Goffstown News : football

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)

Goffstown High School rushes to work on return trip to postseason

Goffstown Editor — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 19:51:00 GMT

BY MATT SCHOOLEY Returning its leading rusher, the Goffstown High School football team has plans to run back to where its season ended last year – the Division III playoffs. The Grizzlies’ run-heavy offense once again relies on star back Jake...(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)

Goffstown High School shows flashes but can’t hold onto the ball in semifinal loss

Goffstown Editor — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 20:25:00 GMT

BY DAVID SUITOR A determined Grizzlies football team committed early turnovers against their unbeaten hosts, and Souhegan High School took advantage on Saturday, Nov. 8, winning the Division III semifinal- round contest, 42-18. Despite the loss, which...(read more)

Seesaw struggle: After battle, playoff hopes up for GHS, down and out for PA

Goffstown Editor — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 19:46:00 GMT

BY RYAN O’CONNOR Three years ago, the last time Goffstown and Pembroke met on the Division III football gridiron, the Grizzlies were headed for the postseason and the Spartans were struggling to win a game. Following the most recent matchup, on...(read more)

Goffstown scores early, often in record-setting win at Stark

Goffstown Editor — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 21:06:00 GMT

BY RYAN O’CONNOR Though the Grizzlies traveled roughly 14 miles up Route 114 from Goffstown to Weare, the host Generals faced the long ride home. Goffstown posted a program high 53 points against John Stark in the first varsity gridiron meeting...(read more)

Goffstown High School rally falls short in 20-14 loss

Goffstown Editor — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 20:10:00 GMT

BY GREGOR R-BAUGH Big hits and tenacious rushing brought Goffstown within a hairsbreadth of a comeback win last Saturday, Sept. 27, but Portsmouth managed to hold on and win a matchup of Division III football foes, 20-14. “They just have to do more...(read more)

Stark’s first win of the season comes on the road at Bedford

Goffstown Editor — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 19:32:00 GMT

BY MATT SCHOOLEY David Wilson’s arm was well rested when he dropped back and found his open receiver on a 29- yard second-quarter touchdown. Wilson and the John Stark offense used a heavy rushing attack to dominate the time of possession, earning...(read more)

Goffstown falls hard to Souhegan in first game back in D-III

Goffstown Editor — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 19:14:00 GMT

BY RYAN O’CONNOR The last time they laced up their cleats, threw on their helmets and played on the Division III gridiron, the Goffstown Grizzlies played their hearts out but suffered a closerthan- it-appeared 46-14 loss to annual favorite Souhegan...(read more)

Local players, teams post impressive efforts in 2007

Goffstown Editor — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 01:11:00 GMT

BY RYAN O’CONNOR Goffstown-area athletic successes in 2007 came at many levels, for teams and individuals. This was never more evident than the summer, when nearly every Goffstown youth baseball team, from Little League through Babe Ruth, finished...(read more)

Slipped away – With opportunity in hand, Goffstown felled in season finale

Goffstown Editor — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 20:24:00 GMT

BY RYAN O'CONNOR The Grizzlies had the Division II playoffs in sight, but on one rain-soaked Saturday afternoon they allowed the postseason to evade their grasp. Though many local football and soccer games were postponed Nov. 3 due to inclement weather,...(read more)

Road warriors – Grizzlies postseason hopes brighten with comeback win

Goffstown Editor — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 17:07:00 GMT

Goffstown football beat heavily favored Winnacunnet in a late-game shootout on Friday, Oct. 26. The 24-20 final keeps the locals in contention for the playoffs. “Last year we played Winnacunnet and got knocked around,” said Goffstown head...(read more)

Fumbled away – Turnovers mean Stark’s postseason chances dim

Goffstown Editor — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 20:47:00 GMT

BY RYAN O'CONNOR Receiving second life and a fresh set of downs at the opponent’s 7-yard line, John Stark looked poised to move ahead 9-0 in the Oct. 13 fooball contest and put the visiting foes in an early hole. But the ensuing events mirrored...(read more)

All-out effort – GHS romps, needs three more similar performances

Goffstown Editor — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 20:44:00 GMT

A stunning running game and crippling defense led Goffstown football to another victory, 34-7 over host Merrimack on Saturday, Oct. 14. The win improves Goffstown’s record to 5-2 overall, 4-2 in Division II. The Grizzlies are in sole possession...(read more)