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Manley’s clutch free throws send Conant past Stevens

STEVENS, NH – Hannah Manley knocked down a pair of free throws with 15 seconds to play to give Conant a 36-35 victory over Stevens on Monday night.

It was a tale of two halves as the Orioles controlled the first two quarters, taking a 27-15 lead to the break. The Cardinals then held Conant to just nine 2nd-half points and took a one-point lead, their first of the game, with a minute left to play.

Manley, who tallied 13 points, made her game-winning freebies to give Conant its second win of the season in as many games. Lola Hayes led the Orioles with a game-high 16 points.

The Cardinals were led by Audrina Pelton (12 points) and Isabella Bovell (11), but fall to 1-1 on the season with the loss.

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Conant Girls at Stevens (12.16.24) - Chris LaClair
Conant Girls at Stevens (12.16.24) – Chris LaClair
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Keene State duo paces Owls past Plymouth State

KEENE, NH – Sophomore Brynn Rautiola (Conant) and freshman Kiley Bundy (Stevens) combined for 46 points as Keene State cruised past visiting Plymouth State, 87-49, on Wednesday night at Spaulding Gym.

Valerie Luizzi knocked down a three-pointer just 19 seconds into the ball game and the Owls never looked back. KSC led wire-to-wire to come away with the victory.

Luizzi (12) and Ruby Dasaro (10) also chipped in with double-digits for the Owls, who improve to 4-5 overall and 1-0 in Little East action.

The Panthers were led by eight points apiece from Raegan Peck and Hailey Malozzi. With the loss, PSU falls to 2-8 on the season, 0-3 in LEC play.

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Plymouth State Women at Keene State (12.11.24) - Marc Hoak
Plymouth State Women at Keene State (12.11.24) – Marc Hoak
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Defense propels Monadnock past Stevens

Tenth-seeded Monadnock held #7 Stevens to just 29 points to come away with a 44-29 win in the first round of the NHIAA Division III Girls Basketball State Tournament on Wednesday night.

Monadnock advances to the quarterfinal round where they will take on #2 Hopkinton on Saturday.

The Huskies were led by a trio of double-digit scorers: Shaylee Branon (11), Marlee Carroll-Clough (11) and Reagan Kidney (10). Bella Bovell paced the Cardinals with a game-high 12 points.

Check out the full photo gallery of the action by Chris Laclair of Chris Clicks Photography…

Kearsarge downs Stevens, advances to quarters

Behind a game-high 21 points from Noah Whipple, #4 Kearsarge held off #13 Stevens, 47-41, on Tuesday night in first round action of the NHIAA Division III Boys Basketball State Tournament. More to come…

The Cougars advance to the quarterfinal round where they will host #5 Hopkinton on Friday.

The two teams were evenly matched in the first half as the game was knotted at 16-16 at the break. Kearsarge outscored the Cardinals 16-10 in the 3rd quarter and that ended up being the difference.

Drew Huff also added 12 points for the Cougars, while Stevens was led by a trio of double-digit scorers: Jacob Davis (14), Devante Thompson (12) and Mason Ferland.

With the loss, the Cardinals season comes to an end with a 7-10 mark.

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Bundy leads Stevens past Conant, records 1000th point

Kiley Bundy poured in a game-high 21 points, including the 1,000th of her career, to lead Stevens to a pivotal 40-36 victory at Conant on Saturday evening in Jaffrey.

The first half featured two lop-sided quarters in a match-up between two middle-of-the-pack Division III squads. The Cardinals came out hot, leading 14-3 after the 1st quarter, but the Orioles responded by winning the 2nd quarter 16-5. It was all knotted at 19 at the intermission.

The third quarter, which featured a three-pointer by Bundy to reach her elusive milestone, was deadlocked at 11-11. The two teams were tied at 30 entering the final frame.

Two triples by Bundy and one by A Pelton sealed the deal in the 4th for Stevens as they went on to win by four, 40-36.

Pelton joined Bundy in double-digits with 12 of her own for the Cardinals. The Orioles were paced by 16 points from H Manley and 10 from L Hayes.

With the win, the two squads are now tied 7th in the D-III standings with identical 8-5 marks.

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White Mountains comes from behind at Stevens

The Spartans scored just four points in the first quarter and five in the fourth, but dominated the middle quarters as White Mountains earned a 45-33 come-from-behind win at Stevens on Wednesday night.

Trailing 11-4 after eight minutes of play, the Spartans outscored the host Cardinals 16-13 in the second and 20-7 in the third to take control of the game.

White Mountains was led by a game-high 18 points, including four threes, from Kasen Smith. Stevens was paced by Owen Wilkinson’s 14 points.

With the win, the Spartans improve to 3-1 on the season, while Stevens falls to 2-3.

Check out photos of the action by Chris Laclair…

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D-III Boys First Round Preview

By: KJ Cardinal

The 2023 NHIAA Boys Basketball Division III State Tournament gets underway tonight with a six-pack of first round games around the state. Let’s take a look at all six match-ups as we get ready for the action…

#9 Belmont at #8 Conant

The ninth-seeded Belmont Red Raiders hit the road to take on #8 Conant at 6:00 pm. The Orioles defeated the Red Raiders, 48-32, back on January 24th in the only meeting between the two this season. 

Conant’s Jared Nagle leads the way for Eric Saucier’s squad with 12.8 ppg. The Red Raiders, under first-year head coach Tony Martinez, are paced by Keegan Martinez’s 15.7 ppg.

Belmont’s looking to advance to the quarterfinals for the first time since 2021, while Conant last made a trip to the quarters in 2020.

#13 Inter-Lakes at #4 Hopkinton

Inter-Lakes and Hopkinton will meet for the first time this season tonight as the #13 Lakers hit the road to take on the #4 Hawks at 7:00 pm. 

Hopkinton, the 2021 Division III runner-up, started off the season with eight straight wins, but has dropped three of their final four games and enter the tournament with a 12-4 mark. The Hawks are paced by Marek Joppa (14.8 ppg) and Will Tanuvasa (12.8).

The Lakers come into the tourney with a 6-10 mark and are led Owen Brown’s 14.1 ppg. 

#12 Newport at #5 Campbell

The 12th-ranked Tigers make the trip to Litchfield to take on #5 Campbell tonight at 6:30 pm in the first meeting between the two this season. 

The Cougars enter the tourney with a 12-4 mark and are riding a six-game win streak. With wins over #4 Hopkinton and at #8 Conant during that stretch, head coach Justin DiBenedetto’s squad appears to be playing their best basketball at the right time.

With seven wins on the season, Newport has equaled their win total from the previous five seasons combined. Do-it-all senior Kayden LaClair is the straw that stirs the drink for Rob Clark’s squad as he averages 19.8 ppg and can change the game on the defensive end of the floor.

#10 Monadnock at #7 Winnisquam

The seventh-ranked Winnisquam Bears welcome #10 Monadnock to Tilton tonight at 7:00 pm. The two have not met yet this season. 

The Bears, led by the divisions top scorer Anthony Boomer (21.5 ppg), dropped their season finale at Stevens, but have won 10 of their last 13 games and enter the tourney with an 11-5 mark.

The Huskies are riding a season-long, four-game win streak as they enter the tourney with a 8-10 record. Evan Dumaine leads the way for Monadnock with 19.6 ppg.

#14 Berlin at #3 Mascoma

While the scheduling snafu that disqualified White Mountains from tournament play was unfortunate, it made way for #14 Berlin to sneak into the tourney’s final spot and will head to third-ranked Mascoma Valley at 7:00 pm. 

The Royals are currently on a nine-game win streak with big wins during that stretch over #4 Hopkinton and #6 Stevens. Silas Ayres’ squad is led by Zach Thompson (18.6 ppg) and looks to get the quarterfinal round for the fourth-straight season. Just five days ago, the Royals cruised to a 68-35 win at Berlin.

The Mountaineers (5-12) started the season with two victories and ended the season with a win over #11 Somersworth, but in between they were just 2-12. Jeremiah Dow (15.2) and Haden Poulin (11.7) both average double digits for head coach Jesse Arsenault’s team.

#11 Somersworth at #6 Stevens

Sixth-ranked Stevens plays host to #11 Somersworth tonight at 7:00 pm.

The Cardinals enter the tourney with a 12-4 record and have won six of their last seven, including three straight. Hunter LaRocque paces Stevens with 14.3 ppg.

The Hilltoppers are currently on a four-game skid and have dropped seven of their last nine. But, head coach Leon Shaw’s squad has some weapons in the backcourt with Aiden Heffron (15.7 ppg) and Dominic Starr (13.0).