Alvirne football coach Tarek Rothe, shown earlier in the season, had confidence hs players would pull out a win before the season ended, and they did just that Friday night.(Telegraph file photo by TOM KING)

It’s over!

Finally, the Alvirne High School football team was able to taste victory for the first time since 2019 as the Broncos ended the 2022 season with a 55-26 win over Goffstown in Hudson.

It snapped a 23-game losing streak; the Broncos’ last win came in the Division II quarterfinals three years ago. Then they moved back to Division I, after which they had failed to win a game before they manhandled the 0-10 Grizzlies last night.

“I broke down in tears,” Alvirne coach Tarek Rothe said. “This senior class hadn’t won a game at any level in four years. So very happy for them.”

Cole Bucknam had over 100 yards receiving with two TDs, and added a third on the defensive side with a 95-yard pick six. Also, Bronco Aiden Mills ran for 125 yards and two touchdowns.

Broncos QB Zack Peters had a tremendous night, throwing for 300 yards and four touchdowns.

The Broncos ended the season 1-9.

NASHUA SOUTH 42, SALEM 26

The Panthers also had a good end to their season, winning their second straight game to finish 3-7.

Jake O’Connor had a great night with a passing touchdown, a receiving TD, and a rushing TD. Josh Tripp had a TD catch while Karsten Lemire had over 100 yards rushing with two TDs.