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Veteran coach has young program playing for first title Division VI football championship: Lavigne puts I-L on the map

MEREDITH — Inter-Lakes High School senior Kevin Brady knew there was talent on the Lakers' football team.

Division VI football championship: Winnisquam 'D' has something to prove

TILTON — The Winnisquam Regional High School football team established itself as a defensive power last season when it led Division VI in scoring defense and reached its first semifinal.

Lakes Region rivals to battle for bragging rights Division VI football final: WRHS, I-L set for first final

MEREDITH — Ahead 14 points and on the way to another Division VI laugher, the Winnisquam High School football team had been duped by undefeated Inter-Lakes. The Bears fully expected a battle, one that would settle the Nos.

High school football: D-IV grid stars earn All-State honors

LACONIA — After having two Lakes Region rivals reach the title game, there's no surprise that the Division IV All State teams is loaded with area grid standouts.

Holderness field hockey advances in 18th straight tourney

HOLDERNESS — This fall the Holderness School field hockey team is making its record 18th straight appearance in the New England Prep School Athletic Conference tournament.

New Hampton faces Canterbury in NEPSAC Austin Bowl NEPSAC: Huskies eye big finish

NEW HAMPTON — While some classmates sharpen their ice skates in the rink and others prepare for the ski season, the New Hampton School football team is prepping for its final test in what has been a special season.

H.S. Cross Country: BHS boys dominate Class M-S All Stars

BELMONT — The All Class New Hampshire Cross Country team were recently selected by the New Hampshire Cross Country Coaches Association, and Class M-S champion Belmont boys squad dominates the M-S All Star team.

Hard work delivers another perfect year for Lenahan, Plymouth High school football: 2009 'Cats leave their mark

PLYMOUTH — This was the year it was supposed to come to an end for Plymouth. All high school football followers expected it.

Named Class M Coach of the Year High school soccer: Pinkham receives top honor

Members of the Gilford High School boys soccer team were honored for one of the program's most memorable seasons Tuesday.

Local roundup: Simula earns top All-State honor

LACONIA — The Lakes Region is well represented on the Field hockey All-State First and second teams, which were released by the New Hampshire Field Hockey Coaches Association late Sunday.

Division IV schoolboy football final: Plymouth rushes past Laconia for 5th straight crown

PLYMOUTH — There was little drama to the Division IV state championship contest, thanks to Plymouth.

Division VI schoolboy football semifinals: Brady, top-seeded Lakers run over No. 4 Campbell

MEREDITH — The program that didn't exist (at least as a varsity team) two years ago will be playing for a championship in six days.

Division VI schoolboy football semifinals: WRHS turns back Newfound

TILTON — The Winnisquam football team has been a determined group since suffering its lone loss at home to Inter-Lakes late in the regular season.

Back for another shot: Veteran leaders guide Sachems to fourth straight final

LACONIA — Entering the 2009 season, the Laconia football team has been riding a successful run. The Sachems had played in three straight championship games, winning one title during that stretch.

D-IV coaches weigh in on title clash, split on winner Division IV football championship: It's officially a pick 'em

PLYMOUTH — It's officially a toss up.

High school football: Wet forecast pushes state final, playoff games to Sunday

PLYMOUTH — Last year postseason contests, including the Division IV state championship game between Plymouth and Laconia, were decided in torrential downpours.

Division IV football final: Laconia, Plymouth ready to battle for state title

PLYMOUTH — It was what everyone in the Lakes Region wanted when Plymouth and Laconia were playing for titles in opposite divisions, and got last fall when they were reunited in Division IV.

Division VI football semifinals: Lakers look to keep dream season alive

MEREDITH — Inter-Lakes High School coach Paul Lavigne isn't sure what to make of his undefeated football team's psyche. His Lakers are, of course, preparing for their first playoff game for a program in just its second year.

Division IV schoolboy football: Laconia, Plymouth set to add another chapter to rich rivalry

LACONIA — Here we go again!

Local roundup: NHS stars sign National Letters of Intent

NEW HAMPTON — Four New Hampton School men's basketball players signed National Letters of Intent on Wednesday, the first day that members of the Class of 2010 could sign with NCAA schools.

I-L, Winnisquam the top two seeds in the semifinal round High schools: Locals invade D-VI bracket

MEREDITH — There was little doubt who the top two seeds would be when the Division VI football pairings were released Monday. The question was who No. 1 Inter-Lakes and No. 2 Winnisquam would play.

Class M boys soccer championship: Heartbreak: Gilford stunned in finals by Hopkinton, 2-1

MANCHESTER — The Gilford High School boys soccer team had scored 114 goals, allowed only five, and hadn't trailed in over 1,500 minutes of play entering the second half of the Class M championship game.

High school: Locals earn All-State recognition

LACONIA — With the Division I and II championship plaques presented Saturday evening, one night after Division III was decided, the New Hampshire Volleyball Coaches Association announced the All-State teams as well as players and coaches of...

Swept away: Gilford falls short in D-II title match

DERRY — Gilford High School senior Bristol Whitcher kept the Division II runner-up plaque tucked under her left arm Saturday night, long after Hollis/Brookline finished off its perfect season with a 3-0 win for the championship.

Plymouth grounds it out vs. Kennett

PLYMOUTH – The George Zoulias Memorial Field at Plymouth Regional High School will be the site of its fifth straight football championship game next week.