Local Roundup: Raiders advance to Friday’s girls hockey quarterfinal with Bears

Hartford forward Gabby Gardner (24) shoots the ball over Missisquoi guard Kaya Whitcomb (12) during the first round of the VPA D-II girls basketball tournament at Hartford High School in White River Junction, Vt., on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024. Hartford won, 50-40. (Valley News / Report For America - Alex Driehaus) Copyright Valley News. May not be reprinted or used online without permission. Send requests to permission@vnews.com. Alex Driehaus

Hartford head coach Steve Landon shakes hands with Missisquoi players after winning the first round of the VPA D-II girls basketball tournament at Hartford High School in White River Junction, Vt., on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024. (Valley News / Report For America - Alex Driehaus) Copyright Valley News. May not be reprinted or used online without permission. Send requests to permission@vnews.com. Alex Driehaus

Hartford guard Charlotte Jasmin (4) dribbles the ball down the court trailed by Missisquoi guard Alexandra Bourdeau (10) during the first round of the VPA D-II girls basketball tournament at Hartford High School in White River Junction, Vt., on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024. (Valley News / Report For America - Alex Driehaus) Copyright Valley News. May not be reprinted or used online without permission. Send requests to permission@vnews.com. Alex Driehaus

Hartford forward Madison Willey (21) shoots the ball while being defended by Missisquoi forwards Lillian Loiselle (20) and Jaylynn Langlois (21) during the first round of the VPA D-II girls basketball tournament at Hartford High School in White River Junction, Vt., on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024. (Valley News / Report For America - Alex Driehaus) Copyright Valley News. May not be reprinted or used online without permission. Send requests to permission@vnews.com. Alex Driehaus

Members of the Hartford student section cheer during the first round of the VPA D-II girls basketball tournament against Missisquoi Valley Union High School held at Hartford High School in White River Junction, Vt., on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024. (Valley News / Report For America - Alex Driehaus) Copyright Valley News. May not be reprinted or used online without permission. Send requests to permission@vnews.com. Alex Driehaus

Published: 02-28-2024 5:31 PM

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GIRLS HOCKEY

Lebanon-Stevens-Kearsarge 2, St. Thomas Aquinas-Winnacunnet-Dover 0

Key players: Lebanon-Stevens-Kearsarge — Mirabella Orlen and Mackenzie Ray (1 goal each), Andy Lindquist (10 save shutout); St. Thomas Aquinas-Winnacunnet-Dover — Kensley Harris (25 saves)

Highlights: Mirabella Orlen broke a scoreless tie with 16.9 seconds left in the 2nd period, and Mackenzie Ray scored a power play goal midway through the 3rd for the margin of victory.

Coach’s quote: “Playoff hockey is all about finding a way to win, and that’s exactly what we did tonight. I’m proud of our team yet again.” — Lebanon-Stevens-Kearsarge’s Mike Sheehan

Records: Lebanon-Stevens-Kearsarge 13-6-0; St. Thomas Aquinas-Winnacunnet-Dover 7-11-1

GIRLS BASKETBALL

Thetford 57, Woodstock 16

Key players: Thetford — Whitney Lewis (22 points), Natalie Perry (14 points), Kelsey Bogie (8 points); Woodstock — Khloi Broso (13 points)

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