Hollis snowboarder Will Wood finished 10th in the USASA Nationals, U-13 Breaker Age division in recent competition in Copper, Colo..

Wood, who began snowboarding at age 4 at Mount Sunapee, had finished in the top 39 at age 11 and then the top 20 at age 12.

In the U-13 slopestyle competition, Wood’s 40 foot jumps and technical rail rides gave him the edge he needed to break into the top 10.

“I threw a tweaked out, back 1, Japan air on my second run which got me in the top 10,” Wood said. “I held the holy grail as long as I could and stretched out the air time to maximize my score, and it worked.

“I’m really excited because all my trampoline and skateboard practice helped me pull off a couple great runs at the Nationals. I can hardly wait for opening day at Crotched next year to get back on the snow.”

YOUTH HOCKEY

Cavs Squirt Blue win title

The Southern New Hampshire Cavaliers topped the National Division top seed Medford Mustangs, 5-0, to win the Valley Hockey League championship.

Goaltender Matthew D’Ortona got the shutout in net. The Cavaliers put up three goals in the first and never looked back. The goals were scored by Ryan Kelley (game winner) assisted by Will Dodge; Andrew Ducharme (assisted by Matthew MacBean) and Ethan Gaffney assisted by Dodge.

After a scoreless second period, the Cavs added two more unassisted goals in the third by Ducharme and Dodge to seal the win.

Before that win, the Cavs topped No. 2 seeded Chelmsford, Mass., 5-1, in the American North Divisional championship game.

The Cavaliers line of Dodge, Ryan Bizier and Aidan Rowe came out strong. Rowe slipped a shot under Chelmsford goaltender’s right pad for the first goal just 14 seconds into the game with an assist to Dodge.

Defensemen Thomas Cahill and MacBean frustrated the Chelmsford offense with constant pressure in the neutral zone and along the boards.

During a quick change, Nate Bizier and linemates Andrea Ducharme and Ryan Kelley put the pressure on the Chelmsford defense. Chelmsford clearing attempt was halted at the blue line by Cahill, and Cahill’s dump in was picked up by Ducharme, who scored for a 2-0 lead.

The Cavs would take a commanding 3-0 lead into the second period on a blue line wrist shot from Ethan Gaffney. Second period action was a back and forth defensive battle. Defensemen Ben Foley’s awareness in the Cavs’ end supported goaltender D’Ortona during any scoring threats by Chelmsford.

The Cavaliers netted two more goals by Ducharme in the third with an assist going to Ryan Kelley. Chelmsford scored late in the game to account for the 5-1 final and the Cavs captured the divisional title before winning the league crown.

The Cavaliers Squirt Blue team was coached by Mike Dodge, Michelle MacBean, Mark Cahill and Jim Bizier.

GYMNASTICS

Nashua School of Gymnastics wins title

The Nashua School of Gymnastics Level 6 team captured first place at the New Hampshire State Meet recently held at Sanborn Regional High School in Kingston.

Levels 4-6 competed, with the Level 4 team taking third with a team score of 112.225. Level 6’s winning score was 111.45.

Here are the individual results:

Level 4 (Age 9):

Lindsey Campbell had a fifth place All-Around of 36.45 with a 9.175 (tied fourth) on vault, 9.10 (fifth tie) on bars, 8.75 (11th) on beam and 9.425 (second) on floor.

Cristina Cross had an All-Around of 35.975 (eighth; she scored an 8.95 (seventh) on vault, 9.475 (first) on bars, 8.225 on beam and 9.325 (third) on floor.

Megan White had an All-Around of 35.00; she scored an 8.25 on vault, 8.75 (11th tie) on bars, 9.00 (seventh, tie) on beam and 9.00 (seventh) on floor.

Level 4 (Age 10A):

Sue Mai White had an All-Around of 37.125 (third) with a 9.175 (tied fifth) on vault, 9.425 (third) on bars, 9.325 (fourth) on beam and 9.20 (sixth, tie) on floor.

Gabbi Gillis had All-Around of 35.875 (11th, tie) as she scored a 9.175 (fifth, tie) on vault, 8.80 (11th tie) on bars, 8.80 (10th) on beam and 9.10 (eighth) on floor.

Level 4 (Age 10 B):

Annika Sinclair had a first place All-Around of 36.975. She scored an 8.75 (sixth) on vault, 9.50 (first) on bars, 9.55 (tied for first) on beam and 9.175 (fourth) on floor.

April Koczalka had a second place All-Around of 36.95 (with a 9.00 (third, tie)) on vault, 9.375 (fourth) on bars, 9.20 (tied for fourth) on beam and 9.375 (first) on floor.

Level 4 (Age 11):

Cloe Rivest had an All-Around of 34.55; she scored a 9.275 (fourth) on vault, 7.95 on bars, 8.60 on beam and 8.725 on floor.

Level 6 (8-11 Age Group)

Corey Foster had a score of 18.30; she scored an 8.90 (eighth) on beam and a 9.40 (third) on floor.

Level 6 (11-12 age group)

Devon Rosier had a first place All-Around of 36.825 (first); she scored a 9.475 (first) on vault, 8.475 on bars, 9.575 (first) on beam and 9.30 (tied for second) on floor.

Abbey Catalano had an All-Around Score of 35.55 (fifth); she scored an 8.675 (sixth) on vault, 8.925 (fourth) on bars, 9.10 (fifth) on beam and 8.85 on floor.

Emily Colburn had an All-Around Score of 35.125 (eighth) with an 8.45 on vault , 8.775 (sixth) on bars , 8.925 on beam and 8.975 (seventh) on floor.

Jenna Hantula had an All-Around Score of 34.95; she scored an 8.50 on vault, 8.175 on bars, 8.975 (eighth) on beam and 9.30 (tied for second) on floor.

Level 6 (13-14 age group)

Kyra Rivest had first place All-Around of 37.225. She scored a 9.70 (first) on vault, 9.125 (fourth) on bars, 9.025 (sixth) on beam and 9.375 (1st) on floor.

Emmie White had an All-Around Score of 36.15 (fourth); she scored a 9.10 (fourth) on vault, 8.875 (eighth) on bars, 8.925 (eighth) on beam and 9.25 (tied for fourth) on floor.

Abby Fitzpatrick had an All-Around Score of 35.475 (seventh); she scored an 8.95 (sixth) on vault, 8.475 on bars, 8.85 (ninth) on beam and 9.20 (fifth, tie) on floor.

Hannah Speight had an All-Around Score of 35.35 (eighth) with an 8.40 on vault, 8.70 (ninth) on bars, 9.10 (fifth) on beam and 9.15 (sixth) on floor.

Lexi Sarro had an All-Around Score of 35.175 (10th tied); she scored an 8.075 on vault, 9.00 (sixth) on bars, 8.80 (10th) on beam and 9.30 (3rd) on floor.

Olivia Bouthot had an All-Around Score of 35.175 (10th); she scored an 8.675 on vault, 9.20 (third) on bars, 8.10 on beam and 9.20 (fifth, tied) on floor.

Madelyn Campano had an All-Around Score of 34.95; she scored an 8.80 on vault, 8.425 on bars, 8.475 on beam and 9.25 (tied for fourth) on floor.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Nashua Youth Soccer registration

Registration for the Nashua Youth Soccer League is open to boys and girls in Nashua and surrounding towns born between Oct. 1,1994 and Sept. 30, 2008.

Youths can register on line at NashuaYouthSoccer.org. Regular registration closed on March 25, but registrations from now on may be put on a waiting list.

Team NH Baseball

Team NH Baseball is currently looking for a few more players for its 2014 U13 team. Season includes indoor and outdoor practices and one tournament in New York. Contact Mike Jackson at 577-1772 or teamnhbaseball@comcast.net for more information.

Nashua PAL Football

The Nashua PAL Force is currently accepting coaching applications as well as athlete registrations for the upcoming football and cheer season.

Those interested can register online at nashuapalforce.com or register in person at Elm St Middle School on Saturday, May 10 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

For more information on registration or coaching please visit nashuapalforce.com

Hudson Youth Baseball

Spring registration for Hudson Youth Baseball is now open. HYB features six divisions (T-ball, Rookie, AA, AAA, Majors, and Babe Ruth Division) for boys and girls ages 4-15.

Registration and more information can be found at hudsonyouthbaseball.com.

Hollis Brookline Junior Cavalier coaches needed

The Hollis Brookline Jr Cavaliers Football and Cheer Athletic Program (HBJC) is currently seeking applications for all levels of football and cheer coaching positions. These positions include head coaches, assistant coaches and junior demonstrators.

If interested, go tohbjrcavs.com and complete the applicable application. For football related questions, contact football director Chris Lones at chris.coach@yahoo.com, and for cheer coaching questions, Robin Giaconia, cheer Coordinator, at argiaconia@yahoo.com.

Nashua Baseball Academy

The Nashua Baseball Academy will hold group training for athletes to prepare for the upcoming spring season. Training is offered in age brackets 12 and under and 13 and older.

Practices are twice per week for one-and-a-half hours and fundamentals and mechanics are covered in a team like setting. Boys are taught a skill, involved in repetitive exercises to practice the skill and then compete in fun games to test and improve skills.

The fee is $300 for 12 practices, or $25 for a one-and-a-half hour session and scholarships are available based on need. Contact coach Rich Loftus to reserve a spot at nashuabaseballacademy@comcast.net or call 233-5587. All practices are held at 265 Proctor Hill Road in Hollis.