KEENE, N.H. — Lebanon High senior Birhanu Harriman won the boys race and Hanover freshman Lea Perreard captured the girls competition Friday during the Connecticut Valley Conference championship meet at Keene High. The Bears won the boys team title, and their school’s girls team was second.
“The boys found another gear to go out fast and hold positions up front,” said Hanover coach Eric Picconi. “It was great to see the tight team running we knew was possible.”
Harriman, who’s hoping a month of strong competition culminates in a national meet berth in Portland, Ore., crossed the line in 15:52, a relaxed 22 seconds ahead of Keene’s Sullivan Sturtz and 1 minute, 6 seconds ahead of Hanover’s Lucien Gleiser. Hanover’s Ryan Faris was sixth (17:05), Lebanon’s Carson Jones was ninth (17:26) and Thetford’s Ben Mattern was 10th (17:28).
Perreard finished in 19:25, seven seconds ahead of Keene’s Reagan Roy. Lebanon’s Isabella Hastings was fourth (20:03), Hanover’s Lila Muirhead was sixth (20:13) and teammate Matilda Monroe was 10th (20:41)
Boys teams scores: Hanover 48, Keene 64, Lebanon 91, Fall Mountain 92.
Girls team scores: Keene 45, Hanover 47, Monadnock 65, Thetford 121, Lebanon 122, Fall Mountain 142, Brattleboro 146.
ST. ALBANS, Vt. — The Hurricanes rallied for a game-winning touchdown late in the fourth quarter to pick up a much-needed win at the Bobwhites.
BFA drove 98 yards for a go-ahead touchdown early in the fourth quarter to pull in front, 20-14. The Canes blocked the extra-point kick to keep the lead at six, a pivotal stop in the end.
Hartford converted on a fourth-and-6 at the BFA 15-yard line with two minutes to play, with quarterback Brayden Trombley scrambling for the needed yards to set up a first and goal. Sean Kelliher scored a game-tying touchdown on the next play to knot things up at 20-20, and the Canes then converted the ensuing PAT kick to take a one-point lead and ultimately secure the win.
Hartford (3-4) hosts Rutland on Friday night to close out the regular season.
WOODSTOCK — The Wasps bounced back in a big way to improve to 4-3.
A week after falling to BFA-Fairfax, Woodstock found itself down early after Milton scored off a Wasps turnover to lead, 6-0. The tide turned for the rest of this one as Woodstock took control on its senior night, building a 28-6 lead at halftime and cruising from there.
The Wasps will visit Windsor for their annual clash with the Yellowjackets on Oct. 22 at 1 p.m.
CLAREMONT — The Cardinals (4-3) won their fourth straight, this time in dominant fashion over visiting Knights at Barnes Park. Stevens will go for five in a row at ConVal on Friday night.
HANOVER — The Bears (6-1) rebounded from a loss last week with a home win.
Hanover visits Gilford-Belmont on Oct. 22 at 2 p.m.
TOWNSHEND, Vt. — The Raptors scored twice in the second half to top the Rebels and improve to 10-1-0.
Jacoby Patterson broke through for the game’s first goal early in the second half. Patterson then assisted on the game-winner, feeding a through ball to Derek Vogelien for the goal.
“We took close to 20 shots, but the Leland & Gray keeper made 10-12 saves, a few of them were highlight-reel worthy,” Rivendell coach Kevin Brooker said. “Overall, a good team win for us. We’re finding our roles and everyone is contributing.
Keeper Carter Bacon made four saves for the Raptors, who will host Bellows Falls on Wednesday.
THETFORD — Jake Gilman had a pair of goals and an assist to pace the Panthers (5-5-2) over the Crimson Tide.
Finn Linehan, Aidan Keane and Matt Vivian also scored for Thetford. Keane, Justin Robinson and Xander Oshiniyi had assists. Keeper Justin Robinson earned the shutout, anchoring a strong defensive effort.
Thetford hosts Lake Region on Wednesday.
LANGDON, N.H. — The Royals (11-2-1) won their third straight with a shutout at the rival Wildcats.
Zach Thompson scored for Mascoma to open the book in the first half. Brayden Pierce added some insurance with a PK goal and then assisted on a goal by Tanner Moulton to close the book.
Keeper Matt Favreau made 11 saves as Mascoma picked up its third shutout of the season. The Royals host Berlin on Tuesday for senior day.
BRADFORD, Vt. — The Olympians made a second-half charge but came up just short against the Bucks.
Trailing 2-0, Ethan Emerson got Oxbow within one with a goal off a cross by Braxton Adams. BMU answered with a goal before the O’s got one back on an Andrew Barrett penalty kick. Reese Ilsley also earned the PK for Oxbow during a stretch where he generated multiple scoring chances.
“After a first half where we really didn’t play our game, we really turned things around. Really proud of the effort in the second half, to keep coming back and pounding the goal,” Oxbow coach Andrew Fisher said.
The Olympians (2-9-0) host Craftsbury on Monday.
SOUTH ROYALTON — Jillian Barry had two goals and an assist as WRV (8-2-1) scored all four of its goals in the first half to beat the Cosmos.
Barry opened the scoring by depositing a cross from Anita Miller in the 14th minute. Mackenzie Vesper then converted on a cross from Barry seven minutes later. Logan Scott and Barry added goals before half for a 4-0 lead.
“Our focus and communication was key to our success,” WRV coach Kim Prestridge said. “It was a great team effort. We continuously worked to keep the ball, and when we lost it we quickly won it back.”
WRV visits Bellows Falls on Saturday.
WEST CANAAN — Emily Seiler scored twice for the Royals in the first half, but Mascoma remained winless with the loss to the Wildcats (6-8-0).
Seiler’s first goal came on a breakaway from a tight angle near the goal line, assisted by Kamdyn Aldrich. After Fall Mountain took a one-goal lead, Seiler equalized late in the half when a defender lost her footing on the wet grass and she was able to beat the keeper.
A pair of late Wildcat goals made the difference in what Royals coach Mark Rockwood said was his team’s most complete performance of the season.
Mascoma (0-12-0) hosts Mount Royal on Monday.
BRANDON, Vt. — The shorthanded Hurricanes took an early lead but lost a competitive game against the Otters.
Braelyn Park scored unassisted from 35 yards out to open the scoring for Hartford. Otter Valley answered before halftime and then scored the game-winner midway through the second.
Nora Lyons was shuffled onto the back line due to an injury and played a strong game according to coach Jeff Acker, who also praised the midfield work of Geneva Durgin.
“The kids keep working hard, and we continue to improve. Hopefully one of these days they’ll be rewarded on the scoreboard for the work they put in,” Acker said.
Hartford (1-10-0) is back in action on Saturday at 11 a.m. at home against Green Mountain Valley.
DORSET, Vt. — Maeve Miller had two goals but the Phoenix came up short at Long Trail.
MaCallister Gray and Phoebe Quackenbos each had assists for Sharon (2-10-0), which visits Arlington on Tuesday.
BRATTLEBORO, Vt. — The Yellowjackets picked up a key win with a shutout of the Colonels.
Gabby Gilbert and Mackenzie Kleefisch each had a goal and an assist for Windsor. Goalie Sydney Perry made three saves.
Windsor (5-7-0) hosts Springfield on Monday for senior day.
HANOVER — The Bears picked up a 25-11 win in the second set but fell to Milford, dropping their record to 6-6.
Lilly Clapp and Josie Hall combined for 14 digs for Hanover. Talia Daft had seven aces. The Bears visit Coe-Brown on Wednesday.