Spring Sports Round Up

The girls lacrosse team had a remarkable season, finishing with a 15-2 record. Despite playing in Division Three, their only regular-season losses were to Division Two Hollis Brookline and Division One Portsmouth. The regular season was eventful, with Head Coach Chris Raabe achieving her 300th career win and Olivia Selleck becoming the program's leader in total points. The squad dominated all season long, trouncing every Division Three team by massive margins. Their only close Division Three matchup came against Gilford, where they managed to squeak by with a 12-11 victory. The Lady Falcons boasted numerous first-team All-State players, including Olivia Selleck, Kendall Murray, Jill Harpring, and Ella Gray. Kylie McKee also received second-team All-State honors. The team was led by midfielder Olivia Selleck, who has committed to play college lacrosse at Bucknell University, a prestigious Patriot League school in Pennsylvania. Kendall Murray also committed last offseason, choosing Division Two lacrosse at New Haven in Connecticut. Very recently, Ella Gray committed to Division Two Southern New Hampshire. The Falcons advanced to the semifinals, where they had a back-and-forth battle with Gilford, a team they had previously beaten by only one goal. They forced overtime after two critical goals from freshman Charlotte Duncan, a rising star in the program. Unfortunately, Gilford scored the game-winning goal, securing an 11-10 victory. 

The baseball team has had its best season in recent years, finishing with a 14-5 record. The Falcons narrowly defeated Hanover 4-3 in the quarterfinals, in a game that went down to the wire. They now move on to the semifinals, where they will face the top-seeded John Stark. Senior Caleb Szafran commented, "We have really come together as a team to improve both our strengths and weaknesses. No matter the outcome of the games, whether we win or lose, we work on our personal and team skills during practice to help us prepare for the next one." As for the team's top performers, Sean Guerrette has been an incredible pitcher, Owen Cray has been a key asset at shortstop, Brady Lover has excelled as a catcher, and Owen Webber has been the team's most consistent performer. Many athletes on the squad received All-State honors. Sean Guerrette won the most prestigious award in Division Two, Pitcher of the Year. Guerrette has had a truly remarkable season, managing to only allow players on base due to an error—a significant feat. Owen Webber received first-team honors, while Dillan Abbate and Brady Lover received second-team honors. Colby Smith and Jake Reardon were awarded third-team honors. 

The softball team has played exceptionally well this season, boasting an impressive 12-4 record. This achievement is particularly noteworthy given that the team lost two of its standout players from the previous year: Hannah McGonigle, the best player in the program's history and Division Two Player of the Year, and Emily Kiah, a First Team All-State player. Despite these significant losses, the team demonstrated resilience and adaptability, managing to exceed all expectations and even surpass their record from last year. Their playoff run has been nothing short of impressive. In the first round, they dominated Lebanon with a decisive 12-0 victory. The subsequent game against ConVal was much closer, a nail-biting 3-2 win that sends them into the semifinals, where they will face Plymouth for a chance to compete in the state title game. Three players were selected for All-State teams. Taylor Ouellette, the team’s top performer this year, received First Team All-State honors. Ella Roos earned Second Team All-State, and Madison Oppold was named Honorable Mention. Regardless of the outcome in the semi final game, the team should feel proud for their outstanding success as a team this year. 

Bow High School's Track and Field team has had an impressive season, marked by numerous standout performances. The boys' team boasts several top state rankings, led by junior Kody McCraine, who is the top scorer with 84.25 points and holds the school's 200m dash record at 22.74 seconds. McCraine also competes in the 100m dash, 400m, and 4x100 relay. Senior Alden Betterley ranks 5th in the state for the 800m with a time of 2:02.70. Senior Ben McDowell is 1st in pole vault with a jump of 13’6”, while his twin brother, Joe, ranks 4th with 11’2”. Senior Sean Nicholls is 3rd in shot put with a throw of 44’8”. Other notable contributors include Collin Atwell in multiple events, Thomas Sargent in the 3200m and 800m, and Wyatt Worcester in the 3200m. The girls' team also showcases remarkable talent. Junior Hannah Pawlowski leads in the 400m (1st in state), is 3rd in the 800m, and ranks 13th in javelin. Sophomore Charlotte Larochelle holds 2nd in the state for long jump with a leap of 15' 10.5". Sophomore Julia Hou is 1st in pole vault with 8’8” and 9th in the 800m. Freshman Gwen Barrieau ranks 5th in long jump and is part of the 3rd-ranked 4x100 relay team. Freshman Camden Wilson is 3rd in high jump, 13th in the 100m, and 14th in the 200m. Senior Sabrina Bernard is 5th in shot put. The team’s relay squads also perform strongly, with the girls' 4x100 relay holding 3rd place and the 4x400 relay in 4th place in the state. The team’s success is attributed to strong leadership from enthusiastic and approachable captains, supported by six dedicated coaches. Emily Fauteux, who ranks 14th in the state for the 300 hurdles, expresses her satisfaction: “I couldn’t be happier with the Track and Field Team this year. Everyone is enthusiastic and fun to compete with both during meets and at practices. I have loved every minute of this season, and there’s always a new technique to try or improve upon.” Overall, Bow High School's Track and Field team has had a season full of personal bests, state rankings, and a lot of fun!