Local Roundup: Hanover wins fourth consecutive ski jumping state title
Published: 02-16-2025 3:06 PM |
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Hanover wins fourth consecutive state title
Key players: Hanover — As they have the last four years, the Hanover trio of Schuyler Clapp, Jai Gregory and Charlie Forbush led the team the Bears to their fourth NHIAA state championship in a row. It was also Clapp’s fourth consecutive individual state title. Lebanon — Helena Mielcarz was third for the girls.
Highlights: The Bears’ three veteran seniors led the way, but up-and-coming jumpers Hayden Clapp (sixth), Harris Bushell (seventh) and Julian Hart (12th) proved they are ready to take the reins. First-year jumper Reese Hamlin improved steadily throughout the year and peaked in time to take the girls individual crown.
Coach’s quote: “An idyllic finish for this senior class. What has been most gratifying is watching this veteran group spend considerable time bringing our seven rookie jumpers into the fold. That guidance strengthened us this year and into the future.” — Hanover’s Tom Dodds
Team scores: Hanover 392, Plymouth 372, Kennett 355, Ford Sayre 169, Concord 94, White Mountains 93, Lebanon 89.
Hanover 42, Lebanon 23
Key players: Hanover — Wyatt Daigle, Beckett Sobel, Dave Frechette; Lebanon — Liam Sullivan
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Highlights: It was senior night for Hanover, and the Bears came out on top. Hanover had a five-point lead at halftime. Hanover held the visiting Raiders to two points in the third quarter, while scoring 11 to pull away. Hanover was led by Daigle, who scored a game-high 18 points. Senior Sobel added 11, and classmate Frechette played stellar defense. Lebanon was led by Sullivan with six points.
Coach’s quote: “It was great to have the seniors win on senior night.” — Hanover’s Denver Greene
Records: Hanover 13-2; Lebanon 2-12
Hartford 84, Bellows Falls 25
Key players: Hartford — Noah Danielli and Owen Jenks (14 points each); Kole Fotion (13 points); Bellows Falls — Saul James (11 points)
Highlights: Hartford led 45-13 at halftime.
Coach’s quote: “The kids played with a lot of intensity tonight. Everyone that played scored and saw ample minutes.” — Hartford’s Mike Gaudette
Records: Hartford 15-3; Bellows Falls 9-8
Fair Haven 66, Windsor 35
Key players: Fair Haven — Phil Bean led all scorers with 18 points, leaving him nine away from 1,000 points for his career. Windsor — On senior night, senior Billy Blake led the Jacks with 11 points, junior Isaac Becker scored nine and senior Kam Blake chipped in seven.
Highlights: Down 14 at the half, the Jacks never went away, cutting the lead to 11 late in the third quarter until Fair Haven finally took control to close it out.
Coach’s quote: “We showed some resilience tonight. Our defense for most of the game was outstanding, and we kept hanging around and hanging around against one of the best teams in our league and in the division above us. We left it all on the floor tonight.” — Windsor’s Larry Dougher
Records: Fair Haven 12-5; Windsor 3-14
Williamstown 57, Oxbow 43
Key players: Williamstown — Evan Bailey (18 points); Nick Mascitti (16 points); Oxbow — Jayden Huntoon (15 points); Jaxon Griffin (8 points)
Records: Williamstown 12-6; Oxbow 6-12
Oxbow 59, U-32 40
Key players: Oxbow — Maggi Ellsworth, Braylee Phelps, Libby Swift; U-32 — Rhea Schall
Highlights: It was a close game through three quarters. Oxbow just moved the ball better in the second half and made some key shots in the fourth quarter to maintain its position atop VPA Division III.
Coach’s quote: “The girls didn’t play as well as they can in the first half, but they got it together and turned things around in the second half. I’m very proud of the effort.” — Oxbow’s Barry Emerson
Records: Oxbow 15-1; U-32 4-11
Essex 5, Hartford 1
Records: Essex 9-7-0; Hartford 8-7-2