Jackie Odonnell News Today

As the oldest of 14, Louise O'Donnell and her siblings learned from the examples set by their parents as they grew up in a small Iowa town.

Girls’ VolleyballCoe-Brown 3, Milford 0Key players: Coe-Brown – Noelle Sartin and Annie Jerome (combined for 15 kills, both hitting over .250), Annika Gunderson (3 blocks) and Alexis Cowan (combined for 9 kills), Libero Haile Comeau (13 digs, 2...

Field HockeyJohn Stark 1, Souhegan 1Key players: John Stark – Aubrey Fischer (goal), Lauryn Guevin (assist), Jackie O’Donnell (defense), Adie Bolduc (defense), Edie Fischer (4 saves), Caylin Worthen (offense)Highlights: The Sabres jumped out to...

FootballConcord 48, Keene 13Key players: Concord – Elia Bahuma (305 rush yards, 3 rush TD), Zack Doward (2-for-5, 47 pass yards, 51 yard TD run), Austin Wells (29 yard TD catch), Jackson Borkush (53 yard TD run), Jamari Arzu (6 yard TD run), Peyton...

FootballGilford-Belmont 28,Kennett 19Key players: Gilford-Belmont – Isaiah Reese (54 rush touchdowns, over 200 rush yards), Kenny Strat (fumble recovery), Michael Kitto (2-point conversion)Highlights: Reese ran the ball in for a 65 yard touchdown on...

Field Hockey John Stark 2, Merrimack Valley 1 Key players: John Stark – Adie Bolduc (game-winning goal, defense), Courtney Cranshaw (goal), Hailey Brisson (assist), Reagan Fischer (assist), Jackie O’Donnell (defense), Helen Connor (2 saves); MV –...

A group of Doonbeg residents organised a special commemoration ceremony recently for the 80th anniversary of the crash landing of an RAF flying boat in Doughmore Bay. Dan Danaher chronicles this fascinating tale involving the tragic death of nine airmen, the heroic rescue of two colleagues, an eye witness account of the wreckage, salvaged items such as a 1940 aircraft tool kit box, and relatives’ accounts of the extraordinary bravery of those who risked their own lives to help save the lives o...

FootballMilford 42, Bow 13Key players: Bow – Alex Boisvert (TD pass), Owen Guertin (45 yard TD catch), Myles Rheinhardt (5 yard TD run), Eric Goodwin (PAT)Coach’s quote:  “A tough loss on the road for the final night game of 2021. Early on, a...