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Rivier Holds Off Plymouth State

By: KJ Cardinal

NASHUA, N.H. — Rivier made just enough plays in the final minutes to outlast in-state foe Plymouth State, 66–65, in a tight non-conference battle Tuesday night at the Muldoon Center.

The Raiders built a 43–33 halftime lead on the strength of hot perimeter shooting and a balanced attack. Robenson Baguidy (Goffstown, N.H. / Goffstown) set the tone early, pushing the pace in transition and scoring 16 first-half points as Rivier shot 55 percent from the field and knocked down eight threes before the break.

Plymouth State answered after halftime behind its backcourt trio. Torran Bosworth attacked downhill and got to the line, finishing with a team-high 19 points. Yansel Reyes (Manchester, N.H. / Holderness School) added 14 points, six rebounds and five assists, while Will Mollica (Stratham, N.H. / St. Thomas Aquinas) chipped in 10 points and seven boards. The Panthers tightened defensively, holding Rivier to 23 points in the second half and steadily chipping away at the deficit.

Each side traded blows down the stretch in a game that featured nine lead changes and six ties. Izaiah Shaw-Glen powered Rivier in key moments with 12 points and nine rebounds in the frontcourt, and Theo Briscoe IV added 13 points on four made threes to keep the Raiders’ offense afloat as Plymouth State surged.

Plymouth State’s pressure created transition chances late, with Bosworth and Reyes converting at the rim and from the perimeter to pull the Panthers within a single possession. Keegan Martinez (Belmont, N.H. / Belmont) provided eight points off the bench, and Bory Bory (Manchester, N.H. / Manchester Memorial) added energy on the glass.

Rivier, however, came up with the final stops it needed. Baguidy closed the night with 24 points, eight assists and three steals, directing traffic and protecting the ball as the Raiders held on through the last Plymouth State possession to secure the one-point win and move to 4–4 on the season.

Plymouth State drops to 3–4 but showed its depth and resiliency with a strong second-half push in a classic early-season New Hampshire matchup.

Check out the full photo gallery of the action by KJ Cardinal…

Plymouth State Men at Rivier (11.25.25) - KJ CARDINAL
Plymouth State Men at Rivier (11.25.25) – KJ CARDINAL
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Plymouth State pulls away from Rivier

By: KJ Cardinal

NASHUA, N.H. — Plymouth State broke open a tight first quarter with a massive 21–1 run and never trailed again, rolling past Rivier 68–56 on Tuesday evening at the Muldoon Center.

Rivier (0–7) opened strong and built a 17–11 advantage, but Plymouth State (6–1) seized momentum late in the frame behind back-to-back threes, including a buzzer-beater from Macy Swormstedt (Laconia, N.H. / Laconia) to tie the game at 17–17.

The Panthers erupted from there, unleashing a dominant 21–1 run that stretched the lead to 32–18 with 4:12 left in the second quarter. Ten different players contributed in the run as PSU’s pressure, transition pace and depth overwhelmed the Raiders.

Ashley Stephens (Pembroke, N.H. / Pembroke Academy) paced Plymouth State with 14 points and five rebounds, attacking downhill and generating frequent trips to the line. Swormstedt added nine points, six assists and five boards, while Hailey Malozzi, Alex White (Derry, N.H. / Proctor Academy) and Genna Bolduc (Dover, N.H. / St. Thomas Aquinas) combined for 26 points. Torle Adumene (Manchester, N.H. / Manchester Memorial) chipped in six points and three rebounds off the bench.

Plymouth State controlled the glass 39–33, produced 27 bench points, and held Rivier to just six second-quarter points and 12 in the third to maintain full command.

Rivier was led by a standout performance from Sydney Perry, who posted 21 points and 11 rebounds. Madi Ricker (Farmington, N.H. / Farmington) added 17 points, hitting three triples, and Gianna Donato chipped in 12.

Plymouth State improves to 6–1 behind balanced scoring, strong rotations and a dominant mid-half answer to Rivier’s early surge.

Check out the full photo gallery of the action by KJ Cardinal…

Plymouth State Women at Rivier (11.25.25) - KJ CARDINAL
Plymouth State Women at Rivier (11.25.25) – KJ CARDINAL
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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

Saint Thomas cruises past Belmont

DOVER, NH – The Saint Thomas Saints cruised past visiting Belmont, 61-17, on Friday night.

The Saints were led by 17 points from E Toriello and 15 from G Bolduc.

Pacing the Red Raiders was M Ellis with eight points.

With the win, STA improves to 8-0 on the season, while Belmont falls to 4-5.

Check out the full photo gallery by LJ Hydock… 

Belmont at St. Thomas Girls (01.17.25) - LJ Hydock
Belmont at St. Thomas Girls (01.17.25) – LJ Hydock
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St. Thomas shoots past Raymond

DOVER, NH – Saint Thomas connected on 11 three-pointers to shoot past visiting Raymond, 62-40, on Monday night.

Cole McClure led the Saints with a game-high 24 points, including four threes. Finley De Tolla added 14 points and four threes as well. Jacobi Cumberbatch paced the Rams with 21 points.

With the win, Saint Thomas improves to 6-1 on the season, while Raymond falls to 6-2.

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

Raymond Boys at St. Thomas (01.13.25) - JEFF CRISS
Raymond Boys at St. Thomas (01.13.25) – JEFF CRISS
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First-quarter surge sends St. Thomas past Somersworth

By: Cam Place

DOVER NH – St. Thomas recorded its second win of the season in dominating fashion over Somersworth, 68-19, on Wednesday night.

The Saints reeled off a 24-2 run in the first quarter and never looked back. They were led by Juliannae Stowell with 13 points on the night. Emilie von der Linden tallied 12 points as well. For Somersworth Hannah Pincince led all scorers with seven.

The Hilltoppers move to 0-3 on the season. STA moves to 2-0 for the year.

Check out the full photo gallery by LJ Hydock…

Somersworth Girls at St. Thomas (12.18.2024) - LJ Hydock
Somersworth Girls at St. Thomas (12.18.2024) – LJ Hydock
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Saint Thomas eases past Somersworth

By: Cam Place

SOMERSWORTH, NH – St.Thomas continues its hot start to the season picking up a win against Somersworth on Tuesday night, 60-20. 

The Saints started with a 14-3 run in the first quarter and never looked back.

For Saint Thomas, it was a balanced attack led by Grant Baker and Anthony Settineri who each had 11. STA moves to 2-0 on the season with the win. 

Cam Brown led the way for Somersworth with seven points as the Hilltoppers fall to 0-2 on the season with the loss.

Check out the full photo gallery by Heidi Green…

St. Thomas Aquinas Boys at Somersworth (12.17.24) HEIDI GREEN
St. Thomas Aquinas Boys at Somersworth (12.17.24) HEIDI GREEN
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Defense leads St. Thomas to title over Conant

By KJ Cardinal

The second-seeded St. Thomas Aquinas Saints were crowned 2024 NHIAA Division III Boys Basketball State Champions on Saturday night with a 38-34 victory over No. 1 Conant at Keene State College.

The Saints earn the third title in school history and first since they won back-to-back crowns in 1991 & 1992. 

Freshman Cole McClure led all scorers with 20 points, while Will Mollica added 8 points and 10 rebounds for St. Thomas. The Orioles were led by 10 points from Jordan Nagle. 

Baskets were at a premium as both teams defended extremely well. St. Thomas held Conant to just one point in the third quarter and 15 total through three quarters of play. The Orioles poured in 19 points in the 4th, but it was too little, too late. 

Watch as St. Thomas takes home the crown…

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

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Kearsarge upsets St. Thomas, advances to D-III final

Fourth-seeded Kearsarge upset top-ranked St. Thomas, 52-44, in the semifinal round of the NHIAA Division III Girls Basketball State Tournament on Wednesday night at Bow High School.

With the win, the Cougars advance to Saturday’s championship game versus No. 2 Hopkinton at Keene State College at 5:00 pm.

Kearsarge held the Saints to just six 1st-quarter points and took a 4-point lead to the 2nd quarter. The two squads played to a 14-14 draw in the second frame, giving the Cougars a 24-20 lead at the break. Kearsarge outscored the Saints 12-7 in the 3rd to push their lead to nine, 36-27, and they held on for the eight-point win.

Tessa Marinello led all scorers with 19 points for Kearsarge, while Ava Shapiro and Adara Boucher added 13 and 12, respectively. St. Thomas was paced by 12 points from Emma Toriello, 11 from Genevieve Bolduc and 10 from Emilie Von Der Linden.

The Cougars advance to their first state title game since 2012, when Kearsarge lost in the D-II finals to Souhegan, 53-27. On Saturday, the Cougars will be making their sixth state championship game appearance in school history and will be in search of their third title in school history, the first since 2002 when they took home the Class I crown.

Check out the full photo gallery of the action by Jill Stevens…

St. Thomas downs Mascoma, advances to final

No. 2 St. Thomas punched its ticket to the Division III championship game with a 57-38 win over #3 Mascoma Valley on Tuesday night in semifinal round action of the NHIAA state tournament at Bow High School.

The Saints will take on top-seeded Conant for all the marbles at Keene State College on Saturday at 8:00 pm.

St. Thomas found itself trailing 17-14 after the 1st quarter of play, but a 16-5 second quarter gave the Saints a 30-22 lead at the break and they never looked back. St. Thomas cranked up the defense in the second half as Dave Morissette’s squad allowed just 16 points and soared to a 19-point win.

James Allen led all scorers with 15 points for the Saints, while Carson Couperthwait (12), Cole McClure (11) and Will Mollica (10) all chipped in for St. Thomas’ balanced offense. The Royals were paced by 13 points from TJ Mardin and 10 from Brayden Pierce.

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