The Nashua Blast U13A girls lacrosse team finished off an undefeated season with two wins in the Londonderry Tournament to clinch the NHYLA State Championship.

Led by the play of Taylor Guilfoil, Nashua finished 8-0 in the regular season, closing that out with an 8-5 win over Exeter at Stellos Stadium.

The Blast entered the NHYLA Tournament as the top seed, which gave them the nod for the finals after a 6-6 overtime tie with fourth-seeded Hampstead. Nashua led 4-1 at one point before settling for the tie. Scoring for the Blast were Julia Cote (four goals) and Kirsten McIntire (two). Payson Mooso had six saves in net.

Nashua then beat Amherst 6-4 in the finals. Early on, the wall of Bailey Morin (two offensive charges), Liv Hlebichuk (two ground balls), Theresa Ellison (one interception), Olivia Kingston (one ground ball), Elinor Addonizio and Madison Sewade carried the play. Nashua jumped out to a quick 4-1 lead off of goals by Cote and Sarah Signorello.

Midfielders Britney Pearson (two ground balls), Emily Morneau (one draw control), Grace Bellavance, Amelia Piercy (two ground balls), Kiley O’Brien (one draw control) and Lindsay Hult (two draw controls) then took over.

Hult won five of 10 possessions. Kaylie Keegan also played well, while Julia Mendes did an excellent job of cutting and freeing up her teammates for makeable shots.

After Amherst cut Nashua’s lead to two, the Blast got goals from Hult and Signorello to clinch the win. Amherst was able to slide two more goals past Nashua’s goalie, but Mooso had eight more saves to secure the win.

BASEBALL

Nashua Cal Ripken

Astros win Triple A title

The Astros finished off a strong season with a 6-3 victory over the Pirates, who had won five consecutive games in as many days, to become the Nashua Cal Ripken AAA city champions.

The Pirates came out of the gate swinging. D’Sean Coffie unloaded on the first pitch from Jason Pecoraro and safely reached first base, but defensive plays by the Astros’ Drew Goulet, Brady Sullivan and Jake O’Connor ended the inning.

In the bottom of the first inning, the Astros’ Derek Finlay hit a double and was ultimately able to score on a passed ball. Camden Brown and Camden Burgess each recorded a single.

The next few innings were a pitching duel with Devin Sawyer, Jason Pecoraro, and Saul Ulloa striking out several batters.

The Pirates tied the game 3-3 in the top of the fourth, but the Astros answered with three runs of their own in the bottom of the fourth. The first run resulted from a walk and passed balls. Pecoraro hit a two-run single for insurance runs and the 6-3 lead.

Sawyer struck out the side in the fifth, and Jake O’Connor would strike out six of the Pirates’ last eight batters.

12-year-old All Stars win two

The Nashua Cal Ripken 12-year-old All Stars started well in the West Area Tournament in Keene:

Nashua 4, Keene 1: Nashua took a 2-0 lead on two Keene errors in the first. The lead grew to 4-0 in the fourth on RBI singles by Varun Lindegal and Jeffrey Lugo.

Gavin Belesca tossed four innings of one run, two-hit ball, striking out eight and walking just one.

Nashua 11, Bow 1: Belesca (homer), Lindegal (three-run homer), Liam Novak, and Alex Ortiz all had big hits as Nashua advanced.

All Stars named for ages 8-11

The All Stars for Nashua Cal Rikpen baseball teams ages 8 through 11 are competing during the next few weeks in state tournament play.

11-year-old All Stars: Mark Frost is the manager with Todd Holbrook and Paul Metivier as coaches and Stacey Metivier is the scorekeeper. Players are Drew Frost, River Hart, Travis Holbrook, Alex Hulfachor, Chris Keefe, Leo Kopicko, Jacob Langenfeld, Trevor McLuin, Brandon Metivier, Drevin Richard, Cody Rocheleau and Isaac Zhang.

10-year-old All Stars (Blue): Kenneth Kozyra is the manager with coaches Daniel Mederos and Gary Smith, plus scorekeeper Robert Bourgeois. Players are Ryan Bourgeois, Elias Bourque, Ian DeLuca, Jaxon Gendreau, Abimael Gonzalez, Colin Holbrook, Ryan Jolicoeur, Nolan Mederos, Caleb Rich, Conor Ross, Nathan Smith, Sean Sullivan and Braeden Welch.

10-year-old All Stars (Red): Derek Thibeault is the manager with coaches John Deck and Mark Devins. Players are Pierce Beaulieu, Robert Cullerton, Joseph Deck, Chase Devins, Nicholas DiGesse, Javari Ellison, Benjamin Klein, Logan Larrea, Samuel Murray, Shea Patno, Jason Pecoraro, Kenneth Reel, Devin Sawyer Alex Thibeault.

9-year-old All Stars (Blue): Tom Addonizio is the manager with coaches Scott Lobdell and David Sullivan. Players are Andres Acorn, Treyor (T.J.) Addonizio, Gabriel Aguiar, Camden Brown, Griffin Davis, Derek Finlay, Devin Giroux, Ryan Haskell, Jack Lobdell, William Nardone, Jake O’Connor, Jorden Rodriguez Brady Sullivan.

8/9-year-old All Stars (Red): Dana Goulet is the manager. Players are Camden Burgess, Drew Bushey, Anthony Ferriero, Drew Goulet, Connor Kelly, Eric McInnis, Kevin McMeniman, Sudarshan Prasanna, Jack Razzaboni, Ambrose Rockwell, Austin Suchecki and Mason Tanner.

BASKETBALL

AAU

Flames win Mass. Fusion crown

The New England Flames Eighth Grade Girls AAU basketball team finished the season with four wins and a championship at at the Massachusetts Fusion Tournament in Springfield, Mass.

The Flames first beat Team Mass. 47-13 with everyone scoring, led by Hudson’s Sarah Lavoie with 13 points.

In the second game, the Flames beat the Simsbury Spartans 58-28 with everyone scoring, led by Becky Wright (11 points) and Lavoie (eight).

In the third game, the Flames beat the Nationals-bound Rush, of Connecticut, 69-45. Wright dominated the inside and led with 26 points while Olivia Gagnon, of Pelham, contributed with 14.

The Flames topped the Warriors 53-44 in the title game. Besides playing well defensively as a team, the Flames offense was sparked by Lavoie (12 points), Wright (11) and Peyton Ryan of Nashua (10).

BULLETIN BOARD

Boards/Fundraisers

MYA Elections

The Merrimack Youth Association will be having elections for positions on the Basketball Board of Directors at 7 p.m. on Monday, June 22 at the MYA building.

Positions are held for one year and run from July to June. For more information, contact Jim Noon, MYA Basketball Director at director@myabasketball.org.

Crusaders seek donations

The Nashua Elks Crusaders, a non-profit youth football and cheer organization, is seeking help from the community in purchasing new equipment and uniforms.

Donations can be made to Nashua Crusaders P.O. Box 7248 Nashua, NH 03063. Also, for more information on sponsorship opportunities, email necpresident15@gmail.com or deniserosher@comcast.net.

Summer Leagues/Camps/Clinics

Nashua Boys and Girls Club

The Greater Nashua Boys and Girls Clubs summer basketball and volleyball leagues begin on Monday, June 22.

Basketball games for players in or entering high school (this fall) are Mondays and Wednesdays at 6 and 7 p.m. For middle school age athletes, games are Tuesdays and Thursdays at 4 and 5 p.m.

Teen volleyball will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6 and 7 p.m.

For more information or to register for the leagues, contact Club athletic director Joe Maryanski by email at jmaryanski@bgcn.com or by phone at 883-0523, Ext. 235.

Nashua Baseball Academy

The Nashua Baseball Academy is holding two baseball camps rain or shine at its indoor/outdoor facilty at 265 Proctor Hill Road in Hollis July 6-10 and 13-17.

Camp hours are 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. each day and the fee is $125 per week and discounted to $100 per week for members. The camp dates are July 6 to July 10, and, July 13 to 17. The camps will focus on developing players skills and practicing those skills in games and competitions.

A day by day, prorated option to fit your schedule is available as well. To register, contact Coach Loftus at nashuabaseballacademy
@comcast.net.

Thunderbirds Beach Volleyball

The Thunderbirds Juniors Beach Volleyball Club is currently holding Session Two of its beach volleyball training series for girls and boys ages 10 – 18 at the sand courts at the Brookline Ball Park.

Session Two runs to July 1 on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4-6 p.m.or 6-8 p.m. For information, visit www.ThunderbirdsVolleyball.com.

Nashua Sports Academy Camp

Summer Camp at Nashua Sports Academy starts June 22, and runs weekly thru Aug. 28.

There is a weekly Adventure Camp as well as sports specific camps for boys and girls ages four and up. Go to http://www.nashuasportsacademy.com for more information or to register.

Silver Knights Baseball Camp

The Nashua Silver Knights will be hosting their annual baseball camp at Holman Stadium July 13-17 from 9 a.m. To 1 p.m.

The cost is $199 per camper, open to youths ages seven to 14, although others can be considered under special circumstances.

Campers will receive a Nashua Silver Knights Summer Baseball Camp T-shirt and four reserved tickets to the Camp Day game, and campers will take part in a pre-game parade. Lunch will be served each day of the camp, and water will be provided.

For more information, call 718-8883, email Tyler Bonin at tyler@nashuasilverknights.com.

Windham Wrestling Camp

The Windham High School wrestling staff will host a four-day youth wrestling camp June 22-25 from 3-6 p.m. for students entering grades K-9 (pre-K wrestlers also welcome at parent/coach discretion).

Designed for all levels of experience, the camp will focus on wrestling skills as well as sportsmanship, teamwork, nutrition, and proper training methods

Campers will receive personal tips, personal letters home, and other gifts from their counselors. Members of the Windham High School wrestling team will be on hand. The cost of camp is $100 per wrestler, and additional siblings are only $25 each.

For more information, contact Byrne@windhamsd.org or TDarrin@windhamsd.org.

UNH Field Hockey Clinics

The University of New Hampshire field hockey program will host youth clinics on July 10 and July 11 from 9 to 11 a.m. open to girls and boys attending kindergarten to fourth grade. Each clinic costs $55.

Middle and high school athletes, will be held Tuesday from 6-7:30 p.m. The cost is $25. Contact Ross Gorham or Claire Grogan via email to register.

To register your athlete or for more information, contact Claire Grogan at Claire.Grogan@unh.edu or at 339-237-1655.

UMass Lowell Softball Clinic

The Danielle Henderson Softball Academy at UMass Lowell will hold summer clinics on July 13-15 for youths in grades three through six and July 27-29 for grades seven through 12.

Umass Lowell coaches and players will offer instruction in pitching, hitting, and defense.

For complete information on the clinics, times, and registration, visit www.daniellehendersonsoftballacademy.com

UMass Lowell Soccer Camps

The UMass Lowell women’s soccer program will hold two four-day summer camps.

There will be two River Hawk Soccer Academy sessions aimed at two differing age groups.The first runs from July 31 through August 3 and is open to girls age 13 and up. It will be an intense training camp that will focus on both the technical and tactical sides of the game.

Those signing up for the camp will have the choice of attending as either a commuter or residential participant. The registration fee is $495 for residential players and $395 for commuter attendees.

The second camp session is open to boys and girls between the ages of 6 and 12 and will be a mix of technical stations, small sided games and individual instruction.

Campers will also have supervised access to the UMass Lowell swimming pool.The registration fee is $225 for a full day session and $125 for half day attendees.

Enrollment, for both camps, is limited and on a first come, first serve basis.

For more information contact Assistant Coach Matt Harry at Matthew_Harry@uml.edu or visit http://www.totalcamps.com/UMLWOMENSSOCCERCAMPS/home.

UNH Boys Soccer Camps

The University of New Hampshire men’s soccer program, along with Soccer Sphere (a year round soccer training business), will host many camps during the summer of 2015.

The first camp is set for Saturday, July 18 and is the Soccer Sphere College ID Days open to boys ages 15-18. The single day event begins at 8:50 a.m. and concludes at 5 p.m.

The cost is $79.95 for the day. Activities include an athletic facility tour, field player drills and goalkeeper training and an 11 on 11 match.

The second camp is the residential camp running from Sunday, July 26 through Thursday, July 30 on the UNH campus and is open to boys ages nine-18. The cost of the camp is $475 for day campers and $595 for residential campers and includes five days of soccer training and instruction, a camp t-shirt, three meals per day and on-campus housing in a UNH dormitory.

For more information on the camps, contact assistant coach Rich Weinrebe via email at Richard.weinrebe@unh.edu. For more information on camps and leagues running year round, visit www.soccersphere.org.

UNH Girls Soccer Camps

The University of New Hampshire women’s soccer summer camps on July 13 and July 19 still have spots available.

The day camp will run from Monday, July 13 through Thursday, July 16 from 9 a.m to noon on Bremner Field and is open to those entering grades 1 through 5 in the 2015-16 academic year.

The fee of $150 includes a camp t-shirt and a soccer ball.

The overnight camp starts Sunday, July 19 and concludes Wednesday, July 22 and is open to girls entering grades 6 through 12 in the 2015-16 academic year. Two options are available as campers can be commuters or stay overnight. Both include a camp t-shirt and ball, a full evening program and three meals daily at the University dining halls. The commuter cost runs at $375 while the overnight price is $475.

For more information on any of the camps, contact assistant coach Amanda Webb via phone at (603) 862-0744 or by email at Amanda.Webb@unh.edu (preferred method of contact).

UNH field hockey camps

The University of New Hampshire field hockey program will hold a pair of four-day summer camp sessions, July 5-8 and July 9-12.

Both camps are open to junior high and high school students (as of fall 2015). Each session offers overnight ($475) and commuter ($375) options, both of which consist of four days of field hockey instruction, a full evening program and three meals daily. The overnight package also includes on-campus lodging in a UNH dormitory.

Day One of camp includes afternoon (2-4 p.m.) and evening (6-8 p.m.) sessions with an optional evening play (8:30-9:30 p.m.).

Days Two and Three consist of a morning (8:30-11 a.m.), afternoon and evening session as well as the optional evening play. Day Four concludes with a morning session.

Campers will receive instruction from the UNH field hockey coaching staff,

For more information or to register, go online to www.unhwildcats.com/camps/index. For questions regarding registration, contact Kate McAfee at kafe.mcafee@unh.edu.

UNH Girls Ice Hockey Camp

The University of New Hampshire women’s ice hockey program will hold its annual Girls Ice Hockey Camp on July 13-17 at the Whittemore Center

>The camp is open to girls ages 6-18 and split into three divisions: U-18 (ages 14-18), U-14 (ages 10-13) and U-10 (ages 6-9)

>The cost of the camp is $525; a $200 deposit is due at sign up and the balance is due July 1

>Camp is daily 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.; early drops (7 a.m.) and late pick ups (6 p.m.) are available

>Campers check in Monday, July 13 at the Whittemore Center. At that time, each camper will receive a camp jersey, t-shirt and finalized daily schedule

>Activities include ice time, ball hockey, field activities, off-ice chalk talk, dryland training, weight training and lunch

>To register or get more details, go online at www.unhwildcats.com/camps or contact Mira Frase at (603) 862-1161 or Mira.Frase@unh.edu

>

UNH Boys Basketball Cam

> Registration is open for the upcoming University of New Hampshire Boys Basketball Wildcat Day Camp set for July 27-30 at UNH’s Lundholm Gymnasium and Paul Sweet Oval

>The day camp is open to any and all participants from grades two to nine. For boys in grades 2-5, camp will run from 9 a.m. to noon. The longer camp, 9 a.m to 3 p.m.is for grades 6-9

>Besides instruction for beginners and advanced youth, there will be two games per day and skill development sessions

> Each camper will receive a tee shirt and a UNH basketball. Camp prices are $90 for grades 2-5 and $175 for grades 6-9

>For more information, contact Liz McAllister at liz.mcallister@unh.edu

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UNH Girls Basketball Day Cam

> The University of New Hampshire women’s basketball team announced that registration is still available for both sessions of the 2015 Girl’s Basketball Wildcat Day Camp at Lunholm Gym

>The camp is open to any and all girls entering ninth grade as of Fall 2015 and is split into two sessions. Session 1 runs from Monday, June 29 to Thursday, July 2 and Session 2 runs from Monday, July 13 to Friday, July 17. Camp check-in will start at 8:30 a.m. on the Monday of each session. The hours of each day go from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., except for the final day of each session, which will end at 2 p.m

>Campers should bring a boxed lunch, change of sneakers, swimsuit, towel and a water bottle to each day of camp

>Registration is available online or by mail. Visit UNHWildcats.com/camps/index and complete the application that can be submitted either online or by mail

>For more information, contact assistant coach Kelsey Hogan at (603) 862-0282 or by email at kelsey.hogan@unh.edu

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NHTI Camp

> New Hampshire Technical Institue in Concord will be having a series of summer camps/events

>The Rip City Basketball Camp: June 22-26 for Grades 4-11; Summer Boys High School tournament July 11;Summer Girls High School tournament: July 17-18 (Contact Coach Jen Fithian at jrfithian@gmail.com)

>Also: Paul Hogan Basketball Camps for the summer of 2015. Camp information can be found at www.hogancamps.com or 340-1719; Play On! Soccer Camp at NHTI July 13-17 for boys and girls in grades 4-10

>Shooter’s Gold Basketball Camps will also be held in 7 different towns around the state of NH. Forms are printable from the site along with information.

Tryouts

Sports Tryout website

> Coaches are invited to post tryouts, camps, and clinics on Sporttryouts.com., with free or paid listing options. The can also qualify to receive scholarship money for athletes or fees associated with playing

>For more information, go to Sporttryouts.com and click on the scholarship link.