Woodsville
The second-ranked Engineers led No. 7 Colebrook at halftime, 24-21.
“In the first half, we turned the ball over a lot and Colebrook got going in the fast break,” said Engineers coach Jamie Walker. “In the second half, we handled the ball a lot better so we weren’t backed into as many 2-on-1 scenerios on defense.”
Sam Pushee scored 21 points for Woodsville (20-2), which advanced to Monday’s semifinal against No. 3 Groveton at Plymouth State University. Garrett Olsen added 11 points and Adam Catlado scored a career-high 10 for the Engineers, who have lost only one of 20 division games this winter.
Twinfield 40, Sharon 23
Plainfield, Vt.
“We knew we couldn’t match their pace, so we did our best to play at our pace,” Sharon coach Blake Fabrikant said. “We played a stall offense, which frustrated them a little bit.
“Defensively, it was a masterpiece, but unfortunately for us, (Twinfield) can play defense, too, and we missed some shots that we normally make.”
Sam Knoerlein scored eight points and Harvey Kelley had six for Sharon (14-8).
“We only brought back one starter and we were playing our best ball at the end of the season,” said Fabrikant, who concluded his eighth season at the team’s helm. “Unfortunately, we ran into a very talented team in the quarterfinals, but this was one of our best seasons.”
Pelham 43, Hanover 38 (OT)
Pelham, n.h.
Maddie McCorkle scored 13 points and Diana Schwarz and Julia Golder each had nine points for the Marauders, who did well to neutralize Lilly Shlimon, one of Pelham’s top scorers.
Shlimon was limited to just two points, but Pythons freshman Ava Owens scored a game-high 18.
“It was back-and-forth the whole game, until we were able to get some consecutive baskets in the fourth,” Hanover coach Dan O’Rourke said.
“We missed the front end of a few 1-and-1 free-throw opportunities and Pelham converted the other way.”
Hanover scored five of the overtime’s 15 points and finished the season 17-6 overall and 16-4 against division foes.
“I’ve never been so proud of a team. They played with incredible heart throughout the whole season,” O’Rourke said.
Hanover 11Brady-Trinity-West 1
West Lebanon
Briland Laycock had a hat trick and an assist, Maddie Lyons had two goals and two assists and Hannah Curtis had two goals and an assist. Maggie Lee produced a goal and an assist and Mahler Meyerrose, Meredith Morhun and Clara Boland all scored once.
J.J. Taube had three assists, Bryn Kable and Emma Tysinger notched a pair of assists and Clare Gardner and Cate Wagner each had one assist.
The Marauders outshot their seventh-ranked opponents, 50-13, as Cici Barton and Claire Yegian combined for 12 saves.
Tuesday’s opening faceoff is scheduled for 5:30 p.m.
Exeter 7, Lebanon-Stevens 1
Exeter, n.h.
Lebanon-Stevens pulled within 2-1 on Grace Lindsay’s second-period goal, which was assisted by Isabella Harriman. However, Exeter led, 5-1, after two periods.
“I thought the girls played extremly well, considering our short bench,” said Raiders coach Brad Shaw, whose team received 24 saves from first-year goaltender Halle Drew.
It was the final game for Lebanon-Stevens seniors Lindsay, Harriman and Sage Ballard.
Rice 4, Hartford 1
South Burlington, Vt.
Kate Buckley scored twice for the Knights (17-2-1). Madison Duranleau notched a lone, unassisted goal for Hartford (5-13-4) during the second period.
The Hurricanes were outshot, 43-9, with Canes goaltender Maggie Gilman making 39 saves.