Hollis Brookline Sports Talk

Friday, October 21, 2011

Courtesy photo The Hollis/Brookline Middle School volleyball team won the Titan Invitational Tournament at Milford last weekend. The Cavaliers finished the season 10-2 and were scheduled to host a semifinal match on Wednesday. Team members include, front row, from left, Kristi Fox, Bella Zampieri and Lexie Cambray. Middle row, Sarah Crocker, Kaitlyn Johnson, Selene Berube, Maddy Blake and Hannah Balfour. Back row, coach Amy Dunbar, Monika Schneider, Sophie Saunders, Alexis Chilton, Alexia Philipon, Abby Lewis and Niki Maragos.

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HOCKEY

Hollis Cavaliers Bantam 1

The Hollis Cavaliers went 2-0 for the weekend, outscoring their opponents 12-1 in the two games played. The Cavs defeated Wakefield, Mass., 6-1 and Winchester, Mass., 6-0. Playing smart, with no let up for both games and winning the little battles were the keys to success. Goal scorers were Evan Conners, Gordon Sears (two), Jack Ruonala, Jeremiah Latham, Dalton Doire (three), Brett Pitre (two), Cameron Richall and Sean Chipman. Assists came from Latham (four), Richall (four), Tyler Roberge (two), Sears, Doire, Evan Daskolas, Alex Fagan and Jack Shields. Solid defensive efforts from John McPartlen and James Young helped keep opportunities from the opposition to a minimum. Another excellent outing between the pipes was turned in by goalie Curtis Richall.

BASKETBALL

Travel tryouts

Hollis Recreation is holding travel basketball tryouts for participants in grades 3-6 on the following dates: third- and fourth-grade boys, Nov. 1 from 6:15-7:30 p.m. and Nov. 3 from 6:15-7:30 p.m.; third- and fourth-grade girls, Nov. 1 from 5-6:15 p.m. and Nov. 3 from 5-6:15 p.m.; fifth-grade boys, Oct. 25 from 5-6:30 p.m. and Oct. 27 from 5-6:30 p.m.; fifth- and sixth-grade girls, Oct. 24 from 5-6:30 p.m. and Oct. 26 from 5-6:30 p.m.; sixth-grade boys, Oct. 24 from 6:30-8 p.m. and Oct. 26 from 6:30-8 p.m. All tryouts will be held in the Hollis Upper Elementary School gym. Please bring a water bottle. Anyone in grades K-6 who is interested in playing recreational basketball can find registration forms on the Hollis Recreation Web site, www.eteamz.com/hollisnhrecreation/ or receive one by e-mailing hrc@hollis.nh.us.

SOFTBALL

Sliders looking for players

The Milford Sliders ASA U14 softball program is still looking for additional players. A second tryout date is scheduled for October, the date TBD based on response level. If interested, please e-mail milfordsliders@gmail.com to preregister and the date and time will be forwarded when it is available.

Lightning need players

The NH Lightning U12 Blue Team, a competitive fastpitch softball team centered in Concord, is looking for additional players for the 2012 season. The team is looking for players who love softball, play hard and are interested in taking their game to the next level. ASA experience is not required. Tryouts are being held on Oct. 23 and Nov. 6 from 11:15 a.m.-1:15 p.m. at Martin Field in Concord and are open to any player 12 and under as of January 1, 2012. Winter training begins in January and is held at the Concord Sports Center. Tournament play runs from May-July for 6-8 ASA Tournaments. The NH Lightning will not turn a player away due to cost. Payment plans, fundraising and scholarships are available. Contact Blue Team Manager Mike Wright at mlwright417@yahoo.com or 842-3249 for additional details.

RECREATION

Learn field hockey and lacrosse

Hollis Recreation is sponsoring a “Sticks and Stones” program for Hollis and Brookline girls in grades 4-6. Learn the basics of field hockey and lacrosse at the same time. No experience is necessary. The program runs for seven weeks on Saturday mornings from 9-10:30 a.m., until Oct. 29. Please bring sneakers or cleats, a water bottle and mouth guard. All other equipment is provided. The program is held at the high school field hockey field, in front of the school. Please bring a parent and $20 to sign up for the program. E-mail Coach Andy at andye041663@yahoo.com.