Claremont
In games played at Monadnock Park, rolled to an 18-2 win on Saturday and a 10-1 decision on Sunday. Despite the defeats, Claremont also advanced to the state tournament because of Lebanon’s status as host.
On Saturday, Lebanon blew open a close game early on a towering homer from Sawyer Weale. Lebanon added rfiv runs in the third, one in the fourth and 10 in the sixth to win going away. Weale, Ben Howland and Bodie Benoit had multiple hits, and Sam Bates and Weale both scored three runs. Lebanon split the pitching between Dawson Bates, Sam Bates, Weale and Dominik Petkus, holding Claremont to four hits with six combined strikeouts.
Claremont again scored early in Sunday’s rematch but couldn’t build on it. Sam Bates got out of trouble by striking out a Claremont batter with the bases loaded. A two-run Weale single in the first put Lebanon ahead to stay, with a seven-run second sealing the deal. Howland, Dawson Bates and Domineaq Taylor limited Claremont to five hits over the final five innings, striking out seven.
Lebanon plays a tournament in Stratham, N.H., this weekend, then returns home to host the state finals the week of July 1-8.
Hawks Win Title
Grantham
The Hawks got off to a quick start, scoring three times in the first inning on back-to-back RBI hits from Palme Susco and Colby Leonard. New London rallied for 4-3 lead through three, but a four-run fifth put Grantham up for good.
Ian Manfred started the rally with a walk, and Reed Ferland singled to produce insurance runs. Ben Britton tossed a pair of strikeouts in the final inning to get out of the late jam, aided by a John Murphy snag of a pop-up behind the plate. Murphy (eight strikeouts) and Simon Nowlan also took turns on the mound. Nowlan, Murphy and Jonathon Cooper also had hits.
Josh Garcia, Ollis Mermanson, Chris Kinne, Gavin Meier, Dylan Moore and Omar Osman also contributed to the title-winning effort.
Hanover, Lebanon AthletesQualify for States
Lebanon
Hanover’s girls had a pair of triple winners. Daisy Onyango won the 100-meter dash, 200 dash and standing long jump among 11- and 12-year-olds, while Ella MacLean did the same in the 13-14 age group. They’ll be joined at states by teammates Zoe Onyango, Bridget Meehan, Sarah Glueck, Wyethe Murray and Natalia Somoff, all of whom had at least one top-four event result.
Sam Murray swept to wins in the 13-14 group for Hanover in the 800 and 1,600, while Adam Gilbert-Diamond claimed the 800 for the 11-12 division. Lionel Ndong, Jonathan Oriol, Luke Szczepiorkowski, Eli Cowie and Daniel Frost also qualified for the state meet with their finishes.
Racing on his home oval, Lebanon’s Luke Engert won the 200 dash for 9- and 10-year-olds to front a qualifying list that includes teammates Eban Margolis, Jacb Morrell, Ryan Neu, Nicholas Engert and Lane Shelton. Morrell took runner-up honors in the 100, 200 and softball throw among 11- and 12-year-olds. Lebanon will also send Amelia Shelton and Brianna Debanico to states among the girls.
The state youth track meet will be staged in Pelham, N.H., on Friday.
Under the Tree 5K
Hartland
The race is a benefit for the HCP in its efforts to help local families in a time of need. Runners can help by taking part in the race, which starts at 9 a.m. from the Hartland Recreation Center. The 10K costs $30, and the 5K is $20.
Advance registration is available through www.underthetreerace.org. Race-day registration will start at 8 a.m. For more information, contact race director Jeannie Frazer at jeannie.frazer52@gmail.com.
Rainbow Run Next Month
Brownsville
The event gives runners, walkers and hikers of all ages a chance to sample of the Ascutney Trails network while getting showered (as an option) in a variety of colored powders. The Rainbow Run is geared to be a fun event, open to all ages and fitness levels.
The pre-registration cost is $12, increasing to $15 on race day. Contact The Climb at 802-484-3511 or team@theclimbfitness.com for more information.
Hockey Sisters Mini-Golf
West Lebanon
The event takes place at 4 p.m. at Fore-U Golf and Ice Cream in West Lebanon. The cost of $7 includes a round of gold and a small post-golf ice cream. Hockey Sisters unites girls interested in trying the game with Dartmouth College hockey players in learning about hockey, although no hockey experience is necessary.
Contact Kara Toms at ktmaplehill@gmail.com for more information.
NBA Shooting Guru Visiting
Woodstock
Hopla just completed his second season with the Pistons after past stints with Toronto, Washington and New York. A New Jersey native who now resides in Maine, Hopla has conducted basketball camps around the world and also works as a motivational speaker at schools assemblies and corporate events.
The camp, run by Cody TanCreti, includes a morning session for grades 4-7 and an afternoon session for grades 8-12, at a cost of $100 for the week. Contact TanCreti at ctancreti@wcsu.net for more information.
Hanover Seeking Coaches
Hanover
HHA is a volunteer organization that depends on parent and non-parent volunteers to coach. The association plans to field five travel teams next season, one at the 10U level and two each at 12U and 14U. The top 12U and 14U teams will participate in USA Hockey Tier II with plans to compete regionally throughout New England. The remaining three teams will compete closer to home. HHA also plans a developmental girls team for next season.
Contact HHA girls committee president Michael Cimis at mikecimis@gmail.com or 603-359-3018 by June 20 if interested.