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Ice racing season opens in Moultonborough
The Lakes Region Ice Racing Club opened the 2013 season of automobile, oval track ice racing last Sunday on Lee Pond. The Milton ice racing club did not have enough ice to race and many of their members traveled to the Lakes Region to race. Lots of cars and lots of fans made for a great show. Competitors raced in the following divisions: juniors, four-cyclinder, V8 stock and modifieds.
Adam Cahoon, driving his bright orange Ollie's Garage number 99 Monte Carlo, won the V8 stock division. Moultonborough's Jackie Martel won the junior division. Rick Martel of Moultonborough took first in the modified race. In the four-cylinder competition, Tim Chase, driving last year's championship-winning number 40 MR2, took the checkered flag.
The Club's Latchkey Cup to benefit the Norris Cotton Cancer Center is scheduled for next Saturday. Area drivers will gather Saturday at 10 a.m. to race in the 29th annual cup. Check the club's website at www.LakesRegionIceRacingClub.com or facebook page for the latest race/ice status, information about coming events, and for race photos and video.
Adam Cahoon, driving his bright orange Ollie's Garage number 99 Monte Carlo, won the V8 stock division. Moultonborough's Jackie Martel won the junior division. Rick Martel of Moultonborough took first in the modified race. In the four-cylinder competition, Tim Chase, driving last year's championship-winning number 40 MR2, took the checkered flag.
The Club's Latchkey Cup to benefit the Norris Cotton Cancer Center is scheduled for next Saturday. Area drivers will gather Saturday at 10 a.m. to race in the 29th annual cup. Check the club's website at www.LakesRegionIceRacingClub.com or facebook page for the latest race/ice status, information about coming events, and for race photos and video.
Last Updated on Friday, 01 February 2013 01:03
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GHS girls' basketball tops Inter-Lakes
The Gilford High School girls' varsity basketball team posted its ninth win on the season with a 46-42 win at Inter Lakes on January 29. The Eagles matched baskets in the first half with the Lakers and took a 19-15 lead at the break. It was back in forth early in the second half but Gilford took the lead for good at the 6 minute mark, 21-20. The Eagles expanded their lead to 37-28 at the end of three quarters. The Lakers closed the gap late in the fourth but Gilford held on for the win. For Inter-Lakes Angie Brewer was the high scorer with 16 points, including 10 in the final quarter. Mikaela O’Neil added eight along with Riley Donovan. For Gilford Abby Harris scored 13 points followed by Sarah Veazey with 11 and Hayley Jakubens with 10.
Last Updated on Friday, 01 February 2013 01:02
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Belmont-Gilford hockey team eager for Saturday's re-match v. Berlin
After driving to Berlin on Wednesday to suffer a 5-6 loss, the Belmont-Gilford hockey team is eager to return the favor when Berlin comes to the Laconia Ice Arena on Saturday afternoon.
Referring to the undefeated Berlin, Belmon-Gilford coach Jay Londer said, "They've a very good team, there's a reason they're number one." All the goals in the back-and-forth game were scored during penalties, said Londer, who added that the loss came after a long bus ride and in a hostile environment. He looks forward to facing Berlin on his home ice on Saturday, and the opportunity to smear Berlin's pristine record. "We didn't play our best game and we only lost by one goal," he said. "We need to be tougher on the pucks and we need to finish our checks on Saturday."
Londer added that he hoped to see a crowd of several hundred cheering on the Bulldogs on Saturday. The game begins at 4:40 p.m., and he noted that Belmont or Gilford high school students who wear their school colors won't be charged admission.
Referring to the undefeated Berlin, Belmon-Gilford coach Jay Londer said, "They've a very good team, there's a reason they're number one." All the goals in the back-and-forth game were scored during penalties, said Londer, who added that the loss came after a long bus ride and in a hostile environment. He looks forward to facing Berlin on his home ice on Saturday, and the opportunity to smear Berlin's pristine record. "We didn't play our best game and we only lost by one goal," he said. "We need to be tougher on the pucks and we need to finish our checks on Saturday."
Londer added that he hoped to see a crowd of several hundred cheering on the Bulldogs on Saturday. The game begins at 4:40 p.m., and he noted that Belmont or Gilford high school students who wear their school colors won't be charged admission.
Last Updated on Friday, 01 February 2013 00:53
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Gilford girls' basketball earns win over Farmington
Gilford High School girls' basketball team jumped out to an early lead and coasted to its eighth win of the season by besting Farmington 48-28 on January 25. The Eagles entered the contest tied in the standings with the Tigers. Gilford took a 12-10 lead after the first quarter and expanded it to 22-13 at the half. Gilford came out of the break and turned up the defensive intensity, causing a dozen turnovers it the 3rd quarter while outscoring Farmington 17-3 to take a commanding 37-16 lead into the final quarter. Both teams would match baskets in the fourth for the final 48-28 margin.
Ten players scored for Gilford, led by Molly Dietrich who scored 10 points and also had seven steals and six assists. Cassidy Bartlett chipped in with nine points followed by Abigail Harris with seven points and eight rebounds. For Farmington Mckenzie Lloyd had six points.
Ten players scored for Gilford, led by Molly Dietrich who scored 10 points and also had seven steals and six assists. Cassidy Bartlett chipped in with nine points followed by Abigail Harris with seven points and eight rebounds. For Farmington Mckenzie Lloyd had six points.
Last Updated on Tuesday, 29 January 2013 02:05
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