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The Concord Orthopaedics Division II Basketball Preview

By Dave Haley, 12/12/17, 6:15AM EST

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Kearsarge is #1 and Tommy Johnson is a first team all-state pick

 Kearsarge returns to Division II bigger, stronger and wiser than when they left for Division III in 2011. Think of it like when the time the scrawny-tall kid from 9th grade showed up for the first day of school the next year like he has spent his entire summer in the weight room.

 The Cougars are back, and they enter opening night as the favorites in a division with a lot of parity 2 through 14. “I think we are all interested to get our shot at them,” said one Division II coach. “We all know and like Nate (Camp) but his team is one most of us have only seen on video (on NHsportspage),” another Division II coach told me.

 “They’ll have a target on their backs all season long so how they are affected by that will be interesting to watch. There are some good teams in this division who are going to want to knock them off.”

 There are indeed. Division II might be ten to twelve teams deep this season and the physicality that comes from going up a division makes the Cougars tour through their new neighborhood one of the more intriguing stories of the 2017-18 basketball season.

 “I have so much respect for Jim Mulvey and what that Portsmouth team was able to do a year ago in going 21-0 after moving up to Division I. It’s unbelievable,” said Kearsarge’s Nate Camp.

 “We’re not laying out any goals like that, we are trying to compete every night just like everyone else and we know there are going to bumps along the way,” said Camp. “If we can be there in Durham at the end then that would be pretty terrific. It will be fun working for that goal.”

 Today in our third of four mammoth pre-season previews we take a look at Division II and the twenty-one teams lined up to greet the Division III champions.

 

 Division II Predicted Order

  1. Kearsarge Regional
  2. Lebanon
  3. Pelham
  4. Hollis-Brookline
  5. Pembroke Academy
  6. Bishop Brady
  7. Timberlane
  8. Coe-Brown Academy
  9. Goffstown
  10.  Merrimack Valley

Lurking outside the Top 10: Souhegan, Milford, John Stark, Windham, Manchester West, Oyster River & Plymouth

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 Mid-way through a scrimmage with Waltham (MA) head coach Nate Camp watched his Kearsarge Cougars early 8 point lead evaporate in about two minutes. Like any coach, Camp took a look at his players out on the floor to gauge if it was time for a timeout to settle his players down. After all, Waltham is a big Massachusetts school and his players were only two weeks into their 2017-18 season.

 “I watched them react and there was just a calm & a poise amongst all five guys on the floor,” said Camp. “I didn't call the timeout; we put together a couple of stops & a really nice possession and went on from there. It’s uncanny the mental toughness & chemistry they have as a group. They play with urgency but they never panic, and when you see that you realize this group has been in a lot of big games together.”

 Having five starters back from a championship team of a year ago, a team that was the Division III runner-ups as well in 2015, also means Day 1 feels like mid-January at times. “With a senior-laden team, you do feel like you’re a step ahead at times. Instead of having to go over the same things over & over again you’re now adding wrinkles and options to certain sets. That’s something you truly have to appreciate as a coach because trust me it doesn’t happen very often.”

 It begins with two first team all-state performers.

 Tayler Mattos at 6’9 is the pre-season player of the year in Division II and will be playing Division I basketball either next year or the year after (if he decides to take a post-grad year next year). The 6’9 center worked very hard over the off-season to develop his game away from the basket. Making the idea of a Tommy Johnson/Tayler Mattos high pick & roll an absolute nightmare for all of Division II. “He has really developed his perimeter game,” said his head coach. “He can knock down the three now and he’s taking guys off the dribble in scrimmages. We still want to utilize him on the low block, because we know he can be dominant there, but now we have a lot of new options we can bring at teams as well.”

 Tommy Johnson is one of the hardest working players in the state and looks to come into his own in his senior season. “I feel like Tommy hasn’t shown everyone everything he can bring at them, he was terrific for us last year but I think he takes it to another level this season,” said Camp. “He’s gotten in the weight room and now you see the results. He’s dunking, he has the strength to finish against contact…there isn’t a guard in the state I’d trade for him.”

 Joe Storozuk is a tri-captain and three-year starter at small forward. When defenses send all their attention at Kearsarge’s Big 2 Storozuk will likely make them pay. “He’s been a great leader and he’s shooting the ball very well, always has for us,” said Camp.  Noah Trembley came on at the end of last season and steps into the starting lineup this season. 6’5 Kyle Herndon brings a toughness to Kearsarge and is a very good rebounder as well. “Kyle is one of those players every coach wishes they had,” said Camp.

 Jordan Bryk will contribute right away off the bench as will spot up shooter Will Chadwick, who has had a very good pre-season. “Between Will & Joe, we have two players on the wings that will force the defense the spread out because both of those guys are very capable of knocking down multiple shots if you give them open looks.”

 All of which makes Kearsarge the favorite in Division II. “We’re excited about the move to Division II,” said Camp. “Every night will be a battle and that is what we are looking forward to.”

 Every year there are programs that have to replace 1,000 points scorers and the production of a good senior class. In 2018 Kieth Matte and the Division II defending champion Lebanon Raiders will have to replace over 2,000 points.

 “We have to replace 2,700 points from KJ (Matte), Ryan (Milliken) & Graham (Chickering),” said Matte.

 Ok, 2,700 points…

 The point is this is an almost entirely new team and if Lebanon is going to reach their 6th consecutive final four they will have to get big-time production from a very exciting trio of sophomores.

 Jon Willeman, Logan Falzarano & Wade Rainey will all get their chance to make an immediate impact for the champs. “I love our sophomore class,” said Matte. “I think they are going to be the next special group in the program.”

 Willeman will step into the scoring role vacated by 2017 player of the year Ryan Milliken while Falzarano takes over the point guard spot for four-year starter and Twin State MVP KJ Matte. “Falzarano is going to run the point from Day 1 and we have a lot of confidence in him.”

 Wade Rainey may be the team’s best defender as evidenced by the fact he was tasked with guarding Merrimack all-state guard Ian Cummings in the Coaches for a Cause Jamboree. “Wade has the size to guard multiple positions and he’s just a tough kid,” said Matte. “He’s someone who accepts the challenge of guarding the other team’s best player.”

 The frontcourt returns as Chris Nulty and Matt Eylander give Lebanon one of the best frontcourts in the division if not the state. Eylander had surgery in the pre-season but should be ready to go by the Queen City Tournament over the Holidays. Matte sees Nulty as a player of the year candidate. “I really think Chris is going to have a great year for us. He’s a 6’4 wing who can score in the post or take guys off the dribble on the perimeter,” said Matte.

 Hunter Bienvenu gives Lebanon a deep threat from the wing as he showed with a 17 point performance against Merrimack. Caleb Smith will also contribute right away as the Raiders begin the quest for back to back titles. “Kearsarge to me is clearly the favorite,” said Matte shining the flashlight on someone else. “I think we have the chance to be a pretty good team as well. I’m excited to see this group really come together.”

 The Pelham Pythons are one of those teams that never wow you in lay-up line but turns everything they have on you once the ball is tipped off. If Pelham finds that fifth gear their head coach feels like they’ll be in the mix for another final four berth after a one-year absence.

 “ The teams we’ve had here in the past that have been successful, final four teams, championship teams, have all had that edge to them where they played as hard as any team we faced,” said head coach Mike Larson. “I like the group we have but we need to find that edge, we have to find that level of effort because we aren’t good enough to win without it.”

 Derek Crowley will run the point from day one for the Pythons. “He’s a grinder, just a kid who works at it all the time. He’s really improved his game from even a season ago,” said his head coach.

 Blake Woekel gives Pelham a scorer on the perimeter and a leader in the locker room. “Blake is just a tough kid mentally, he does a lot of different things that help us win games,” said Larson. “He’s not going to wow you with his physical abilities but he is a player who always produces and a very important part of our team.

 Drew Brown is one of the best shooters in the division and will add more to his game as a sophomore, “Drew is an excellent shooter and he’s able to take players off the dribble better than he than he did a year ago. We need him to improve his rebounding as much as he has improved his defense. He’s made a big effort to defend at a higher level and he’s really starting to show that ability.”

 Larson has challenged Dylan Andrews to be a nightly double/double performer at the center spot. “He worked hard over the off-season with Rick Gorman (of BST Basketball) and can finish around the rim better than he did last year. His effort has always been there and this season I want to see him become a double-digit a game rebounder.”

 Tyler Mercier will contribute right away for a team with final four aspirations. “We saw both Keith Brown and Kyle Frank be the not only the best player on their teams but the hardest workers in every practice,” said Larson. “That’s what we need to see from this group, players stepping up to lead.”

 Coe Etten returns to his alma mater after winning a title as a head coach at Bishop Brady. The job opened up after longtime head coach (and our Division II Bracketologist….and sadly probably our now former Division II Bracketologist) Mike Soucy stepped down to become the athletic director at Merrimack. “I’m very excited to be back at Hollis-Brookline,” said Etten of his return home. “The parents and the community have been unbelievable to me. To take over for Coach Soucy, who was my coach, is an honor. Mike has been tremendous in getting me up to speed with the program and the kids have been great. I’m really enjoying this pre-season.”

 The Cavaliers will compete for a second straight final four berth behind what might be the best frontcourt in Division II.

 Matt Simco & Matt Dowling give Etten the confidence that there won’t be many nights when Hollis-Brookline loses the battle on the boards. “They’re so athletic and obviously with their strength, they are able to be a huge factor for us,” said Etten. “They are a tough match-up for opposing teams.”

 “They work together very well and what has really stood out to me as I began coaching them is their basketball IQ. They’re both very smart players.”

 Jonathan Brackett was one of the breakout stars of the Coaches for a Cause Jamboree, scoring 5 straight points to lead the Cavaliers to an upset win over Bedford. “ Jonathan hasn’t played for a few years so having him back is a huge boost for us,” said Etten. “ At 6’2 he can play out on the perimeter, shoot it very well and has the size to finish at the rim.”

 Player Locker Room member Scott VanCoughnett is one of those tough forwards who can guard on the perimeter or bang in the post. “He’s a terrific team player,” said Etten. “He has a really good knowledge and understanding of what we are trying to do out on the floor.”

 Evan Simonds and Grant Snyder are just two of the guards who will compete for minutes at the guard position. The Cavaliers were led to the final four by all-state point guard Nick Fothergill and shooting guard Stephen Giaconia, leaving an open competition for minutes in the backcourt. “I think it helps you as a coach when you have players competing for spots in the rotation,” said Etten. “This is a team that is coming together and I like the way the kids have worked to prepare for opening night.”

 When Rich Otis took over at Pembroke Academy the longtime head coach understood there would be some growing pains, but with a lot of young talent and a scoring duo rivaling any in the division he also understands the finished product could be pretty special. “There’s always an adjustment when you come in as a new head coach but I think as we go along this team will come together,” said Otis. “I know we can score, this teams proved that last season. What we need to do is value rebounding & defending and once we commit to that we’re going to be just fine.”

 Junior Noah Cummings is a 6’1 point guard who now is a cagey veteran after two years on varsity. “I think he’s set up to have an all-state kind of season,” said Otis. “He’s a guard who runs our offense, understands where his teammates need to get the ball and has the ability to get to the rim off the dribble.”

 Jake Sherman was one of the leading scorers in the division a year ago and will be counted on to help carry the offensive load while Sean Menard returns from an off-season injury around the first of the year. “When we get Sean back that gives us two very good scorers,” said Otis. “Sean is a great kid, he works really hard and we are looking forward to getting him back.”

 Rebounding has been an issue in the pre-season and that makes the play of center Jack Lehoullier critical to the Spartans success. “We need Jack to rebound and defend the post. We have a good group offensively but going to get the ball without putting a body on somebody isn’t going to work,” said Otis. “It’s another area we are working through in the pre-season.”

 Otis is excited about sophomore forward Shea Shackford and a team that hasn’t hit it’s ceiling yet. “There is a lot of potential with this group and I’m confident we are going to become a pretty good basketball team this season.”

 Bishop Brady returns all-state forward Bryce Johnson and will feature one of the biggest starting lineups in the division, including 6’7 center Ryan Johnson  (Ryan's Player Profile Page) under first-year head coach Tim Lee.

 Social media giant Timberlane may be a sleeper team in the race to Durham as Jeff Baumann’s team competes in the division for one more season before a move back to Division I. “ I like this team a lot and our ability to play a couple of different styles depending on the match-up. As far as depth goes, I think this is the deepest team I’ve had in my time as head coach.”

 It starts with a very good frontcourt as Bob Horgan is the rare big man you can run your offense through. “His versatility is a big asset for us,” said Baumann. “We will set him up on the high post and with his ability to shoot, put the ball on the floor or pass he has the ability set us up for good looks.”

 Sam Hovan can create as well and will do his work on the wing (“Sam can score but where I think he can really help us is by causing havoc on the glass with his athleticism,” said his head coach). Matt Perry and Christian Allaire return to the rotation and will contribute right away while 6’1 transfer Kevin Guisler and freshman Robbie Olsen are going to get their shot right away.  Shooting guard Ryan Bourque will allow the Owls to spread you out defensively. “We will be ten players deep so we’ll utilize that by pushing the pace,” said Baumann. “Having all of those kinds of options is exciting for us as a team.”

 Jennifer Chick-Ruth’s Coe-Brown Bears made a run all the way to the final Saturday of the basketball season a year ago. Heavy graduation losses will mean a new look for David Smith’s team but a very good JV team a year ago (coached by longtime coach Dave Daigle) means there are players ready to step into bigger roles. “ We have a good group of underclassman who has been waiting to make their mark,” said head coach David Smith. “ They are excited now to have to have their own opportunity.”

 Scott Spenard is the lone returning starter after last year’s run. “ He will have a different role this season,” said Smith. “ He steps into a bigger leadership role and he’s the kind of player who likes to lead by example.” Ben Watson is a small forward comfortable out on the perimeter and a player who can guard multiple positions.

 Senior Kyshaun Russell will run the Coe-Brown offense from the point guard spot and will also be at the front of any full-court pressure the Bears come at teams with. “ He’s very quick and can handle the ball well. Having him at the front of our defense will allow us to put pretty good pressure on the basketball.”

 Juniors Lucas McCusker and Mitchell Wade will step in and contribute right away, as will Brendan Eaton. “ The success of the JV team means we have a good chemistry with this group,” said Smith. “ We lost a very good senior class who won a lot of games for us but I’m excited to see what this group can accomplish.”

 As for the most high profile returner, Coach Smith confirmed what we had all hoped to be true. “ I can confirm for you that Benny the Bear has not graduated,” verified Smith. “He is out of hibernation and ready for opening night.”

 At Goffstown head Coach Mike Gasper has been talking about the potential of forward Aaron O’Melia since he took the job three years ago. In 2018 Gasper expects his junior to take his game to the next level. “Aaron has all the traits you need; he can handle the ball, he defends and he can score. I’m hoping this is the year he puts it all together because after our graduation losses of a year ago we need players to step into bigger roles and produce.”

 The Grizzlies will have size and speed as a group that includes 6’3 Teagan Collins, Connor Hujsak, Jared Heidenreich, Gavin Collins, Taylor French and all-interview team member Mathieu Eberhardt looks to build off of a quarterfinal appearance a year ago. “ I see 12 guys seeing time on the floor, so that’s a pretty good problem to have,” said Gasper. “We don’t have a true point guard to replace Ethan Skinner from last season’s team but there are guards that I think are capable of handling the basketball for us.”

 Teagan Collins fits a familiar trait with a lot of Gasper’s rotation players in that he has the size to finish at the rim and the quickness to be able to guard out on the perimeter. “ We have a lot of interchangeable parts so that allows us to find the right group night to night based on the opponent.”

 “ This group likes to get out and push the pace,” said Gasper. “When you have good athletes you need to allow them to utilize that ability so we will play a little faster this year and I feel strongly we have the depth to back that style of play up.”

 Division II Gold Level Coaches & Families: Cole Etten of Hollis-Brookline Basketball, Peter Pierce of Souhegan Basketball, David Smith of Coe-Brown Basketball, Mike Larson of Pelham Basketball, The VanCoughnett Family of Hollis-Brookline Basketball & The Brown Family of Pelham Basketball.

 Much like Coe-Brown, the team that eliminated Milford in last year’s final four, heavy graduation losses will give the Spartans a new look in 2018. Head coach Dan Murray has a team that won't have a lot of size but we will be able to shoot the basketball well and pressure the ball. “ We have a lot of quickness, and this is a tough group,” said Murray. “ I think it’s a team that will bring a lot of effort night to night.”

 Jamie Pare steps into the point guard role vacated by first team all-state guard Ryan Banuskevich. “Jamie played for us in the final four last year so he has the big game experience you hope for with your point guard.”

 Zach King, coming off a football season as the starting quarterback, has developed his game and will contribute right away. “ He does all the little things that help you win games and he can fly around the court on defense,” said Murray. Sam Sananiello, Max Huston, and John Huston will all step in and contribute right away. As will the sophomore duo of Gavin Urda (“ He’s very smooth with the basketball and good shooter as well,” said Murray) and Jake Greska, who Murray calls one of the toughest players on the team.

 “Last year we had a big senior class and that group was really close,” said Murray.” There was a great chemistry with that team and it helped us win a lot of close games. With this group, they need to build up that trust in one another. If we are able to do that I think we have a chance to be pretty good again.”

 Merrimack Valley brings back a good senior class from a tournament team of a year ago. In 2018 Head Coach Tim Mucher will count on his returning group to get his team back to the tournament and maybe stay for a round or two. “ There is a lot of experience with this group,” said Mucher. “ What I want to see is who is going to step up and be the leader. Who is the player we are going to go to in close games when we have to have a bucket?”

 Jake Hebert is one of the main candidates to be that player. The senior point guard may also be the team’s best athlete. “ Jake has had a good pre-season,” said Mucher. “ He’s a player who can slash to the basket and makes good decisions with the ball.”

 Caleb LaClair, at 5’6, is usually outsized by bigger guards but rarely outworked. “ He’s a gritty player, just a very capable guard who can really defend the ball handler,” said Mucher. “ He brings a lot of good intangibles for us.”

 6’3 Kyle Dube gives The Pride a post-presence and the ability to rebound. “ We need him to defend better and the hope is he rebounds well at the center spot.” Jack Prewitt and Ryan Defina will also contribute right away for a team that should compete for a Top 8 seed. “ They have worked hard together and with six seniors returning they certainly understand that it is their last go around,” said Mucher. “They know they have a chance to have a pretty good season and the work it will take to get there.”

 After missing the post-season a year ago Windham head coach Todd Steffanides feels like he has a returning group that will compete with a defensive identity. “ Defensively we are way ahead of where we were at this time a year ago,” said the Jaguars head coach. “ This is a group that understands from Day 1 what we want to accomplish and you can’t always say that as a head coach.”

 Power forward Eric Thibodeau and Thomas Splagounias give Windham a very imposing frontcourt and Steffanides particularly likes how his two bigs play off of one another. “ Eric has really improved his game and he is a player who can get to the rim and finish through contact with his size.”

 “Thomas does all the little things that help you win basketball games,” said Steffanides. “ He’s just a really smart kid with a very bright future. He does a lot of things that don’t necessarily show up in the box score at the end of the game.”

 Steffanides sees four players for three spots in the backcourt and appreciates the depth that will give him. “We have guys with different strengths so you utilize that night to night based on the match-up.”

 Jake Byers, Joe Shields, Jake Teixeira and Riley Desmaris should all contribute right away for a team looking to finish out games better than they did a year ago and get back to the Division II playoffs. “Our point differential was only three points last year,” said Steffanides.”So we need to close out games much better than we did last season.”

 “They want it this year and they have put the work in for us to be a much better team this season. We lost a lot of close games last year but sometimes you need to make your own luck and they are working to turn all that around.”

 Peter Pierce has a backcourt good enough to get Souhegan back to the post-season after a one-year absence,. In 2018 it will come down to how the pieces fill in around them. “ We are not very big but I like the guards we have and the fact that they can guard multiple positions,” said Pierce.

 It begins with Players Locker Room member Ryan Hickey and backcourt mate Anderson Geffard. “Ryan can get to the rack off the dribble and he has a lot of experience in our offense,” said Pierce. “ He’s been a three-year varsity member and he plays very well with Anderson,” said Pierce.

 “Anderson is very unselfish, he’s always looking to make a play to help you win the game.”

 Jordan Lacquan was injured a year ago but will contribute right away along with guard Max Leonard. “Max is quick but we’re going to need him to guard bigger players because we just don’t have the size we have in the past,” said Pierce. “ A lot of our guys are going to have play up a spot and we are going to have to rebound as a team.”

 Pierce is excited about the development of freshman 6’3 forward Matt McCoole. “ He’s a player who has hit a growth spurt in the last year and really become a very good player,” said Pierce. “ He, like any freshman, has a lot to learn but he is going to step in and play right away for us.”

 Souhegan will hope their lack of size doesn’t keep them from a Top 10 finish in the division. “ We are a better team than we were a year ago,” said Pierce. “ I don’t know if that will translate into more wins but this group has the ability to finish in the Top 10 if we come together during the season.”

 Lorne Lucas and Oyster River have some key players back and a new addition that should get them back to the Division II tourney after missing out a year ago. “ In the past, the only way we’ve had a chance to win was to slow it down and win a rock fight type of a game,” said Lucas. “ With this team, we are going to be able to play more of a style I’m accustomed to and that’s pressuring the basketball & pushing the pace.”

 6’2 Brennen Oxford will help right away in the low post as he joins the team after not playing a year ago. “ He’s just a freak athlete, you see it when we do drills in practice,” said Lucas. “ I’m excited to see what he brings to this team. He’s a competitor and we really need that.”

 6’3 forward Kyle Landrigan will also start up front. “ He can handle the ball and shoots it pretty well,” said Lucas. “ With his size, he can be a match-up problem on a lot of nights and he is a kid who has really worked hard at his game.” Max Lewis is a junior playing on varsity for the third season for Lucas. “ I call him my ‘Swiss Army Knife’. He just does so many different things for us out on the floor.”

 Cam Thibault will give Oyster River a shooter to spread defenses out on the wing while Joe Morrell may be the team’s most improved player after spending a lot of time working on his game in the gym over the summer. “ This group is battle tested, we just need to see what players step up and fit into certain roles,” said Lucas.

 Fresh off a second straight football title the Plymouth Bobcats would like to see the winning continue over the winter. “ I like what I’ve seen out of this group early on,” said head coach Mike Sullivan. “ After last season we talked about changing the way we work and the culture of our team, from the coaches to the players. Both are accountable and you see a difference early on this season.”

 Danny Carey will be a big piece as the returning starter gives Plymouth much needed scoring. “ We have struggled offensively the past couple of years but Danny is more than capable of having a big year scoring wise. He’s a great leader and someone we lean heavily on,” said Sullivan.

 Nick Qualey also should give the Bobcats another scoring option while Jordan Docen, last seen dancing with Pete Tarrier and his teammates at UNH, Jake Lamb, and Owen Brickley will all play a big role in any Plymouth turnaround. “ Athletically up front we can play with anybody,” said Sullivan. “ It’s the little things that win you games that we need to be better at. Free throws, for example, we have to take the opportunities when we get them and close games out better than we did a year ago. If we do that I see this team taking a big step up in the standings.”

 Leo Gershgorin takes over at Con Val where the wins will come but right now it is about building back up a once very good program. “ We had 50 kids at our tryouts, so we made three different teams out of those players,” said Gershgorin who was the head coach at Wilton-Lyndeborough a year ago. “ That’s exciting as a program because I really feel like we are on the rise. This is a hard-working group and they want to get better every day. You can see that in practices.”

 Matt Switzer does a little bit of everything out on the floor for the Cougars while Ben Henry is going to provide points from the guard spot. “ I think he’s going to have a big year scoring,” said Gershgorin. “We are going to push the pace and that really suits his game.”

 Mather Kipka is an exciting sophomore and part of the youth movement at Con Val. “This is the time for development and getting the kids excited & focused on what we are building here,” said Gershgorin. “We will have some growing pains but I really think you’re going to see this program grow. There is talent here and the kids are willing to work hard to get better.”

 John Stark will again be in the mix behind 6’5 center Parker McQuarrie and a group that includes Chase Patterson………….Manchester West lost a lot of production but will be led by Gob Gob under new head coach Justin Gorham…………….point guard Charlie Adams will again run Tim Winslow’s Hanover Marauders offense as they look to make another appearance in the Division II tournament.

 

 Pre-Season Player of the Year: Tayler Mattos of Kearsarge Regional

 

 Pre-Season First Team All-State

 Tayler Mattos of Kearsarge Regional

 Tommy Johnson of Kearsarge Regional

 Chris Nulty of Lebanon

 Bryce Johnson of Bishop Brady

 Noah Cummings of Pembroke Academy

 

 Second Team

 Matt Simco of Hollis-Brookline

 Matt Eylander of Lebanon

 Sean Menard of Pembroke Academy

 Blake Woekel of Pelham

 Scott Spenard of Coe-Brown

 

With apologies to: Matt Dowling & Jonathan Brackett of Hollis-Brookline, Aaron O’Melia of Goffstown, Jake Sherman of Pembroke, Drew Brown & Derek Crowley of Pelham, John Willeman of Lebanon, Parker McQuarrie of John Stark, Danny Carey of Plymouth, Ryan Hickey & Anderson Geffard of Souhegan, Jamie Pare of Milford, Gob Gob of Manchester West, Bob Horgan & Connor Schott of Timberlane, Jake Hebert of Merrimack Valley, Charlie Adams of Hanover, Ryan Johnson of Bishop Brady, Blake Henry of Con Val and Thomas Splagounias of Windham

 

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