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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 No. 2 Pinkerton, 66-56, to come away with the 2023 NHIAA Division I Boys Basketball State Championship on Sunday night at the University of New Hampshire in Durham.

It was a back-and-forth affair early on in a game that saw eight lead changes and nine ties. Bedford (20-1) led 14-10 after the first quarter, but then trailed 25-23 at the intermission. The second half belonged to the Bulldogs as they outscored Pinkerton (20-2) 18-14 in the third and 25-17 in the final frame to away with the 10-point win.

Bedford’s Luke Soden poured in a game-high 26 points, while Aiden O’Connell (22 points) and Brady O’Connell (10) added double digits as well. Jackson Marshall paced Pinkerton with 16 points and 15 rebounds. Anthony Chinn (13) and Sean Jenkins (11) chipped in for the Astros.

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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 game-high 23 points, while Meredith Winterburn added 11 and Ava Ruggiero had 10. The Astros were paced by 18 points from Liz Lavoie and 12 from Sydney Gerossie.

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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 night.

The Bulldogs were led by Luke Soden’s 34 points, while Aiden O’Connell (23) and Caden Brown (10) added double figures. The Astros had four players in double digits: Jackson Marshall (22), Anthony Chinn (20), Tyrone Chinn (18) and Sean Jenkins (11).

Bedford and Pinkerton are now tied atop the D-I standings with Nashua North with identical 14-1 records.

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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.

Jackson Marshall led all scorers with a game-high 24 points for the Astros, while EJ Johnston (12) and Anthony Chinn (10) chipped in with double figures as well. The Jaguars were paced by 11 points from Jack Koutrobis.

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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 from Jackson Marshall, 17 from Anthony Chinn and 10 from Tyrone Chinn. The Little Green were paced by a game-high 24 points from Jason Gasana. 

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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 there are just four undefeated boys teams remaining around the state.

Let’s take a glimpse at this quartet of flawless teams…

Anthony Chinn directs the offense against Portsmouth back on Jan. 10.

PINKERTON BOYS (9-0)
It should come as no surprise that head coach Dave Chase’s Astros are sitting atop the Division I standings with a perfect 9-0 mark to start the season. Pinkerton made it to the state semifinals last year and with their big three of Jackson Marshall and the Chinn brothers (Anthony and Tyrone) clicking on all cylinders, the Astros are rolling through the division.

Pinkerton is holding teams to just over 44 points per game (PPG) and winning by an average of 20 PPG. The only single-digit victory that the Astros have earned was at Keene, 48-40, back on Jan. 13. Looking at Pinkerton’s remaining slate, it’s hard not to circle the Feb. 10 tilt at Bedford (8-1) as the biggest test that remains in the Astros quest for perfection.

Jalen Reese goes up for two against Somersworth on Dec. 13.

GILFORD BOYS (9-0)
The three-time defending champion Golden Eagles are a perfect 9-0 and sit perched atop the D-III standings. Another pair of brothers, Jalen and Isaiah Reese, are both averaging nearly 20 PPG to lead the way for Gilford.

While head coach Rick Acquilano’s squad has yet to lose, they have been tested in three tough battles of late and came out on top in each one. The Golden Eagles started the new year with a four-point win at St. Thomas on Jan. 3. A week later, Gilford staved off a hungry Belmont squad, 61-58. And, just yesterday the Golden Eagles survived an overtime scare at Conant, 52-48.

Kayden Hoskins and the Crusaders held on for a big win at Woodsville back on Dec. 21.

LITTLETON BOYS (12-0)
Trevor Howard’s Littleton Crusaders are a state-best 12-0 and are coming off perhaps the game of the year in D-IV on Friday night, a thrilling 86-81 victory at Profile. Littleton’s front-man Kayden Hoskins is pumping in over 21 PPG, but the Crusaders boast a line-up loaded with potential double-digit scorers and their balanced attack is very potent.

The Crusaders have proven they can win on the road as they earned hard-fought victories at Portsmouth Christian, at Woodsville, at Lin-Wood, at Colebrook, at D-III White Mountains and most recently at Profile. With five of their remaining six games at home, if Littleton can take care of business on its turf, the Crusaders may be sitting atop the D-IV heap when the dust settles.

Brode Frink with the unorthodox finish at PCA on Jan. 9.

CONCORD CHRISTIAN BOYS (9-0)
The Concord Christian Kingsmen are rolling through their D-IV slate. With big road wins at Derryfield, at Portsmouth Christian and at Holy Family, the Kingsmen look poised to make another deep run in the playoffs.

Sophomore sensation Brode Frink is the straw that stirs the drink for head coach Eric Heizer’s squad. Frink is averaging over 25 PPG and can score in anyway imaginable. The Kingsmen have some obstacles on their schedule as they host Derryfield (7-2), Farmington (10-1) and head to D-III Conant.

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.

The Astros jumped out to a quick 20-8 lead after one quarter of play and never looked back. Pinkerton was led by Anthony Chinn’s team-high 18 points, while Jackson Marshall (11) and Tyrone Chinn (10), also added double figures. The Clippers, who fall to 3-2, were paced by a game-high 20 points from Miles Delongh. 

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