Local Roundup: Hanover, Lebanon boys soccer earn shutout wins

Published: 09-20-2024 6:00 PM

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Boys Soccer

Hanover 1, Nashua South 0

Key players: Hanover — Henry Cotter, Ronan Przydzielski, Dino Gavetti, Sam Ames. Nashua South — Kevin Arayjo, Angel Pluma.

Highlights: Przydzielski scored his first varsity goal in the 62nd minute and goalkeeper Cotter had a career night. The win was the fourth in a row for the Bears, all by shutouts. Hanover is now 5-2 on the season after a 1-2 start, and has recorded five shutouts. Nashua South outshot the Bears by a wide margin, but Cotter kept the Panthers at bay with 9 saves, several of them spectacular. Freshman Gavetti chipped a ball over the South defense and Przydzielski beat goalie Antonio Pancini to the ball and headed it into the empty net for the only goal of the game.

Coach’s quote: “This was an epic win over a team that outplayed us for the first 60 minutes. Henry Cotter played the game of his life in goal, and we stayed composed after Ronan scored a courageous goal and were the better team when it counted.” — Hanover’s Rob Grabill

Records: Hanover 5-2-0; Nashua South 3-2-1

Lebanon 2, Kennett 0

Key players: Lebanon — Tyler Kelly, Otto Bourne, Dom Calandrella, Kieran Lord.

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Highlights: Kelly volleyed home a Lord cross six minutes into the game, and then scored again six minutes into the second half with assists from Calandrella and Benji Madory. Bode Price earned the shutout in goal with two saves.

Records: Lebanon 4-2-1; Kennett 0-5-1

White River Valley 3, Sharon 1

Key players: White River Valley — Isaac Wimett

Highlights: Brayden Russ (2 goals); Jack Hughes (1 goal); Kelan Tlumacki (1 assist); Jacob Benoit (penalty save)

Coach’s quote: “We came out a bit rushed the first half but settled down in the second. Very pleased that everyone on the team was able to contribute.” — White River Valley’s Alex Monta�o

Records: WRV 3-2-1; Sharon1-3-1

Girls Soccer

Leland & Gray 2, White River Valley 1

Key players: White River Valley — Imari Taylor had a stellar performance in goal today. She came off her line to shut down all the breakaway attempts, and even had a goal line palm save. She was an incredible asset.

Highlights: WRV opened the scoring with a pass from Liberti Bollman to Cassie Armstrong who broke away past the back line to slip in a goal past the L&G keeper.

Coach’s quote: “We’ve been working on quick decisions and good passes, and we executed these well today. We created great chances today. I’m proud of how the team worked together. ” — White River Valley’s Kim Prestridge

Records: Leland & Gray 3-3-1; White River Valley 1-4-0