Garrett Hall, shown earlier this season, had 23 points to lead Alvirne past Bedford Friday night in Hudson. (Telegraph photo by TOM KING)

Nashua North wasn’t the only local high school boys basketball team to grab a big win over a Divsion I contender on Friday night.

They’re pretty excited in Hudson these days about their Alvirne Broncos, who stunned Bedford at the Steckevicz Gym. They’re contenders as well now,winners of six straight.

“Phenomenal efforts from Evan Bettencourt and Garrett Hall,” Broncos coach Mitchell Roy said. “It was a great team effort and I’m very proud of the group.”

Also in boys hoop, Hollis Brookline won its ninth Division II game – incredible – and Campbell continued to play like a Division III power. Merrimack also got a much-needed win.

Bishop Guertin continued its winning ways in girls hoop, Hollis Brookline bounced back, and Campbell ended a long skid.

Here’s February’s first Friday rundown:

BOYS BASKETBALL

ALVIRNE 72, BEDFORD 67

Hall had 23 points while Bettencourt had 17 and point guard Sammy DeWitt 13 for the 9-4 Broncos, who trailed 19-13 after one but then led 34-32 at the half and went into the fourth quarter tied up at 51. They were up 69-67 with 32.9 seconds to go and kept the Bulldogs (11-3) off the board the rest of the way. Bettencourt had nine of his points in the fourth quarter, while Alex Valenzuela added 11 points. Alvirne hosts Manchester Central on Tuesday.

GOFFSTOWN 61, BISHOP GUERTIN 58

The Cardinals (7-7) fall in a battle to the end against the Grizzlies. Connor McGowan collected 20 points, Luca Fabrizio tallied 16 and Eli Youssef added 12. BG hosts Nashua South on Tuesday.

MERRIMACK 51, WINNACUNNET 44

The Tomahawks (6-7) celebrated their seniors and it was Senior Noah Morrison (13 points) who controlled the pace of the game to end the locals four game losing streak. Henry Tobin and Ryan Elliott each scored eight points. Merrimack visits Exeter on Tuesday.

HOLLIS BROOKLINE 81, KENNETT 54

The Cavs (9-3,10-4 overall) used a 25 point fourth quarter to separate themselves from the Eagles to pick up the win.

Pacing the offense for the locals were Dylan Kelley (14 points), James Arthur (13 points), Will McCoy (12 points), Alton Williams (11 points) and Yarie Ramas (11 points).

Colin Magnuszewski led the defense as he returned from a shoulder injury. HB hosts Kingswood on Tuesday.

CAMPBELL 72, SOMERSWORTH 34

Logan Rice (20 points, 10 rebounds) and Jack Breton (18 points, seven rebounds) led the Cougars (13-2) to their fourth straight victory. Madden Ashe added 14 points and Matthew Haley chipped in 11. Campbell hosts Raymond on Tuesday.

GIRLS BASKETBALL

BISHOP GUERTIN 48, GOFFSTOWN 30

Kayden Rioux nets 16 points to lead the Cardinals (10-4) past the Grizzlies. Thalia Drapeau scored 13 points. BG visits Nashua South on Tuesday.

KEENE 73, NASHUA NORTH 49

The Titans (7-6) drop their second straight game on Friday night. Lily Small scored 19 points and Angie King had 11. North hosts Concord Christian on Tuesday.

HOLLIS BROOKLINE 60, KENNETT 24

The Cavs improve to 7-5 after a decisive win on the road. Sam Disco, Ana O’Donnell and Emily Tebbetts each scored 10 points; while Mya Blackman ripped down nine rebounds. HB visits Kingswood on Tuesday.

CAMPBELL 58, SOMERSWORTH 17

The Cougars (3-12) end their seven game drought in dominant fashion. Kayla Denwiddie had a team high 12 points, McKenzie Ripley scored eight; while Hannah Pimentel and Katie Fluet had six apiece.

Campbell visits Raymond on Tuesday.

BOW 50, MILFORD 48

The Spartans (9-3) lose a close one in the final seconds after winning their previous three games. Ellianna Nassy poured in a career high 24 points. Shea Hansen scored 15 points, including three three-pointers and Lexi Bausha had seven. Milford hosts Coe-Brown on Tuesday.

(Telegraph Staff Writer Tom King contributed to this report.)