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Pelham lost a pitcher's duel to Gillfors, 3-1, in the Division 3 quarterfinals. Losing pitcher Jordan Parece gave up only five hits and no earned runs but Gilford pitcher gave up only one hit, a solo home run to Sarah-Jayne Spicer.

Pelham's unbeaten golf team continued to dominate its Division 3 oppoisition. Led by a par-36 from Jake Vaiknoras, the Pythons (8-0) scored 155 points, defeating runner-up Gilford by a whopping 22 strokes in a three-team meet. Brad Pomerleau was two strokes back with a 38. 

Keston Beauregard pumped in five goals and Alec Paradis added four goals and three assists as Pelham doubled up on Gilford, 14-7, in the Division 3 quarterfinals. Paradis now has 105 points (65 goals) on the season. He's the first Python ever to crack 100 points in the 8-year history of the program said coach Matt Regan.

Defensive midfielder Joe Perrone was a force in Pelham's near-shutout effort, teaming up with goalie Jon Dostie (12 saves) in a 13-2 victory over Gilford.

Sophomore midfielder Alina Donnelly had a super day, scoring five goals and adding two assists. She also collected seven ground balls, made one interception and won six draw controls as she helped Windham girls lacrosse post a 19-8 victory over Gilford. 

Alex Catalano netted all seven of her goals before the break for Pelham, which built a 10-4 lead and rolled over Gilford, 12-9.

Elyse Law scored one goal, and assisted on a goal by her sister Erica Law as Sanborn topped Gilford 4-2.

Sophomore Jessica Plante did a fantastic job forcing turnovers in the defensive end, kick-starting the offense in Sanborn's 2-1 victory over Milford. After Plante denied Milford, senior Shannon Snively funneled the ball effectively to the front line and also scored a goal herself.

Despite a superb save by Ali Laliberte to preserve a second-half tie, Gilford broke through with 3:35 left in overtime to edge Sanborn, 2-1. Rebecca Twiss opened the scoring for the Indians (1-5) with 8 1/2 minutes left in the first half. Junior Jess King was a force on defense to help out LaLiberte (eight saves).

Nicole Gianakakis came up big for the Indians with two goals and an assist as Sanborn eliminated Gilford from postseason play with a 3-1 victory in the New Hampshire Class M semifinals. Tamra Comerford scored Sanborn's other goal, and goaltender Heather Zukas finished with eight saves.