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Lightning struck twice for the Tide’s softball team on Saturday – the first literal bolt struck in the fifth inning that suspended the quarterfinals game against Goffstown.After an hour delay, Goffstown scored two runs in the top of the sixth to take...

All four of his pitches – fastball, curveball, slider and change-up – were working during his bullpen session before Monday’s playoff game against Goffstown, and Concord senior Jonah Wachter was feeling good. But he wasn’t feeling perfect.“I mean, you...

High Schools: Hopkinton softball stays undefeated with 5-1 win at MV Hopkinton baserunner Keegan St. Cyr slides safely into third base in the first inning against Merrimack Valley on Monday. St. Cyr went on to score the first run of the game. She also played a solid game at shortstop for the Hawks. GEOFF FORESTER photos / Monitor staff Hopkinton center fielder Brooke Carlson dives to make a catch against Merrimack Valley on Monday, May 17, 2021. When Carlson hit the ground, the ball popped out ...

Merrimack Valley’s Liv Lacasse gave up a few hits and an early lead, but she never lost her cool.The sophomore pitcher threw all seven innings on Monday at Bow, working around eight hits and some defensive miscues to help the Pride to a 9-5 win.“She...

Talented lineup returns for girls’ high school softball season The John Stark softball team piles on top of starter Izabella Nelson after claiming the 2019 D-II championship. JAY McAREE / Monitor file John Stark’s Izabella Nelson delivers a pitch during the 2019 Division II championship game against Merrimack Valley at Plymouth State’s Chase Field. Nelson and the Generals won, 3-1, claiming their second straight title. Stark returns four starters from that team - Nelson, Brooke Patnode,...