Second-seeded Pinkerton cruised to the Division I semifinals with a 77-55 victory over #7 Windham on Sunday night.
The Astros advance to take on #3 Nashua North in the semis on Wednesday at Exeter High School at 5:30 pm.
Check out the full gallery of the action by Jeff Criss of Perfect Photos…
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.
Check out the full gallery by Dave Beliveau…
Behind a game-high 24 points from Jackson Marshall, Pinkerton defeated visiting Trinity, 69-65 on Friday night. With the win, the Astros improve to 15-1, while the Pioneers fall to 9-7.
Check out the full photo gallery of the action by Cindy Lavigne of Lavigne’s Live Shots…
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.
Check out highlights of the action by our Tim Lee…
Check out the full gallery by Cindy Lavigne of Lavigne’s Live Shots…
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.
Check out highlights of the action by our Tim Lee…
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.
Check out the full photo gallery of the action by Cindy Lavigne of Lavigne’s Live Shots…
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…
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.
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.
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.
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 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…
Pinkerton jumped out to an early 15-7 lead after one quarter of play and never looked back as the Astros rolled to a 64-44 road win at Alvirne on Friday night.
Jackson Marshall netted a game-high 18 points for Pinkerton, while Tyrone Chinn chipped in with 10 of his own to help push the Astros to 2-0 on the young season. The Broncos (0-2) were paced by 15 points from Sam Dewitt.
Check out video highlights of the action by our very own Tim Lee…
Let’s celebrate the best of the best from the NHIAA that have continued their careers into the NCAA. Below is a list of NHIAA ballers that are currently playing at the collegiate level.
Help us grow this list. If you have additions, please email kj@ball603.com. Thanks for the assist!
| NAME | HIGH SCHOOL | COLLEGE | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Pitman | Pembroke Academy / Tilton | Assumption | Freshman |
| Jacob Gibbons | Exeter / Tilton | Assumption | Sophomore |
| Sean Peterson | Holy Family | Colby-Sawyer | Freshman |
| Catherine Chick | Kennett | Colby-Sawyer | Freshman |
| Bree Lawrence | Monadnock | Colby-Sawyer | Freshman |
| Megan Molettieri | Pelham | Colby-Sawyer | Junior |
| Lauren McKee | Littleton | Colby-Sawyer | Sophomore |
| Eliza Mitchell | Keene | Colby-Sawyer | Freshman |
| Kaylee Manzella | Littleton | Colby-Sawyer | Sophomore |
| Lia Raynowska | Exeter | Colby-Sawyer | Senior |
| Ashlyn Smith | Keene | Endicott | Freshman |
| Sarah Dempsey | Windham | Endicott | Junior |
| Ty Vitko | Dover | Endicott | Senior |
| Drew Brown | Pelham | Endicott | Senior |
| Joey DaSilva | Windham | Endicott | Junior |
| Andrew Politi | Trinity | Franklin Pierce | Sophomore |
| Isaac Jarvis | Concord Christian ’22 | Gordon | Sophomore |
| Isabella Rivera | Bishop Brady ’21 | Gordon | Junior |
| Ami Rivera | Bishop Brady ’21 | Gordon | Junior |
| Cassidy Dillon | Londonderry ‘23 | Gordon | Freshman |
| Aryanna Murray | Nashua South | Keene State | Junior |
| Brynn Rautiola | Conant ‘23 | Keene State | Freshman |
| Abbie Kozlowski | Dover ‘23 | Keene State | Freshman |
| Kaitlyn Stowell | Monadnock ‘23 | Keene State | Freshman |
| Avery Stewart | Fall Mountain ‘23 | Keene State | Freshman |
| Liam Johnston | Keene | Keene State | Sophomore |
| Sera Hodgson | Conant | Maine | Junior |
| Gwen Merrifield | Plymouth | Manhattanville | Junior |
| Matt McCool | Souhegan | Marist | Sophomore |
| Johnny McBride | Souhegan ’22 | Messiah | Sophomore |
| Mike Strazerri | Pembroke ‘23 | New England College | Freshman |
| Justin Dunne | Pinkerton | New England College | Junior |
| Macy Gordon | Merrimack Valley | New England College | Sophomore |
| Maizie Barker | Nashua South ’23 | New England College | Freshman |
| Mackenzie McDonald | Merrimack Valley | New England College | Sophomore |
| Jon Willeman | Lebanon ’20 | New Hampshire | Senior |
| Alex Tavares | Portsmouth / Great Bay CC | New Hampshire | Junior |
| Silas Bernier | Conant | Norwich | Senior |
| Caden Brown | Bedford ‘23 | Plymouth State | Freshman |
| Riley Marsh | Gilford ’22 | Plymouth State | Sophomore |
| Elijah Swanson | Inter-Lakes | Plymouth State | Junior |
| Ryan Canabano | Concord | Plymouth State | Senior |
| Matthew Santosuosso | Bishop Guertin ‘23 | Plymouth State | Freshman |
| Jared Khalil | Sanborn ‘23 | Plymouth State | Freshman |
| Jack St. Hilaire | Windham ’23 | Plymouth State | Freshman |
| Maxwell Galbraith | Hanover | Plymouth State | Sophomore |
| Kevin Newton-Delgado | Hopkinton | Plymouth State | Junior |
| Jayden Montgomery | Nashua North ‘23 | Plymouth State | Freshman |
| Christian Barr | John Stark | Plymouth State | Senior |
| Sophie George | Laconia | Plymouth State | Sophomore |
| Natalie Harris | Coe-Brown | Plymouth State | Senior |
| Ashley Stephens | Pembroke Academy / Tilton | Plymouth State | Freshman |
| Alli Ingalls | Pinkerton | Plymouth State | Junior |
| Bri Wilcox | Bishop Guertin | Plymouth State | Junior |
| Marissa Kenison | Groveton ‘23 | Plymouth State | Freshman |
| Lea Crompton | Bow | Plymouth State | Senior |
| Isabella Abruzese | Windham | Plymouth State | Freshman |
| Angelina Nardolillo | Hinsdale | Rhode Island College | Junior |
| Elli Cox | Concord | Rhode Island College | Sophomore |
| Rob Baguidy | Goffstown ’22 | Rivier | Sophomore |
| Adam Razzaboni | Hollis-Brookline | Rivier | Junior |
| Anna Stawasz | Bishop Guertin | Rivier | Junior |
| Hannah Muchemore | Bishop Guertin | Rivier | Senior |
| Nodia Davenport | Groveton | Rivier | Junior |
| Anna Stenger | John Stark | Rivier | Senior |
| Jessica Carrier | Manchester Memorial | Rivier | Junior |
| Lyric Grumblatt | Manchester Memorial | Rivier | Senior |
| Alyssa Scharn | Alvirne ‘23 | Rivier | Freshman |
| Tommy Fraser | Bishop Brady | Saint Anselm | Senior |
| Brogan Shannon | Kingswood | Saint Anselm | Sophomore |
| Trevor Labrecque | Nashua North ‘23 | Saint Anselm | Freshman |
| Ava Winterburn | Goffstown ‘23 | SNHU | Freshman |
| Brandon Choate | Nashua North | SNHU | Junior |
| Royce Williams | Trinity | SNHU | Sophomore |
| Liz Cote | Kennett | Southern Maine | Senior |
| Hope Elias | Kennett ‘23 | Southern Maine | Freshman |
| Tamrah Gould | Manchester Memorial | Southern Maine | Senior |
| Megan Roberts | Hinsdale | Southern Maine | Junior |
| Max Stapelfeld | Hollis-Brookline | St. Joseph’s (ME) | Senior |
| Ben Seiler | Mascoma Valley | St. Joseph’s (ME) | Sophomore |
| Cadence Gilbert | Keene | St. Joseph’s (ME) | Freshman |
| Elisabeth Stapelfeld | Hollis-Brookline | St. Joseph’s (ME) | Junior |
| Jordyn Franzen | Salem | U. of New England | Senior |
| Ella Karavanic | Nashua South ’23 | U. of New England | Freshman |
| Makenna Grillone | Fall Mountain | U. of New England | Sophomore |
| Chad Martin | John Stark | VTSU Lyndon | Sophomore |
| Sage Smith | Colebrook | VTSU Lyndon | Junior |
| Leia Brunt | Plymouth ‘22 | William Smith | Sophomore |
| Brett Marelli | Winnacunnet | WPI | Junior |
