The Pelham High School boys basketball team won its second straight state title on Sunday. (X photo)

They’re champions again.

That phrase can be said for two New Hampshire High School girls basketball teams, the Bedford Bulldogs and Concord Christian Academy, as well as the Pelham boys hoop team.

The Bulldogs won their second Division I title in the last four years, rallying in the second half to beat Pinkerton and complete a 21-0 season,60-41. Meanwhile, Concord Christian completed an amazing feat. They bested Pembroke Academy 65-53 to win the Division II crown, their third straight state title — in three different Divisions. The Kingsmen won the title in Division III last year and Division IV in 2022.

Also, Pelham captured the Division II boys hoop title, beating Hanover 51-41.

Here’s a brief look at all three games:

GIRLS BASKETBALL

NO. 1 BEDFORD 60, NO. 2 PINKERTON 41

The Astros led 34-30 midway through the third quarter, and the game was tied at 36 before a 7-0 run gave Bedford the lead for good, 43-36, heading into the final quarter.

NO. 1 CONCORD CHRISTIAN 65, NO. 3 PEMBROKE 53

The Kingsmen took control with a 22-7 third quarter, thanks to Lilli Carlile’s 29 points and 12 rebounds. Emma Smith added 23. CC is an incredible 62-2 over the last three seasons.

BOYS BASKETBALL

NO. 1 PELHAM 51, NO. 2 HANOVER 41

The Pythons (20-1), down 34-32 heading into the final eight minuts, pulled away in the fourth quarter as Dom Herrling led them with 15 points. Hanover (20-2) was paced by Ryan McLaughlin with 17 points and six rebounds.

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