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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

Bedford closes out Exeter to advance to D-I title game

By: Logan Paronto

ROCHESTER, NH – Top-seeded Bedford scored 18 points in the fourth quarter en route to a 58-55 win over No. 5 Exeter in Division I semifinal action on Wednesday night at the Rochester Recreation Center.

The two sides traded buckets throughout the first half before the Bulldogs took a 30-27 lead into the locker room.

The Blue Hawks would bring the momentum into the fourth after a 16-point third quarter that gave them a 43-40 lead.

Logan O’Connell and Landon Ellsmore would break out in the fourth, combining to score 13 of Bedford’s 18 points in the quarter.

O’Connell would finish with a game-high 21 while Ellsmore finished with eight. Freshman Wiji Dak also added double-digit scoring with 12.

Exeter was paced by 17 from Nikolas Greco, while Nate McNeff (16) and Jack Thibodeau (11) rounded out the double-digit scoring.

Bedford will take on No. 6 Keene in the championship on Sunday at UNH at 4:00 p.m.

Exeter finishes its season with a 16-5 record.

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

Bedford Boys vs. Exeter Boys (03.12.25) - Todd Grzywacz
Bedford Boys vs. Exeter Boys (03.12.25) – Todd Grzywacz
138 photos

No. 5 Exeter knocks off No. 4 Nashua South

By: KJ Cardinal

NASHUA, NH – Fifth-seeded Exeter went on the road and defeated No. 4 Nashua South, 60-44, on Saturday in quarterfinal action of the Division I state tournament.

The Blue Hawks jumped out to a 16-8 lead after one quarter of play and took a 25-20 lead to the locker room. Exeter would outscore the host Panthers 35-24 in the second half to come away with the victory.

Nate McNuff led all scorers with a game-high 21 points for Exeter, while Nikolas Greco (19) and Tyler Ream (11) netted double-digits as well. South was paced by Josh Caruso’s 15 points.

The Blue Hawks move on to the state semifinals and will take on top-seeded Bedford on Wednesday at the Rochester Recreation Center at 7:30 p.m.

Check out the full photo gallery by Jill Stevens…

Exeter Boys at Nashua South (03.8.25) - Jillana Stevens
Exeter Boys at Nashua South (03.8.25) – Jillana Stevens
121 photos

Bedford blows past Exeter to Division I semifinals

By: KJ Cardinal

BEDFORD, NH – Top-seeded Bedford raced out to a 47-22 lead at the half and never looked back as the Bulldogs downed No. 9 Exeter, 85-39, in quarterfinal action of the Division I state tourney on Thursday night.

Led by a game-high 23 points from Kate Allard, Bedford put eight players in the scoring column. Annie Zink (17), Mel McCarthy (16) and Sara Muir (13) all netted double-digits for the Bulldogs as well.

The Blue Hawks were led by 10 points from Karli Scherpf.

Bedford advances to the semifinals to take on No. 4 Concord Christian Academy on Monday at Exeter High School at 8:00 p.m.

Check out the full photo gallery by Cindy Lavigne of Lavigne’s Live Shots…

Exeter Girls at Bedford (03.06.25) - CINDY LAVIGNE
Exeter Girls at Bedford (03.06.25) – CINDY LAVIGNE
26 photos

Exeter soars past Goffstown to D-I quarters

By: Logan Paronto

EXETER, NH – No. 5 Exeter started and ended hot en route to an 82-63 win over No. 12 Goffstown in Division I first round action on Wednesday night.

Nate McNeff scored 11 points in the opening frame, combining with running-mate Nikolas Greco to score 19 in the period.

The Grizzlies would hang tough throughout, cutting the home advantage to seven in the fourth quarter, but the 24 points in the quarter by the Blue Hawks proved to be too much.

McNeff would finish with a game-high 24, while Greco added 22. Tyler Ream (17) and Jack Thibodeau (12) would combine for 29 points as well.

Tyler Dionne paced the scoring with 14 points, while Noah Durham added 12 for the Grizzlies.

Exeter will go on the road to take on No. 4 Nashua South in quarterfinal action on Saturday. Goffstown ends its season with a 9-10 record.

Check out the full photo gallery by Dave Beliveau…

Goffstown Boys at Exeter (3.5.25) - DAVE BELIVEAU
Goffstown Boys at Exeter (3.5.25) – DAVE BELIVEAU
79 photos

Exeter comes from behind to knock off Dover

By: KJ Cardinal

DOVER, NH – No. 9 Exeter erased a 23-9 first-quarter deficit and upset No. 8 Dover, 65-61, on Monday night in first round action of the Division I state tournament.

Dover jumped to a quick 23-9 lead after one quarter of play and later led 36-19 at the half. Exeter would then win the third quarter 26-15 and closed out the fourth, 20-10, to earn the victory.

The Blue Hawks were led by 20 points by Nicole Melick, 12 from Anna McGuinness and 11 from Emma Gillis. A Littlefield poured in a game-high 26 points to pace the Green Wave.

Exeter advances to the quarterfinal round to take on top-seeded Bedford on Thursday.

Check out the full photo gallery by Jeff Criss of Perfect Photos…

Exeter Girls at Dover (03.03.25) - JEFF CRISS
Exeter Girls at Dover (03.03.25) – JEFF CRISS
140 photos

Exeter downs rival Winnacunnet

By: Logan Paronto

EXETER, NH – Exeter defeated rival Winnacunnet, 64-58, on Friday night in Division I action.

Nate McNeff paced the Blue Hawks scoring with 23 points, while Nik Greco added 16 of his own. 

Christian Cartier tallied a team-high 22 for the Warriors, nailing five from downtown. 

Exeter picks up their seventh straight win in the rivalry, moving to 9-3 on the season. Winnacunnet drops to 7-4 after the loss.

Check out the full photo gallery by LJ Hydock…

Winnacunnet Boys at Exeter (1.31.25) - LJ Hydock
Winnacunnet Boys at Exeter (1.31.25) – LJ Hydock
48 photos

Exeter cruises past Winnacunnet

By: Cam Place

EXETER, NH – Exeter protected its home court with a 71-35 victory over visiting Winnacunnet on Friday night. The Blue Hawks won the first quarter 15-5 and never looked back. 

Karli Scherpf led the way for EHS with 20 points. She was joined by a trio of double digit scorers: Anna McGuiness (11), Lexy Rogers (10) and Nicole Melick (10). The Blue Hawks improve to 6-5 on the season. 

The Warriors were paced by Kaila Roy with a game high 22 points. They now sit at 2-9 for the season. 

Check out the full photo gallery by LJ Hydock…

Winnacunnet Girls at Exeter (01.31.25) - LJ Hydock
Winnacunnet Girls at Exeter (01.31.25) – LJ Hydock
99 photos

Bedford starts strong, wins at Exeter

EXETER, NH – Visiting Bedford jumped out to a 14-point lead in the first half at Epping and won by that margin, 72-58, on Thursday night.

Logan O’Connell led the Bulldogs with a team-high 22 points, while Connor O’Rourke added 15 and Landon Ellsmore and Jack Hinton chipped in with 10 points apiece.

The Blue Hawks were paced by a game-high 24 points from Nate McNeff and 11 from Tyler Ream. 

With the win, Bedford improves to 6-2 on the season, while Exeter falls to 5-3.

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

Bedford Men at Exeter 11625 Todd G
Bedford Men at Exeter 11625 Todd G
98 photos

Exeter downs Nashua North

EXETER, NH – The Exeter Blue Hawks improved to 4-3 on the season with a 59-51 victory over visiting Nashua North on Tuesday night.

Emma Gillis led the way for Exeter with 14 points and 14 rebounds, while Karli Scherpf (14), Lexy Rogers (12) and Anna McGuinness (10) also netted double-digits.

With the win, Exeter has now won back-to-back games and four of its last five. The Titans have a two-game win streak halted and fall to 2-4.

Check out the photos by LJ Hydock… 

Nashua North Girls at Exeter (01.14.25) - LJ HYDOCK
Nashua North Girls at Exeter (01.14.25) – LJ HYDOCK
29 photos