By DAN BARILE
Eagle Times Correspondent
Boys Basketball
Stevens 53, Winnisquam 41
TILTON, N.H. — Stevens remained on the playoff bubble with a key victory over Winnisquam on Friday night. Nevin Marsh led Stevens with 16 points, Jacob Davis was next with 14, Jacoby Roberts followed with nine, and Owen Wilkinson added eight. Stevens (4-10) hosts Mascoma Valley (14-1) in its next contest on Tuesday at 7 p.m.
Green Mountain 45, Springfield 38
SPRINGFIELD, Vt. — Springfield held a six-point advantage entering the final frame, but Green Mountain outscored the hosts 15-2 over the final eight minutes to improve to 11-5 on the season. Tanner Swisher led Green Mountain with 16 points, Caleb Merrow followed with 12, and Wyatt Koch added nine. Ollie Kelley (10), Nick Wiese (10), and Jameer Cosby (8) were the leading scorers for Springfield. Green Mountain heads to Woodstock on Tuesday, while Springfield (5-8) hosts a trio of home games this week against Arlington, Long Trail and Mount Anthony.
Kearsarge 55, Monadnock 40
SWANZEY, N.H. — Kearsarge improved to 14-2 on the season after cruising to victory against Monadnock. The Cougars featured a balanced scoring attack led by Eli Whipple (13), Austin Needham (12), Noah Whipple (9), Bragen Kinzer (8) and Ajay Tremblay (7). Kearsarge is currently ranked third in the Division 3 standings and is slated to wrap up the regular season this week against Derryfield and Gilford.
Girls Basketball
Fair Haven 51, Windsor 45
WINDSOR, Vt. — Sophia Rockwood posted 16 points to eclipse the 1,000-point mark, but Windsor fell just short against the Slaters for the second straight season. Audrey Rupp and Kemari Wildgoose added seven points apiece for Windsor and Cassie Clark was next with six. Audrey Perry was the top scorer for Fair Haven (11-3) with 15 points. Windsor (11-2) heads to Springfield on Tuesday for a 7 p.m. tipoff.
Otter Valley 47, Springfield 38
BRANDON, Vt. — The Cosmos held a 16-point lead during the third quarter before Otter Valley (4-10) came storming back for the victory on Saturday afternoon. Macie Stagner posted 23 points for Springfield before fouling out with 3:20 remaining in the fourth quarter. Meadow Murchie also reached double figures, tallying 10 points for the Cosmos. Springfield (6-9) has a tough week ahead with games against Windsor and Fair Haven.
