Around the Granite State: Friday’s Roundup
GOFFSTOWN – The Goffstown High School softball team used a little small ball to break a tie Friday with John Stark and added some insurance on a big hit.
Makayla Fleming broke a 1-1 tie when she scored on a bunt by Olivia St. Jean in the bottom of the fifth inning, and Megan Purcell gave the Grizzlies some breathing room by crushing a two-run double off the center field fence one batter later. The Generals were able to get a run back, but Goffstown held on for a 4-2 win.
Haley Philibotte drove in two runs for John Stark (1-3) while Delani Dowst struck out 10 in the loss.
Boys Lacrosse: Derryfield 13, St. Thomas 1
The Cougars got three goals and three assists from Michael Chiasson as they rolled to a win over the Saints.
Drew Johnson had two goals and three assists for Derryfield (4-0), while Connor Glosner (assist), Lee Sipes and Brian Schwab also had two goals each. Matt Dubreiul had a goal and two assists and Eric Mayer also had a goal and an assist, while Avery Treux made nine saves.
Jay Gallipo made 15 saves for the Saints (1-3).
Boys Volleyball: Hollis Brookline 3, Souhegan 2
The Cavaliers came back from a loss in the opening game to top the Sabers in five games, 18-25, 25-19, 25-23, 19-25 and 15-10.
HB (5-1) got 13 kills, six aces and 25 digs from Nick Wood and Jacob McGettigan had 10 kills. Adam Zingales had 47 assists and Tucker McIlwrath chipped in with three blocks.
Here’s a look at what else went on Friday in New Hampshire high school sports.
- Riker steps down as Dover ice hockey coach – Foster’s Daily Democrat
Baseball
- Salta delivers game-winner in extras to lead Laconia – Laconia Citizen
- One swing does it for Portsmouth – Portsmouth Herald
- Bears’ Perron shuts down Kennett – Concord Monitor
- Marauders roar back, keep Raiders winless – Valley News
Softball
- St. Germain, Gerardi lead Central – Union Leader
- Bobcats hold off Portsmouth – Portsmouth Herald
Lacrosse
- BG controls ball, and game, against Londonderry – Union Leader
- Speedy Saints pull away from Oyster River – Foster’s Daily Democrat
Volleyball
- Generals take it up a notch – Concord Monitor