Sports 12 - July 22, 2011 Pelham~Windham Sports


Jaguars Defeat Groton-Dunstable in Summer Hoop


by Chris White


After winning three of four games in a summer tournament at the University of Massachusetts Lowell last weekend, the Windham High boys’ basketball program carried its success over into BST Summer League action this past Monday night in Nashua. The Jaguars earned a hard- fought, 59-49 victory against Groton-Dunstable Regional High School of Massachusetts at Rivier College. The Windham offense exhibited some good passing and ball movement in the first half, allowing for ample shot opportunities, but the shots refused to find the bottom of the net consistently for Windham. The Jaguars’ high energy level kept them within striking distance, though, trailing Groton-Dunstable 27-19 at the half.


In the second half, the Jags trimmed Groton- Dunstable’s lead to 38-33 before going on a 9-0 run to take a 42-38 advantage. Everything came together for Windham to spark the run—solid defense, aggressive rebounding, and the shots started falling. Windham never looked back from that point on and maintained its high energy


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level for the rest of the game to seal the 10-point victory. The Jaguars, playing with only seven players,


received solid contributions from everyone. Joe Lorenz pulled down a number of rebounds while keeping Groton-Dunstable’s defense honest by knocking down the outside shot. Conor Redmond and Andrew Lowman were also tough underneath the boards and played the post effectively on both offense and defense.


Matt Shamon and Scott Priestley, Jr., fueled


Windham’s fire with their energy and toughness on defense as well as their hustle up and down the floor. Tucker Lippold found his shooting touch from the outside as he drained five three-pointers in the second half while getting the job done on the defensive end. And Tyler Masone was in control at the point, pushing the ball up the floor quickly and finding teammates for open shots. Windham is now entering the final leg of its summer schedule. The team has scrimmages against Pelham and Timberlane scheduled for next week and BST Summer League Playoffs are scheduled to begin on Friday, July 29.


Congratulations to the Windham Girls’ U11 Soccer Team on a Great Season


submitted by Cathy Robertson-Souter Members of the Girls U11 Soccer team at the Amherst Tournament on Memorial Day Weekend, back row: B. Eccleston (Windham), A. Connelly (Windham), J. Carey (Windham), S. Mague (Windham), B. Trudel (Pelham), R. Kane (Windham), K. Walsh (Windham). Front row: M. Patterson (Pelham), E. Custeau (Pelham), S. Souter (Windham), and T. Kane (Windham).


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In a crucial game that would have a certain impact on the upcoming playoff picture, the pieced-together team of Franks n’ Beans relished their hitting performance in Monday night’s game. Their opponents, Suppa’s, could not ‘catch up’ from an early deficit, as Franks walked away with the 12-6 victory. Though it was the third scheduled meeting of the season between these two teams, it was the first time both teams appeared on the field as the first two meetings were forfeited, with each team grabbing a win. According to the latest Parks and Rec softball standings, the two teams entered the contest with identical 11-5 records in the nine-team town league, trailing DKLV by only one game in the win column. Given the Franks n’ Beans team name by team member Freddy Stamatatos (inspired by a line from the movie There’s Something About Mary, which we won’t get into here), F n’ B scored early and often as they opened up an 11-2 lead before a pitching change by Suppa’s quieted their bats. Trailing 12-4 heading into the home half of the last inning, Suppa’s appeared to be on the comeback trail as they scored two quick runs to cut the lead to six, which in men’s slow-pitch softball can be overcome in the blink of an eye. The Tokanel pair of Eric and Justin did their part to get things going for the home team in the seventh inning. However, the Suppa’s attack proved to be not so ‘super,’ as the bats quickly went silent and the John Granfield-headed Franks n’ Beans team walked off with the victory.


Mark Kfouri led the hit parade for the winners, going 3 for 4,


while Greg ‘The Hammer’ Ashford went 2 for 4 in addition to tossing a relatively dazzling 10-hitter in picking up the win. Steve ‘The Replacement’ Rogers also picked up three hits in four plate appearances and had a great game defensively at shortstop. The Suppa’s team is co-sponsored by Suppa’s Pizza and Subs, located in the Hannaford plaza in Pelham and by Platinum Protection Systems. John McGlashan, owner of the Windham- based alarm business, also plays left field for his sponsored team.


At right, Suppa’s first baseman Andy Dinga pulls down shortstop Justin Tokanel’s throw to nail the runner at first


Carlene Nazarian Dance Center Brings Home Ultimate Gold at National Competition


submitted Nikki Carr The talented dancers of Carlene Nazarian Dance Center (CNDC) earned one High Silver medal, six Gold medals, and one Ultimate Gold medal, along with several special accolades at the American Dance Awards National Dance Competition in Boston, MA. Studios from all over the country, Canada, and South Africa competed in regional events, culminating in the national convention over the July 4 week. For information on becoming a member of the CNDC team, call 898-9220 or visit us at www.cndancecenter. com.


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submitted by Mitzie Kocsis, Academy of Notre Dame High School Athletic Director Lisa Zappala recently acknowledged the many skilled athletes involved in the high school athletic programs at the Academy of Notre Dame’s annual Athletics Banquet held at the Lenzi Restaurant in Dracut, MA. This evening recognized the many team and individual accomplishments, which took place throughout the past year at the Academy. In varsity volleyball, taking Most Improved


Player, sophomore Paige Rondeau (Pelham) accepted the MIAA Sportsmanship Award. For their performances in junior varsity


volleyball competition, the Coach’s Award went to teammate freshman Jordan Blazak (Pelham). Achievements in cross-country were also


acknowledged that evening. In the varsity category, the winner of the Coach’s Award was junior Molly MacDonald (Pelham). Then it was on to cheerleading, with senior Amanda Creedon (Hudson) being named the winner of the Coach’s Award, and freshman Jordan Blazak (Pelham), the Most Improved Performer.


High School Athletes Step into Spotlight In softball, named among the Most Valuable


Players was Alyssa Soby (Pelham). For junior varsity softball, winners included junior Kirsten Perrotta (Hudson), the Most Valuable Player. With the tennis season just completed, the MIAA Sportsmanship Award went to senior Amanda Creedon (Hudson). Twelve-season athletic award recipients included senior Alyssa Soby (Pelham). Five seniors also were recognized with special


awards. Among them was the Alumnae Athletic Award presented to Alyssa Soby. The Academy of Notre Dame, Tyngsborough, MA, is a private Catholic school comprised of a co-educational Pre-K through eighth grade elementary and middle school and a college- preparatory high school for young women. The Academy has a culturally diverse population, with students from approximately 40 cities and towns throughout Massachusetts and New Hampshire, and welcomes students of all faiths. Sponsored by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, the Academy is based on the educational philosophy of their foundress, St. Julie Billiart.


Suppa’s Eric Tokanel slides into third base as he and Frank n’ Beans’ Greg Ashford watch the umpire’s safe call


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