” coaching middle school basketball, he returned to the high school scene in 1990 at Coe-Brown Northwood Academy where he continues to coach and serve as the school’s headmaster at age 80. The Bears captured a Class M state title in 1996. Dave has won more games than any other boys’ basketball coach in the state (670) and is second overall to the late Dan Parr (704).

Mike Whaley’s 2025 All-Tournament Teams announced

For the fourth-straight season, our Mike Whaley has selected All-Tournament Teams from all eight divisions of NHIAA postseason play. These All-Tourney squads are chosen from final four participants in each division.

Congratulations to all on a great postseason run…

DIVISION I BOYS ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM
Logan O’Connell, Bedford
Connor O’Rourke, Bedford
Javon Massiah, Keene
Kasen Abbott, Keene
Derek Swartz, Portsmouth
Nate McNeff, Exeter

DIVISION I GIRLS ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM
Kate Allard, Bedford
Mel McCarthy, Bedford
Sammie Sullivan, Londonderry
Brooke Eacrett, Londonderry
Rileigh Finneran, Windham
Emma Smith, Concord Christian

DIVISION II BOYS ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM
Evan Berkeley, Pembroke
Andrew Fitzgerald, Pembroke
Chase Frizzell, Sanborn
Dylan Rego, Sanborn
Matthew Jernigan, Oyster River
Brady Hegan, Pelham

DIVISION II GIRLS ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM
Alexa Bausha, Milford
Avery Fuller, Milford
Vivian O’Quinn, Oyster River
Olivia Andersen, Oyster River
Macy Swormstedt, Laconia
Anna Fazelat, Derryfield

DIVISION III BOYS ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM
Keegan Martinez, Belmont
Treshawn Ray, Belmont
Eli Whipple, Kearsarge
Austin Needham, Kearsarge
Cole McClure, Saint Thomas Aquinas
Tanner Moulton, Mascoma

DIVISION III GIRLS ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM
Emma Toriello, Saint Thomas Aquinas
Genna Bolduc, Saint Thomas Aquinas
Emilie von der Linden, Saint Thomas Aquinas
Clara Stewart, Fall Mountain
Abby Jarvis, Fall Mountain
Bailee Soucia, Monadnock

DIVISION IV BOYS ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM
Ryan Walker, Woodsville
Landon Kingsbury, Woodsville
Sam Reagey, Littleton
Connor Roy, Littleton
Isaac Langlois, Gorham
Luke Farland, Concord Christian

DIVISION IV GIRLS ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM
Delaney Whiting, Groveton
Mylee Kenison, Groveton
Addison Pilgrim, Littleton
Leah Poulton, Littleton
Amaya Beckles, Newmarket
Ryenn Pedone, Holy Family

Milford punches ticket to first state final in 44 years

By: Logan Paronto

DERRY, NH – No. 3 Milford punched its ticket to the state final for the first time since 1981 with a 37-29 Division II semifinal win over No. 2 Derryfield on Wednesday night at Pinkerton Academy.

The Spartans led 26-25 heading in the final frame before holding the Cougars to just four points in the last quarter.

Claire Cote scored 11 to pace Milford, while Angie Kenison tallied 10 for Derryfield.

Milford will match up against No. 4 Oyster River at UNH on Saturday at 12 noon.

Derryfield ends its season with a 17-4 overall record.

Check out the full photo gallery by Michael Griffin…

Derryfield needs overtime to down MV, advances to semis

By: KJ Cardinal

MANCHESTER, NH – No. 3 Derryfield needed overtime to dispatch of No. 6 Merrimack Valley, 50-45, on Saturday in quarterfinal round action of the Division II state tournament.

The Cougars move on to the state semifinal to take on No. 2 Milford on Wednesday at Pinkerton Academy at 5:00 p.m.

Tia Ferdinando led Derryfield with 13 points, while Anna Fazelet added 11. The Pride were paced by 13 from Jada Lucas and 11 from Kayla Smith.

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

Milford handles Coe-Brown, advances to D-II semis

By: KJ Cardinal

MILFORD, NH – Second-seeded Milford used a strong second half to advance to the Division II semifinals as the Spartans defeated No. 10 Coe-Brown 55-42 on Saturday.

The Spartans were led by 14 points from Shea Hansen who knocked down four first-half three-pointers to give Milford a 26-21 lead at the break. Avery Fuller added 12 for the Spartans.

Coe-Brown was paced by a game-high 19 points from Hannah Meehan.

Milford moves on to play No. 3 Derryfield in semifinal action on Wednesday at Pinkerton Academy at 5:00 p.m.

Check out the full photo gallery by Betsy Hansen…

Milford wins big D-II showdown with Derryfield

MILFORD, NH – In a battle between two of the top teams in Division II, Milford grinded out a 37-35 over Derryfield on Tuesday night.

With the win, the Spartans improve to 12-3 on the season, while the Cougars fall to 14-2.

Avery Fuller led Milford with nine points, while E LaFlamme paced Derryfield with 11 points.

Check out the full photo gallery by Betsy Hansen…

Merrimack Valley knocks off undefeated Derryfield

By: KJ Cardinal

MANCHESTER, NH – Merrimack Valley went on the road and handed undefeated Derryfield a 55-41 loss on Friday night.

Izzy Navoy led all scorers with a game-high 19 points for the Pride and Kayla Smith added 11.

The Cougars were paced by 14 points from Anna Fazelat.

With the win, MV improves to 10-4. Derryfield falls to 14-1 and is now tied in the loss column with 13-1 Laconia.

Check out the full photo gallery by Betsy Hansen…

Derryfield remains perfect, eases past Hanover

By: Cam Place

MANCHESTER, NH – Derryfield kept its undefeated season alive on Friday night with a 58-39 victory at home against Hanover.

The Cougars used a 23-11 third quarter to extend their win streak and improve to a perfect 11-0 to start the season, continuing their run at the top of division two. Derryfield was led by Angie Kenison with 16 points and Tia Ferdinando chipped in with 11. 

Bea Bornholdt-Collins paced Hanover with 12 points as the Bears fall to 1-10 for the season with the loss.

Check out the full photo gallery by Jill Stevens…