ConVal football players, parents seek Brad Davis as head coach

By JESSECA TIMMONS

Dozens of parents and players representing the ConVal football program attended Tuesday night’s School Board meeting to speak on behalf of assistant coach Brad Davis, who they believe should be a candidate for head coach.

Mascenic cheer team wins state title

Mascenic’s cheer team won the Division 3 Spirit State Championship Thursday, March 13, at Pinkerton Academy.

Rindge youth basketball team wins Manchester Suburban League

A team from Rindge made up of players from Jaffrey, Rindge and New Ipswich recently won the fifth- and sixth-grade Division 2 championship of the Manchester Suburban League, beating Derry 54-32 in the final.

Davis helps Emmanuel win conference track title

Emmanuel College freshman Aida Davis of Peterborough, a 2024 graduate of ConVal High School, recently won the 400 meters at the Great Northeast Athletic Conference indoor track and field championship meet at the Boston University Track and Tennis Center.

Crotched Mountain hosts freestyle skiing event

By KATHLEEN BAGLIO HUMPHREYS

The Crotched Mountain Freestyle Club (CMFC) hosted its inaugural Eastern Freestyle Class A mogul event – The Hott Doggin Festival – on Feb. 23 and 24.

ConVal boys’ basketball grabs last spot in Division II playoffs

After losing 74-52 to Pelham on Feb. 1, the ConVal boys’ basketball team fell to 5-11 on the season.

ConVal, Mascenic track athletes compete in New England Championships

Three ConVal runners took the track at the Reggie Lewis Center in Boston Saturday for the New England Championships.

Father and son Chris and Ben Jacob are together in Wilton-Lyndeborough record books

By DAVID ALLEN

The saying “like father, like son” is appropriate when referring to Chris and Ben Jacob of Wilton.

ConVal High grad Sophia Lake of Hancock wins NE10 breaststroke title

Assumption University freshman Sophia Lake of Hancock, a ConVal High School graduate, won the 100 breaststroke in a time of 1:06.16 during the recent Northeast-10 Conference Swimming and Diving Championship.

Registration for Tour de Francestown is open

By JESSECA TIMMONS

There may be snow on the ground, but it’s time to start thinking about the Tour de Francestown. Registration for the ride, which is June 7,  is now open. 

Conant girls’ basketball loses in first round of Division III playoffs

After compiling a record of 10-8 during the regular season, Conant earned the 10th seed in the state Division III girls’ basketball championships and a first-round game at White Mountains Wednesday.

ConVal boys’ basketball fights for its playoff life

By BEN CONANT

It’s getting down to crunch time for the ConVal boys’ basketball team, and consistency will be key down the stretch as the Cougars fight for the final playoff spot in Division II.

Weather doesn’t stop anglers at Pelletier’s Sports Shop fishing derby

Home-skiing ConVal boys take third in state championship

By BEN CONANT

The ConVal boys’ Alpine ski team had a strong showing on its home course Monday, taking third place at the NHIAA Division II championships at Crotched Mountain in Bennington.

ConVal’s William Simard and Ross Stephens win state titles, boys’ team places second

Senior William Simard and junior Ross Stephens led the way for the ConVal boys’ indoor track team to a second-place finish at the Division 2 state championship meet at Plymouth State University Saturday.

Improving WLC and Mascenic boys’ basketball teams seek playoff spots

By BEN CONANT

The improving Wilton-Lyndeborough and Mascenic teams met on the hardwood in New Ipswich Tuesday night for a hoops battle that showed both teams how far they’ve come and how much more work they have to do.

Conant girls’ basketball bests Monadnock in annual Hoops for Hope game

By BEN CONANT

Monadnock in town, the Pratt packed with pink-clad crazies – is there a better atmosphere for Conant basketball?

Contoocook Valley Chain Gang hosting informational nights

The Contoocook Valley Chain Gang youth cycling team is getting ready for the upcoming 2025 New England Youth Cycling season.

Conant High School alums Brynn Rautiola and Emma Tenters soaring at the college level

By BEN CONANT

Two former Oriole basketball champions have taken flight and taken their game to the next level this collegiate season.