Sports
Rindge youth basketball team wins Manchester Suburban League
A team from Rindge made up of players from Jaffrey, Rindge and New Ipswich recently won the fifth- and sixth-grade Division 2 championship of the Manchester Suburban League, beating Derry 54-32 in the final.
Davis helps Emmanuel win conference track title
Emmanuel College freshman Aida Davis of Peterborough, a 2024 graduate of ConVal High School, recently won the 400 meters at the Great Northeast Athletic Conference indoor track and field championship meet at the Boston University Track and Tennis Center.
Crotched Mountain hosts freestyle skiing event
By KATHLEEN BAGLIO HUMPHREYS
The Crotched Mountain Freestyle Club (CMFC) hosted its inaugural Eastern Freestyle Class A mogul event – The Hott Doggin Festival – on Feb. 23 and 24.
ConVal boys’ basketball grabs last spot in Division II playoffs
After losing 74-52 to Pelham on Feb. 1, the ConVal boys’ basketball team fell to 5-11 on the season.
ConVal, Mascenic track athletes compete in New England Championships
Three ConVal runners took the track at the Reggie Lewis Center in Boston Saturday for the New England Championships.
Father and son Chris and Ben Jacob are together in Wilton-Lyndeborough record books
By DAVID ALLEN
The saying “like father, like son” is appropriate when referring to Chris and Ben Jacob of Wilton.
ConVal High grad Sophia Lake of Hancock wins NE10 breaststroke title
Assumption University freshman Sophia Lake of Hancock, a ConVal High School graduate, won the 100 breaststroke in a time of 1:06.16 during the recent Northeast-10 Conference Swimming and Diving Championship.
Registration for Tour de Francestown is open
By JESSECA TIMMONS
There may be snow on the ground, but it’s time to start thinking about the Tour de Francestown. Registration for the ride, which is June 7, is now open.
Conant girls’ basketball loses in first round of Division III playoffs
After compiling a record of 10-8 during the regular season, Conant earned the 10th seed in the state Division III girls’ basketball championships and a first-round game at White Mountains Wednesday.
ConVal boys’ basketball fights for its playoff life
By BEN CONANT
It’s getting down to crunch time for the ConVal boys’ basketball team, and consistency will be key down the stretch as the Cougars fight for the final playoff spot in Division II.
Weather doesn’t stop anglers at Pelletier’s Sports Shop fishing derby
Home-skiing ConVal boys take third in state championship
By BEN CONANT
The ConVal boys’ Alpine ski team had a strong showing on its home course Monday, taking third place at the NHIAA Division II championships at Crotched Mountain in Bennington.
ConVal’s William Simard and Ross Stephens win state titles, boys’ team places second
Senior William Simard and junior Ross Stephens led the way for the ConVal boys’ indoor track team to a second-place finish at the Division 2 state championship meet at Plymouth State University Saturday.
Improving WLC and Mascenic boys’ basketball teams seek playoff spots
By BEN CONANT
The improving Wilton-Lyndeborough and Mascenic teams met on the hardwood in New Ipswich Tuesday night for a hoops battle that showed both teams how far they’ve come and how much more work they have to do.
Conant girls’ basketball bests Monadnock in annual Hoops for Hope game
By BEN CONANT
Monadnock in town, the Pratt packed with pink-clad crazies – is there a better atmosphere for Conant basketball?
Contoocook Valley Chain Gang hosting informational nights
The Contoocook Valley Chain Gang youth cycling team is getting ready for the upcoming 2025 New England Youth Cycling season.
Conant High School alums Brynn Rautiola and Emma Tenters soaring at the college level
By BEN CONANT
Two former Oriole basketball champions have taken flight and taken their game to the next level this collegiate season.
Conant boys’ basketball keeps the momentum going with win over Raymond
By BEN CONANT
A redemption win over visiting Raymond was just what the Conant boys’ basketball team needed, and they got it Monday night in a tense slugfest that extended the Orioles’ win streak to three.
Monadnock-Fall Mountain-Conant hockey squad runs into trouble
By BEN CONANT
The promising Monadnock-Fall Mountain-Conant ice hockey team has hit a rough patch following a strong start.
Mascenic girls’ basketball gets back into the win column
By BEN CONANT
The Mascenic girls' basketball team snapped its losing streak and picked up its first victory of the season with a wire-to-wire win over visiting Hinsdale on Monday night.
