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Hanover’s Adam Goodney, left, talks with teammate Trevor Lichtenstein at the Canterbury Woods Country Club in Canterbury, N.H., on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023, during the NHIAA Division I golf championship. (Concord Monitor – Geoff Forester) -
Hanover’s Adam Goodney tees off from the 18th hole at the Canterbury Woods Country Club in Canterbury, N.H., on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023, during the NHIAA Division I golf championship. (Concord Monitor – Geoff Forester) -
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VERGENNES, Vt. — The Hartford High boys golf team claimed the VPA Division II state championship Tuesday.
Senior captain Jaden Poirier led the Hurricanes in cool, tough conditions at the Basin Harbor Club, which was softened by four inches of rain during the weekend. Poirier shot a 13-over-par 84. Thomas Thorburn added an 87, senior Sean Dunton had an 89 and Matthew Tsouknakis shot a 90 for the Hartford scoring rounds. Senior Zach Johnson shot 101 to round things out.
The Hurricanes produced a team score of 350, 16 shots ahead of second-place Peoples Academy. Otter Valley’s Lucas Politano won the D-II boys individual title with a 4-over 75.
Woodstock took fifth place as a team, led by Owen Kross (86) and Beck Welch (91).
With tee times starting at 9 a.m. on Tuesday and a two-plus hour drive to Basin Harbor, the Hurricanes stayed overnight in a cottage at the club prior to play. Hartford had previously captured the Southern Vermont League title, the D-II sectionals and the Battenkill Cup, a match play event hosted by the prestigious Dorset Field Club.
“This is an awesome group of kids; they deserve it,” said Hartford coach Erin Stevens. “We came close last year, and this year I asked them all to set individual and team goals, and every single one wrote down the goal to win the state championship. They worked really hard before, during and after practice, being proactive.”
This is the third state title for Hartford golf, adding to crowns in 1994 and 2019. The Canes were in line to host this year’s state championship tournament at the Quechee Club until flooding from July’s heavy rains scuttled those plans. The flood damage also caused Hartford to adapt, practicing at Windsor’s John P. Larkin Country Club and the Woodstock Country Club before Quechee’s Highland Course became fully available after Labor Day.
“This took a lot of community support, and we really appreciate it,” Stevens said.
CANTERBURY, N.H. — The Bears claimed second place in the NHIAA Division I state championship tournament at Canterbury Woods Country Club.
Senior captain Adam Goodney paced Hanover with a 1-under-par 71 to tie for second as an individual. Andrew Cahoon added a 78, Nick Reiss and Andrew Cramer each shot 79 and Joseph DeSimone shot 86 for the Bears. Goodney and Cahoon each qualified to compete in the individual state title event this coming Saturday at Beaver Meadow Golf Club in Concord.
Hanover’s team score of 393 was good for second behind Concord at 383.
“They worked hard all season long and showed up when it mattered most to put Hanover back on the map for New Hampshire D-I golf,” said Hanover coach Josh Flanders.
NORTHFIELD, Vt. — The Olympians rallied with two goals during the final 2 minutes, 35 seconds of regulation to force overtime.
Reece Ilsley opened the scoring for Oxbow, converting on an assist from Kobin Ellsworth in the 14th minute. The hosts would answer before halftime and then scored two more in the first five minutes of the second half to lead, 3-1.
Oxbow broke through again in the 77th minute on a penalty kick from Andrew Barrett to make it 3-2. Jayden Huntoon scored the equalizer a minute later, converting from 18 yards out after a feed from John Bohan.
“This was a very physical game. The boys kept their composure and worked hard to end the game in a tie,” said Oxbow coach Chuck Simmons.
The Olympians (4-7-1) will host Enosburg (6-4-0) on Oct. 18.
ORFORD — Harper Traendly had a goal and an assist for the Raptors (6-3-0), winners of three consecutive games.
Erin Ricker and Shaylee Carter also scored. Autumn Powers and Lily Murray each had assists. The hosts controlled possession for long stretches and owned a 10-1 edge in corner kicks.
Rivendell hosts White River Valley (5-5-0) on Thursday.
LITCHFIELD, N.H. — Faith Norton’s goal in the second overtime lifted Stevens to its fourth consecutive victory. Campell is 8-5-0.
The Cardinals also received goals from Payton Ferland and Maddy Minckler, who added a pair of assists. Goalie Audrina Pelton anchored the Cardinals defense for her 11th victory of the season.
Stevens (11-2-1) hosts Bishop Brady on Friday.
CHESTER, Vt. — Audrey Rupp had four goals and two assists to lead the Yellowjackets.
Olivia MacLeay added three goals and three assists. Gabby Crane scored once and keeper Sophia Rockwood made seven saves.
The Yellowjackets (9-1-1) will host White River Valley (5-5) on Saturday.
WEST CANAAN — Molly Gray scored her first varsity goal on a corner play, but the Royals (6-8-0) were unable to match the Cougars (8-4-2).
Kearsarge scored the winner during the final minute. Natalee Pettersen made 11 saves for the Royals, who visit Fall Mountain on Friday.
SOUTH ROYALTON — The Wildcats dropped their third game in a row, falling to 5-5-0.
Olivia Tuller and Anna Stratton each scored for WRV. Cassie Armstrong and Sarah Rule had assists. Imari Taylor and Rhianna Young combined to make three saves.
“We had great stretches of possession and Tanner Drury led our attack, playing with great intensity. We had plenty of chances, but couldn’t find the back of the net,” said WRV coach Kim Prestridge, whose team visits Rivendell on Thursday.
WHITEFIELD, N.H. — Senior Kylie Rogers started the scoring with her first of the season, coming in the first quarter for the Royals. Freshman Evie Bennett added her first varsity goal to make it 2-0 heading into halftime.
Anna Emerson closed the books with a fourth-quarter goal, dropping White Mountains to 5-7-0. Makenna Houston had two assists and Rogers had one.
Gabby Pierce made 10 saves for Mascoma (9-4-0), which hosts Littleton (0-11-0) on Friday.
WESTMINSTER, Vt. — Hannah Gubbins set up the first goal four minutes in, laying a cross behind the Terriers goaltender to Marley Olmstead for the score. Gubbins then scored off a corner play from Grace Laperle three minutes later.
Bellows Falls is 5-4-0.
Paige Stone had seven saves for the Wasps (9-1-0), who visit Otter Valley (5-5) on Thursday.
PETERBOROUGH, N.H. — Grace Healey produced a hat trick in the fourth quarter against the Cougars (1-12-0).
Sophia Costa (from Joia Collins) and Savannah Walczak (from Sophia Mancini) scored in the first quarter. Mancini added one goal and two assists.
“This being only our second grass game this season, we’re still getting used to the different style of play,” said Hanover coach Mallory Mackenzie. “It took us a while to warm up, but we really started to play to our usual caliber in the final quarter.”
Guinevere Riordan made two saves for Hanover (7-5-3), which hosts Merrimack Valley (6-5-2) on Friday.
LEBANON — Sophia Salo and Brianna Allard each scored for Lebanon (4-8-1), which is on the NHIAA Division II playoff participation bubble. Norah Burns assisted on both goals, and Meg Cheevers made 17 saves.
The Raiders close the regular season at Plymouth (1-8-3) on Friday.
CLAREMONT — Maddox Lovely scored for the Tigers, assisted by Jasmyne McNamara, but it wasn’t enough for the visitors to overpower the Cardinals at Monadnock Park.
Newport is now done with the regular season at 12-2-0. Stevens (10-2-1) closes at Conant (7-5) on Thursday.
WEST CANAAN — The Royals were swept by the Wildcats, 25-17, 25-18, 25-17. Division III Mascoma is 3-8 and D-II Fall Mountain is 4-9 thanks to three wins in its last five matches.
Mascoma hosts Mascenic (11-2) on Wednesday.
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