Goffstown News : Sports

Screamin’ Eagles finally ousted in Connecticut

Goffstown Editor — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:56:00 GMT

The Goffstown Screamin’ Eagles’ perfect season ended in the American Youth Football New England Regional championship game on Saturday, Nov. 21, in Meriden CT. The sixthgrade state champs were outsized and outmatched by the Bridgeport Chargers,...(read more)

Goffstown junior high team earns shutout and second straight championship

Goffstown Editor — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:53:00 GMT

BY MATT SCHOOLEY The Goffstown Screamin’ Eagles junior high school varsity football team has enjoyed its share of blowouts, but the Division 2 title game wasn’t one of them. Mark Hurley didn’t mind. “If you are just running away...(read more)

Eagles middle-schoolers one win from another title

Goffstown Editor — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:36:00 GMT

The Goffstown Screamin’ Eagles middle school football team plays for its third championship in four years following a convincing 28-8 win against the Manchester Bears on Sunday, Nov. 15. The locals face Lowell, Mass., at Bedford High School on Saturday,...(read more)

Goffstown quick to answer Mass. size; locals one win from nationals

Goffstown Editor — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:27:00 GMT

BY MATT SCHOOLEY Good things do indeed come in small packages. Especially when it’s a blitz package. The Goffstown sixth-grade football team was severely outsized in its Northeast regional semifinal contest against Massachusetts foe Milford, but...(read more)

Crispin’s House among tournament’s many winners

Goffstown Editor — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 20:40:00 GMT

BY MATT SCHOOLEY For area softball players, helping a local cause was a rewarding experience in itself. Winning along the way, of course, didn’t hurt. Eleven teams took part in the annual Crispin’s House softball tournament on Saturday, Aug....(read more)

Goffstown’s Matty Dobens nine defends crown with its bats

Goffstown Editor — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 19:00:00 GMT

BY MATT SCHOOLEY During this year’s Matty Dobens tournament, Goffstown was plain offensive. The 9- and 10-year-olds tore through the bracket for 78 runs in six games, cruising past the competition for a second consecutive title. From top to bottom,...(read more)

Goffstown 9 and 10s relentless in taking state title

Goffstown Editor — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 18:57:00 GMT

BY MATT SCHOOLEY The rain and the hits kept coming for Goffstown’s 9- and 10-year-old Little League baseball all-stars, even when their coach wanted both to stop. In the third and decisive game of the state championship series against Portsmouth...(read more)

Goffstown 10 and 11s are state champs for third straight year

Goffstown Editor — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 18:53:00 GMT

BY MATT SCHOOLEY Windham was knocking on the door, but Dylan Skinner and Kyle Jalbert slammed it shut. Goffstown’s 10- and 11- year-old baseball all-stars saw their four-run lead cut to one. Then, with two outs, Windham was poised to knot the score...(read more)

Crispin’s House tournament on deck

Goffstown Editor — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 18:48:00 GMT

The seventh annual Crispin’s House One-Pitch Softball Tournament takes place Saturday, Aug. 8, at the Villa Augustina fields. First pitch is set for 9 a.m. Al Baines, president of Crispin’s House and tournament director, said Main Street Eye...(read more)

After working deep in loser’s bracket, Goffstown 11- and 12-year-old all-star season ends

Goffstown Editor — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 18:57:00 GMT

BY MATT SCHOOLEY Goffstown’s 11- and 12-year-old all-stars worked deep into the losers’ bracket of the District 1 baseball tournament, but fell just short of a chance at redemption. On July 6, Windham came away with a 2-1 victory to send Goffstown...(read more)

Goffstown Road race keeps friendly face

Goffstown Editor — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:06:00 GMT

BY MATT SCHOOLEY Goals at the Goffstown Gallop vary. Some want to defeat a sibling, while many hope to record a personal-best time. Others have a simpler goal. “Well, I survived,” joked Stu Goldstein, a 57-year-old Dunbarton resident. “That...(read more)

Goffstown Junior Baseball celebrates 50 years of excellence shared with town

Goffstown Editor — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:01:00 GMT

BY MATT SCHOOLEY When the Goffstown High School baseball squad won the Class L state championship in 2008, the team bus made a stop on the short ride home from MerchantsAuto.com Stadium in Manchester. The bus pulled into the town’s Little League...(read more)

Goffstown peaks, wins crown

Goffstown Editor — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 19:09:00 GMT

Following an up-and-down beginning to its season, the Goffstown Middle School ice hockey team proved steady and ready for postseason play, coming from behind to defeat a strong group from North Reading, Mass., 4-2, in the playoff semifinals, then pulling...(read more)

Fencing club offers fitness, positive social skills

Goffstown Editor — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 01:17:00 GMT

BY DAVID SUITOR Are you interested in improving your physical and aerobic fitness, relieving stress, expanding your circle of friends, and possibly earning a college scholarship, while having fun? Then Goffstown High School Fencing Club may be for you....(read more)

Screamin’ Eagles win state title with strong second-half effort

Goffstown Editor — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 21:38:00 GMT

Down 12 points with halftime approaching, the Goffstown Screamin’ Eagles middle school varsity football team needed a big play. Instead, the locals made several and won the Northeast Junior High Football League championship, beating Lowell on Sunday,...(read more)