Local Roundup: Windsor girls soccer defeats Rivendell
Published: 10-16-2024 3:14 PM |
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Windsor 3, Rivendell 2
Highlights: Windsor’s Kenzie Wescott bagged a brace and Audrey Rupp tacked on a goal and an assist in the win, aided by Sophia Rockwood’s seven saves, as the Yellowjackets edged the Raptors in a matchup of top VPA D-III and D-IV sides. For Rivendell, Erin Ricker and Shaylee Carter each scored a goal, and Wayah Cook made 13 saves.
Records: Windsor 11-0-1; Rivendell 10-2-0
Hanover 5, Concord 0
Key players: Hanover — Bumpsie Loughman, Nora Bradley, Ali Daigle, Cosi Torresani.
Highlights: Hanover found the scoring touch again Tuesday night after a two-game drought. The Bears found the goal twice approximately 10 minutes into the match, with strong shots from Maeve Bradley and Malia Pratt. Later in the half, both Loughman and Nora Bradley found their scoring touch. The Hanover girls continued to control play through the second half, keeping Concord in the defensive half. Loughman tallied the fifth goal in the 71st minute.
Coach’s quote: “A solid effort and return to scoring for the girls. We’re looking forward to a competitive match on Thursday versus highly ranked Winnacunnet.” — Hanover’s Doug Kennedy
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Records: Hanover 8-3-1; Concord 3-8-2
Oxbow 2, Hazen 2 (OT)
Highlights: Oxbow went down 2-0 to Hazen but with four minutes left in the first half Natalee Spear drove a direct kick from about 30 yards out into the back of the net to bring Oxbow within one going into halftime. The Olympians came out strong in the second half and scored the tying goal two minutes in; Kendall Barrett had the assist and River Gardener scored the tying goal. Caleigh Bean was in net for the Olympians and made eight saves. Three of those saves were at point-blank range in overtime, keeping the game tied. Bean played great in net for Oxbow. Oxbow hosts Winooski on Friday for their last regular -eason game.
Coach’s quote: “I was proud of my team for coming back strong after being down by two. This was a hard-fought match between two really tough teams. Both teams had chances in OT to win it, but the keepers both held strong and made some great saves.” — Oxbow’s Shannon Gould
Records: Oxbow 4-7-2; Hazen 8-2-3
Boys Soccer
Hanover 1, Concord 0
Key players: Hanover — Sam Ames, Schuyler Clapp, Dino Gavetti.
Highlights: Hanover freshman Gavetti scored his fifth goal of the season and the Bear defense collected its fourth shutout in a row. Hanover is now solidly in fourth place in the NHIAA Division I standings. Gavetti scored directly from a corner kick in the 22nd minute of the match for the only goal Hanover would need. The Bears outshot Concord 22-3 but were unable to add to their lead despite a number of close calls. The shutout was the seventh of the season for Henry Cotter and ninth overall for the team.
Coach’s quote: “It was frustrating to generate a lot of scoring opportunities and come away with only one goal, but our defense was solid throughout the game. We have won six games by a score of 1-0, so we are not wasting any of our goals. Our defense will be a strength.” — Hanover’s Rob Grabill
Records: Hanover 10-3-1; Concord 2-7-3
Mascoma 2, Kearsarge 1
Key players: Mascoma — Brayden Pierce, Reuben Densmore.
Coach’s quote: “Our halftime adjustment made the difference in this game. Kearsarge exposed a weakness in our formation, and we were able to tighten up the flanks and play to our strengths. It was a hard-fought away win on Kearsarge’s Senior Night.” — Mascoma’s Stuart Kinsman
Records: Mascoma 9-0-4; Kearsarge 6-5-4
Lebanon 4, Plymouth 0
Key players: Lebanon — Owen Tuohy, Miles Saunders, Otto Bourne, Austin Engert.
Highlights: Freshman Tuohy scored two goals and drew the foul that led to Bourne’s penalty-kick goal. Sophomore Engert also scored, and Saunders had an outstanding game at defensive central midfield.
Coach’s quote: “Plymouth has played everyone tough this season, and the guys worked hard to take hold of the game.” — Lebanon’s Rob Johnstone
Records: Lebanon 8-3-3; Plymouth 3-8-2
Woodstock 3, Fair Haven 1
Key players: Woodstock — Grace Perreault, Betta Cirovic.
Highlights: Perreault ended the game with two goals and one assist. Cirovic started the scoring with five minutes left in the second quarter on a pass from Perreault. Perreault scored two more times in the third quarter. Paige Stone had two saves for Woodstock; Victoria Kelly had two saves for Fair Haven.
Coach’s quote: “Grace Perreault was the difference in today’s game. She had several sprints down the field, pulled the ball numerous times and controlled the offensive game.” — Woodstock’s Leanne Tapley
Records: Woodstock 7-4-2; Fair Haven 3-8-0