Local Roundup: Hartford baseball defeats Otter Valley 1-0 in pitchers’ duel

Kyle Spaulding

Kyle Spaulding

J.J. Bornstein

J.J. Bornstein

Audrey Newton

Audrey Newton

Published: 05-12-2024 4:54 PM

Modified: 05-14-2024 5:56 PM


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Baseball

Hartford 1, Otter Valley 0

Key players: Hartford — Zach Johnson (7 IP, 1 hit, 0 runs, 8 Ks), Kyle Spaulding (1-for-3, RBI); Otter Valley — Isiah Wood (7 IP, 1 hit, 1 run, 6 Ks)

Highlights: Spaulding’s double down the right-field line scored Wyatt Chambers from second base to provide Hartford with the game’s only run in Thursday’s win. Solly Flores made a diving catch in the fifth to keep Johnson’s no-hitter going at the time.

Coach’s quote: “Both pitchers were amazing today, each giving up only one hit. We just had the hit that scored the run. It could have gone either way today, and I am proud of the guys for battling today, especially Zach, who struggled in the first but was dominate after that.” — Hartford’s Bill Vielleux

Records: Hartford 6-3; Otter Valley 6-3

Hartford 14, Fair Haven 2

Key players: Hartford — Wyatt Chambers (5 IP, 2 runs, 1 earned, 5 hits, 6Ks); Solly Flores (3-for-3, 3 RBIs); Nate Clark (3-for-4 2 RBIs) Fair Haven — Joe Burton (3-for-3)

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Highlights: Eight-run second inning followed by a six-run third propelled the Hurricanes. Hartford had 14 hits on the afternoon.

Coach’s quote: “We hit the ball well today, Wyatt pitched well and we played solid defense. When you can do all three of those, you should get a win, and that’s what we did today. Good all-around effort by everyone.” — Hartford’s Bill Vielleux

Records: Hartford 7-3; Fair Haven 3-7

Rivendell 11, Arlington 8

Key players: Rivendell — Will Knowles (6 IP, 9 Ks, 5 hits, 2 ERs), Cillian Kenneally (3-for-3, 2 RBIs), Robert McNelly (1-for-1, RBI double)

Highlights: Arlington jumped out to a 3-0 lead after two innings. Rivendell tied the game with three runs in the top of the third, but Arlington regained the lead at 4-3 with a run in the bottom half. Rivendell reversed the contest, going up 5-4 with two runs in the top of the sixth, and Arlington tied the game in the bottom half of the inning. Rivendell scored six times in the top of the seventh and held off a three-run Arlington rally in the bottom of the seventh to hold onto the victory.

Coach’s quote: “Proud of the team’s willingness to battle all day. Their determination and grit say a lot about their identity as a team. We will try to build on that the rest of the way.” — Rivendell’s Eric Reichert

Records: Rivendell 9-1; Arlington 5-3

Hanover 10, Coe-Brown 0

Key players: Hanover — Jojo Drent, Jake Toulmin, Jackson McBride, Allie Muirhead, Sean Nam, Will Hopkins

Highlights: Hanover scored twice in the first inning, twice more in the second, five times in the fourth and once in the fifth for the mercy-rule victory. Toulmin looked good on the mound, not giving up a hit until the fourth inning. Toulmin went 3⅔ giving up no runs on one hit with seven strikeouts and three walks. Freddie Mierke threw the final 1⅓ frames, giving up no runs on two hits with no walks and three strikeouts. Drent led the offense, going 3-for-4 with three RBIs, two stolen bases, and three runs scored.

Coach’s quote: “We are starting to get big hits in big situations, which wasn’t the case earlier in the year. Our pitching has been dominant, and if our offense can come alive, we have a good shot at a postseason run.” — Hanover’s John Grainger

Records: Hanover 5-6; Coe-Brown 4-9

Woodstock 17, Springfield 5

Key players: Woodstock — Aksel Oates, Ray Petrone, Drew Gallagher

Highlights: Oates pitched a complete game, scattering three hits. RBIs by Gallagher, Jake Blackburn and Petrone helped break the game open for the Wasps.

Coach’s quote: “We had good production from top to bottom in the order. Aksel kept hitters off-balance, and the defense handled the rest.” — Woodstock’s Jason Tarleton

Records: Woodstock 6-1; Springfield 1-9

Lyndon 4, Thetford 3

Key players: Thetford — Xander Oshoniyi (2-for-4, run, RBI, 4 SBs)

Coach’s quote: “Mistakes really hurt today. We were competitive with them and their ace for the whole game. They just executed better than us today. ” — Thetford’s Philip Chaput

Records: Lyndon 5-2; Thetford 7-2

Girls Lacrosse

Lebanon 13, Kearsarge 2

Key players: Lebanon — Audrey Newton, Drew Kantor

Highlights: Newton (5 goals); Abby Auch (2 goals); Maddie Jewell (2 goals, 1 assist); Abby Ripley and Drew Kantor (1 goal each); Hadley Rich (2 goals); Sara Forman and Lindsey Stark (1 assist each); Kantor (11 saves)

Coach’s quote: “Today started off slow but we ended strong, which is what we need going into Monday against Gilford. I want to extend a huge thank you to everyone who came out today and supported our Not In Our House fund. It was a huge success!” — Lebanon’s Sara Ecker

Records: Lebanon 5-3; Kearsarge 2-7

Hartford 14, St. Johnsbury 5

Key players: Hartford — Audrey Rupp (7 goals, 2 assists); Hailey Vanesse (2 goals, 2 assists); Madi Barwood (4 goals, 3 assists); Nella Bowen (1 assist); Emma Bazin (1 goal)

Highlights: Dakin Kovatch was clutch in the second half for Hartford, making seven saves in goal on the day. Strong team defensive play held St. Johnsbury to one goal in the second half.

Coach’s quote: “I was very proud of the team after a slow start to the game to transition into their style of play in the second half.” — Hartford’s Heather Hartford

Records: Hartford 8-0; St. Johnsbury 2-8

Boys Lacrosse

Alvirne 5, Hanover 4

Key players: Hanover — Sam Bagatell (3 goals); Schuyler Clapp (1 goal, 1 assist); John Scherer and JJ Bornstein (1 assist each)

Highlights: The Bears ran out of time in a hard-fought contest with the Broncos, who scored the game-winner with 20 seconds remaining in the game to culminate a 4-1 fourth-quarter run.

Coach’s quote: “Despite playing a solid game and finding plenty of good offensive looks, we struggled to find the back of the net. We held a good team to five goals, yet come out on the short end of a one-goal game. It will make us better, and we can’t wait to move forward.” — Hanover’s Sean Murphy

Records: Alvirne 6-5; Hanover 5-5

Softball

Hartford 27, Fair Haven 1

Key players: Hartford — Serenitee Martel, Madison Willey, Logan Evans

Highlights: Martel (8 strikeouts, 1 walk, 3 hits); Willey (3 singles, double); Evans (3 singles, 2 doubles). The entire lineup was getting hits in the game.

Coach’s quote: “They showed up with their bats, grabbing 27 base hits. Each game they continue to improve on the mound, in the box and in the field. ” — Hartford’s Danielle Tenney

Records: Hartford 5-2; Fair Haven 4-6