Around the Granite State: Nashua South boys basketball beats Londonderry in OT

LONDONDERRY – Josh Tripp scored with eight tenths of a second left in overtime as the Nashua High School South boys basketball team grabbed a 75-74 win Tuesday night over Londonderry.

Tripp, who finished with 14 points, was fouled on the make, but intentionally missed the free throw to try to keep the Lancers from setting up for a final shot. Matt Luongo grabbed the rebound cleanly and heaved the ball toward the other basket as the buzzer sounded; the shot hit the backboard, hit off the rim and fell to the ground.

South (5-2) got 25 points from Josh Caruso, including an 8 for 8 performance at the line, while Ayden Clough also had 14 points and Daniel Karavanic had 12 markers, going 7 of 7 at the line.

Mason Paquette led all scorers with 35 points, including half of Londonderry’s eight 3-pointers. Luongo finished with 22 points, including eight 3s and 8 for 10 shooting at the line.

The Lancers (4-3) led for most of the first three quarters, but the Panthers came back in the fourth and were up six points with about two minutes to go. Londonderry tied the game in the final minute and South had a chance to win in regulation, but a 3 and a putback were both off the mark to send the game to overtime.

Merrimack Valley 65, Oyster River 55

The Pride came out victorious over the Bobcats in a battle of Division II unbeatens, outscoring Oyster River 23-12 in the fourth quarter.

Nic Oglesby led the way for Merrimack Valley (6-0) with 18 points and eight rebounds. Aiden Gray added 15 points and dished out seven assists while Ethan Dukette recorded 14 markers.

Campbell 77, Somersworth 40

The Cougars picked up their fourth straight win, and second in as many days, by rolling past the Hilltoppers.

Cayden DeLeon had 16 points and 10 assists to lead Campbell (7-1 in D3) while Matthew Haley (four steals) and Jayden Medina (10 rebounds) each had 12 points. Logan Rice added 14 points in the win.

Goffstown 52, Windham 50

The Jaguars fell at home to the Grizzlies despite having four players score in double figures.

Jack Koutrobis led the way for Windham (3-3 in D1) with 12 points, while Sam Roidoulis, Brandon Jacobs and Jackson Blanco each added 11 points.

Littleton 67, White Mountains 45

The Crusaders picked up their second win of the season over the Spartans behind 19 points from Sam Reagey.

Daven Reagey added 16 points for Littleton, which improved to 7-1 in D4.

Kasen Smith, Aiden Whipple and Tommaso Paluello each had 12 points for White Mountains (3-5 in D3).

Girls Basketball

Exeter 59, Nashua North 51

The Titans had the ball down three points with 1:39 to go, but a turnover and basket by the Blue Hawks helped them hang on for the win.

Emma Gillis had 14 points and 14 rebounds and Karli Scherpf also had 14 points to lead Exeter (4-3 in D1). Lexy Rogers added 12 points and Anna McGuinness had 10 markers.

North (2-4) got 17 points, including five 3-pointers, from Angela King while Madelyn Tino and Aidan Walker each had 10 points.

Trinity 53, Spaulding 39

The Red Raiders held a one-point lead at halftime, but couldn’t hang on against the Pioneers.

Spaulding (1-8) got 12 points and 12 rebounds from Damiya Perkins while Sydney Daly added 10 points and Mackenzie LeBlanc chipped in with eight markers.

Sadie Mungere and Addison Moynihan each had 11 points to lead Trinity (2-5) while Summer Cullen was in double figures with 10 points.

Manchester Memorial 49, Concord 42

The Crusaders picked up their first win, holding off a Crimson Tide comeback in the fourth quarter to get the win.

Avery Jenkins led the way for Memorial (1-6) with 19 points while Jaelyn Hartford added 10 points and Jenavyzia Collazo chipped in with nine markers. The Crusaders led 42-25 going into the final quarter, but were able to hang on for the victory.

Concord (0-6) got 15 points from Camryn Dubois while Makayla Root had 12 points and Abigail Lash added 10.

Concord Christian 53, Salem 51

The Blue Devils outscored the Kingsmen 23-9 in the fourth quarter, but it wasn’t enough to complete the comeback.

Ella Mosto and Lindsay Goet each had 15 points, with both hitting a pair of 3-pointers, to lead Salem (5-2 in D1). Makayla Burns added eight points, including two 3s, while Nicole Ringdahl also hit two 3s.

Emma Smith led Concord Christian (5-2) with 22 points while Lilli Carlile had 13 points and Kate Smith recorded 10 markers.

Keene 57, Timberlane 37

The Blackbirds won their third in a row at home with a win over the Owls.

Harper Zalanski led the way for Keene (5-1 in D1) with 18 points and 19 rebounds, seven on the offensive end. McKenna Nelson added 14 points and four rebounds while Logan Lord added nine points and six boards.

Timberlane (4-4) got 15 points from Rylee Donahue and 13 points from Ella Lampron.

Oyster River 55, Merrimack Valley 48

The Bobcats held off the Pride to get their sixth win in a row in D2.

Vivian O’Quinn led the way with 24 points for Oyster River (6-1) and Olivia Andersen added 12 points. Wren Horne was also in double figures with 12 points and Ashling Ferris chipped in with six markers.

Milford 55, Souhegan 30

The Sabers trailed by four points at halftime, but the Spartans pulled away with a 26-7 third quarter to get the win.

Caroline Drum led Souhegan (3-4) with 12 points while Zofia Rosenfield had seven points and Nevaya Mortimer added six points.

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