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March 27, 2025March 27, 2025

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

March 2, 2025March 2, 2025

Belmont captures first-ever boys basketball state title

By: KJ Cardinal

KEENE, NH – For the first time in program history, Belmont boys basketball is state champions. The top-seeded Red Raiders earned a hard-fought 49-43 victory over No. 3 Kearsarge on Saturday night at Keene State College to come away with the 2025 NHIAA Division III state crown.

The win didn’t come easy as the Red Raiders had to hold off a second-half comeback by the Cougars to capture the title.

Belmont was paced by their big three as they have been all season long. The Red Raiders got 15 points and 17 rebounds from senior big man Keegan Martinez, while junior floor general Treshawn Ray added 15 of his own to go along with five assists. Senior forward Anakin Underhill tallied a double-double as well with 12 points and 10 boards.

The first half belonged to Belmont as they jumped out to a 17-11 lead after the first quarter and later led by as many as 13 points with 1:33 left in the 2nd quarter. The Red Raiders would take a 30-19 lead to the lockerroom.

The second half however, was a different story. Nate Camp’s Cougars outscored Belmont 24-19 over the final 16 minutes and nearly pulled off the upset. Kearsarge whittled it down to a one-possession game late, but just couldn’t quite get over the hump.

Cougar sophomore guard Eli Whipple led the way with 15 points, with his brother Noah added nine of his own.

At the end of the day, Belmont’s size was too much for Kearsarge to handle. The Red Raiders dominated on the glass, out-rebounding the Cougars 35-22, including 13-3 on the offensive boards with 16 second-chance points. Fittingly enough, Belmont’s final two field goals of the night were offensive put-backs by Martinez and Underhill to seal the win.

Under third-year head coach Tony Martinez, Belmont finishes the season with a 20-1 record. The loss ends the Cougars run at 19-3.

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

Belmont Boys vs. Kersage (03.01.25) – JEFF CRISS

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February 27, 2025February 27, 2025

Kearsarge punches ticket to D-III championship

By: KJ Cardinal

BOW, NH – No. 3 Kearsarge is headed to the Division III title game thanks to a 52-33 victory over No. 2 Mascoma Valley on Wednesday night in semifinal action at Bow High School.

The Cougars used a 22-9 first quarter to set the tone and controlled the game throughout to come away with the win. Eli Whipple led all scorers with 24 points, including 15 in the first quarter surge, and Noah Whipple added 10. The Royals were paced by Tanner Moulton’s 14 points.

Kearsarge advances to the championship to take on top-seeded Belmont on Saturday at 4:00 pm at Keene State College.

With the win, the Cougars improve to 19-2 on the year. The Royals season comes to an end at 18-2.

** No full gallery is currently available for this game as we’ve had a memory card issue. We’re working to resolve the issue, but no promises 😢 **

February 21, 2025February 21, 2025

Kearsarge survives two OT thriller to advance to D-III semis

By: Logan Paronto

NORTH SUTTON, NH – No. 3 Kearsarge booked a trip to the Division III semifinals for the second-straight season after a thrilling double overtime victory over No. 6 Gilford, 48-45, on Friday night.

The host Cougars would start hot, finishing the first quarter up 22-10. Senior Noah Whipple would be huge in the quarter, scoring eight points while knocking down two threes.

Noah would leave in the second quarter with an apparent injury, which is when the momentum would shift in favor of the Golden Eagles. After outscoring the Cougars 19-6 in the quarter, Gilford took a 29-28 advantage going into halftime.

After a low scoring second half, an Eli Whipple three in the final minutes would send the two sides into an extra period tied at 43 apiece.

Eli would continue to make big plays for the Cougars, forcing a turnover late in the second overtime that would seal the win for Kearsarge.

Austin Needham would tally a game-high 23 points, while Eli Whipple (9) and Noah Whipple (8) would combine for 17.

Copper Perkins paced the Golden Eagles scoring with 13 points, while Henry Sleeper added 11.

Kearsarge advances to the semifinals to take on No. 2 Mascoma on Wednesday at 6:00 pm at Bow High School

Gilford ends their season with a 14-6 record.

Check out the full photo gallery by Haven Deschenes…

Gilford Boys at Kearsarge (2.21.2025) – HAVEN DESCHENES

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February 20, 2025February 20, 2025

Monadnock wins double OT thriller to advance to quarters

By: Logan Paronto

EAST SWANZEY, NH – No. 5 Monadnock narrowly escaped No. 12 Kearsarge in double overtime, 48-45, in Division III first-round action on Wednesday night.

Going into halftime down 21-18, Kearsarge would surge in the third quarter, scoring 17 to lead 35-30 going into the final frame.

Monadnock would own the fourth, holding the Cougars to just two points, while five players scored for the Huskies.

Eight points through both overtime’s would be enough for the Huskies to complete the first round victory.

Bailee Soucia led the way with 15 points for the home side, while Cainen Avery added 10.

Naimah Wilson paced the Cougars’ scoring with a game-high 19, while Ava Shapiro drained four from downtown as part of her 12-point tally.

Monadnock advances to the quarterfinals and will travel to No. 4 Gilford on Saturday. Kearsarge finishes its season at 8-11.

Check out the full photo gallery by Marc Hoak…

Kearsarge Girls at Monadnock (2.19.25) Marc Hoak

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February 19, 2025February 19, 2025

Hot start sends Kearsarge to quarterfinals

By: Cam Place

NORTH SUTTON, NH – Austin Needham connected on four first-quarter threes to help send No. 3 Kearsarge to a 57-38 victory over No. 14 Conant in first round action of the Division III state tournament on Tuesday night.

The Cougars took a 31-21 lead to halftime and didn’t look back from there.

Needham led the way for Kearsarge with a team-high 16 points, while Noah Whipple and Ajay Tremblay added 14 and 12 points, respectively.

The Orioles were led by a game-high 19 points from Jared Nagle and 12 from B Sawyer.

With the win, Kearsarge improves to 17-2 on the season and moves on to the quarterfinal round to face No. 6 Gilford on Friday. Conant’s season comes to an end at 7-12.

Check out the full photo gallery by Haven Deschenes…

February 15, 2025February 15, 2025

Kearsarge downs Gilford in regular-season finale

By: KJ Cardinal

GILFORD, NH – Kearsarge went on the road and defeated Gilford, 61-51, in the Division III regular-season finalize for both teams on Friday night.

The Cougars were led by a game-high 25 points from Eli Whipple and 12 from brother Noah Whipple.

Brendan Baldi paced the Golden Eagles with 15 points, while Cooper Perkins (14) and Mark Uicker (10) both netted double-digits as well.

With the win, Kearsarge finishes the regular season at 16-2 and will finish no lower than the fourth seed. Gilford moves to 13-5.

Check out the full photo gallery by Danielle Cook of DC Sports Photos…

Kearsage Boys at Gilford (2.14.25) – DC Sports

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January 25, 2025January 25, 2025

Kearsarge downs Monadnock

By: KJ Cardinal

NORTH SUTTON, NH – Kearsarge defeated visiting Monadnock, 56-46, on Friday night in Division III action.

Eli Whipple led all scorers with a game-high 21 points for the Cougars, while Bragen Kinzer (11) and Ajay Tremblay (10) both scored double-digits as well.

The Huskies were led by a trio of double-figure scorers: Kobe Kidney (15), Sumner Hill-Goodell (14) and Tucker Johns (11)

With the win, Kearsarge improves to 10-1 on the season, while Monadnock falls to 4-7.

Check out the full photo gallery by Haven Deschenes…