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• Pelham bounced from tournament in preliminary round by host Bow

  BY MATT SCHOOLEY With 15 seconds to play and his Pelham boys basketball team trailing by three points, Stephen Spirou hit nothing but net on a threepoint shot. The only problem was it was about a second too late. Spirou launched the shot following a timeout Read More... Posted Wednesday, March 10, 2010 1:44 PM by Salem Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: Bow, Pelham, high school sports, basketball

• Pelham girls, with four wins, still have shot at hoops playoffs

  BY MATT SCHOOLEY Though the Pelham girls basketball team has yet to string together consecutive wins this season, the Lady Pythons still find themselves in the hunt for one of the final postseasons berths in Class I. Pelham owns three separate three-game Read More... Posted Wednesday, February 17, 2010 1:23 PM by Salem Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: Pelham, high school sports, basketball

• Pelham boys remain a threat in Class I postseason picture

  BY MATT SCHOOLEY On paper, Josh Boissonnault had little impact for the Pelham High School boys basketball team during its recent home tilt with a strong Bedford squad. In reality, the senior forward was a game-changer. Though Boissonnault scored one point Read More... Posted Wednesday, February 10, 2010 3:08 PM by Salem Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: Pelham, high school sports, basketball

• Pelham grapplers working hard in preparation for state tournament

  BY MATT SCHOOLEY The Pelham wrestling team has passed several tests this season. The final exam awaits. After posting a 7-5 mark during its early dual-season schedule, the Pythons face difficult meets against Goffstown, Souhegan and several Division I Read More... Posted Wednesday, February 03, 2010 1:42 PM by Salem Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: Pelham, wrestling, high school sports

• Pelham, in tight setback to unbeaten Milford, proves it belongs

  BY MATT SCHOOLEY A six-point loss carries far more meaning when it comes against a team blasting opponents by an average of 26 points per game. The Pelham boys basketball team learned that lesson during a 51-46 road setback against Milford, which has Read More... Posted Wednesday, January 20, 2010 3:28 PM by Salem Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: Pelham, high school sports, basketball

• Pelham fights through injuries with eye toward late-season success

  BY MATT SCHOOLEY Pelham High School wrestlers aren’t worried if they face compromising positions early in the wrestling season. They just want to come away with the final pin. While the team battles early-season injuries, head coach Bob Riddinger Read More... Posted Tuesday, December 22, 2009 3:00 PM by Salem Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: Pelham, wrestling, high school sports

• Pelham turns to backcourt speed in attempt to turn fortunes

  BY MATT SCHOOLEY Led by a guard-heavy lineup, the Pelham High School girls basketball team is relying on a new style of play while eyeing the playoffs after several losing seasons. “This year it’ll be completely opposite of what we’ve Read More... Posted Wednesday, December 16, 2009 3:15 PM by Salem Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: Pelham, high school sports, basketball

• Pelham needs last year’s supporting cast to take over on court

  BY MATT SCHOOLEY Having a star player slowed by injury during the title game would cloud any coach’s thoughts. Yet Todd Kress, Pelham High School boys basketball mentor, found a silver lining. A wrist injury to senior Justin Hojlo gave Kress’ Read More... Posted Wednesday, December 09, 2009 2:09 PM by Salem Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: Pelham, high school sports, basketball

• Pelham handled in state semis by visiting Bishop Brady

  BY MATT SCHOOLEY There was another postseason celebration on Pelham’s home field. This time it took place on the opposite sideline. On Saturday, Nov. 7, the two-time defending Division V football champions were knocked out of the postseason by third-ranked Read More... Posted Wednesday, November 11, 2009 1:47 PM by Salem Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: Pelham, football, Bishop Brady, high school sports

• Pelham High School reaches playoffs; coach seeks year-round commitment to improve

  BY MATT SCHOOLEY The Pelham girls volleyball season lasted one match longer than recent years. Thanks to a three-win campaign, the Pythons earned a playoff berth before falling to undefeated top seed Hollis- Brookline in straight sets on Thursday, Oct. Read More... Posted Wednesday, November 04, 2009 5:41 PM by Salem Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: Pelham, high school sports, volleyball

• Young, sub-.500 PHS has an air of success that its coach has already seen

  BY MATT SCHOOLEY There aren’t many similarities between lacrosse and soccer, yet Matt Regan is still experiencing an enjoyable case of deja vu. Regan coached the Pelham High School lacrosse team that was 2-12 in 2008 and a state semifinalist in Read More... Posted Wednesday, October 28, 2009 3:14 PM by Salem Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: Pelham, lacrosse, high school sports

• Pelham falls to Bow, drops in standings, must rebound quickly

  BY MATT SCHOOLEY It’s a task Tom Babaian hasn’t faced in recent years, but the Pelham football head coach must now help his team find a way to bounce back. After producing undefeated state championships the last two seasons, the Pythons are Read More... Posted Wednesday, September 30, 2009 1:45 PM by Salem Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: Bow, Pelham, football, high school sports

• Upbeat Pelham High School volleyball dedicated to reversing recent struggles

  BY MATT SCHOOLEY Jen Nugent doesn’t mind being target practice. The Pelham High School girls volleyball coach said she uses unique drills during practice to keep her team’s spirits up while trying to turn around a program that’s stumbled Read More... Posted Wednesday, September 09, 2009 2:26 PM by Salem Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: Pelham, high school sports, volleyball

• Pelham’s roster includes seasoned returners and talented additions

  BY MATT SCHOOLEY Even with summer winding down, Linda Koehler wasn’t excited to have her Saturday calendar unexpectedly cleared. Pelham High School’s field hockey coach preferred following through with her original plans. The Pythons were Read More... Posted Wednesday, August 26, 2009 2:49 PM by Salem Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: field hockey, Pelham, high school sports

• Top athletes from SHS, PHS push for Meet of Champions

  BY MATT SCHOOLEY Salem High’s track and field team trekked to Concord for the Class L meet on Friday, May 29, while Pelham’s T&F squad traveled to Coe-Brown Academy for the Class I state meet on Saturday, May 30. Salem Both of Salem’s Read More... Posted Wednesday, June 03, 2009 2:29 PM by Salem Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: track and field, Meet of Champions, pelham high school, Salem High School, high school sports