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HS Roundup: Campbell reaches volleyball semis; Saber football wins

By Tom King - Staff Writer | Oct 30, 2022

J.J. Bright had three rushing TDs in Souhegan's 35-6 win over John Stark. (Telegraph file photo by TOM KING)

There are now just two local girls volleyball teams left in the NHIAA state tournaments: Hollis Brookline in Division I, and now Campbell in Division II.

The Cougars advanced to next Thursday’s semifinals with a five-set win over St. Thomas.

However, the season ended for Milford, which fell to Oyster River.

And, while BG and Campbell played football yesterday, one moee are team did the same. Care to see who it was? Read on:

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL

DIVISION II QUARTERFINALS

NO. 4 CAMPBELL 3, NO. 5 ST. THOMAS 2

The Cougars advanced to the semis by taking a tight fifth set, 16-14, as the two teams split the first four. St. Thomas took sets one and three, 25-23, 25-4, while Campbell took the second 25-22 and, facing elimination, the fourth, 25-20.

The Cougars (13-3) rallied from five points down in the decisive set.

“This was one of the best matches my players have played all season,” Campbell coach Melissa Miner said. “My girls fought for evry point, they were playing to win and that’s exactly what they did.”

Natalie Cloutier had 12 kills, two aces, three digs and one block while Madison Bruner had 10 kills, two digs, and four blocks to lead the Campbell attack.

Other keys were Kristina Castellano (seven kills), Leann Ramos (13 digs) and Sofia McPherson (26 assists).

Campbell will now face No. 1 Oyster River (16-1) on Thursday in the semis at Pinkerton Academy at 7 p.m. It’s No. 2 Coe-Brown vs. No. 3 John Stark in the other semi.

NO. 1 OYSTER RIVER 3, NO. 9 MILFORD 0

The Spartans season, though successful, came to an end in Durham. Milford finishes up at 10-8.

FOOTBALL

SOUHEGAN 35, JOHN STARK 6

The Sabers wrap up the regular season at 8-1 as J.J. Bright led the way with three rushing touchdowns.

Steven Raynolds had a punt return for a score while Sam Stevenson had a fumble recovery for a touchdown as well.

Souhegan will be a high seed in the Division II playoffs and play at home next weekend. Seedngs/pairings will be finalized and released during the day on Monday.

TODAY’S GAMES

Boys soccer rules the day as well as field hockey. First, Souhegan will take on John Stark to decide the Division II field hockey title at 11 a.m. at Bedford High School.

Meanwhile, at Nashua’s Stellos Stadium, No. 3 Nashua North will take on No. 6 Manchester Central in one boy soccer quarterfinal at 1 p.m. while No.2 Nashua South will play right after vs. No. 7 Manchester Memorial at 3:15 p.m.

Also, in the Division II quarters, No. 5 Hollis Brookline will travel to face No. 4 Lebanon at 2 p.m. In Divison III, No. 2 Campbell hosts No. 10 Hillsboro-Deering, also at 2 p.m.

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