Bedford Bulletin : Derryfield School

Derryfield School, a perennial power, conquers jitters to win seventh straight title

Bedford Editor — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 19:24:00 GMT

BY MATT SCHOOLEY The crown fits so well, the Derryfield School boys tennis team doesn’t want to take it off. For the seventh consecutive season, the Cougars won the Class M-S state championship after knocking off topseeded Gilford, 6-3, on May 30....(read more)

Derryfield School girls roll through playoffs, beat top-ranked foe for title

Bedford Editor — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 21:15:00 GMT

BY MATT SCHOOLEY Last year, Bill Nardino’s young team overachieved. This year, his squad overwhelmed. Nardino’s Derryfield School team, with only three seniors, defeated Wilton-Lyndeborough, 2-1, on Nov. 8, taking home the Class S girls soccer...(read more)

Derryfield School among best in small-town, big-city rowing

Bedford Editor — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 18:34:00 GMT

The Derryfield School crew team put together back-to-back successful weekends, first in Pembroke’s Memorial Park for the New Hampshire Championships Regatta on Oct. 11, then in Boston at the Head of the Charles Regatta on Sunday, Oct. 19. Three...(read more)

Derryfield School grad gives students a voice

Bedford Editor — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 20:42:00 GMT

BY PATRICK O’NEILL The Derryfield School had no student newspaper to speak of a few years ago. The one they had was published infrequently, and no one wanted to contribute to it. That is, until one Bedford girl gave it a try – and succeeded....(read more)

Cougars take sixth straight title; no end in sight

Bedford Editor — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 19:52:00 GMT

BY RYAN O’CONNOR Bruce Berk said he doesn’t keep track of his Derryfield School boys tennis team’s successes from year to year. Maybe he’s just lost count. The Cougars have reached the state final 15 of the last 18 years, and they...(read more)

Derryfield School takes title despite playing championship match short-handed

Bedford Editor — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 19:48:00 GMT

BY RYAN O’CONNOR Winning a state tennis championship is a tough enough task. Six individual players have to do their part, then change their approaches and play doubles – generally immediately following an intense singles match. Now, take...(read more)

Derryfield School bested in q-final by familiar foe

Bedford Editor — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 21:41:00 GMT

In their final 16 games of the 2007-’08 Class S basketball season, the Derryfield girls lost three games. Each time, their vanquisher was the same – Portsmouth Christian Academy. After beginning the season 1-3, DS improved dramatically, posting...(read more)

Individuals take part in state meet

Bedford Editor — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 03:24:00 GMT

BY RYAN O’CONNOR In addition to those athletes on the first-place Salem squad and second-place Manchester Central team, many other Neighborhood gymnasts competed and impressed at the NHIAA Girls Gymnastics State Championships on Saturday, Feb. 9....(read more)

After strong start, DS struggles

Bedford Editor — Thu, 17 May 2007 16:22:00 GMT

BY MATT STOUT It has the talent, a mixture of youth and experience, a nice balance of pitching and hitting. But the Derryfield School baseball team also has concerns. After starting the season on a 5-0 tear and outscoring their opponents a mind-boggling...(read more)

From varsity to club, back to varsity, DS builds foundation

Bedford Editor — Thu, 03 May 2007 15:53:00 GMT

BY MATT STOUT The play didn’t look like one a first-year varsity team could execute. Then again, the Derryfield School boys lacrosse team isn’t your typical start-up. Slashing through the heart of the Trinity defense, Derryfield junior Chad...(read more)

DS boys in line for fifth straight championship

Bedford Editor — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 21:27:00 GMT

BY MATT STOUT Terry Wilson laughed after he said it, but the Gilford coach, like many of his peers in Class M-S, isn’t thrilled to notice it. “Hi, I’m Coach Wilson,” he said during player introductions prior to his team’s...(read more)

DS girls retool in search of another state title

Bedford Editor — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 21:23:00 GMT

BY MATT STOUT It doesn’t matter that it lost its top four players. It doesn’t matter that it opened with its first loss since 2005. For the Derryfield School girls tennis team, the faces change, but the skills, expectations and, in some cases,...(read more)