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Manchester High School Sports Recap: 10/2-10/8
read more…: Manchester High School Sports Recap: 10/2-10/8As some sports wrap up the fall season, others are just entering the stretch run. Here’s how high school teams in the Queen City have performed over the last week:
Memorial wraps up golf season in exclusive fashion
read more…: Memorial wraps up golf season in exclusive fashionDespite challenges, the Crusaders had fun and competed hard throughout the 2025 season.
Manchester High School Sports Recap: Queen City teams leaf September, fall into October
read more…: Manchester High School Sports Recap: Queen City teams leaf September, fall into OctoberAs Southern New Hampshire hits peak foliage season, teams and athletes from Manchester look to elevate their performances on their respective playing surfaces heading into the home stretch of the season.
Still a little green, Central/West girls battling through early-season adversity
read more…: Still a little green, Central/West girls battling through early-season adversityThe Central/West varsity girls soccer team has been tested this season by both injuries and a challenging schedule. But there have been glimmers of hope for the fledgling squad.
Manchester High School Sports Recap: Mixed early-season results for Queen City football, golf & field hockey squads
read more…: Manchester High School Sports Recap: Mixed early-season results for Queen City football, golf & field hockey squadsLabor Day was only two weeks ago, yet there has already been plenty of high school sports action in and around the Queen City.
Local gym spots WHS athletics with weightlifting upgrade
read more…: Local gym spots WHS athletics with weightlifting upgradeThe Blue Knights – including students, athletes and staff – will now be able to workout in style – and function – thanks to a $125,000 donation in modern fitness equipment from Zoo Health Club owners Ed Baroody and Julian Pecorino.
After loss in regional opener, North Manchester Hooksett Little League looks to get back to winning ways
read more…: After loss in regional opener, North Manchester Hooksett Little League looks to get back to winning waysThe North Manchester/Hooksett 11U all-stars opened play at the Eastern Regionals with a loss, but their journey isn’t over.
Tourney run comes to an end for NMHLL 11- and 12-year-old all-stars
read more…: Tourney run comes to an end for NMHLL 11- and 12-year-old all-starsFollowing an impressive performance in pool play, the North Manchester/Hooksett Little League all-stars were bested in the knock-out phase of the 11-and 12-year-old District 2 tournament.
Cougars edged in championship heartbreaker
read more…: Cougars edged in championship heartbreakerLeading by five early in the second half, the Derryfield boys lacrosse team couldn’t hold on as rival Portsmouth stormed back to defend its title.
After surviving semifinal scare, Cougars look to reclaim thrown from familiar foe
read more…: After surviving semifinal scare, Cougars look to reclaim thrown from familiar foePushing for its eighth state championship, and sixth in the last nine years, the Derryfield School boys lacrosse team faces off against rival Portsmouth today for the NHIAA Division-II crown.
Rolling Thunder: Girls youth lacrosse gaining momentum in Manchester
read more…: Rolling Thunder: Girls youth lacrosse gaining momentum in ManchesterWith more than 60 young female athletes now competing on four teams, the Manchester Thunder are starting to make some noise in the Queen City.
Playoff update: One championship, several eliminations and one Manchester team still alive
read more…: Playoff update: One championship, several eliminations and one Manchester team still aliveA half dozen Queen City teams entered postseason play. With one state championship already in hand, one Manchester squad remains alive, while a handful of individual athletes are still competing as well. Here’s a glance at all the recent tournament action.
Oops, they did it again: Derryfield girls repeat as D-I champs
read more…: Oops, they did it again: Derryfield girls repeat as D-I champsMake no mistake, it was déjà vu in the best way for the Derryfield School girls tennis team Thursday.
Bulldogs bite down on Cougars in D-I semis
read more…: Bulldogs bite down on Cougars in D-I semisThe Derryfield School boys tennis team battled hard throughout Monday’s contest, but ultimately, their season came to a semi-sweet ending.
Manchester high school sports week in review (5/21-5/28)
read more…: Manchester high school sports week in review (5/21-5/28)For some, the postseason has already started. For others, the regular season is wrapping up this week. Here’s a glance at how Manchester student athletes have fared over the past seven days.