Goffstown News : high school sports

ADs say divisional format brings more flexibility to schools

Goffstown Editor — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:30:00 GMT

BY MATT SCHOOLEY When the next fall sports season arrives, expect a change in the landscape of New Hampshire athletics. Beginning with the 2010- 11 fall schedule, all sports will use the divisional format, including the possibility of petitioning up or...(read more)

Goffstown boys battle Concord before slipping in postseason

Goffstown Editor — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:12:00 GMT

BY MATT SCHOOLEY For the Goffstown boys soccer team, the pitch was far from perfect in the opening round of the Class L tournament. In addition to dealing with top-seeded Concord, the No. 16 Grizzlies battled a muddy and wet surface during action on Wednesday,...(read more)

For second straight year, Goffstown High School earns victory in playoffs

Goffstown Editor — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:09:00 GMT

BY MATT SCHOOLEY The girls of Goffstown High School volleyball have started a tradition their coach plans to continue year after year – success in the postseason. The Grizzlies won a playoff match for the first time in school history in 2008, and...(read more)

Goffstown High School, 4-0 to start, has designs on deeper postseason run

Goffstown Editor — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 21:03:00 GMT

BY MATT SCHOOLEY At some point, most coaches have said their strategy is to take it one game at a time. Matt Leonard is simplifying things even more. The Goffstown High School girls volleyball coach has stressed to his team the importance of breaking...(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)

Goffstown High School boys battle No. 2 seed before falling, 7-5

Goffstown Editor — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 19:14:00 GMT

BY GREGOR WALZ It took just three years for the Goffstown boys lacrosse program to secure the program’s first-ever playoff bid, and the Grizzlies showed they weren’t satisfied with merely reaching the postseason. No. 7 Goffstown recorded three...(read more)

Sloppy play ousts ’08 champions from tourney

Goffstown Editor — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 19:11:00 GMT

BY MATT SCHOOLEY After winning the Class L baseball title in 2008, the Goffstown Grizzlies were unable to hold a 5-1 lead and were eliminated by eventual state champion Keene in the quarterfinal round on June 6, 7-5. Poor defense haunted Goffstown, which...(read more)

GHS beats Brady, improves postseason chances

Goffstown Editor — Wed, 20 May 2009 19:50:00 GMT

BY MATT SCHOOLEY The Goffstown High School boys lacrosse team isn’t thinking about the moves it will perform at the big dance just yet. It’s looking for an invitation first. On Tuesday, May 19, the Grizzlies continued their push toward the...(read more)

High-scoring Goffstown ready for title defense

Goffstown Editor — Wed, 20 May 2009 19:18:00 GMT

BY MATT SCHOOLEY The Goffstown High School baseball team is one of the hardest hitting small-ball teams around. Though the Grizzlies have scored 124 runs in 2009, the defending state champions know what it takes to win once it becomes a single-elimination...(read more)

Confident Goffstown High School plays well late, picks up wins

Goffstown Editor — Wed, 06 May 2009 18:04:00 GMT

BY JERRY LIPTAK With some small adjustments, Goffstown High’s softball team has made big strides. The Grizzlies boast a 6-4 record in Class L, and their longtime head coach, Wake Stillman, said this group is beginning to learn how to win. “What...(read more)

Young Goffstown High School team and rookie coach seek steady play, then success

Goffstown Editor — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 02:28:00 GMT

BY MATT SCHOOLEY The young members of the Goffstown High School boys tennis team aren’t the only ones in the midst of a learning process. First-year coach Gary Walsh said during a scrimmage against Pembroke Academy on March 31 that he is excited...(read more)

Goffstown High School athletes among best young Alpine skiers in New England

Goffstown Editor — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 18:38:00 GMT

BY MATT SCHOOLEY Julie Clark and Thomas Joy weren’t ready to stop skiing after Goffstown High School competed at the Division I Alpine state meet, so they didn’t. Julie Clark and Thomas Joy weren’t ready to stop skiing after Goffstown...(read more)

Young GHS team and rookie coach seek steady play, then success

Goffstown Editor — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 18:27:00 GMT

By Matt Schooley The young members of the Goffstown High School boys tennis team aren’t the only ones in the midst of a learning process. First-year coach Gary Walsh said during a scrimmage against Pembroke Academy on March 31 that he is excited...(read more)

Goffstown High’s House-Myers leaves legacy of unselfish play

Goffstown Editor — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 19:59:00 GMT

BY RYAN O’CONNOR Sure, he wanted the record. More importantly, he wanted to win. In the case of Liam House-Myers and the Goffstown ice hockey team, the two went hand in hand. For the Grizzlies to become a title contender, House- Myers had to learn...(read more)

Goffstown High School dominates play, can’t find net, falls from tournament

Goffstown Editor — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 18:51:00 GMT

BY RYAN O’CONNOR For the second straight year, the Goffstown Grizzlies put together an exemplary regular season, earned home ice in the first round, then suffered a heartbreaking overtime defeat and missed the Division II semifinals. After coming...(read more)