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Golf

Otter Valley tops Hartford, Woodstock at SVL finals

Propelled by the play of Lucas Politano, Otter Valley emerged victorious on Tuesday at the SVL Championship, surging past Hartford and Woodstock, which finished in second- and third-place, respectively.

Politano, the 2024 Vermont Amateur champion, carded a 71 at Woodstock Country Club, the lowest mark among the 24 golfers who registered scores. Mill River’s Mattie Serafin finished in solo second, shooting a 72. Windsor freshman Jake Smith and Otter Valley’s Jackson Howe both shot an 83, finishing in a tie for third place.

Hartford senior Matt Tsouknakis’ round of 88 led the way for the reigning VPA Division II state champions, with Thomas Thorburn (89), Carter Williams (89) and Rowan Irvine (91) rounding out the Hurricanes’ scoring. Reid Allegretti carded Woodstock’s lowest score, an 89, followed closely by Kyler Eaton and Max Carey, who both shot a 90.

Attention now turns to the D-II sectionals tournament held at Neshobe Golf Club on Tuesday, where a top-six team finish secures a berth in the state tournament at Burlington Country Club on Oct. 10. A top-five finish from an individual not on a qualifying team will also earn a bid to Burlington.

Boys Soccer

Keene 1, Hanover 0

Key players: Hanover — Schuyler Clapp, Noah Winchester, Charlie Forbush.

Highlights: A showdown between top tournament contenders was decided by a penalty kick late in the first half. After falling behind, Hanover mounted a furious comeback, outshooting Keene 9-1 and earning five corner kicks to none for the Blackbirds. Ronan Przydzielski’s header went off the inside of the post. Andres Tzilianos had a great shot saved.

Coach’s quote: “Soccer can be cruel. After conceding a penalty on a fluke hand ball, we created a lot of great chances, and played superbly even missing several starters. So proud of this group’s resilience and fighting spirit. We played five freshmen and they compete” — Hanover’s Rob Grabill

Records: Keene 7-1-0; Hanover 5-3-0

Lebanon 2, Coe Brown 0

Key players: Lebanon — Titus Billings, Miles Saunders.

Highlights: Billings headed home a corner kick from Kieran Lord in the 12th minute and added an unassisted goal in the 36th minute to lead Lebanon. Bode Price made one save to pick up his second consecutive shutout.

Records: Lebanon 5-2-1; Coe Brown 3-4-1

Caledonia United 3
Oxbow 2

Key players: Oxbow — Andrew Barrett, Oden Schlager.

Highlights: Barrett with two goals and keeper Schlager with 7 saves

Coach’s quote: “We struggled to keep possession through the game. We had some short spurts that we capitalized on. We need to be more consistent with our possessions. The boys worked hard today just fell short. ” — Oxbow’s Chuck Simmons

Records: Caledonia United 4-1-1; Oxbow 3-4-0

Girls Soccer

Windsor 1, Hartford 0 (OT)

Key players: Windsor — Avery Ducharme, Sophia Rockwood; Hartford — Wren Parker.

Highlights: Ducharme scored the winning goal with two minutes left in first overtime. Windsor goalkeeper Rockwood made three saves, while Parker made 18 saves for Hartford.

Records: Windsor 6-0-0; Hartford 1-6-1

Green Mountain 4
White River Valley 1

Key players: WRV — Julia Bowen, Cassie Armstrong.

Highlights: Armstrong tied the game at 1-1 before halftime with a set piece she placed just under the crossbar. Bowen was first to the ball all game.

Coach’s quote: “We had some great opportunities today. Credit to Green Mountain for closing down our chances. ” — White River Valley’s Kim Prestridge

Records: Green Mountain 3-4-1; WRV 1-6-0

Field Hockey

Woodstock 0, Otter Valley 0

Key players: Woodstock — Paige Stone, Betta Cirovic, Kamryn Jillson.

Highlights: Woodstock came out strong and moved the ball down the field well in the first quarter. The Wasps continued to keep the pressure on the Otter Valley defense in the second quarter, causing several penalty corners. Otter Valley controlled the ball well in the second half. The Woodstock defense held strong, only allowing one shot on goal. Overtime saw both teams creating scoring opportunities. Woodstock’s Cirovic had several breakaways that were stopped by the Otter Valley defense in the circle. Jillson had a handful of excellent defensive plays in regulation and in overtime to keep the Otters at bay. Woodstock goalie Stone came up big in the overtime with three great saves that kept the score at zero.

Records: Woodstock 5-1-1; Otter Valley 4-3-1

Gilford 7, Mascoma 0

Key players: Mascoma — Sam Harkins, Ellie McGrody.

Highlights: Goalie Harkins had 19 saves for the Royals, McGrody fought hard the whole game to contain the play of Gilford’s top two players. She was diligent in her job to stay with them when they got the ball.

Coach’s quote: “We knew this game was going to be a difficult game. Anytime we play Gilford is a tough. Harkins would make an impressive stop and we would let Gilford get the rebound; we can’t give teams so many second shots on goal.” — Mascoma’s Danielle Pushee

Records: Gilford 5-0-0; Mascoma 2-4-0

Bow 4, Lebanon 0

Key players: Lebanon — Meg Cheevers, 27 saves.

Highlights: Offense had great passing sequences.

Coach’s quote: “It was a defensive battle. We had some good offensive pushes. For all being sick, we held our own pretty well.” — Lebanon’s Amanda Valliere

Records: Bow 8-1; Lebanon 0-6-2