Local Roundup: Woodstock boys hoops advance in playoffs

Published: 02-27-2025 5:30 PM

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Boys Basketball

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

Boys Hockey

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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Highlights: Keene pushed hard to win a tough, gritty game over the Bears. The Blackbirds held an 8-0 shots advantage midway through the opening period. Then the Bears went to work outshooting Keene the rest of the way 26-15.

Coach’s quote: “I was really proud of all the players. Due to sickness and injury, nearly every player we had was asked to perform a different and elevated role than they had in our first 20 games, and they all excelled.” — Hanover’s Dick Dodds

Records: Keene 11-5; Hanover 12-6-3

Girls Hockey

Hartford 2, U-32 2

Records: Hartford 8-9-3; U-32 7-10-4