Local Roundup: Woodstock boys hoops advance in playoffs

Published: 02-27-2025 5:30 PM |
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Woodstock 66, Randolph 59
Key players: Woodstock — Elvis Lavallee (40 points); Rowan Larmie (9 points); Randolph — Jack White (23 points); Shea Fontanella (16 points)
Highlights: Lavallee lit up the 10th-ranked Galloping Ghosts to power No. 7 Woodstock through to the second round of the VPA Division III playoffs. The Wasps visit No. 2 Thetford for a Friday quarterfinal.
Coach’s quote: “To play a home playoff game for the first time in a decade and win in front of a packed gym was electrifying. The guys fed off the energy and scored 30 points in the fourth to close the game. Great team effort, especially on the boards after halftime.” — Woodstock’s Scott Brooks
Records: Woodstock 15-6; Randolph 9-12
Keene 4, Hanover 2
Key players: Hanover — Bryce Morancy (21 saves, including 11 in first period); Jake Rotchford (1 goal); Gavin Nartowicz (1 goal, 1 assist); Henry Cotter (2 assists); Ryder Wilson (1 assist)
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