Boys
NHIAA Division II
Hanover
The Bears have had an up-and-down season to this point with a 5-8 record and have yet to win consecutive games. They currently sit as the No. 9 seed, right on the playoff line, with 10 squads set to make the big dance.
Hanover wraps up the regular season on Friday at home against Goffstown.
The NHIAA Division II playoffs are set to begin Thursday.
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NHIAA Division III
Lebanon
The Raiders head into the postseason as one of the top squads in their division with a 10-3 record, good for a tie for fifth and putting them in position to secure a first-round bye.
The Raiders have been the cardiac kids this season, competing in seven games decided by two goals or less and winning four of them. They also have had some statement wins, such as one over defending champion Plymouth.
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Stevens
The Cardinals will not be headed to the postseason at 0-12, which is last in D-III. Stevens closes the season Friday when it hosts Bishop Brady.
The NHIAA Division III playoffs are slated to begin Thursday.
VPA Division I
Woodstock
The Wasps, 10-4, are in fourth place in their division and have locked up a postseason spot, since up to 16 teams make the playoffs per the VPA’s website.
Woodstock dropped its season opener but ripped off six straight wins and closed the season winning two of three.
The first round of the VPA Division I playoffs is set for Tuesday and Wednesday.
VPA Division II
Hartford
The Canes, who fell just short of a title a year ago, have returned to the upper echelon of D-II, finishing the regular season 13-1, which, as it stands Friday, is good for No. 2 in the standings.
Hartford, a lock for the postseason, not only dominated its divisional opponents but also went 2-1 against D-I foes.
The first round of the VPA Division II playoffs is set for Tuesday and Wednesday.
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Girls
NHIAA Division II
Hanover
The Bears will comfortably make the postseason in fifth place with a 9-6 record, as nine of the 14 teams in the division will compete in the playoffs. They are also comfortably in position for a first-round bye.
Currently on a three-game losing streak, Hanover will look to snap its skid in the final game of the regular season on Friday at Goffstown.
The NHIAA Division II playoffs are slated to begin Tuesday.
NHIAA Division III
Lebanon
The Raiders sit in the middle of the pack — in 10th at 8-5 heading into their final game of the regular season on Friday when they host Kearsarge.
In a highly competitive D-III, which features nine teams with at least 10 wins, Lebanon is locked into a playoff spot. That said, Lebanon will not be able to make up enough ground before the end of the regular season to secure one of the two first-round byes in the 14-team tournament.
The NHIAA Division III playoffs are scheduled to begin Tuesday.
VPA Division II
Hartford
The Canes, prior to their final two games of the regular season, come in with a 4-7 record and are in fifth in D-II. Riding a three-game losing streak, Hartford will look to turn things around and pick up some wins at home against Middlebury on Friday and Bellows Free Academy-St. Albans on Saturday.
Woodstock
The Wasps finished their regular season atop D-II at 12-2 and have some serious momentum headed into the playoffs. After starting 5-2, Woodstock has won seven consecutive games and looks to be a true state title contender.
Since up to 16 teams make the postseason tournament, according to the VPA’s website, both teams are locked into a playoff spot. The first round of VPA Division II playoffs is set for Tuesday and Wednesday.
