HS Roundup: South girls lax off to 3-0 start; BG softball plays Windham tough
Nashua South goalie Emma Herlihy looks to make a save with some defensive help from Lexi McGuire during Thursday's win at Concord. (Courtesy photo by Mark Herlihy/Nashua South Girls Lacosse)
Nashua South girls lacrosse coach Ciki McIntire said before the season that the team had a good winter.
Well, now the Panthers are having a good spring, as they racked up another win on Thursday. South has outscored the opposition 39-9 in its first three games.
There were other efforts on local fields as well on a busy Thursday.
NOTE: Today’s North-Pinkerton baseball game has been moved to Pinkerton because of poor field conditions in Nashua from last night’s rain. Same 4:30 game time.
Here’s a look at Thursday’s results:
GIRLS LACROSSE
NASHUA SOUTH 10, CONCORD 2
Carly Benzeki had five goals and an assist while the Panthers got defensive help from goalie Emma Herlihy (two saves), Maddie Langer, Karina Santana, Nicole DeJesus, Nitzann Alkalay and Hailey Cote.
Also, Briley Landsteiner added three goals, while Isabelle Picanco had two and Lexi McGuire added four assists. Wylie Hart also had an assist.
South hosts Bedford on Monday.
BASEBALL
DOVER 9, NASHUA SOUTH 2
The Panthers fell to 0-2 despite hits by Ryan Caruso, Garrett Schmidt, Owen Varley and Jayden Dellanoy. Max Demers struck out six in four innings and added a hit.
The game, originally slated for Holman Stadium, was played at Nashua South due to field conditions.
GIRLS SOFTBALL
WINDHAM 6, BISHOP GUERTIN 4
The Cards took the tough Jaguars to nine innings before falling. Cayla Baldwin (2 for 5, two RBIs) provided some drama with a game-tying home run in the bottom of the seventh on an 0-2 pitch to send the game to extras. Then Maris Bilodeau hit a sac fly to tie the game in the bottom of the eighth, sending it to the ninth.
Kenzi Labbe went eight innings in the circle, allowing five runs on seven hits while striking out six, walking just two, and adding two hits at the plate.
Other offensive contributors were Kaylee Olesak (two hits) and Avery Zapanas (two hits).
Now 0-2, BG will seek its first win at Nashua South on Monday.
DOVER 5, NASHUA SOUTH 0
Defense hurt the Panthers (1-2) as Cate Marvin gave up only two earned runs in the circle, going six innings while allowing five runs on five hits, striking out six and walking three. Cara Leblond and Marvin each had a hit.
South hosts Bishop Guertin on Monday.
BOYS TENNIS
NASHUA SOUTH 5, CONCORD 4
Sean Hall and Pranav Udayakumar pulled out the decisive win 8-2 at No. 3 doubles for the Panthers.
Other South winners were Ayaan Chalishazar, (8-6), Akash Kumar (8-2), Udayakumar (8-4) and Hall (8-4).
WINNACUNNET 9, ALVIRNE 0
Another tough match for the Broncos, although Samik Dhakal played well at No. 3 singles in an 8-6 loss, plus teamed up with Samanyu Kudikala in a competitive 8-5 defeat at No. 2 doubles.
GIRLS TENNIS
NASHUA SOUTH 6, CONCORD 3
The Panthers took five of six singles to pull out the win before doubles.
Singles winners were Piya Chokshi (8-2), Kira Dani (8-6), Riya Shroff (8-2), Ananya Arun (8-1) and Soha Patel (8-2).
Also, the doubles team of Teresa Mathew and Annika Garimella won 8-6.
BOYS VOLLEYBALL
HOLLIS BROOKLINE 3, PORTSMOUTH 2
The Cavs won the fifth set 15-9 after taking a 2-0 lead at 25-22, 25-19 and seeing the Clippers even it at 22-25, 23-25.
Zac Wu led the Cavs with 30 assists, 18 service points and eight aces. Jacob Toupin had 17 kills and 13 service points, while Jameson Evelyn added 14 kills and four aces. Danigan Koenig was solid on defense with 12 digs.
Now 1-1, HB travels to Goffstown on Monday.


