Sports
‘I’ on Sports: Spotlight on ‘The Rookie’ Rick Morse
read more…: ‘I’ on Sports: Spotlight on ‘The Rookie’ Rick MorseRick graduated from Manchester Memorial in 1962 and served in the U.S. Army from 1966 to 1968.
Derryfield boys lacrosse team completes #InterstateToEight journey with another state title
read more…: Derryfield boys lacrosse team completes #InterstateToEight journey with another state titleThe Cougars clawed back multiple times to win this year’s state championship.
Trinity baseball vanquish Londonderry to win State Championship, their first title in 34 years
read more…: Trinity baseball vanquish Londonderry to win State Championship, their first title in 34 yearsThe No. 1 Trinity High School varsity baseball team defeated No. 6 Londonderry High School 11-4 to clinch their first NHIAA D-1 Championship since 1992.
Belmont baseball knockoff Derryfield to win first state title in nearly 40 years
read more…: Belmont baseball knockoff Derryfield to win first state title in nearly 40 yearsThe No. 3 Belmont High School varsity baseball team defeated No. 5 Derryfield High School 10-2 to capture the NHIAA DIII Championship, their first baseball state title since 1988.
No. 1 Trinity baseball defeat No. 13 Timberlane, first finals appearance since 2007
read more…: No. 1 Trinity baseball defeat No. 13 Timberlane, first finals appearance since 2007This is the first time that the No. 1 Trinity Pioneers (18-1) have made the finals since 2007, where they finished runner-up and if they wanted to reach the finals again, they had to go through a gritty No. 13 Timberlane Owls (9-11).
Resilient Cougars sink Clippers
read more…: Resilient Cougars sink ClippersAfter facing one another for four straight years in the NHIAA Division II boys lacrosse championship game, Derryfield School and Portsmouth High School clashed one round earlier this year.
‘I’ on Sports: Spotlight on Peter Perich
read more…: ‘I’ on Sports: Spotlight on Peter PerichI’m a baseball guy so “up” first is a former neighbor (we lived just houses away from each other), a former peer (we both taught at the same high school), and a former MMHS coaching staff member (we both coached at Memorial). His name is Peter Perich.
Take three! Cougars capture third straight in familiar fashion
read more…: Take three! Cougars capture third straight in familiar fashionThe Derryfield girls tennis team flexed its prowess at SNHU once again..
‘I’ on Sports: Spotlight on NH Dunk-n-Diamonds, aka ‘the cutest old fogies around’
read more…: ‘I’ on Sports: Spotlight on NH Dunk-n-Diamonds, aka ‘the cutest old fogies around’The brainchild of three men, Ray Valliere, Fred Jasinski, and Tom Monson, the re-named “Dunk-N-Diamonds,” was formed to provide a group of friends, comprised of umpires and coaches, an opportunity to get together on a weekly basis.
Cougars eye three-peat as Bulldogs look to get their bite back
read more…: Cougars eye three-peat as Bulldogs look to get their bite backIt’s been 15 years since the NHIAA Division I girls tennis championship match did not feature either Bedford High School or Derryfield School.
Derryfield boys one win from title match, Hanover looms
read more…: Derryfield boys one win from title match, Hanover loomsThe Derryfield boys tennis team is one win away from a berth in the NHIAA Division-I championship match after dispatching Nashua South, 5-2, in the quarterfinal round of the state tournament Friday.
4th Annual Billy Pappas Football Camp set for July 9
read more…: 4th Annual Billy Pappas Football Camp set for July 9Free youth camp run by all three Manchester public high school football programs is open to kids in 5th-8th grades.
Planet Fitness announces 6th Annual High School Summer Pass program, free access for teens
read more…: Planet Fitness announces 6th Annual High School Summer Pass program, free access for teensPlanet Fitness announces the return of its annual High School Summer Pass® program. Now in its sixth year, the initiative encourages high school teens ages 14 to 19 to prioritize fitness this summer by working out for free at any of Planet Fitness’ 2,900+ participating locations throughout the U.S. and Canada. Teens can register today at PlanetFitness.com/SummerPass to gain club access beginning June 1 through August 31.
‘I’ on sports: Spotlight on Raymond ‘Ray’ Valliere Sr., Part 2
read more…: ‘I’ on sports: Spotlight on Raymond ‘Ray’ Valliere Sr., Part 2Ray developed and implemented the “three-man umpiring system” for use in both baseball and softball at the collegiate level which involves SNHU, St. Anselm, PSU, KSC, NEC, FPU, U-Mass Lowell, Hawthorne College, DWC, and Rivier College.
Nothing beats the ballpark beer
read more…: Nothing beats the ballpark beerWhile I’ve never been one to gush over the weather, much preferring the dank basement to the great outdoors, last Sunday was an objectively idyllic afternoon to watch live baseball.
‘I’ on sports: Spotlight on Raymond ‘Ray’ Valliere Sr.
read more…: ‘I’ on sports: Spotlight on Raymond ‘Ray’ Valliere Sr.Those of you who have been his closest friends are probably aware of some of the experiences he’s had in life, but I don’t think you know his whole story.
Spark Academy reaches Vex Robotics World Championship
read more…: Spark Academy reaches Vex Robotics World ChampionshipRecently, Spark Academy’s Team B, a.k.a. “Hello Kitty,” competed in the Vex Robotics Championship in Saint Louis, facing off against 860 teams across 46 different countries.
Another Gallardo Quality Start Helps Cats Come Back Late in 3-2 Win
read more…: Another Gallardo Quality Start Helps Cats Come Back Late in 3-2 WinThe second quality start this season from Richard Gallardo and clutch hits from Jay Harry and Jackson Hornung propelled the New Hampshire Fisher Cats to a 3-2 Wednesday win in seven innings against the Reading Fightin Phils (16-18) at Delta Dental Stadium. Game two was postponed.
Winkel Leads Offensive Onslaught in Series Opener Win
read more…: Winkel Leads Offensive Onslaught in Series Opener WinBig offensive nights from Patrick Winkel and Jay Harry powered the New Hampshire Fisher Cats (20-11) to a 9-5 Tuesday night win against the Reading Fightin Phils (16-17) at Delta Dental Stadium. Winkel and Harry both mashed their first home run of the season.