In an exhilarating Hockey East contest, the University of New Hampshire men’s hockey team clashed with the University of Maine in a fierce battle at Alfond Arena. Regrettably, UNH was unable to secure a victory, as Maine emerged triumphant with a final score of 5-2. The standout player of the game was Josh Nadeau, who remarkably scored three goals for Maine. Despite the loss, UNH’s Senior Harrison Blaisdell and sophomore Stiven Sardarian made commendable contributions, with each scoring a goal for their team.
On the basketball court, the boys’ and girls’ teams of Portsmouth Christian Academy (PCA) had an exceptional start to their season. The boys’ team emerged victorious in a Division IV opener against Concord Christian, clinching a 51-47 win. Connor Hickey led the charge with 18 points, while Yohan Koshy sealed the victory with five crucial points in the final 2 minutes of the game. Cali Summers also made a significant impact with eight points, solidifying the team’s well-deserved success.
Simultaneously, the PCA girls’ basketball team displayed dominance in their Division IV season opener against Pittsfield. Sophomore sensation Ava Buchanan stole the spotlight with an incredible 40 points, guiding her team to an impressive 66-26 victory. Jaela Stockbower and Tatiana Stockbower also left their mark on the game, each contributing six points to their team’s outstanding win.
Overall, it was a day of thrilling competition and exceptional performances in the realm of college and high school sports. As we celebrate the victories and learn from the defeats, we eagerly anticipate what the remainder of the season has in store for these talented teams.
Source:
– University of Maine Athletics
– Portsmouth Christian Academy Athletics