Concord hockey players train the next generation of Tide talent

By ALEXANDER RAPP

Winning the NHIAA Division I boys’ hockey championship was a monumental victory for Concord High last month and one that will be talked about for years to come.

NHTI Delta Dental 5K road race has largest turnout since before pandemic

By ALEXANDER RAPP

The 21st annual NHTI and Delta Dental 5K road race on April 18 had its largest runner turnout since before the COVID-19 pandemic with more than 300 participants.

High schools: Kearsarge boys’ tennis extends win streak, holds on to first place; plus Tuesday’s girls’ tennis, track, baseball and softball results

Kearsarge 9, Trinity 0

Girls’ lacrosse: Hopkinton pulls off comeback against Bow and earns first victory, 14-8

By ALEXANDER RAPP

BOW – The Hawks and Falcons battled it out in Bow on Monday afternoon, and Hopkinton found a way to come back and snatch victory, 14-8, from Bow in a significant game for both teams early in the season.

High schools: Lovett’s 2 HR leads Coe-Brown softball over Oyster River in championship rematch, plus Monday’s area results

Coe-Brown 9, Oyster River 5

Athlete of the Week: Anakin Underhill, Belmont High School

Anakin Underhill is a three-sport senior at Belmont High School who has had immense success thanks to his hard work and natural talent. He recently won the Division III boys’ basketball state championship with the Red Raiders and has just begun his last season as the ace on their baseball team.

Track & field: John Stark’s Douzanis, MV’s Paquette and Bow’s Hou set meet records at 29-team Sanborn Invitational

By DAN ATTORRI

The extended winter weather has impacted all spring sports, and track and field is no exception. But after facing two weeks of many canceled and modified meets, area high school teams finally were able to compete in a large invitational over the weekend.

High schools: Larrabee strikes out 13 to lead Bow; baseball, softball, lax, tennis and track results from this weekend

Bow 3, Pelham 1

High schools: Speiss strikes out 18 in complete-game one hitter to lead Brady baseball, plus more results from Thursday

Bishop Brady 9, Gilford 2

Pembroke and MV baseball and softball open season at NHTI Community Classic

By ALEXANDER RAPP

NHTI has expanded its Community Classic initiative into the spring and on Wednesday invited Pembroke and Merrimack Valley to face off on its fields for their baseball and softball season openers.

High schools: Concord baseball, softball pick up first victories; Wednesday’s area results

Concord 3, Alvirne 2

Local runners rise to the challenge of racing in the Boston Marathon

By ALEXANDER RAPP

Each year, runners across the Granite State participate in the Boston Marathon. This year, 49 New Hampshire residents are gearing up to race on Monday.

Entering 5K season: a beginner’s guide to running in the Concord area

By ELLEN RAFFIO

As warmer weather and longer daylight hours arrive, it’s a great time to consider training for your first spring 5K! Completing a 5K, which is 3.1 miles long, is an achievable goal for anyone interested in running or walking. If you’re in the Concord area, you’re fortunate to be part of one of the best running communities in the country, with 5K events and running opportunities available every week.

High schools: Tuesday’s track and tennis results

Merrimack Valley 104, Bow 87.5, Lebanon 72, St. Thomas 45, Pembroke 41.5

Boys’ lacrosse: Hopkinton wins opener 21-4 despite strong performance by Brady G Weatherbee

By ALEXANDER RAPP

The Hopkinton High boys’ lacrosse team showed its quality against a Bishop Brady squad undergoing a rebuild with a new head coach and won decisively, 21-4, on Monday. Although the score did not go the Giants’ way, it was still a special day for their goalkeeper.

A summer for sports lovers: sports camps in the Concord area

By ALEXANDER RAPP

In and around the capital city, there are opportunities in the summer for kids of all ages to spend time outside while doing what they love most. The following list is a compilation of various summer sports camps encompassing multiple sports, age groups and interests.

High schools: Opening day results for softball, baseball and lacrosse

Softball

High school baseball previews: Defending champs Bow focusing on culture, fundamentals

By ALEXANDER RAPP and DAN ATTORRI

Bow crowned itself Division II baseball state champion last year after a strong playoff run where it upset John Stark in the semifinals and Souhegan in the title tilt.

High schools: Concord boys win home opener, more Friday tennis results

Concord 5, Salem 4