ConVal 2, Merrimack Valley 0
ConVal got a first-half goal from freshman Eliza Bull and a second-half tally from senior Maddy Faber to get a shutout win at home over the visiting Pride.
“It was a complete team effort tonight,” said head coach Amanda Carey, “with our defense and goalie staying strong in the back, our forwards finishing on net, and our midfields doing a lot of running on both ends of the field.”
Mairin Burgess kept the clean sheet in goal for ConVal.
The Cougars (4-7-1) are at John Stark Tuesday.
Conant loses pair of one-goal games
The Orioles lost both their games last week by a score of 3-2.
On Wednesday at home against Hillsboro-Deering, Conant scored twice, as senior Kendall Chamberlain fed a perfect through ball to senior Heather Gonyea for an early goal, and Morgan Ketola drew a penalty leading to a Jenna Harvey penalty kick score. But the Hillcats made a trio of nice plays to go ahead, and stayed there.
On Friday at Derryfield School, Gonyea fed Jordan Morace-Tirrell with a cross for a quick Conant score and then took another good pass from Chamberlain to put the Orioles up 2-1 in the second half before the Cougars came back and took the lead.
“We regained control over the final 10 minutes,” coach Adam Patria said. “Had quality chances, but fell short.”
Conant (2-10) is at WLC Monday at 5:15 p.m.
Campbell 2, Conant 0
The visiting Cougars won Friday’s matchup featuring two of Division III’s top teams. Campbell scored on an early penalty kick that seemed to take the wind out of Conant’s sails a bit, and a defensive breakdown led to another early goal that proved to be plenty.
Garrett Somero played a strong game in net and Austin Poikonen continued his staunch defense on the back line.
Conant 4, WLC 1
WLC was a bit undermanned in Tuesday’s contest in Jaffrey, which was lacking the intensity level of previous incarnations of this rivalry.
Jacob Sawyer scored twice for the Orioles and had two assists, while Tim Crowley scored the Warriors’ lone goal. Ben Sawyer and Bronson Cutter also scored for Conant; Thomas Harvey and Rick Eagan had assists.
Conant (10-2-2) hosts Derryfield Tuesday at 4 p.m.
ConVal 1, Merrimack Valley 1
The Cougars took an early lead against Merrimack Valley Thursday on a Zach Burgess goal assisted by Nate Pimental, but ConVal surrendered their advantage on an own goal with under five minutes remaining in the game and sent it to overtime.
“We created some great chances, but were unable to break the tie,” coach Josh Smith said.
ConVal (5-6-1) hosts John Stark Tuesday.
Newfound 3, Mascenic 1
The Vikings are in trouble as the regular season winds to a close following Friday’s loss to visiting Newfound. Mascenic (3-7-2) is 19th in Division III, which will take 16 teams into the postseason. The Vikings have four games remaining and need some wins and some help if they want an outside shot at the playoffs. Mascenic hosts Monadnock Tuesday and travels to Hillsb0r0-Deering Friday.
ConVal 12, ConVal JV 6
The Cougar unified team doubled up on the boys’ junior varsity during their friendly scrimmage, where a good time was had by all under sunny skies Friday afternoon.
ConVal hosts Bow for senior night Wednesday at 4 p.m.
Laconia 35, ConVal 6
The Cougars got a 45-yard rushing touchdown from quarterback Jaxon Salamy, but were routed by the host Sachems Friday night.
ConVal (0-6) hosts Kearsarge (3-2) this Friday at 7 p.m.
Lebanon 3, ConVal 0
ConVal gave the undefeated Raiders a tough game Friday.
“The Cougars were able to step up and play some great defense with off-ball speed and interceptions as well as have some great passing combinations and push up field,” head coach Kelly Shirk said. Lebanon finally snuck one past senior goalie Makenzie Anderson, who tallied 25 saves on the day, in the third quarter.
“The score does not r eflect the great plays and pressure made by the Cougar s,” Shirk said.
ConVal (3-9) travels to Milford Tuesday.
Mascenic splits ahead of Conant rematch
Mascenic dispatched St. Thomas 3-1 on Wednesday before losing to Newfound 3-2 on Friday.
Against the Saints, the Vikings got goals from Autumn Hughes, Leah St. John and Emma Lampinen; Ava Johnson had an assist.
The Vikings (7-3) were scheduled to play their third game of the fall against Conant Monday after press time and play at Gilford Wednesday.