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Hoops – they did it again: GIL annual wheelchair tourney raises money – and awareness – for vital services

Sunday, March 26, 2023 Carol Robidoux 0

The all-day basketball tournament is the great equalizer, featuring teams of players maneuvering the court using wheelchairs – whether they have a disability or not, all for a unified cause: supporting an organization that promotes equity, independence, and inclusion for those living with disabilities through Home Care Services, Community-Based Disability Supports and Employment Services. READ MORE

The NBA wishes LA Lakers’ Wenyen Gabriel a happy birthday – and so do his hometown fans

Sunday, March 26, 2023 Carol Robidoux 0

“Effort pays off, repeatedly!” MANCHESTER, NH – If you’re an NBA fan here in New Hampshire, then you are likely rooting for the Boston Celtics right now, who currently hold the No. 2 position in READ MORE

New hockey team coming to Manchester area next season

Tuesday, March 21, 2023 Andrew Sylvia 0

North American Hockey League (NAHL) Board of Governors earlier this month accepted the application of a new team in Hooksett, slated to begin in the 2023-’24 season. The team, which will be known as the New Hampshire Mountain Kings, will operate out of Tri-Town Arena and will be the first NAHL franchise located within New Hampshire. READ MORE

Police beats Fire in physical Battle of the Badges contest

Sunday, March 19, 2023 Andrew Sylvia 0

Team Police couldn’t find a shutout, but did find a 5-1 victory in the 15th annual Battle of the Badges Hockey Championship sponsored by the Elliot Perry Foundation at SNHU Arena on Saturday afternoon. READ MORE

Holy Family finds success playing – and praying – on the hardwood

Wednesday, March 8, 2023 Ryan O'Connor 0

MANCHESTER, NH – Prior to the start of this winter season, Holy Family Academy head boys basketball coach Keith Lacasse pulled all of his players aside individually and asked where each wanted the season to end. “To READ MORE

Memorial sees season end in Bedford

Friday, March 3, 2023 Andrew Sylvia 0

The 2022-’23 Manchester Memorial girls’ basketball team could have been much more than what it was, but that question of what it could have been will have to remain unanswered. READ MORE

Trinity earns quarterfinal rematch in Bedford

Thursday, March 2, 2023 Andrew Sylvia 0

Trinity now needs just three more wins to defend their NHIAA Division I boys’ basketball crown, following their convincing 79-51 win over Portsmouth on Wednesday night. READ MORE

West has no problem advancing past Milford

Tuesday, February 28, 2023 Andrew Sylvia 0

The fourth-ranked Blue Knights of Manchester West advanced past the first round of the NHIAA Division II boys’ basketball tournament on Tuesday night, easily defeating Milford, 77-54. READ MORE

Mugiraneza’s three buzzer beaters send Holy Family to finals

Monday, February 27, 2023 Andrew Sylvia 0

In what may have been one of the best high school basketball games in New Hampshire history, the Griffins of Holy Family Academy left Merrimack Valley High School with a ticket to the 2022-‘23 NHIAA Division IV boys’ basketball championship game, defeating Concord Christian in double overtime, 86-84. READ MORE

Holy Family advances to D-IV semifinals for 3rd-straight year

Sunday, February 26, 2023 Ryan O'Connor 0

If being able to go on the road and win a tight game in a hostile environment is a sign of championship pedigree, the Holy Family Academy boys basketball team definitively checked that box Friday night. READ MORE