

GIRLS SOCCER Hartford 4, Springfield 3 (OT) Sharon (0-1-0) is at Proctor on Saturday. Senior midfielder Jack Lloyd scored a late consolation goal for the Phoenix. RANDOLPH - The Galloping Ghosts broke through with two goals late in the first half, then poured it on after intermission. Joseph on Friday in a rematch of last year’s VPA Division IV state championship game, which was won by MSJ. Thetford is at Peoples on Saturday, while Rivendell hosts Mount St. ORFORD - After 80 minutes of regulation that did not produce a score, the Panthers got past the Raptors on a golden goal by senior midfielder Jacob Gilman in the season opener for both teams. The Raiders are at Hollis-Brookline on Friday. Senior goalkeeper Easton Wykes made three saves in the first half, and junior Zach Aldrich made three in the second half. After Kingswood equalized in the 28th, sophomore midfielder Otto Bourne put Lebanon back in front just 25 seconds later for the lead that held up. Sophomore forward Nico Pentella continued his spectacular start to the season by opening the scoring in the third minute for his fifth goal in four games. In a rematch of last year’s NHIAA Division II semifinal, the Raiders improved to 4-0-0 with a tight win over the Knights. The Canes will head to Fair Haven on Friday. “I’m pleased that we found a way to win,” Hartford head coach Kevin Guilbault said. Gour finished with six saves, including the PK. Sophomore midfielder Sam Peckinpaugh had the assist on McMahon’s goal. Junior Gabe Guillette had given Hartford the lead in the 31st minute on a penalty, but the Lakers equalized before the Canes could pull back ahead in the 69th. Four minutes after senior goalkeeper Blaine Gour saved a penalty kick to preserve a tie, senior midfielder Nolan McMahon scored what turned out to be the game-winning goal for the Hurricanes, who improved to 2-0-0. The Wildcats (1-0-0) are at Twin Valley on Saturday. “We now have a list of things to work on.” “The game was closer than the score, but we’re mostly pleased with the performance,” WRV head coach Alex Montaño said. Freshman Ty Coutre and McShinsky split the game in goal, with Coutre making seven saves and McShinsky three. Junior Finn Bailey contributed two assists, and Benoit and McShinsky each had one. Senior forward Robby McShinsky and freshman forward Kalen Tlumacki each scored once. Sophomore forward Brayden Russ had a hat trick, and freshman midfielder Jacob Benoit scored twice in his high school debut. The Wildcats recorded the first five goals of a high-scoring match and beat West Rutland, 8-3, despite playing most of the second half with 10 players due to a red card for a hand ball in the penalty area. The long wait for the season opener proved to be well worth it for the White River Valley boys soccer team. May not be reprinted or used online without permission. (Valley News - Tris Wykes) Copyright Valley News. Rivendell Academy's Josiah Welch (8) jostles with Thetford's Dempsey McGovern during the neighboring rivals' Sept. 7, 2022, gathering around the ball during the Vermont Division III teams' meeting in Orford, N.H. Rivendell Academy's Jacoby Patterson (5) and Thetford's Uly Junker (22) are at the center of a Sept. Rivendell Academy's Diego Rincon (16) dribbles ahead of Thetford's Finn Linehan during the Vermont Division III teams' meeting on Sept.



Rivendell Academy's Diego Rincon breaks in on Thetford goalkeeper Justin Robinson during the Vermont Division III teams' clash on Sept.
