Memorial boys fall at home to hot-shooting foe
read more…: Memorial boys fall at home to hot-shooting foeThe Crusaders battled throughout Friday night’s contest but couldn’t keep up with Goffstown’s three-point barrage.
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‘I’ On Sports: Greg Larocca, Part 2
read more…: ‘I’ On Sports: Greg Larocca, Part 2Larocca’s story is one of Ted Menswar’s favorites. His only regret is that he wished he could have been one of Greg’s coaches. Read more for why
‘I’ On Sports – Greg Larocca, Part 1
read more…: ‘I’ On Sports – Greg Larocca, Part 1Remember MLB player Greg Larocca, West grad who made it to the pros?
Trinity boys basketball team continues 2026 surge
read more…: Trinity boys basketball team continues 2026 surgeWith a 67-50 victory over visiting Merrimack Friday night, the Trinity High School varsity boys basketball team extended its current winning streak to five games.
‘I’ on Sports: Spotlight on Queen City Athletic Hall of Fame (QCAHF), Part 2
read more…: ‘I’ on Sports: Spotlight on Queen City Athletic Hall of Fame (QCAHF), Part 2The Four Horsemen of the QCAHF (Bill, “Bo”, Frank, and Clem) have done the groundwork and created the outline for success for whoever is willing to pick up from where they left off.
‘I’ on Sports: Spotlight on Queen City Athletic Hall of Fame (QCAHF), Part 1
read more…: ‘I’ on Sports: Spotlight on Queen City Athletic Hall of Fame (QCAHF), Part 1Ted Menswar interviewed the men responsible for creating Manchester‘s Queen City Athletic Hall of Fame (QCAHF). Read all about it. Part 1 of 2.
Controlled “chaos”: Pioneers picking-up pace in new year
read more…: Controlled “chaos”: Pioneers picking-up pace in new yearWith a convincing win over a quality foe, the Trinity High School boys basketball team improved to 4-2, while remaining undefeated in 2026.
Slow start dooms Manchester in 7-1 loss to Keene
read more…: Slow start dooms Manchester in 7-1 loss to KeeneJeremy Baker thinks it’s possible a 3-1-0 record in December may have given his Manchester Kings the wrong idea of what is required to be successful in Division I hockey.
‘I’ On Sports: Where are they now? Celeste (Beaulieu) Lafond
read more…: ‘I’ On Sports: Where are they now? Celeste (Beaulieu) LafondJune 23, 1972.
My guess would be that few if any readers would have a clue as to the significance of that date in United States history. To be completely honest, when I first saw it, I didn’t have a clue either.
Hockey: Trinity pulls away from Nashua, 5-2
read more…: Hockey: Trinity pulls away from Nashua, 5-2Chris Centerino scored a pair of goals and goalie Mike Gantner turned aside 21 shots to lead Trinity past Nashua, 5-2, Saturday afternoon at the JFK Coliseum.
Registration deadlines and sign-up info for Parks and Rec Winter Youth Programming
read more…: Registration deadlines and sign-up info for Parks and Rec Winter Youth ProgrammingThe city’s Parks & Recreation Department will be offering several new youth programs this winter, giving families more options than ever before to stay active, try new sports, and find the right fit for their child.
Remembering Nick Gabardina, Part 2
read more…: Remembering Nick Gabardina, Part 2He reminded me of a conversation we had back in 1993, after he retired from 37 years as a classroom teacher. I had asked him what he was going to do now that his teaching career was over. He looked me square in the face and said, “Teddy, in the classroom I’ve had students who wanted to learn, who made mistakes, but still kept trying. Well, coaching is still teaching and my classroom is still the field. You know where you can always find me.”
‘I’ On Sports: Remembering Nick Gabardina, Part 1
read more…: ‘I’ On Sports: Remembering Nick Gabardina, Part 1Nick wasn’t just my coach, he was my unforgettable friend. For those of you who weren’t fortunate enough to cross the multiple paths of Nick’s life, I’m hoping that, through this story, you will “meet” him and, most importantly, never forget his name.
‘I’ On Sports: Remembering Don Beleski, Part 2
read more…: ‘I’ On Sports: Remembering Don Beleski, Part 2The story of one of Manchester’s most well-known coaches, Don Beleski, continuing on with the wide range of sports he coached.
‘I’ On Sports: Remembering Don Beleski, Part 1
read more…: ‘I’ On Sports: Remembering Don Beleski, Part 1Due to the number of seasons that he has coached over his career, his “story” has been divided into two parts. The first segment covers his playing days and his years involved in coaching baseball. In Part 2, in addition to his years coaching football and basketball, you will be made aware of the amazing total number of seasons that Don has been a mentor to the youths of Manchester and around the state.
“I” On Sports. The Who, What, When, Where, and Why of Ink Link’s newest feature
read more…: “I” On Sports. The Who, What, When, Where, and Why of Ink Link’s newest featureHere are the 5 “W”s to introduce you to the new feature, ANOTHER “I” ON SPORTS…in Ink Link Sports.
School board decision pending on elementary basketball league cost-savings request
read more…: School board decision pending on elementary basketball league cost-savings requestThe Manchester Board of School Committee (BOSC) is holding their final meeting of the year on Christmas week and one item in their action agenda could have an impact of the future of children’s basketball in the city.
New: Community Bus Trips ‘tip off’ March 14 with Celtics/Wizards game at TD Garden
read more…: New: Community Bus Trips ‘tip off’ March 14 with Celtics/Wizards game at TD GardenManchester Parks and Recreation Department just announced the launch of the very first trip in the brand-new Community Bus Trip Series— kicking things off with an unforgettable outing to cheer on the Boston Celtics as they take on the Washington Wizards at TD Garden!
Bedford Senior named 2025 Joe Yukica Player of the Year
read more…: Bedford Senior named 2025 Joe Yukica Player of the YearThe Joe Yukica/New Hampshire Chapter of the National Football Foundation is proud to announce that Bedford High School senior Brody Helton is the winner of the 2025 Joe Yukica Player of the Year Award.