CROSS COUNTRY

PAL Cruisers strong at off-season races

Members of the Nashua Police Athletic League (PAL) Cruisers cross country team have been entering off-season events this spring, leaving their mark with victories and high-place finishes in several city races.

In the Nashua Soup Kitchen and Shelter 5K race, Lily Jackson placed first in the U9 girls division, finishing in 23:31, while Alex Koutsos and Joseph Ntengeri placed first and second at 25:02 and 26:05, respectively, for the U9 boys.

In the U11 division, PAL runners took the top spots as well. Olivia Koutsos (23:48) and Rebecca Ntengeri (25:41) were the champion and runner up girls.

For the boys, Michael Hagen placed first (22:50) followed by Kyle Fisher (2nd place – 23:44), Peyton Fisher (6th- 32:06) and Brady Canfield (8th – 34:47).

PAL Cruisers in the U13 division included  champion Heidi Ntengeri (23:08) and  runner up Helen Ntengeri (23:31). For the boys, Cameron Jackson was the champion 20:39, followed by Conor Canfield (2nd – 21:11), Tyler North (3rd – 21:54), Casey Fisher (4th – 23:03) and Ryan North (6th – 23:37).

PAL runner Jonathan Zalman was the top male on the U15 age group, fishing with a division-best 20:24. Phil Demers was third (21:38), followed by Brian McAfee (4th-2:56) and Grant Lerude (6th–24:56).

In the U17 division, Keith Guay was the runner up, finishing in 20:20. Adam Nastasia placed seventh (7th-23:01).

At the Otter Run held April 17 at Stellos Stadium, Elise Michaud placed fourth in the U9 Girls division at 36:05. In the U11 agre group, Aiden Sullivan placed second (seventh overall), finishing 21:42, followed by fouth place finisher Ryan Vermette (12th overall — 22:39).

Conor Canfield was the U13 champion (6th overall) crossing the finish linbe in 20:45. Ethan took third in 22:28, good enough for eleventh overall.

STREET HOCKEY

Fairgrounds 6, Elm Street 5

In Nashua Police Athletic League Street Hockey action, Fairgrounds Middle School improved to 3-0 going into the April school vacation break with a 6-5 overtime win over Elm Street Middle School at the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Nashua’s outdoor street hockey rink. Patrolman Karen Becotte and the BGCGN Athletic Director coached the teams and officiated.

Austin Pennypacker continued his high-scoring ways for the Elm Street Eagles, scoring four goals. John Izzarelli added the fifth, but it wasn’t enough to stop Fairgrounds, despite teammate Cameron Hult’s 21 saves. Fairgrounds put three different goalies on the rink – Zack Torla, Mark Othot, and Brandon Rand – with 13 total saves. Bryan Connolly and Rand accounted for Fairgrounds’ offensive production.

Offered on Friday afternoons on April and May by the Nashua Police Athletic League and BGCGN, in collaboration with the 21st Century Foundation, street hockey teams have formed and continue to form at each of Nashua’s middle schools.

GYMNASTICS

NEGTC competes in Spring Tune-Up

New England Gymnastics Training Center of Hudson competed in the Spring Prep-Op Tune-Up Meet held in Hampstead on April 17. This meet was a opportunity for the gymnasts to get positive and negative feedback from the judges at the end of each event. It is a great way for the gymnast to fine tune their routines before the upcoming State Meet in May. NEGTC coaches, parents, family and friends are all proud of the gymnasts hard work and dedication that is required to be safe and successful in this sport.

Prep-op Novice

Junior Division

Sarah Dalrymple, Merrimack placed 1st All Around with a score of 36.925. She received a 8.925 on Vault(9th) 9.625 on Bars (1st) 9.25 on Beam (1st ) 9.125 on Floor.(5th )

Grace Li, Nashua placed 7th All Around with a score of 36.025. She received a 8.75 on Vault (15th) ) 8.95 on Bars (11th ) 9.15 on Beam (3rd ) 9.175 Floor (3rd )

Julia Martin, Aubrun placed 9th All Around with a score of 35.785. She received a 8.885 on Vault (10th ) 9.15 on Bars (7th T) 9.1 on Beam (4th T) 8.65 on Floor (13th)

Taylor Jordan, Litchfield placed 13th All Around with a score of 35.400. She received a 8.85 on Vault(12th) 9.25 on Bars(4th ) 8.15 on Beam (14th) 9.15 on Floor (4th T)

Camryn Lantz, Londonderry placed 16th All Around with a score of 34.575. She received a 8.525 on Vault (18th ) 8.75 on Bars (14th ) 8.35 on Beam (12th ) 8.95 on Floor (9th T)

Prep-op Novice

Senior Division

Cristina Rodriguez , Nashua. placed 2nd All Around with a score of 36.650. She received a 8.974 on Vault (9th ) 9.5 on Bars(1st T) 9.1 on Beam (2nd) 9.075 on Floor (5th)

Marissa Carignan, Litchfield placed 3rd All Around with a score of 36.100. She received a 9.05 on Vault (7th T ) 9.475 on Bars (2nd) 8.8 on Beam (7th) 8.875 on Floor (5th)

Kelsey Allen, Derry placed 4th All Around with a score of 36.075. She received a 9.0 on Vault (8th T) 9.425 on Bars (3rd ) 8.9 on Beam (5th T) 8.75 on Floor (9th T )

Allison Rose, Londonderry placed 10th All Around with a score of 35.550. She receive a 8.375 on Vault (15th ) 9.225 on Bars(5th ) 8.5 on Beam(10th ).9.45 on Floor (1st )

Amie Devito ,Hudson placed 5th All Around with a score of 34.875. She received a 8.75 on Vault (13th ) 8.325 on Bars (14th ) 9.025 on Beam (4th ) 8.775 on Floor (8th T )

Prep-op Intermediate

Junior A Division

Melissa Pedersen, Litchfield placed 3rd All Around with a score of 35.625.. She received a 8.65 on Vault(3rd ) 8.875 on Bars (5th T) 9.0 on Beam(2nd ) 9.1 on Floor(7th )Pre-op Intermediate

Junior A Division

Kellianne Connolly, Hudson. tied for 9th place All Around with a score of 34.450. She received a 8.55 on Vault (9th ) 8.45 on Bars (13th ) 8.65 Beam (5th T) 8.8 on Floor (6th T)

Prep-Op Intermediate

Junior B Division

Jessica Wambsganss, Hudson, placed 4th All Around with a score of 35.350. She received a 8.525 on Vault(11th ) 8.925 on Bars(4th T ) 8.65 on Beam (5th) 9.25 on Floor (1st)

Prep-op Advanced

Junior Division

Kylie Muzerall, Derry placed 1st All Around with a score of 36.075. She received a 8.825 on Vault (6th T) 8.9 on Bars (4th ) 8.9 on Beam (2nd) 9.45 on Floor ( 1st)

Dominique Gentile, Hudson placed 3rd All Around with a score of 34.900. She received a 8.675 on Vault(2nd) 8.2 on Bars (9th ) 8.7 on Beam(3rd ) 9.325 on Floor (2nd )

Alex Teuber, Salem placed 8th All Around with a score of 33.875. She received a 8.825 on Vault (6th T) 8.35 on Bars(8th T )8.6 on Beam(4th T) 8.1 on Floor (12th )?

Katlyn Maloney, Nashua placed 13th All Around with a score of 17.675. She received a 9.225 on Bars(2nd) 8.45 on Beam(5th).

NSG prep-ops compete at state tune-up

Nashua School of Gymnastics Prep-Optional Teams competed at the Tune Up for States Meet over the weekend of April 16 and 17 at Phantom Gymnastics in Hampstead. Several gymnasts earned top three finishes in the all around and individual events. The next meet for the Prep-Optional gymnasts is States May 15.

Novice

Junior Division

Olivia Gilbride had an all around score of 36.90 (2nd). She scored 9.30 (4th) on vault, 9.35 (3rd) on bars, 9.10 (4th T) on beam and 9.15 (4th T) on floor.

Kaelyn Gagnon had an all around score of 36.075 (6th). She scored 8.875 on vault, 9.45 (2nd) on bars, 8.95 (7th) on beam and 8.80 on floor.

Lauren Balukonis had an all around score of 35.725 (10th). She scored 9.225 (5th) on vault, 9.15 (7th T) on bars, 8.60 (9th) on beam and 8.75 on floor.

Ashleigh Cox had an all around score of 35.65. She scored 9.00 (8th) on vault, 8.65 on bars, 8.80 (8th T) on beam and 9.20 (2nd) on floor.

Angelene Clancy had an all around score of 34.35. She scored 8.80 on vault, 8.65 on bars, 8.00 on beam and 8.90 (10th) on floor.

Senior Division

Megan Cox had an all around score of 36.70 (1st). She scored 9.60 (1st) on vault, 9.50 (1st T) on bars, 8.30 on beam and 9.30 (2nd) on floor.

Julia Balukonis had an all around score of 36.025 (5th). She scored 8.925 on vault, 9.00 (8th T) on bars, 8.90 (5th T) on beam and 9.20 (3rd T) on floor.

Lindsay Morlack had an all around score of 35.975 (6th). She scored 9.45 (2nd) on vault, 9.175 (7th) on bars, 8.60 (9th T) on beam and 8.75 (9th T) on floor.

Amelia Anderson had an all around score of 35.95 (7th). She scored 9.15 (6th) on vault, 9.20 (6th) on bars, 8.40 on beam and 9.20 (3rd T) on floor.

Amber Chipchak had an all around score of 34.75. She scored 9.325 (4th) on vault, 9.325 (4th) on bars, 7.00 on beam and 9.10 (4th) on floor.

Intermediate

Junior A Division

Samantha Freiter had an all around of 35.05 (5th T). She scored 8.20 (8th) on vault, 9.25 (2nd) on bars, 8.40 (8th T) on beam, 9.20 (5th) on floor.

Olivia Christino had an all around score of 33.85 (8th). She scored 8.05 on vault, 8.55 on bars, 8.50 (6th) on beam and 8.75 on floor.

Junior B Division

Emily Paluzi had an all around of 34.925 (4th). She scored 8.275 on vault, 8.575 on bars, 9.30 (1st) on beam, 8.775 (5th) on floor.

Jenna McCormack had an all around of 34.675 (5th). She scored 8.375 on vault, 9.00 (4th T) on bars, 8.70 (5th) on beam and 8.60 on floor.

Alexandra Norris had an all around of 34.375. She scored 8.20 on vault, 9.00 (4th T) on bars, 8.675 (6th) on beam, 8.50 on floor.

Senior A Division

Lindsay Cooney had an all around 34.45. She scored 8.45 on vault, 8.60 on bars, 8.75 (3rd T) on beam, 8.65 on floor.

Senior B Division

Emily Durette had an all around 36.075 (1st). She scored 9.25 (2nd) on vault, 9.05 (1st T) on bars, 8.925 (2nd) on beam, 8.85 (6th) on floor.

Bryanna Gue had an all around of 35.575 (2nd). She scored 8.575 on vault, 9.05 (1st T) on bars, 8.90 (3rd T) on beam, 9.05 (3rd T) on floor.

Andrea Lerude had an all around of 35.475 (3rd). She scored 8.80 (7th) on vault, 8.725 (7th) on bars, 8.90 (3rd T) on beam, 9.05 (3rd T) on floor.

Sarah Akel had an all around of 35.30 (5th T). She scored 8.775 (8th) on vault, 8.70 (8th) on bars, 9.00 (1st) on beam, 8.825 (7th) on floor.

Advance

Junior A Division

Deanna Poirier had an all around of 34.075 (7th). She scored 9.05 (1st) on vault, 8.525 (7th) on bars, 7.50 on beam, 9.00 (4th) on floor.

Lynn Kovitch had an all around of 33.635. She scored 8.85 (5th) on vault, 7.95 on bars, 7.95 on beam, 8.885 (6th) on floor.

Senior Division

Stephanie Cooney had an all around of 34.90 (4th). She scored 8.75 on vault, 8.675 on bars, 8.425 (5th) on beam, 9.05 (2nd T) on floor.

Lizzie Allard had an all around of 33.825. She scored 8.80 on vault, 9.025 (3rd) on bars, 7.55 on beam, 8.45 (5th) on floor.

LACROSSE

U11 girls: Laconia 4, Nashua Blast 0

The Nashua Blast Girls U11 braved the elements Saturday morning (4/23) at Laconia. With temperatures in the low 30’s and snow and sleet bearing down on them, the girls gave it their all in a game called at the half by officials due to rapidly deteriorating weather and field conditions.

Kelsie Leith, Caroline Sweet, Julia Gagnon, Emma Pucillo, Molly Caron, Britney Pearson, Kirsten McIntire and Hannah Fortin applied the pressure down in the offensive end, but just couldn’t finish off their great passes with a goal.

Defensively Abby Rowe, Allison Hartshorn, Payson Mooso, Kirsten Rourke, Julia Sullivan, Zoe Fillebrown and Campbell Haller were able to keep warm with all the pressure that Laconia put on them. Newcomer Kaylie Keegan made a valiant effort in the cage for Nashua.

Despite their hard fought efforts, the Blast couldn’t muster a comeback and the game was called at the half 4-0 in favor of Laconia.

U13 girls: Laconia 10, Nashua Blast 6

In the snow and cold the Nashua Blast came up short against Laconia. Gabby Masseur and Grace Tamposi both scored for Nashua. Delia Blondeau and Alena Materson stood out defensively for Nashua.

TRYOUTS

Manchester Rapids

Last chance this spring to try out Manchester Rapids Swim Team for the spring/summer season. All swimmers ages 6 to 19 are invited to attend a trial practice May 3-5 from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Southern New Hampshire University Pool, Manchester. The Manchester Swim Team is a USS-registered team and competing in the NHSA/GSAA league as well as USS meets throughout the Northeast and beyond. For more information contact and team Steve VanDerBeken at 623-4179 or go to www.manchesterswimteam.com.