DURHAM, NH – From day one, the Derryfield School varsity girls basketball team prepared for this moment. Three months after losing
After an exhaustive, snow-soaked winter, Mother Nature teased us with spring this week, and with the return of spring comes the annual resurrection of America’s game.
In what has turned out to be an especially eventful postseason for Manchester high school varsity sports teams, with many teams flexing their prowess on their respective playing surfaces, three teams remained standing heading into the final week of the playoffs.
As to my question, “What was your favorite sports memory?,” his answer didn’t just surprise me, it literally startled me, particularly considering all the sports he played, all the years he played, all the success he enjoyed!
Undersized and underestimated, the Derryfield School girls basketball team is now one win away from reaching the state championship game.
The Trinity High School boys basketball team earned a dramatic come-from-behind victory against a formidable foe to advance to the state semifinals.
“I’m excited for the opportunity to spearhead a complete overhaul of how our fans experience a Fisher Cats game from the food-and-beverage perspective,” said Brad McClennan. “We want our concessions to be a huge reason why people come out to the ballpark. My goal is to eliminate the traditional pain points – such as long wait times, generic menus, etc. – and deliver something different and something better.”
Competing without a senior on the court, the Crusaders nearly pulled off a big playoff road upset for the second year in a row.
After the first morning session was over, knowing his team needed more players if it was to survive and fully understanding the plight of his coach, “biker” Baroody called his class-mate and buddy, Phil Wakeman, saying… “Hey, Phil. If you aren’t doing anything this afternoon why don’t you come on down to the field.” And, as Phil put it, “I wasn’t, so I did.” He continued… “I told coach Shaughnessy that I had hurt my leg and couldn’t run.” ‘Well, can you stand up?’ he asked. My ‘yes’ answer was followed by his quick response…’Well, then, if you can stand, you can play! You’ll be our goalie!’…and that’s how I ended up as ‘guardian of the net.’”
There’s something new for Fisher Cats fans to cheer about: Hot Dog Happy Hour.