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BOYS SOCCER
West Rutland 3, Rivendell 2
Key athletes: Rivendell senior Torin King and junior Josh Douglas scored off assists from sophomore Bryson Gilman and King but fell short in OT
Key Moment: Rivendell junior Goalie Evan Woodward made 12 saves to help the Raptors get to OT
Coach’s quote: “We played a very good second half, strong defense gave us a chance.” – Rivendell’s Soren Smith
Belmont 3, Mascoma 2
Key athletes: Mascoma: Bryce Ballou (1 goal-pk)
Coach’s quote: “We continue to make massive improvements in our shape and entry with each game. Our fitness needs to improve in order to maintain the leads we create. I’m confident we’ll find success in short order.” – Mascoma’s Stuart Kinsman
GIRLS SOCCER
Lebanon 3, Laconia 0
Key athletes: Rowan Laundry and Addison Durell (1 goal each); Peyton Rutherford (1 goal, 1 assist); Payton Breedlove (2 assists)
Key Moment: Finally getting a goal towards the end of the first half. Let the girls play a bit more relaxed
Coach’s quote: “Girls didn’t get frustrated with the many missed opportunities in the first half and played with good intensity in the 2nd half.” – Lebanon’s Breck Taber
Exeter 2, Hanover 0
Key athletes: Lily Tine (6 Saves)
Key Moment: Hanover played well during the first half – until a late first half goal by Exeter.
Coach’s quote: “The Hanover girls continue to get experience with each contest – look forward to next week.” – Hanover’s Doug Kennedy
FIELD HOCKEY
Berlin 2, Mascoma 1
Key athletes: Makenna Houston, Ellie McGrody, Morgan Fitts, Abbie Harkins, Sophia Smith, Tori Petty
Key Moment: Berlin scored the first goal in the second quarter, Houston scored the tying goal
Coach’s quote: “We dominated the game offensively, we just couldn’t get the ball to go our way. Makenna scoring with five minutes left in the fourth gave us some much-needed energy, just couldn’t hold them at the end.” – Mascoma’s Danielle Pushee
Stevens 5, Winnisquam 1
Key athletes: Stevens: freshman Rosalyn Toth (1 goal); juniors Callie Demars and Olivia St. Aubin (2 goals each); senior Elizabeth Benware, sophomore Kaylee Bonneville, and Demars (1 assist each)
Key Moment: It was a strong game overall for the Cardinals as they dominated time of possession.
BOYS CROSS COUNTRY
Mascoma Valley competes at Sanborn Invitational
Key athletes: Junior Carl Russell led the Royals with a fourth-place finish in the 5,000-meter boys race with 205 runners
Coach’s quote: “We’re rebuilding some this year and still hoping to add a runner or two, but our returning runners showed improvements, Carl Russell seems poised to make a big leap this year.” – Mascoma’s Rick Currier
