Merrimack Sports Talk

Friday, November 18, 2011

Courtesy photo Merrimack High School seniors Lauren Perry and Emily Pollard each signed a National Letter of Intent to play Division I lacrosse at Holy Cross and the University of Delaware, respectively. They are the first Merrimack High School players to be recruited by a Division I lacrosse program. Both are captains for the Tomahawks and both play for the Granite State Elite Lacrosse program. Pictured, front, from left, Lauren Perry and Emily Pollard. Back row, Merrimack athletic director Andy Krahling, Merrimack coach Beth Rogers and Merrimack principal Ken Johnson.

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HOCKEY

Schaller leads Providence

Tim Schaller of Merrimack is the leading scorer so far this season for the Providence College hockey team.

The junior center has eight goals and two assists through 10 games. Schaller, who played junior hockey for the New England Huskies, had five goals and 14 assists in 34 games last winter.

He was named Hockey East player of the week on Nov. 7 after scoring four goals in two games, including his first career hat trick in a 5-2 victory over Vermont.

HIGH SCHOOL

Merrimack looking for coach

Merrimack High School has the following coaching opening: Girls JV Basketball. Interested applicants should contact: Andy Krahling, Director of Athletics, Merrimack HS, 38 McElwain St., Merrimack, NH 03054, or send an e-mail to andrew.krahling@merrimack.k12.nh.us or call 424-6251.

FOOTBALL

Cardinals to hold meeting

The Merrimack Cardinals football and spirit program will be holding its annual meeting on Nov. 20 at 6 p.m. at the MYA building. Voting will take place for all vacant positions for the board of directors. For more information, visit www.merrimackcardinals.org.

BASKETBALL

BBL looking for players

The Bedford Basketball League is accepting individual registrations for its girls high school basketball recreation league. The league is for girls in grades 9-12 looking for a fun environment to play a weekly game. The league plays at 10 a.m. or 11 a.m. Sundays from December-February at the Ross A. Lurgio Middle School in Bedford. Double elimination playoffs are in March. The girls high school league is the only division accepting non-resident registrations. Registration is $75 and can be performed online at www.bedfordbl.com. If there are questions about the league, contact biddy@bedfordbl.com.

BASEBALL

Dodgers looking for pitchers

The Merrimack Dodgers of the Granite State Over-30 Baseball League are looking for pitchers for the 2012 baseball season. If you are an experienced pitcher who will be at least 30 years of age at some point in 2012, please contact assistant manager John Saraceno at saraceno21@aol.com or call 571-8361.