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Nashua wins Cal Ripken District 4 championship

By Staff | Jun 26, 2016

The Nashua 10U Red All-Stars beat Amherst in two straight games, 15-8 and 11-1, to win the Cal Ripken District 4 title.

Nashua will now move on to the state tournament in Exeter beginning July 2.

Nashua rallied from an 8-4 deficit to win Game 1 and then scored runs in almost every inning for the Game 2 victory.

Jake O’Connor had two home runs, including a two-run shot to left field and a towering grand slam. Ryan Haskell and Derek Finlay led the team on the mound.

Members of the team are T.J. Addonizio, Camden Brown, Camden Burgess, Griffin Davis, Jack Lobdell, Will Nardone, Joe Riney, Ambrose Rockwell, Brady Sullivan, O’Connor, Finlay and Haskell.

Nashua Babe Ruth

City Championships underway

The Nashua Babe Ruth City Championship tournament is underway with the White Sox and the Indians in the final round.

The Indians swept the Braves in the best-of-three semifinals with wins of 11-3 and 12-3.

In the series opener, the Indians were bolstered by the five-inning pitching by Vincent Priore,with the game closed by Jack Gauthier and Kyle Evans.

The Indians touched the Braves pitching for nine hits, including two doubles by Priore and two singles by Zach Rioux.The Brave’s had doubles from Seth Marcano and Nate Cormer. Marcano also had two singles,as did Tim McMeniman, and one single by Gavin Belesca.

Belesca started on the mound for the Braves, followed by Alex Meesig andYensy Morel.

Meanwhile, in the other semis, the No. 3 White Sox grabbed a 1-0 best-of-three series lead over the Yankees with a tight 3-2 win.

The Yankees, however, rallied to even the series with a 6-1 Game 2 victory, only to fall to the Sox in the deciding game, 6-3.

LACROSSE

Honors

Cote a Brine regional all star

Julia Cote, a seventh grader at Elm Street Middle School, has been named a 2016 Brine National All-Star and has been selected to represent New England at the 2016 Brine National Lacrosse Academy and Brine National Lacrosse Classic to be held in Richmond, Va., July 19-22

The Brine National Lacrosse Academy brings the top youth lacrosse players in the nation to one venue, where regional teams, coached by NCAA lacrosse coaches, compete to become the National Champion.

BULLETIN BOARD

Soccer

Nashua World Cup tryouts

Nashua World Cup Soccer will be holding tryouts this month for its upcoming 2016-17 season. Go to www.nashuaworldcup.org to find dates and times. Teams range from birth years 1998-2008.

Fishing

Nashua Park-Rec Fishing Derby

The Nashua Parks and Recreation Department and the Horsepond Fish and Game Club will hold the 2016 Fishing Derby as part of the SummerFun Program on Saturday, July 9 from 9-11a.m. at the Horsepond Fish and Game Club off of Broad St.

This is a free event and is geared for children 5-12 years of age. The first 75 registrations receive a free t-shirt.

To register please call the Nashua Parks and Recreation Department at 589-3370. Registration begins at 8 a.m. and lines are in the water at 9 a.m.

There will be awards given for the top fisherman and raffle prizes to be given away. A free barbeque follows the Derby at 11:30 a.m.

Basketball

Milford camp has two sessions

The Milford High School fundraising basketball camp will be held for youths ages 7-16 on June 27-July 1 and July 25-29 at Milford Middle School.

Both week’s sessions will be 8:30 a.m.-2 pm. Monday through Thursday and 8:30-12:30 on Fridays. For cost and further details, call 672-7140.

HB girls camp in August

The 8th Hollis Brookline Skills and Drills Girls Basketball Camp will be held at the Hollis Brookline High School Gym from August 1-5, 9 a.m.to 12:30 p.m.

Girls from Hollis and Brookline entering grades 6, 7, 8 and 9 are eligible to attend. The camp will be run by HB coaches Bob Murphy, Tara Goldenberg and several of last year’s varsity players.

The camp will include individual skills, group drills, contests, and team games. Cost for the week is $70 per camper. A certified trainer will be present.

Application forms, health and waiver forms and a copy of a recent physical will be required.

For information and required forms contact HB coach Bob Murphy at bob@rhmurphy.com. Registration will be limited to the first 40 who sign up.

Football/Spirit

HBJC registration is open

The Hollis Brookline Jr. Cavaliers Football and Cheer program registration is open for the 2016 season. For more information on registration, visit hbjrcavs.com and review the process and forms needed under the FAQ tab. Questions regarding football can be directed to Fred Hubert at fhubert67@yahoo.com, while cheer questions should be directed to Robin Giaconia at argiaconia@yahoo.com.

HB Jr. Cavs coaches needed

The Hollis Brookline Jr. Cavaliers Football and Cheer program is currently seeking applications for all levels of football and cheer coaching positions. These positions include head coaches, assistant coaches and junior demonstrators. For information or to complete an application, visit hbjrcavs.com.

Football related questions should be directed to football director Fred Hubert at fhubert67@yahoo.com, while cheerleading questions should go to cheer coordinator Robin Giaconia at argiaconia@yahoo.com.

Hockey

SNH Cavaliers add Mini Mites

The Southern New Hamspshire Cavaliers will have a Mini Mite limited travel hockey program for boys and girls ages 5-8 years old. There are two 12-week sessions, or youths may register for the full year.

Contact Paul Soule at president@cavaliershockey.org or 978-375-5403 for more information.

SNH Cavaliers registration

The Southern NH Cavaliers are now accepting players at the Mites, Squirts and Bantam levels. The teams will have two practices per week and 35 games during the season. Contact Paul Soule at president@cavaliershockey.org or 978- 375-5403 for more information.

Tennis

Granite State Kids registration

Granite State Kids summer junior tennis program is currently accepting registration.

It provides tennis instruction and match play for youths ages 5-18, for all levels, beginner through competition at County Road Courts in Bedford.

Beginner play is Monday and Wednesday mornings. Intermediate practice is Tuesday morning with match play on Thursday. The season starts June 27 and continues through Aug. 4. The season winds up with a Tennis Carnival and NH JTT State Tournament. Registration and more information is available at www.granitestatekids.com.

Fundraisers

Elks 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.

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