Suncook extended its summer schedule by one game, advancing to the second round of the losers’ bracket in the District 1 tournament.

The local 11- and 12-year-olds were knocked from the top bracket on June 29 after an 11-1 loss at the hands of Bow, but bounced back nicely with a 5-4 losers’ bracket victory over Pelham on Monday, July 6.

Relief pitcher Shaun Davis was a big reason for the win over Pelham, as he came on to fire four scoreless innings of work while fanning six.

Centerfielder Matt Chartier also had a hand in the victory, blasting two triples, scoring once and driving in two runs against Pelham.

On Wednesday, July 9, Suncook was eliminated from the tournament when the squad’s bats went silent, falling 12-1 to Manchester Westside.

Suncook manager Jeff Swanson said he was excited with his team’s effort.

“They did pretty well for their age,” said Swanson. “I gave all the kids the chance to play, and hopefully that gave them a little more drive to play the game.”

Shortstop Parker Heath’s smooth defensive abilities were on display throughout the three games, and Swanson was happy with his team’s overall defensive play.

Davis, Jake Gaskill and Chase Ranfos are eligible to play on next year’s team after playing this summer as 11-year-olds.

Chartier, Heath, Spencer Nowe, Gage Munson, Alex Trujilo, Kenny Poole, CJ Swanson, Liam Wright, Evan Christiansen, Jeremy Caruso and Corey Senechal were 12-year-old members of this year’s squad.