High School Sports Roundup
Regional High School Sports Roundup Features Overtime Thrills and Shutouts Across Five Games
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Queen Anne’s took a 1-0 lead in the second quarter on Kaitlyn St. Germain’s goal before Delaney Reynolds’s late penalty stroke sent the game to overtime.
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After Gilford’s win, Kearsarge coach Chelsea Williams said, “We learned a lot today. Tomorrow we get back to work and continue to get better.”
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John Stark’s goals came on an assist from Cam DeNapoli to Owen Gitchell and a later assist from Gitchell to Connor Brooks; the shutout involved saves from Zach Morrison, Brooks and Hunter Philibotte, while Blake Maxwell led the defense.
Five regional high school teams competed across field hockey and soccer this week, with Queen Anne's pulling off a dramatic field hockey win in overtime. WMDT reported that the Lions defeated James M. Bennett when Karlie Pritchard scored in the ninth minute of extra time, sending the home crowd into celebration after Delaney Reynolds's late penalty stroke forced the match beyond regulation.
Other standouts included Hartford's dominant 5-1 field hockey victory over Brattleboro and John Stark's shutout win in boys' soccer. The region showed strong competitive play across multiple age groups and skill levels throughout the week.
Queen Anne's Wins Field Hockey Thriller in Overtime
Queen Anne's started strong with Kaitlyn St. Germain scoring in the second quarter to take a 1-0 lead. WMDT reported that James M. Bennett battled back, but couldn't find the equalizer until the final moments. Delaney Reynolds's late penalty stroke tied the game and pushed it to overtime.
In the ninth minute of the extra period, Karlie Pritchard finished the job with the game-winning goal. The dramatic finish gave Queen Anne's a hard-fought victory in a match that came down to the final sequences of play.
Hartford Dominates Brattleboro Behind Comeau's Three Goals
Hartford's field hockey team crushed Brattleboro 5-1 in dominant fashion. Nora Comeau led the charge with three goals, while Emmy Whitney and Kaylin Paeker each added one. Hartford recovered quickly after conceding an early goal, showing strong depth in their scoring attack.
John Stark Soccer Shutout Shows Team Defense
John Stark's boys' soccer team blanked Kingswood 2-0 behind a strong defensive effort. Owen Gitchell scored first on an assist from Cam DeNapoli, then Connor Brooks added insurance later when Gitchell found him for the second goal. The team overcame early adversity to execute a complete performance.
The shutout featured contributions from multiple defenders. Zach Morrison, Brooks, and Hunter Philibotte made key saves, while Blake Maxwell anchored the defense. The balanced defensive play proved crucial in the low-scoring game.
Close Matches in Field Hockey and Lacrosse
Gilford edged Kearsarge 2-1 in a tight field hockey contest after Ryley Grave scored an equalizer for the losing side. Kearsarge coach Chelsea Williams kept perspective on the result, saying "We learned a lot today. Tomorrow we get back to work and continue to get better." The loss reflected competitive play between evenly matched teams.
Bow defeated Londonderry 4-2 in field hockey, with Peyton Vaughn opening the scoring on a first-quarter penalty stroke. Coach Sarah Vaughn praised her team's resilience, noting they overcame early intimidation from their opponents to control the game's flow and secure the win.
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