HS Roundup: HB volleyball tops Titans: Bedford girls blank BG
Cheyenne Colbert, shown in last year's tournament, had 17 kills in a win over Nashua North Friday night to help Hollis Brookline prep for this year's postseason, which starts Tuesday. (Telegraph file photo by TOM KING)
Wrap-up Week continued for local high school teams on Friday, as they either finished their seasons for good, or finished their regular seasons with a look ahead to next week’s state tournaments. Or, wondering if there’s a chance they qualify.
Here’s the rundown:
GIRLS VOLLEYBALL
HOLLIS BROOKLINE 3, NASHUA NORTH 1
The Cavs (16-2) grabbed a victory over the Titans (13-5) 25-17, 25-10, 16-25, 25-23 in the regular season finale for both.
Cheyenne Colbert led the way for the winners with 17 kills and nine digs. Annette Schlunk had 12 kills and five blocks, while Abbie Hoffpauir (11 kills, five blocks), Maia Schneider (six aces, 10 digs) and Sophie Jordan (40 assists) also helped out.
Playing well for North were Alyssa Stanton (14 kills, 12 digs, ace), Kelechi Okorie (seven kills, three digs, two blocks), Kailyn Sung (24 digs, ace) and Mardy Novak (18 assists, 12 digs, block, ace).
Both teams will likely host first round Division I matches Tuesday at 6 p.m.
BISHOP GUERTIN 3, ALVIRNE 1
The Cardinals (12-6) defeat the Broncos 19-25, 25-17, 25-13, 25-21. Bella Reichard (13 kills, seven digs, two aces), Brooke Muller (eight kills, five blocks) and Larisa Comolli (seven kills, three aces, block) led BG in the win.
MERRIMACK 3, MANCHESTER MEMORIAL 0
The Tomahawks (3-15) won their season finale via a 25-9, 25-7, 25-14 sweep.
Senior Mia Mantini had six aces and six digs, while senior Emily Winefield (six digs) and Lilly Marshall (six kills, five aces) also helped out.
ST. THOMAS 3, MILFORD 0
The Spartans (9-7) were swept by St. Thomas 13-25, 13-25, 24-26. Bailey Johnson (12 kills, four digs), Abby Krulis (three kills, two blocks), Alena Letendre (three kills, three digs, two aces), Kassie Cupin (three digs, ace) and Hannah Harrington (15 assists, two digs, kill) played well in the loss.
JOHN STARK 3, CAMPBELL 1
The Cougars (11-3) fall to John Stark by the scores of 22-25, 19-25, 25-20, 18-25. Playing well for Campbell were Ava Bergh (five kills, block), Haley Swanson (five kills), Madison Bruner (13 kills, two aces, block) and Sophia McPherson (22 assists, two aces).
GIRLS SOCCER
MERRIMACK 2, NASHUA SOUTH 1 (OT)
Isabella Saxon put in the game winning goal in overtime, as the Tomahawks (11-4-1) beat out the Panthers (7-9). Hailey Coviello had a goal and Molly Perkins added 15 saves in net for Merrimack.
MANCHESTER CENTRAL 2, NASHUA NORTH 1 (OT)
The Titans lost a heartbreaker when Central scored with 32 seconds left in overtime. North ends the season at 5-11.
BEDFORD 2, BISHOP GUERTIN 0
The host Bulldogs scored a goal in each half in a rematch of last year’s Division I title game, but also one that puts Bedford ahead of BG in the final standings. BG ends the regular season 13-2-1, Bedford at 14-2.
ALVIRNE 1, SALEM 0
Paige Boudreau scored her 18th goal of the season off an assist from Sam da Silva as the Broncos wrapped up the regular season at 9-7.
Paige McKinley had 11 saves to earn the shutout while Lyla Davis, Alekhya Buddhiraju and Mallory Busnach played well at midfield.
SOUHEGAN 2, KENNETT 1
Sydney Bouley and Juliet Quesnel each scored their first varsity goal to pick up a win for the Sabers. Souhegan ends their season with a 5-11 record.
BOYS SOCCER
SOUHEGAN 1, KENNETT 0
The Sabers ended the season on a high note taking away a close win. Calvin Jacques scored the lone goal of the match on an assist from Ryan Tupaj. Finnegan Daly made six saves in net. Souhegan ends with a 5-11 record.
HOLLIS BROOKLINE 2, SANBORN 0
Hunter Crea was the only goal scorer of the night leading the Cavs past Sanborn. HB ends the regular season at 11-4-1.
(Telegraph staff writer Tom King contributed to this report.)


