Lynx Athletics News11/20/09 - Lynx Fall To Mustang's Ahntwaun Harris (Compton, CA) led the Lynx with 24 points. Also Martin Olivier (Manchester) netted seven points while grabbing 12 rebounds. The Lynx (3-4) will travel to Dean College on Saturday. Coach Shelley Winters NHTI women's basketball team also fell to Central Maine 67-51. Moriah Mahala (Epping) led the way for the Lynx with 12. In addition Jess Hardiman (Loudon) netted 11 points, and Ashley Harris (Sandown) put up 10 points. The Lynx fall to 1-5 overall and also travel to Dean College on Saturday. TOP11/17/09 - Harris and Walker Named USCAA All-Academic Americans USCAA All-Academic American award winners are student-athletes (sophomores, juniors, and seniors) that compete full time in a varsity sport, and maintain a 3.5 GPA or above. Walker is a senior at NHTI who has also previously played on the women's softball team. Harris is also a senior and additionally is a member of the Lynx women's basketball team. TOP11/17/09 - Cloutier is Named USCAA Men's Basketball Player of the Week Cloutier is a freshman guard who had a very strong week shooting the ball. His week was highlighted by a 22 point effort versus the Apprentice School. Fifteen of his points were scored on three-point shots. Congratulations to Cloutier and the entire NHTI men's basketball team for their success this past week. TOP11/15/09 - Lynx Split With Pittsburg Titusville Ashley Harris (Sandown) led the way for the Lynx with seven points and eight rebounds. In addition Alecia Mahoney (Concord) was named an All-Tournament player for her efforts throughout the entire weekend. The Lynx fall to 1-4 overall and will travel to Central Maine Community College on Thursday. The NHTI men's basketball team pulled out a win over Pittsburg Titusville in the Penn State Beaver Tournament 67-47. Martin Olivier (Manchester) netted eight points while picking up 11 rebounds and blocking six shots. In addition Marcus Ferenc (Keene) scored 12 points. Oliver was named an All-Tournament player for his strong play. The Lynx (3-3) will also travel to Central Maine Community College on Thursday night. TOP11/15/09 - 10th Annual Jacob's Bridge through Autism Classic Results The Panthers of Plymouth State advance to 8-2 all time in the classic. Leading the way was Tom Dowd's 17 points. In addition Mike Chergey added 18 points with three steals, and former NHTI standout Ryan Lambert netted 11 points while grabbing five rebounds. NEC was paced by Eric Lenahan's 10 points, and Rafael Salado's seven points. The Pilgrims fall to 0-10 all time in this event. Trailing until the final two minutes of the game Keene State College held on to remain unbeaten in the Jacob's Bridge through Autism Basketball Classic. Derek D'Amours set a new classic record by scoring 33 points. He broke the previous record of 30 set by Nick Pelotte of PSU in 2002. Also contributing in the win was Anthony Mariano's 18 points with four steals, and Geoff Woodbarry's 11 points. The Chargers fall to 2-8 overall on the classic. Jon Chaloux netted 21 points and pulled in 11 rebounds to lead the way. Corey Willis added 13 points and four assists, and David Rosso netted 16 points in the loss. All proceeds from today's event will benefit Jacob's Bridge through Autism, for more information visit www.jbtautism.org. TOP11/14/09 - Penn State Beaver Sweeps the Lynx Alecia Mahoney (Concord) paced the Lynx with nine points. NHTI (1-3) will play again on Sunday at 10am when they battle Pittsburg Titusville. Coach Paul Hogan's NHTI men's basketball team fell 61-59 in overtime to Penn State Beaver in the Penn State Beaver Tournament. PSB nailed a shot with no time left on the clock to walk away with the win. Marcus Fernec (Keene) netted 10 points, Ahntwaun Harris (Compton, CA) drilled nine points, Besfort Syla (Manchester) contributed 13 points, and Martin Olivier (Manchester) added six blocks and grabbed 14 rebounds in the loss. The Lynx (2-3) will play again on Sunday in the Penn State Beaver tournament. TOP11/13/09 - NHTI to Host 10th Annual Jacob's Bridge through Autism Basketball Classic The event will feature New England College taking on Plymouth State University at 12 noon followed by Colby-Sawyer College squaring off versus Keene State College at 2 pm. The annual classic is sponsored by the NHTI Athletics and Sport Management Departments in conjunction with all four colleges here in NH. Each year the classic helps to raise monies and awareness for Autism which affects 1 out of 150 youngsters born in the USA. Admission is $5 for adults and $2 for students will all proceeds befitting Jacob's Bridge though Autism. The series which features rosters loaded with former NH high school stars is also a challenge between the Commonwealth Coast Conference and the Little East Conference. Last year's classic featured CSC downing PSU 87-83 and KSC defeating NEC 91-56. “NHTI is very excited to once again serve as the host site for one of the best basketball events in the state of NH as well as helping to raise money for a very worth cause,” says NHTI Athletic Director Paul Hogan. Keene State is 9-0 all time in the event, Plymouth is 7-2, Colby-Sawyer is 2-7, and NEC is 0-9. For more information visit www.jbtautism.org. TOP11/13/09 - Builders Hold on to Down Lynx As a team the Lynx shot 25 of 26 from the free-throw line which kept them in the game. Matt Cloutier (Milton) paced the Lynx with 22 points including five three pointers. Also Ahntwaun Harris (Compton, CA) scored 15 points and Jordan Wheelock (Groveton) contributed 10 points. The Lynx (2-2) will play again on Saturday when they travel to the Penn State Beaver Tournament in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. TOP11/11/09 - Lynx Grab First Win of Season Jess Hardimam (Loudon) paced the Lynx with 11 points. Also Kaylee Towle (Dover) had a very strong all around game. The Lynx are now 1-2 overall and will next this weekend when they travel to Pennsylvania to play in a tournament hosted by PSU Beaver. TOP11/08/09 - UVM Club Wins NHTI Women's Tap-Off Basketball Tournament EMCC was led by Caroline Waymouth's 15 points. Also Tracy Speildenner netted 14 points and pulled in seven rebounds, and Ashley Deloge stroked 12 points with six boards. Jess Hardiman (Loudon) led the Lynx attack with 18 points. Also playing strong was Moriah Mahala (Epping) 10 points, and Ashley Harris (Sandown) nine points with 12 rebounds. For her efforts in the entire tournament Mahala was named an all-tournament player. The UVM Club team edged Quinsigamond Community College in the championship game 56-42. UVM was paced by Brianne White's 13 points and five rebounds. In addition Ashley Murphy netted 12 points, and Betsy Martin put in 11 points and grabbed six rebounds. For QCC Nancy Collazo scored 11 points and grabbed six rebounds, Felicia Givens netted 10 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, and Amanda Bush notched 11 points. The Lynx (0-2) will play again on Tuesday when they travel to Hampshire College TOP11/07/09 - The Lynx Women's Soccer Team Falls in the Semi-Finals April Frink (Manchester) scored the lone Lynx goal, it was assisted by Jess Grant (Belmont). In addition, goal keeper Serena Quillin (Littleton) played tremendous and because of this she was named an All-Tournament Player. The Lynx season has officially come to an end and they finish up by placing fourth overall in the USCAA Women's Soccer National Tournament. The #2 NHTI men's soccer team tied 1-1 versus Penn State York in the consolation bracket of the USCAA Men's Soccer National Tournament. Messanvi Aboussa (Concord) got the ball into the net for the Lynx; it was assisted by Brad Degaetano (Candia). For his efforts throughout the entire tournament Aboussa was named an All-Tournament Player. This puts a wrap on another very successful season for the Lynx men's soccer team in which they captured the YSCC title and only lost one regular season game. In Tap-Off Tournament basketball action Northern Essex Community College rolled over Eastern Maine Community College 111-69. Pacing NECC was Anthony Siri's 23 points and five rebounds. Also Edwin Gonzalez added 16 points, Gilbert Ortiz netted eight points and picked up eight boards, and Matt Richardson contributed 17 points. Derek Helms led the Eagles of Eastern Maine with 20 points including four three-pointers. Rogan Rowe also added nine points with six rebounds in the loss. In the men's championship game of the Tap-Off Tournament Mass Bay Community College edged NHTI 92-79. Jamal Jugde had a superior game for MBCC as he netted 31 points. Also Jakeen Cobb scored 13 points and Mikhail Rubin dropped 15 points and pulled in 11 boards. The Lynx were led by Besfort Syla's (Manchester) 19 points and five steals. Ahntwaun Harris (Compton, CA) contributed 13 points in the loss. Syla and Martin Olivier (Manchester) were both honored as all tournament players for their effort throughout the entire weekend. In first round women's action of the NHTI Tap-Off Tournament Quinsigamond Community College held on in overtime to down Eastern Maine Community College 60-59. Rachel Dylewicz's 18 points and six rebounds, and Felicia Givens' 16 points and eight boards was tops for QCC. Eastern Maine was paced by Kara Scoville as she netted 18 points. In addition Caroline Waymouth added 16 points while pulling in 10 rebounds. In the later first round women's game NHTI fell to the University of Vermont Club 80-44. Ashley Murphy was the top scorer for UVM Club as she reeled in 24 points to go with nine rebounds. Also playing well was Brianne White 12 points, and Ayla Walker 20 points with eight boards. NHTI was led by Jess Hardiman (Loudon) as she put up 11 points including three three-pointers. Also Ashley Harris (Sandown) pulled in seven rebounds, and Kaylee Towle (Dover) had four steals. Sunday's action will feature the Lynx (0-1) and Eastern Maine at 12 noon, followed by the championship game of Quinsigamond and UVM Club at 2 PM. TOP11/06/09 - The NHTI Women's Soccer Team Advances to the Semi-Final's of the USCAA National Tournament Kristen Merkwan (Center Harbor) and Sumatanna Lekyang (Portsmouth) both scored goals on assists from Alex Merwin (Meredith). In addition Cat Rodriquez (Merrimack) played an exceptional game at the sweeper position and Serena Quillin (Littleton) was superior in goal. The Lynx will face the number eight seeded St. Mary's of the Woods Saturday at 1 PM as they try to advance to the USCAA women's soccer championship game. In other news Rodriquez has been named a USCAA All-American by the USCAA and Quillin was honored as a USCAA Honorable Mention All-American. Both players received plaques for their efforts and were honored at the USCAA Women's Soccer Championship banquet in Burlington, VT. Coach Derek Johnson's number two seeded men's soccer team fell to the number seven seeded Rochester College 2-1 in PK's in the first round of the USCAA Men's Soccer National Tournament. At the end of double overtime the game was tied at 1-1. Brad Degaetano (Candia) was the Lynx lone scorer in the game. NHTI will play again tomorrow at 1 PM when they face Penn State York in Burlington, VT. Three NHTI men's soccer athletes were honored as USCAA All-American's. These athletes include Nick Papamichael (Raymond), Messanvi Aboussa (Concord), and Dakota Letendre (Concord). All three of these players were honored during the USCAA Soccer National Championship at the Sheraton resort in Burlington, VT. For continued coverage of both soccer national tournaments visit www.theuscaa.com NHTI is the host site of the annual Tap-Off Basketball Tournament and in first round action the Lynx defeated Northern Essex Community College 75-65. Martin Olivier (Manchester) paced the NHTI attack with 11 points and 11 rebounds. Also Pablo Hernandez (Manchester) added 13 points with three steals, Jordan Wheelock (Groveton) netted 12 points, and Drew Forsberg (Moultonboro) contributed nine boards. Northern Essex was led by Ismael Rios' 14 points. Also Carlos Guillermo added seven points with nine rebounds and Anthony Siri netted 16 points. In other first round men's tournament action Mass Bay Community College downed Eastern Maine Community College 76-37. Jakeen Cobb was the leading scorer for MBCC, he added 13 points. In addition Mikhail Rubin contributed seven points with nine assists and Oliver Simoza netted 10 points and pulled in five rebounds. The Eagles of EMCC were led by Carl Francis who had 14 points with eight rebounds. Action will resume again Saturday when Eastern Maine Community College and Northern Essex Community College play at 12 noon, that will be followed by the NHTI and Mass Bay Community College championship game at 2 PM. The women's tournament will start at 4 PM, and will be followed up by another first round women's game at 6 PM. TOP11/06/09 - USCAA Cross Country National Championship Results Rounding out the top five for the men's team scores were Penn College 2nd, Spaulding University 3rd, Southern Virginia University 4th, and NHTI 5th. Nick Kipruto (Dine College) was the men's individual winner with a time of 25:10. Finishing out the top five was Tyler Logg (Dine) 26:55, Lance Williams (Dine) 27:43, Alerin Yazzie (Dine) 27:48, and Mark Cordeiro (Penn College) 28:05. NHTI was paced by Chris Apkarian (Alton) 9th 28:21, Graham Haylsip (Canterbury) 20th 29:26, Brian Gowen (Keene) 25th 30:19, Taylor Annett (Weare) 26th 30:22, and Austin Ritter (Gilmanton) 31st 30:42. Penn College Worthington-Scranton 2nd, Dine College 3rd, Southern Virginia University 4th, and Penn College 5th rounded out the top five for the women's team results. Setting a new course record was Mannie Bizuneh (Saint Mary's of the Woods); she also won the women's individual title with a time of 23:26. She was followed by Steph Runyon (Saint Mary's of the Woods) 24:32, Maureen Suchecki (Penn State Worthington-Scranton) 24:44, Marquia Begaye (Dine) 24:49 and Steph Johnson (Dine) 24:54. The Lynx top finisher was Masha Soule (Bow) 25th 28:12, Kim Bourgouin (Goffstown) 39th 30:05, Micah Brown (Northwood) 45th 31:21, Becca Bolton (Barrington) 46th 31:33, and Christina Gleason (Hopkinton) 48th 31:55. The team placed seventh overall. For complete race results visit www.nhti.edu/campuslife/uscaaxc.html. TOP11/05/09 - Three NHTI Cross Country Athletes Honored Senior and captain of the women's cross country team Christina Gleason (Hopkinton) was able to maintain at least a 3.5 GPA while running full-time on the cross country team and because of this she has been named a USCAA All Academic athlete. In addition, on the men's side Doug Coulters (Weare) and Bryan Fischer (Manchester) also both maintained at least a 3.5 GPA while competing full-time in cross country. For their efforts Alex Lerch of the USCAA presented both athletes their USCAA All Academic plaques. “All three of these students and athletes have worked hard all season long and this is a good way to reward them for their hard work in the classroom and out on the course,” said Hogan. All of the USCAA All Academic awards were presented at the UCSAA Cross Country National Championship banquet tonight on the campus of NHTI. Joan Benoit-Samuelson was the keynote speaker for the event. Tournament action will resume tomorrow when the 8K men's race is held at 11 AM, followed by 6K women's race at 12 noon on the campus of NHTI. For continued coverage and race results visit www.nhti.edu or www.theuscaa.com TOP11/03/09 - NHTI Opens the Season with a Win Jordan Wheelock (Groveton) paced the Lynx offense with 13 points. In addition Pablo Hernandez (Manchester) added 11 points with six assists, Martin Olivier (Manchester) knocked four blocks while grabbing nine boards, and Brian Lawrence (Exeter) picked up six points with seven rebounds. The Lynx are now 1-0 overall on the season, they will play again this Friday night when they host Northern Essex Community College in the first round of the annual NHTI Tap-Off Tournament at 6 PM. TOP10/30/09 - NHTI Men's and Women's Soccer Teams Receive USCAA National Tournament Bids Coach Derek Johnson's men's soccer team has picked up the second seed in the men's bracket. The number two Lynx will face off against the number seven seeded Rochester College. The game will be played on Friday November 6th at 1:30 PM on Tree Farm Field. Coach Steve Ambra's women's soccer team has earned the number five seed. They will be squaring off against the number four seeded Judson College on Friday November 6th at 11:30 on Tree Farm Hill. "Both of our soccer teams have seen success this fall. The whole NHTI community wishes them luck in the upcoming USCAA National Tournament," said Hogan. In last year's USCAA National Soccer Tournament the NHTI men's soccer team placed second overall after falling the in the championship game. The Lynx women's team placed 5th overall after an early loss. Both teams have had very successful regular seasons and will try to carry that success into the post season. In fact, the Lynx men's team has a picked up a record of 13-2-1 overall so far this season as well as capturing their second straight YSCC title. The NHTI women's team has an overall record of 6-6-3 and finished as YSCC runner-ups after falling in a double overtime shootout in the championship game. For more information on the NHTI teams visit www.nhti.edu/campuslife/athletics.html; for more national tournament information go to www.theuscaa.com. TOP10/27/09 - NHTI Spirit Team to Host First Annual Spirit Clinic The clinic will focus of many elements including: cheerobics/stretching, conditioning, jump drills/instruction, cheer/sideline class, stunt technique, tumbling preparation and dance. There will be an emphasis on sportsmanship, team building, and leadership. All stunts and tumbling will be monitored closely to prevent injury. All skill levels are welcome! The clinic is open for boys and girls in grades 3-8. The registration fee is $25 if signed up by December 1, 2009; $35 if after registered after December 1. In addition, if groups of six or more register at the same time, the fee is only $20 per person. Be sure to sign-up soon as it is limited to the first 30 campers! All participants should arrive no later than 8:50 am. NHTI Spirit Coach Casey Nameche will lead the clinic; she will be helped out by members of the NHTI spirit team. All campers should bring a snack and a water bottle along with wearing shorts and a t-shirt (yellow, white, or maroon if possible). Pizza will be provided for dinner. For more information or to register please contact Casey Nameche at 603-738-2588 or . Or download a registration form from our web site. TOP10/27/09 - Soule and Hayslip named USCAA Players of the Week Senior Masha Soule (Bow) is the women's cross country player of the week. Masha ran her way to a second place finish at the YSCC Invitational. Her efforts helped the Lynx capture the YSCC title. Graham Hayslip (Canterbury), a freshman, is the men's cross country player of the week. He recorded a second place finish, helping the Lynx capture the runner-up crown at the YSCC Invitational. Both of these runners, along with the remainder of the NHTI Cross Country teams will be competing in the USCAA Cross Country National Tournament from November 5-6 on the campus of NHTI. For more information visit www.nhti.edu/campuslife/uscaaxc.html. Congratulations to all of these fine athletes, keep up the hard work! TOP10/25/09 - NHTI Downs the Culinary Institute of America Brad Degaetano (Candia) and Tim Harbilas (Belmont) both scored goals in the win. In addition Nick Papamichael (Raymond) added an assist. The Lynx are now 13-1-2 overall and will compete in the USCAA National Tournament from November 6-8 in Burlington, VT. TOP10/24/09 - Men's and Women's Soccer YSCC All-Conference Players Announced Nick Papamichael (Raymond) has grabbed the top YSCC honor for a men's soccer player as he was named Player of the Year. Papamichael has provided leadership and enthusiasm all season. He is the captain of the NHTI men's soccer team who captured their second straight YSCC title. Nick's cannon off a leg makes him a major force no matter where he is on the field. Dakota Letendre (Concord), Messanvi Aboussa (Concord), and Brad Degaetano (Candia) were also all named YSCC All-Conference Players. Letendre has been stellar in goal all season long for the Lynx, and is among conference leaders in save percentage. Aboussa has been one the Lynx anchors on defense this season. His speed and agility has also created many opportunities on the offensive side of the ball, and he did not disappoint. Freshman Degantano has been a major offensive factor from the first second he stepped on the field. Derek Johnson, coach of the NHTI men's soccer team, has been honored as the YSCC Men's Soccer Coach of the Year for the second straight season. He led the Lynx to an undefeated conference record and captured the YSCC championship title. He will lead his team up to Vermont in early November as the Lynx complete for a national title. Johnson's team placed second in the national tournament one year ago. Meagan Pennock (Littleton), Serena Quillin (Littleton), and Cat Rodriquez (Merrimack) have all been selected as women's soccer All-Conference Players by the YSCC. Pennock was one the Lynx top scores this season; her intensity is second to none. Quillin is potentially one of the best women's goal keepers the Lynx have ever had. She has natural ability and made some outstanding saves this season. Serena is also near the top of the conference in save percentage. Rodriquez is a knock down defender, as well as the captain of the NHTI women's soccer team who fell in the championship game of the YSCC Tournament. Cat can compete with any body in the conference and constantly makes other teams and players look bad. Her leadership and on field play has been crucial for the young Lynx this year. The Lynx will compete in National Tournament as they go for a National Title in early November. “These players symbolize what NHTI athletics is all about. They all play hard, play fair, and most importantly are good people. We are all very proud of these athletes and the success their teams have seen this fall.” said Paul Hogan, NHTI Director of Athletics. TOP10/24/09 - NHTI Women's Cross Country Team Wins YSCC Championship Tisha Pruiksma of NHTI placed first overall with a time of 26:20. Also scoring for NHTI was Masha Soule (Bow) 27:46 2nd, Kim Bourgouin (Goffstown) 29:18 5th, Becca Boulton (Barrington) 32:03 7th, and Katherine Sadonsky (Claremont) 33:12 8th. The NHTI men's cross country team placed second overall in the YSCC Invitational, hosted by NHTI, to finish as YSCC Runner-up's. Vermont Tech placed first overall, they were followed up by Nashua Community College in third. Holyoke Community College also had a few runners who competed. The Lynx top scorer was Graham Hayslip (Canterbury), he finished second overall with a time of 30:04. Also scoring was Brian Gowen (Keene) 31:21 8th, Shawn Mullen (Manchester) 32:05 8th, Chris Apkarian (Alton) 35:00 16th, and Mike Rochford (Hudson) 35:22 17th. Both teams will compete again on November 5th and 6th when NHTI hosts the USCAA Cross Country National Tournament. For more information on the tournament visit www.nhti.edu/campuslife/uscaaxc.html. TOP10/20/09 - YSCC Players of the Week Announced NHTI's freshman men's soccer defender Messanvi Aboussa (Concord) helped the Lynx to capture their second straight YSCC title this past weekend. Aboussa scored the third and final goal in a 3-0 win over SMCC in the YSCC championship game. For his efforts in the game he was named the tournament MVP. Women's soccer senior defender Cat Rodriquez (Merrimack) was outstanding this past weekend as the Lynx finished as runners-up in the YSCC championship tournament. Her outstanding play in the championship game helped to keep Unity College scoreless until a shootout. Kat was named the tournament's top defensive player. NHTI's freshman libero Katie Veno (Northwood) of the volleyball team had a stellar YSCC invitational championship tournament helping the Lynx to capture the YSCC title. In two games she had seven kills, 41 digs, four aces and five assists. Congratulations to all of these fine athletes, keep up the hard work! TOP10/17/09 - NHTI Men's Soccer and Women's Volleyball Teams Win YSCC Titles MEN'S SOCCER: (H) NHTI 3 - SOUTHERN MAINE CC 0 CONCORD - The NHTI men's soccer team downed Southern Maine Community College 3-0 en route to winning their second straight YSCC title. Will Rendell (Hopkinton), Messanvi Aboussa (Concord), and Adriaan Hereigers (Londonderry) all scored goals in the win. Adding assists were Kyle Walton (Brookline) and Nick Papamichael (Raymond). Papamichael also picked up YSCC tournaments best defensive player and Aboussa grabbed tournament MVP. The Lynx will travel to Keene State College on Thursday to face the JV team. The NHTI women's soccer team tied 0-0 in double overtime before falling 2-1 in penalty kicks in the YSCC championship game to Unity College. Cat Rodriquez (Merrimack) played outstanding defensively and because of that she was awarded as the tournament's top defensive player. NHTI will play again on Saturday when they host Word of Life at 1:30 PM. The Lynx women's volleyball team downed Hesser College 3-0 and Unity College 3-1 en route to winning the YSCC conference invitational championship. In the match versus Hesser Katie Veno (Northwood) had seven kills and 21 digs. Kaley Walker (Nashua) added eight kills, and Megan McHugh (Somersworth) recorded six aces with seven kills and three digs. In the championship game versus Unity College Walker had nine aces with six kills and five digs. Also Veno added four aces, five assists and 20 digs and Meghan Dickie (Farmington) contributed 19 assists with five aces and six kills. In other action Coach Eric Duquette's baseball team won the NHTI Fall Baseball Classic by downing Vermont Tech 7-5. Also, to advance to the final game the Lynx dropped Hesser College 2-1. In the game against Hesser Keith Trombley (Manchester) knocked in the game winning run with a hit in the bottom of the sixth inning. Also Kevin Lee (Barnstead) went 3-3 with a double and two RBI. Lee also pitched a complete game while striking out eight. In the championship game versus VTC Chad Crockett (Gilford) went 2-3 with a double and run scored. In addition Luke Merrill (Pittsburg) knocked in three RBI and threw a complete game while striking out eight. Lee was awarded with tournament MVP and Crockett was named the tournament's best defensive player. The Lynx end their fall season with a 9-7 regular season overall record. TOP10/17/09 - Apkarian Leads Lynx to 10th Place Overall Finish Placing for Lynx was Chris Apkarian (Alton) 28:56 31st, Graham Hayslip (Canterbury) 29:18 36th, Austin Ritter (Gilmanton) 30:39 57th, Brian Gowen (Keene) 30:53 62nd, and Alex Goodwin (Henniker) 33:43 87th. The women's cross country team also competed in the 5th Annual Saints Cross Country Invitational at Franklin Park (hosted by Emerson College), they finished 15th out of 19 teams overall. Placing was Trish Prusiksma 21:47 27th, Masha Soule (Bow) 23:32 67th, Kim Bourgouin (Goffstown) 25:17 97th, Becca Bolton (Barrington) 28:02 107th, and Christina Gleason (Hopkinton) 28:42 109th. Both teams will compete again next Saturday when NHTI hosts the YSCC Invitational Championship. TOP10/16/09 - NHTI to Host 6th Annual Basketball Coaching Clinic The cost to register for this clinic is $40 if registered by October 20th and $45 anytime after that. In addition if three coaches from the same school register the cost is only $80. All college, high school, middle school, and youth coaches are welcome to attend. The maximum enrollment is 70 people. The clinic includes the following sessions:
In addition registration also includes refreshments, handouts, and door prizes. For more information or to register contact Paul Hogan, NHTI Athletic Director at or 603-271-6426. TOP10/16/09 - Fall Basketball Clinic Dates Announced October 17 8:30-11:30 Grades 3-8 All clinics are held in the Goldie Crocker Wellness center on the campus of NHTI and many are followed by NHTI, Concord's Community College basketball games which can be attended for no admission. The cost to register is $25 per session or $30 at the door. Also, groups of six or more only cost $20 per camper. All clinics are limited to 60 campers. Instructors will include Hogan, NHTI basketball coaches and even NHTI basketball players! For more information contact Coach Hogan at or (603-271-6426). TOP10/14/09 - YSCC and USCAA Players of the Week Announced Freshman women's soccer goal keeper Serena Quillin (Littleton) has been named both USCAA and YSCC player of the week. Quillin saved all 16 shots on goal against Hudson Valley CC as the Lynx finished up in a 0-0 double overtime tie. Serena has been instrumental in the Lynx success so far this season. Women's softball player Tifani Douilette (Concord) has been honored by the YSCC as softball player of the week. She went 3-4 against the UNH Club team, including a triple, two runs scored, and three RBI's. This raised her team leading batting average to .500 for the year, and in her last eight games, Douillette is 12-24 with seven walks, 18 runs scored, nine RBI's, and six stolen bases. NHTI's freshman men's soccer midfielder Adriaan Hereigers (Londonderry) has been named YSCC men's soccer player of the week. He scored the lone goal in 1-0 Lynx win over conference rival Central Maine Community College. Adriaan has helped the Lynx pick up a 10-0-2 record so far this season. Kevin Lee (Barnstead) is a pitcher and outfielder from NHTI. The YSCC has honored him with the baseball player of the week. In the YSCC championship game this past weekend Lee threw a complete game five hitter while striking out seven in a 8-3 win over Southern Maine Community College. This is the Lynx first YSCC title since 2005. Lee also picked up several hits from the plate throughout the entire tournament. Congratulations to all of these fine athletes, keep up the hard work! TOP10/14/09 - Mahala and Walker Lead the Lynx over LSC Moriah Mahala (Epping) had two aces and 11 kills in the win. Also Kaley Walker (Nashua) added six kills 16 digs, and a perfect serve reception. The Lynx are now (17-6) and will play in the YSCC Invitational Championship this Saturday at Unity College. TOP10/13/09 - NHTI Men's and Women's Soccer Teams Advance to YSCC Championship Game; Golf Team Places Ninth in National Tournament MEN'S SOCCER: (H) NHTI 4 - NORTHERN MAINE CC 0 CONCORD - The NHTI men's soccer team downed Northern Maine Community College 4-0 in YSCC semi-final action. With the win the Lynx advance to the YSCC championship game which will be played at NHTI on Saturday. Brad Degaetano (Manchester), Toby Murphy (Concord), John Freese (Concord), and Mike Higgins (Lisbon) all scored goals for the Lynx in the win. The #1 Lynx will host the winner of the Central Maine and Southern Maine game for the YSCC championship; the game will kick off at 12 noon. Coach Steve Ambra's women's soccer team held on to down Southern Maine Community College 4-1 in a shootout to advance to the YSCC championship game. Double overtime regulation ended in a 3-3 tie. Alex Merwin (Meredith) scored two goals and Meagan Pennock (Littleton) netted one goal. Adding assists were Jess Grant (Belmont), Patchy Rodriquez (Concord), and Jess Hamel (Colebrook). In net Serena Quillin (Littleton) saved 12 of 15 shots and made several huge saves to keep the Lynx in the game. The #1 Lynx will host Unity College in the YSCC championship game Saturday at 2 pm. The NHTI golf team placed nine out of fourteen teams in the USCAA Golf National Tournament held on the campus of Penn State University. This was the Lynx first ever appearance in the golf national tournament. Greg Frechette (Pelham) was the Lynx top scorer at 165 through both days, he placed 25th overall. Also scoring for the Lynx was Kyle Tillotson (Concord) 28th 166, Ian Boyko (Jefferson) 51st 183, Dustin Moreault (Salem) 57th 188, and Craig Harvey (Salem) 58th 189. Not including post-season play the Lynx finish their season with a record of 17-1 and as YSCC champions. TOP10/12/09 - Day One USCAA National Golf Tournament Results Kyle Tillotson (Concord) is the Lynx top scorer through day one at 85. Day two will resume tomorrow (Tuesday) with a champion crowned at the end of the day. For up-to-date information visit www.theuscaa.com. TOP10/11/09 - NHTI Baseball Team Wins YSCC Championship BASEBALL: NHTI 8 - SOUTHERN MAINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE 3 (AT HADLOCK FIELD) CONCORD - The NHTI men's baseball team defeated Southern Maine Community College 8-3 en route to winning the YSCC championship. The game was played at Hadlock Field (home of the Portland Seadogs). This is first YSCC baseball championship for the NHTI team since 2005. Kevin Lee (Barnstead) threw a complete game five hitter while striking out seven in the win. NHTI picked up 14 hits off of three different pitchers. Chad Crockett (Gilford), Chris Heney (Laconia), Brian Finnegan (Londonderry), and Zack Lemire (Manchester) all picked up two hits each. The Lynx finish up their fall season with a 7-7 record. Coach Kathy O'Conner's NHTI softball team fell 15-10 to the UNH Club team in the YSCC semi final round. The Lynx knocked 16 hits but came up on the short end of the slug fest. Caitlyn Bill (Concord) picked up the loss from the circle. Offensively Tifani Douillettes (Concord) went 304 with a triple, two runs scored, and three RBI. Also Alli Rahn (Portsmouth) went 3-4 with two doubles and one run. The Lynx end the fall season with a record of 5-9 overall. TOP10/10/09 - Baseball Team Advances to YSCC Championship Game; YSCC Championship Tournament Soccer Schedules Released BASEBALL: NHTI 8 - CENTRAL MAINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE 3 (AT HADLOCK FIELD) CONCORD - The NHTI men's baseball team downed Central Maine Community College 8-3 in the YSCC championship tournament semi-finals round at Hadlock Field (home of the Portland Seadogs). The Lynx trailed 3-0 early, but rallied for the win. Luke Merrill (Pittsburg) threw a complete game gem for the Lynx. Also Keith Trombley (Manchester) smashed a home run in the win. The Lynx will play the winner of the Vermont Tech and Southern Maine Community College game later this weekend in the YSCC championship game. Coach Derek Johnson's men's soccer team rolled over Eastern Maine Community College 12-0. Nick Papamichael (Raymond) was the star as he added one goal and three assists. Also Ryan Clark (Pembroke) netted two goals. The number one YSCC and number two USCAA ranked NHTI team (10-0-2) will host Northern Maine Community College at 11:15 am on Tuesday in the semi-final round of the YSCC championship tournament. The NHTI women's soccer team held on for a 0-0 double overtime tie versus Hudson Valley Community College. Serena Quillin (Littleton) played an outstanding game in goal as she saved all 19 shots. Also Meagan Pennock (Littleton), Jessica Hamel (Colebrook), and KC Bourque (Hooksett) played strong games. The number one YSCC and number twelve USCAA ranked Lynx (5-5-3) will host Southern Maine Community College at 3:30 on Tuesday afternoon in the semi-final round of the YSCC championship tournament. In other action the NHTI volleyball team picked up two more wins today as they defeated Hesser College and Nashua Community College 3-0. Moriah Mahala (Eppping) had 24 attacks, and 13 kills in the win. Also Meghan McHugh (Somersworth) added 11 aces, 14 attacks, and 9 kills. The Lynx (16-6) will travel to Lyndon State College on Wednesday night. TOP10/08/09 - Mustang's Fall to Lynx Adriaan Hereigers (Londonderry) scored the lone goal; it was assisted by Tim Harbilas (Belmont). The Lynx stay unbeaten at 9-0-2 and will travel to Eastern Maine Community College on Saturday. TOP10/07/09 - Baseball, Softball, and Golf Championship Information Released The Lynx baseball team will travel up to Hadlock Field (home of the Portland Seadogs) to square off against Central Maine Community College in the YSCC championship tournament on Saturday. NHTI enters as the number three seeded team, and CMCC is number two. The winner will advance to the championship game where they will play the winner of the #1 Southern Maine CC and #4 Vermont Technical College. The NHTI game will kick off at 10:30 am. The NHTI softball team (#4) will face the #1 seeded University of NH Club at Wainwright Field in South Portland on Saturday. The winner will advance to the YSCC championship game where they will play the winner of the #2 Central Maine CC and #3 Southern Maine CC game. NHTI and UNH will face off at 11am. For the first time is school history the NHTI golf team will be competing in the USCAA National Golf Tournament. Last weekend the Lynx won their third straight YSCC title. The USCAA National Golf Championship will be held on October 11- 13 at the Penn State University Blue Course in University Park, PA. The tournament will be hosted by USCAA member Penn State Wilkes-Barre. The tournament will consist of a practice round and coaches meeting on Sunday, October 11, followed by one 18 hole round of golf on Monday and one round on Tuesday. Immediately following the championship round will be awards ceremonies and a tournament banquet. For more information on any of these events please visit www.nhti.edu or call 603-271-6426. TOP10/06/09 - YSCC and USCAA Players of the Week Announced Dustin Moreault (Salem) has been named the YSCC golfer of the week. Moreault scored a 75 helping the Lynx to capture their third straight YSCC title. Moreault was the top Lynx golfer whose team score came in at 332, nine ahead of second place. Tim Harbilas (Belmont) has been honored by both the YSCC and USCAA. The YSCC named him men's soccer player of the week, while the USCAA honored Tim as the honorable mention men's soccer player of the week. Harbilas scored two goals in rout to helping the Lynx down conference foe Northern Maine Community College 7-1. Allie Rahn (Portsmouth) was named YSCC women's softball player of the week late last week. Allie has been one of the Lynx hottest hitters as of late. She went 4-5 with a double, triple, two RBI's and four runs scored in a win. Also she picked up one of the Lynx only two hits versus CMCC. The YSCC has honored Kaley Walker (Nashua) as the women's volleyball player of the week. Walker had a great weekend at the NHTI Invitational. Throughout four games she added 10 aces, 17 digs, and 11 kills helping the Lynx to finish up at 2-2 in the tournament. Congratulations to all of these fine athletes, keep up the hard work! TOP10/06/09 - Grant and Merwin Pace Lynx in Win WOMEN'S SOCCER: NHTI 2 - (H) HAMPSHIRE COLLEGE 0 CONCORD - The NHTI women's soccer team downed Hampshire College 2-0 in action tonight. Jess Grant (Belmont) and Alex Merwin (Meredith) both scored goals in the win. Also both Meagan Pennock (Littleton) and Sumatanna Lekyang (Portsmouth) added and an assist. The Lynx are now 5-5-2 overall and will travel to Hudson Valley Community College on Saturday. Coach Eric Duquette's men's baseball team defeated conference foe Vermont Technical College 10-6. Offensively Colin Lisk (Concord) picked up two hits and four RBI, Kevin Lee (Barnstead) knocked two hits, and Chris Heney (Laconia) had two hits. Lee picked up the win on the mound after throwing three innings and only allowing one earned run. Luke Merrill (Pittsburg) threw one scoreless inning to record the save. The Lynx (7-7) will play in the YSCC final four championship this coming weekend in Portland, Maine. The Lynx are the number three seeded team and will play the number two seeded Central Maine Community College. TOP10/05/09 - NHTI Golf Team Captures Third Straight YSCC Title Dustin Moreault (Salem) was the Lynx top scorer at 75. Also scoring was Kyle Tillotson (Concord) 81, Greg Frechette (Pelham) 87, Ryan DelloRusso (Derry) 89, and Ian Boyko (Jefferson) 96. The Lynx record stands at 24-1 including the YSCC championship tournament; the team will compete next weekend in Pennsylvania at the USCAA national tournament to wrap up their year. TOP10/03/09 - NHTI Tops NMCC MEN'S SOCCER: NHTI 7 - (H) NORTHERN MAINE CC 1 (AT CMCC) CONCORD - The NHTI men's soccer team downed conference foe Northern Maine Community College 7-1. The game was played at Central Maine. The entire NHTI team played well as they pulled away with the huge win. The Lynx (8-0-2) will travel to Central Maine on Thursday for a conference showdown. NHTI was the host site for the NHTI Volleyball Invitational. The Lynx finished up at 2-2 overall on the day and tied for a third place finish. NHTI downed Hesser 2-0, and Word of Life 2-1, but fell to Springfield College JV 2-0 and U-Mass Club 2-0. Tracey Steinhilber (Deering) had 10 kills and four blocks. Also Katie Veno (Northwood) 63 digs, and Kaley Walker (Nashua) 10 aces with 17 digs, and 11 kills both played well. The Lynx are now 14-6 and will next see action on Saturday when they travel to Hesser College. The NHTI men's cross country team placed 15 out of 24 teams in the Pop Crowell classic at Gordon College today. Scoring for the Lynx was Chris Apkarian 56th 29:36, Graham Hayslip 57th 29:38, Taylor Annett 75th 30:21, Brian Gowen 106th 33:10 and Alex Goodwin 127th 34:58. The NHTI women's cross country team placed 20 out of 25 teams in the Pop Crowell classic. Scoring was Trish Pruiksma 72nd 21:50, Masha Soule 97th 22:35, Kim Bourgouin 129th 24"30, Becca Bolton 147th 26:10, and Christina Gleason 165th 28:37. Both teams will next compete next Wednesday when they travel up to a meet at Lyndon State College. TOP10/02/09 - Lynx Tie With Moose WOMEN'S SOCCER: (H) NHTI 2 - U-MAINE AUGUSTA 2 (1 OT) CONCORD - The NHTI women's soccer team tied conference rival U-Maine Augusta 2-2 in one overtime after trailing 2-0 in the first half. Meagan Pennock (Littleton) and Alex Merwin (Meredith) were the starts of the game as they both added one goal and one assist. They are now 4-5-2 on the season and will travel to Hampshire College on Tuesday. In other action the NHTI men's baseball team defeated conference foe Hesser College 8-1 at Hesser. Kevin Lee (Barnstead) was the winning pitcher after throwing three plus strong innings. Offensively Luke Merrill (Pittsburg) and Keith Trombley (Manchester) both had three hits. The Lynx (6-7) will host VTC on Tuesday night. The NHTI women's volleyball team downed Holyoke Community College 3-1. Crystal Wynott (Hillsboro) had a great game picking up 10 kills and four digs. The Lynx are now 12-4 and will host an eight team tournament tomorrow. TOP10/01/09 - Rodriquez and Hamel Play Tough Serena Quillin (Littleton) played a strong game in goal for the Lynx saving four of eight shots. Both Cat Rodriquez (Merrimack) and Jessica Hamel (Colebrook) had tremendous games on the defensive side of the ball. The Lynx (4-5-1) will host conference rival U-Maine Augusta Friday at 4:15 PM. TOP09/30/09 - Men's Soccer Tie with Lyndon State College in 2 OT MEN'S SOCCER: NHTI 0 - (H) LYNDON STATE COLLEGE 0(2 OT) CONCORD - The NHTI men's soccer team tied 0-0 in double overtime with NCAA division three school Lyndon State College 0-0. Dakota Letendre (Concord) played a stellar game in goal for the Lynx. In addition the whole NHTI defense played a very strong game. The Lynx (8-0-2) will host Northern Maine Community College at Central Maine Community College on Saturday. Coach Kathy O'Connor's women's softball team downed the St. Anselm's Club team 7-5 in six innings. Tifani Douillettes (Concord) batted 2-3 with a double, a walk and scored three runs. Also Caitlyn Bill (Concord) batted 2-2 with a walk, two runs scored and an RBI, in addition Shannon Hixson (Antrim) had a two run single in the bottom of the sixth inning with the bases loaded to knock in the winning runs. In the circle Jenna Dumayne (Claremont) pitched six innings and allowed only four hits. The Lynx (5-9) will travel to Central Maine Community College for a double header on Saturday. TOP09/28/09 - YSCC and USCAA Players of the Week Announced In week one Jess Grant (Belmont) was awarded with the YSCC women's soccer player of the week. Week two featured Megan Dickie (Farmington), Greg Frechette (Pelham), and Jenna Dumayne (Claremont) all being named YSCC players of the week for their sports. Dickie is a women's volleyball player, Frechette is golfer, and Dumayne is a softball player. In addition the USCAA has honored a few NHTI athletes as players of the week for this past week of play. Dakota Letendre (Concord) is the men's soccer goalie of the week. Letendre, a freshman from NHTI, recorded 15 saves in a 0-0 double overtime tie with Dean College. On the season, Letendre has racked up a .962 goals against average. Jackie Towle is the women's cross country runner of the week. She is a freshman at NHTI. In the River College Invitational, Jackie placed 14th with a time of 23:25 in rout to the Lynx placing 5th out of ten teams. Chris Apkarian is the men's cross country honorable mention runner of the week The Freshman from NHTI finished 23rd to help lead Lynx to a 5th place finish Katie Veno (Northwood) has been named the women's volleyball honorable mention player of the week. The freshman led NHTI to a third place finish in the Holyoke CC tournament last week, recording 87 digs. Greg Frechette (Pelham) is the golf honorable mention player of the week. The senior from NHTI shot a 77 to lead his team to a second place finish in a meet hosted by Vermont Tech. Each week the YSCC and USCAA honors one athlete from each sport who stands above the competition. TOP09/27/09 - Lynx Place Third in Holyoke CC Tournament Katie Veno (Northwood) led the Lynx with 87 digs throughout the tournament. Also in the match versus U-Mass Club Crystal Wynott (Hillsboro) had three kills and four aces. Versus Holyoke CC Megan McHugh (Somersworth) has seven kills. The Lynx (11-4) will host an eight team tournament next Saturday. The NHTI golf team suffered their first loss in two years today as the placed second in a tournament hosted by Vermont Technical College. NHTI finished with a score of 355, they were outdone by Johnson State at 344. Also scoring was VTC 382, and Green Mountain College 398. Placing for NHTI was Greg Frechette (Pelham) 77, Dustin Moreault (Salem) 90, Kyle Tillotson (Concord) 91, Ian Boyko (Jefferson) 97, and Ryan DelloRusso (Derry) 99. The Lynx are now 17-1 on the season and will compete in the YSCC championship tournament next weekend. TOP09/26/09 - Lynx Swept by Mustangs Colin Lisk (Concord) pitched well in game one, but suffered the loss. Game two featured Luke Merril (Pittsburg) only allowing one earned run in six innings of work. Also Zack Lemire (Manchester) hit a homerun to pace the offense. The Lynx are now 5-7 and will play again on Friday when they head to Hesser College. TOP09/26/09 - Letendre Saves Game for the Lynx MEN'S SOCCER: (H) NHTI 0 - DEAN COLLEGE 0 (2 OT) CONCORD - The NHTI men's soccer team tied 0-0 in double overtime with soccer powerhouse Dean College. Dakota Letendre (Concord) played a tremendous game in goal for the Lynx, saving 15 shots. Also Kyle Walton (Brookline) and Messanvi Aboussa (Concord) both played very strong defensive games and made some game saving plays. The Lynx (7-0-1) will travel to Lyndon State College on Wednesday. Coach Steve Ambra's women's soccer team fell to Dean College 5-1. Jess Grant (Belmont) scored the lone Lynx goal. The goal was assisted by Pachy Rodriquez (Concord) and Serena Quillin (Littleton). The Lynx fall to 4-4-1 overall and will next see action on Sunday when they host U-Maine Augusta. The NHTI softball team fell in two games today; in game one the Lynx were downed by Franklin Pierce College 10-2 in five innings and in game two NHTI fell 3-0 to Central Maine Community College. Game one featured Caitlyn Bill (Concord) throwing a complete game while only allowing three earned runs. Bill also batted 2-3 with a double and a run scored. Game two was highlighted by Jenna Dumayne's (Claremont) pitching performance. She allowed two earned runs in seven innings while only allowing two hits. Offensively Allie Rahn (Portsmouth) and Mollie Griggs (Epsom) had the only Lynx hits. The Lynx (4-9) will host Hesser College on Sunday at noon. In women's volleyball action the Lynx finished up at 2-1 on the day. NHTI downed Hesser College 2-0, Northern Essesx Community College 2-1, but fell to Erie Commuity College 2-0 in the Holyoke Community College Tournament. Laura Alfonso (Manchester) had a very strong defensive day, and Megan McHugh (Somersworth) stepped up big as the right side hitter and had a very good day overall. The Lynx now stand at 9-2 on the season and will continue play in the Holyoke Community College tournament tomorrow. TOP09/25/09 - Men's and Women's Cross Country Teams Compete at Rivier College Leading the way for the Lynx was Graham Hayslip pacing 21st with a time of 31:18. He was followed by Chris Apkarian 23rd 31:24, Austin Ritter 30th 32:12, Mike Rochford 41st 33:42, and Greg Beebe 42nd 33:43. The women's cross country team also placed fifth out of 10 teams. Pacing the Lynx was Trisha Pruiksma 12th place with a time 23:14. Following behind was Jackie Towle 14th 23:35, Masha Soule 18th 24:04, Kim Bourgouin 32nd 25:27, and Becca Bolton 50th 28:20. Both teams will compete again next Saturday in the Pop Crowell Classic at Gordon College. TOP09/24/09 - Lemire Squeezes in a Win WOMEN'S SOCCER: (H) NHTI 1 - THOMAS COLLEGE 2 CONCORD - The NHTI women's soccer team fell to NCAA division three opponent Thomas College 2-1. Amanda Halle (Loudon) scored the lone Lynx goal; it was assisted by Meagan Pennock (Littleton). Also Cat Rodriquez (Merrimack) played an outstanding game on defense only allowing four shots on goal. The Lynx (4-3-1) will host Dean College on Saturday. The Lynx baseball team had a thrilling win over Hesser College 8-7 in eight innings. Zack Lemire (Manchester) squeezed in Luke Merrill (Pittsburgh) with one out in the bottom of the eight to win the game. Kevin Lee (Barnstead) pitched 2 1/3 scoreless innings to pick up the win. Also Lemire went 2-5 in the win. The Lynx (5-5) will travel to Central Maine CC on Saturday for a double header. TOP09/23/09 - USCAA Recognizes two NHTI Athletes Graham Hayslip is a freshman men's cross country runner from NHTI. He placed 6th overall in the Eagle Invitational hosted by DWC. Graham finished with a time of 31:54 to help the Lynx grab a third place overall finish. NHTI's senior golfer Greg Frechette (Pelham) scored an 84, and an 80 to help the Lynx pick up two first place finishes this past week. Greg was NHTI's second scoring golfer in each match. His steady play all season long has helped the Lynx pull together a 15-0 record to this point. Each week the USCAA honors one player from each sport that they feels exceded expectations and displayed great sportsmanship. TOP09/22/09 - Lynx Sweep Hesser College MEN' SOCCER: (H) NHTI 9 - HESSER COLLEGE 1 CONCORD - The NHTI men's soccer team downed Hesser College 9-1. Toby Murphy (Concord) and Tim Harbilas (Belmont) both added two goals in the win. Also Jacob Devalle (Derry) scored his first collegiate goal. The number two USCAA ranked Lynx (7-0) will take the field again on Saturday when they host Dean College. The Lynx women's soccer team downed Hesser College by a score of 6-0. Cat Rodriquez (Merrimack) and Alex Merwin (Meredith) both added one goal and one assist in the win. The remainder of the team had balanced scoring as the Lynx played a very strong game. The Lynx (4-2-1) will host Thomas College on Thursday. Coach Eric Duquette's men's baseball fell to Vermont Technical College 8-4 in nine innings. NHTI tied up the game at three in the bottom of the seventh only to see the game slip away. Colin Lisk (Concord) pitched a stellar game throwing five innings while striking out five and allowing only two earned runs. Offensively Brian Finnegan (Londonderry) went 3-5 with two steals and a run scored, also Chad Crockett (Gilford) batted 2-5 with a triple and a run scored. The Lynx (4-5) will play again on Thursday when they host Hesser College. NHTI's women's softball team downed Colby Sawyer College 20-7 in five innings. Pacing the Lynx offensive attack was Alli Rahn (Portsmouth) 4-5 with a double, a triple, two RBI's, and four runs scored. Also Andrea Hillsgrove (Alton) batted 4-5 with three RBI's and three runs scored, and Mollie Griggs (Epsom) batted 3-3 with one RBI and one run scored. The women's softball team (4-7) will host a tournament on Saturday. TOP09/20/09 - Moreault Leads Lynx Kyle Tillotson (Concord) of NHTI placed third overall with a score of an 80. Following him for the Lynx was Greg Frechette (Pelham) 84, Dustin Moreault (Salem) 85, Ryan DelloRusso (Derry) 88, and Craig Harvey (Windham) 87. In the second meet of the weekend hosted by Great Bay Community College at Pease CC NHTI scored a 318 to lead the way. Following was SMCC 340, UMA 377, and GBCC 405. Individually for the Lynx Moreault placed first overall with an 76, Frechette and Tittilson tied at second with an 80, DelloRusso followed with and 84, and Ian Boyko (Jefferson) rounded it out with a 92. The Lynx (15-0) will travel to a VTC hosted meet on Sunday. In baseball action NHTI's men's baseball team split a double header with SMCC; in game one NHTI fell 13-8 and in game two NHTI won 5-1. Luke Merrill (Pittsburg) took the loss in game one, only giving up one earned run. Kevin Lee (Barnstead) had two hits including a three run HR and Chad Crockett (Gilford) added two doubles. In Game 2 Brian Finnegan (Londonderry) threw five shutout innings to get the win. Jake Cushing (Monadnock) had 2 hits, and Lee added another HR. The women's softball team got swept in two double headers this past weekend. NHTI fell to SMCC 12-8 and 9-8, and dropped both games to St. Michael's College 11-0 and 3-2. Jenna Dumayne (Claremont) started the game in the circle for the Lynx, she struck out four. Offensively Caitlyn Bill (Concord) was 3-3 with two walks, two doubles, two runs, and five RBI's. IN addition Allie Rahn (Portsmouth) went 2-4 with an RBI. In game two of the SMCC series Bill pitched seven innings while only allowing two walks. Game one versus SMC featured Dumayne throwing five innings while only allowing two earned runs. In game two Bill pitched seven innings allowing three earned runs on seven hits. Offensively Andrea Hillsgrove (Alton) batted 2-3. The Lynx fall to 3-7 on the season and will travel to Colby Sawyer College on Tuesday. TOP09/19/09 - Lynx Sweep Day Meghan McHugh (Somersworth) paced the Lynx as she served 35 of 37 and had eight aces. The Lynx are now 7-1 and will travel to Northern Essex Community College on Wednesday. TOP09/19/09 - NHTI Women's Cross Country Team Places First WOMEN'S CROSS COUNTRY: NHTI 1ST OUT OF 8 CONCORD, NH - The NHTI women's cross country team picked up their first ever win in an open meet as they placed first in the Eagle Invitational hosted by Daniel Webster College. The women finished first out of eight teams and were lead by the meets overall women's winner Patricia Pruiksma, she finished with a time of 23:08. Also placing for the Lynx was Jaqueline Towle 3rd 23:35, Mashsa Soule 9th 24:48, Kim Bourgouin 15th 26:01, and Rebecca Bolton 27th 29:06. The NHTI men's cross country team finished third overall out of eight teams, but were only two points behind second place. Graham Hayslip 6th with a time of 31:54 was the Lynx top runner. Also scoring was Taylor Arnett 7th 32:02, Chris Apkarian 10th 33:05, Mike Rochford 22nd 36:05, and Brian Gowen 25th 36:53. Both teams will compete next Friday at Rivier College. The NHTI men's soccer team remains unbeaten as they downed rival Southern Maine Community College 2-1. Nick Papamichael (Raymond) and Brad Degaetano (Candia) scored the Lynx goals, while John Freese (Concord) added an assist. The Lynx will look to improve to 7-0 when they host Hesser College on Tuesday. Coach Steve Ambra's women's soccer team held on to defeat arch rival Southern Maine Community College 2-1. Alex Merwin (Meredith) scored both goals to pace the Lynx attack. In addition Andrea Drewniak (Manchester) contributed two assists in the win and Meagan Pennock (Littleton) played a very strong game. The Lynx (3-2-1) will travel to Hesser College on Tuesday. TOP09/18/09 - Bill Picks up Win in the Circle Caitlyn Bill (Concord) pitched a complete game picking up the win for the Lynx; she struck out seven batters. Offensively Bill went 3-3 with a double, triple, and two runs scored, Brittany Brailsford (Rochester) went 3-4 with two RBI's, and Jenna Dumayne (Claremont) batted two for three. Defensively Tifani Douillettes (Concord) made two outstanding catches in center field to stop UNH rallies in the first and sixth innings. The Lynx (3-3) will host a double versus Southern Maine CC on Saturday. TOP09/17/09 - Lynx Fall to Lyndon State College Jess Grant (Belmont) scored the Lynx lone goal; it was assisted by Meagan Pennock (Littleton). Serena Quillin (Littleton) saved 10 of 12 shots in goal. Also playing well for NHTI was Jessica Hamel (Colebrook). The Lynx fall to 2-2-1 overall and will travel to rival SMCC on Saturday. TOP09/17/09 - Lynx Down Thomas College MEN' SOCCER: NHTI 2 - (H) THOMAS COLLEGE 1 CONCORD - The NHTI men's soccer team downed Thomas College 2-1. Brad Degaetano (Candia) and Ryan Clark (Pembroke) both added a goal in the impressive win. The Lynx (5-0) will travel to Southern Maine Community College on Saturday. Coach Renee Zobel and Coach Shelley Winters' women's volleyball team defeated NCAA division three school Lyndon State College 3-0. Kaley Walker (Nashua) had seven kills, three aces, and two digs, and in addition Megan Dickie (Farmington) added 19 assists, five digs, and five kills. The Lynx are now 4-1 on the season and will play in a three team jamboree at Unity College on Saturday. The NHTI men's baseball team picked up a win by topping the UNH (Club) team 7-1. Kevin Lee (Barnstead) threw five innings striking out seven also Colin Lisk (Concord) and Luke Merrill (Pittsburg) both threw one inning out shutout relief. Offensively Lee picked up two hits and three RBI and Merrill picked up two hits while scoring three runs. Coach Eric Duquette's team is now 3-3 overall and will see action on Saturday when they host a double header versus SMCC. TOP09/15/09 - NHTI Women's Softball Team Tops Colby Sawyer College Jenna Dumayne (Claremont) picked up her first collegiate win from the circle after throwing 3 and 2/3 innings. Caitlyn Bill (Concord) pitched the final 1 and 1/3 innings striking out three. Offensively Tifani Douillettes (Concord), Brittany Brailsford (Rochester), Dumayne, and Rachel Donnelly (Nashua) all picked up two hits apiece. The Lynx (2-3) will travel to UNH on Thursday night for their next game. TOP09/13/09 - 09/13/09 The Defending Champion NHTI Golf Team Opens with a Win CO-ED GOLF: CONCORD, NH - Coach Dave Edwards' NHTI golf team opened up this season where they ended last, on top. NHTI scored a 334 finishing first over SMCC 374, CMCC 377, UMA 419, GBCC 433, and Hesser 505 in a match held at Loudon Country Club. The overall winner of the match was Mike Walp of SMCC 75, finishing behind him was Dustin Moreault of NHTI 79, and Greg Frechette of NHTI 81. The Lynx pull to 5-0 on the season and will host another match next Saturday at Plasuwa Valley Country Club. The NHTI men's baseball team fell in two game of a double header to Central Maine Community College 10-9 and 11-7. Game one featured Kevin Lee (Prospect Mountain) picking up two hits and knocking in three runs and Jake Cushing (Manodnock) also grabbing two hits. In game two Lee picked up three more hits, and Brian Finnegan (Londonderry) notched two hits. The Lynx (2-3) will travel to UNH on Tuesday for their next game. TOP09/12/09 - Men's Soccer Team Remains Unbeaten WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL: CONCORD - The NHTI women's volleyball team finished 3-1 overall in a jamboree hosted by NHTI. The Lynx downed Hesser College 3-0, defending YSCC champions Unity College 3-1, Nashua Community College 2-0, and fell to U-Maine Fort Kent 2-1. Megan Dickie (Farmington) had 24 assists, Mariah Mahala (Epping) had nine kills and played very consistently all day, Katie Veno (Northwood) had 17 digs and three kills, and Ashley Harris (Sandown) showed very good improvement over last year and had a very strong day. The Lynx (3-1) will host Lyndon State College on Wednesday at 7 PM. Coach Steve Ambra's NHTI women's soccer team downed arch rival Unity College 2-1. Jess Grant (Belmont) was the offensive star of the day scoring the Lynx only goals. Also playing very strong was goal keeper Serena Quillin (Littleton) saving seven of eight shots, Jessica Hamel (Colebrook), and Megan McWillams (Canterbury). The Lynx extend their record to 2-1-1 overall. They will next take the field on Thursday when they host Lyndon State College. The NHTI men's soccer team blanked Unity College 4-0 out shooting the Rams 35 to 3. Brad Degaetano (Candia), Toby Murphy (Concord), Messanvi Aboussa (Concord), and Mike Higgins (Lisbon) all netted goals for the Lynx. Coach Derek Johnson's team is now perfect at 4-0 and will head up to Dean College on Wednesday, game time is 4 PM. The Lynx softball team fell in both game of a double header to Central Maine Community College 10-3 and 3-2. Jenna Dumayne (Claremont) made her collegiate debut in the circle in game one; she struck out six while only allowing six hits and four earned runs. Game two featured the pitching of Caitlyn Bill (Concord) she threw seven innings while striking out seven and walking zero. Offensively in game one Dumayne went 2-3 with two doubles and two runs scored, while Bittany Brailsford (Rochester) went 3-3 knocking in two runs, and scoring one. Game two was highlighted by Andrea Hillsgrove (Alton) three walks with a run scored, and Mollie Griggs (Epsom) 2-4 with an RBI. The Lynx (1-3) will host Colby Sawyer College on Tuesday. TOP09/11/09 - Lynx Split With Wildcats WOMEN'S SOFTBALL: (H) NHTI 4 - UNH (CLUB) 12 CONCORD - The NHTI women's softball team fell to the UNH Club team 12-4 in five innings. Caitlyn Bill (Concord) pitched five innings in the circle while striking out four and walking none. Offensively Andrea Hillsgrove (Alton) went 2-2 with a walk, and Brittany Brailsford (Rochester) went 2-3 with a double and an RBI. The Lynx fall to 1-1 overall on the season and will see action on Saturday when they host a double header versus conference rival Central Maine Community College at 11 AM. Coach Eric Duquette's men's baseball team rolled over the UNH Club team 11-3. Brain Finnegan (Londonderry) threw four innings only allowing two earned runs while picking up the win. Chad Crockett (Gilford) reached base four time and scored three runs, Stephen Bartlett (Gilmanton) knocked in three runs with a bases loaded double, and Finnegan had a single and a triple to pace the offense. The Lynx (2-1) will also host a double header on Saturday versus Central Maine Community College. TOP09/10/09 - NHTI Sweeps Hesser College Women's Soccer: (H) NHTI 9 - Hesser 0 CONCORD - The NHTI women's soccer team downed Hesser College 9-0. Serena Quillin (Littleton) paced the offensive attack scoring two goals. Also April Frink (Manchester) netted one goal and added an assist, and Andrea Drewniak (Manchester) scored one goal and contributed one assist. The Lynx (1-1-1) will next see action on Saturday when they host Unity College at 2PM. In other action Coach Derek Johnson's NHTI men's soccer team rolled over Hesser College 9-0. Nick Papamichael (Raymond) and Shawn Prescott (Laconia) both added two goals in the win. The Lynx extended their record to 3-0 and will host Unity College on Saturday at noon. TOP09/09/09 - Degaetano Honored Brad has had a stellar start to his collegiate career. In two games this past week he scored three goals and helped the Lynx to capture the Panther Invitational title which was hosted by Albany School of Pharmacy. The Lynx currently stand at 2-0 on the season and will travel to Hesser College on Thursday night. TOP09/08/09 - Lynx Down Blue Devils in Opener Caitlyn Bill (Concord) led the Lynx in the circle throwing three innings striking out seven and walking one while grabbing the win. Also pitching in the win was Jenna Dumayne (Claremont) two innings with three K's and one walk. Offensively Bill went 2-2 with a double two RBI and two runs scored, Mollie Griggs (Epsom) went 3-4 with two runs scored and five RBI, Andrea Hillsgrove (Alton), and Brianna Iverson (Spring Creek, NV) both had two hits each. The Lynx (1-0) will next see action on Friday when they host the UNH club team at 4:30 PM. TOP09/06/09 - Lynx Capture Panther Invitational Title Nick Papmichael (Raymond) scored two goals to lead the Lynx. Also Asa Johnson (Milton) and Brad Degaetano (Candia) both added a goal in the win. The Lynx (2-0) will next play on Thursday when they host conference foe Hesser College at 4:30 PM. TOP09/05/09 - Lynx Men's Soccer Team Advances The Lynx were down 2-0 25 five minutes into the game only to score three unanswered goals to pull away with the win. Brad Degeatano (Candia) paced the offensive attack with two goals. Also Nick Papamichael (Raymond) connected on one goal. The Lynx (1-0) will square off in the finals of the Panther Invitational tomorrow. TOP09/05/09 - Drewniak Scores Lone Goal in Lynx Loss Andrea Drewniak (Manchester) scored the lone Lynx goal in the loss. Playing well on defense was Meagan Pennock (Littleton) and captain Cat Rodriquez (Merrimack). The Lynx (0-1-1) will next play on Thursday when they host Hesser College at 4:30 PM. TOP09/03/09 - Lynx Women's Soccer Team Opens with Tie The Lynx had goals scored by Meagan Pennock (Littleton) and Patchy Rodriguez (Concord). In addition Jess Grant (Belmont) connected on one assist. The Lynx (0-0-1) will next play on Saturday when they host Massasoit at 12 noon. TOP08/31/09 - Fall Basketball Clinic Dates Announced October 17 8:30-11:30 Grades 3-8 All clinics are held in the Goldie Crocker Wellness center on the campus of NHTI and many are followed by NHTI, Concord's Community College basketball games which can be attended for no admission. The cost to register is $25 per session or $30 at the door. Also, groups of six or more only cost $20 per camper. All clinics are limited to 60 campers. Instructors will include Hogan, NHTI basketball coaches and even NHTI basketball players! For more information contact Coach Hogan at or 603-271-6426. TOP08/31/09 - NHTI to Host 6th Annual Basketball Coaching Clinic The cost to register for this clinic is $40 if registered by October 20th and $45 anytime after that. In addition if three coaches from the same school register the cost is only $80. All college, high school, middle school, and youth coaches are welcome to attend. The maximum enrollment is 70 people. The clinic includes the following sessions:
In addition registration also includes refreshments, handouts, and door prizes. For more information or to register contact Paul Hogan, NHTI Athletic Director at or 603-271-6426. TOP08/30/09 - Lynx Open Season With Split GAME 1: NHTI 3 - (H) VTC 0 CONCORD - The NHTI men's baseball team opened there season by splitting a double header with Vermont Tech; NHTI took game one 3-0 but fell in game two 9-0. Game one was highlighted by a stealer pitching performance; Luke Merrill (Pittsburg) notched five shutout innings only allowing one hit and striking out four. Adam Hagman (Nashua) finished up two more shutout innings to seal the deal. Offensively Bryan Finnegan (Londonderry) and Hagman both had RBI hits. Game two featured Finnegan on the mound; he took the loss but only surrendered one earned run. VTC scored eight runs in the sixth inning to open up what was a 1-0 game. Merrill and Zack Lemire (Manchester) both had two hits in the loss. The Lynx (1-1) will next see action on Saturday when they play a scrimmage versus the Frozen Ropes. TOP |
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Concord, NH 03301-7412
(603) 271-6426
Fax: (603) 271-6431
Sports Information Intern
Mike Lawton