The John Stark Generals used a 6-run second innings to jump start the scoring, and cruise to a 10-3 win for the school's first State Title in Baseball on Saturday! Alex Moore got the win on the mound, while Austin Hazzard pitched 4 innings of relief for the save. Noah Brent got the Generals on the board with a 2-out 2-run single in the 2nd inning, part of a 6 run inning for the Generals that was capped off by Austin Hazzard's bases clearing hit.

On Wednesday in Amherst, John Stark rallied for 10 runs in the bottom of the fifth inning to erase a 2-0 deficit to cruise to a 12-5 semifinal victory over Souhegan. Austin Hazzard got the win on the mound by going 4 1/3 innings giving up no earned runs on two hits and striking out 5. Cam Bergeron (2-3 3b rbi 2r) came off the bench and recorded two big hits in the 5th inning rally, while Jason Crean (1-3 3rbi 2sb r) and Nathan Innerfield (1-3 2rbi 2r 2sb) each registered 2-run singles in the 5th. The Generals move onto the program's first ever trip to the State Finals on Saturday against St. Thomas.

In Peterborough, John Stark defeated ConVal 16-6 in 6 innings in a division 2 quarterfinal on Saturday afternoon. The Generals offense was led by senior co-captains Brady Philibotte (3-4 2B 2 RBI) and Austin Hazzard (3-4 2B 3B and 3 RBI). Jason Crean went 2-3 with a RBI and stolen base. Alex Moore got the win on the mound, and Nathan Innerfield pitched 2 scoreless innings of relief to close the game out. Stark will move on to face Souhegan in the semi finals on Wednesday.

In Norwich, VT, John Stark rallied from a 3-1 deficit by plating 3 runs in the 5th inning highlighted by Brady Philibotte’s (2-3 3 RBI) 2 run go ahead double down the left field line. Austin Hazzard pitched a strong complete game giving up 2 earned runs on 4 hits and striking out 10. Hazzard also added a RBI single. Alex Moore went 2-4 with 2 runs and a stolen base. The Generals move on to play at ConVal tomorrow in the quarterfinals. John Stark moves to 11-3 while Hanover fell to 13-1.

In Claremont, John Stark defeated Stevens 11-0 in 5 innings to advance to the second round of the D2 baseball tournament. Alex Moore threw 4 innings of shutout ball giving up only 2 hits and striking out 7. Moore also scored 4 runs going 1-2 with a RBI and 2 steals. Austin Hazzard went 3 for 3 driving in 4 runs, while Brady Philibotte and Jason Cream each added 2 hits a piece. The Generals will travel to Hanover on Thursday in the next round.

Austin Hazzard threw 4 hitless innings and fellow seniors Brady Philibotte, Alex Moore and Cam Bergeron paced the Generals offense as Stark downed Kearsarge 9-3 on Senior night to close out the regular season at 9-3.

In Claremont, Nathan Innerfield threw a no hitter and went 3 for 3 scoring 4 runs and driving home 2 runs in John Stark’s 13-2 five-inning win on Monday. Brady Philibotte went 4 for 4 with 2 triples 4 RBI and scored 3 runs, while Alex More went 2 for 3 with a triple and scored 3 runs.

In Bow, John Stark scored 6 runs during a 4th inning rally to take command of a close game with Bow and defeated the Falcons 10-5. Alex Moore led the attack on the mound and at the plate tossing 5 innings only giving up 1 earned run on 3 hits and struck out 5. At the plate Moore went 3-5 scoring 2 runs and added a stolen base. Ben McKean had a triple and 3 RBI, while Nathan Innerfield went 2-5 with a double, 2 rbi and a stolen base. Noah Brent caught an excellent game behind the plate and added a hit and two walks at the plate. The Generals moved to 7-3 on the season.

In Weare, Austin Hazzard threw a complete game one hitter, not allowing a earned run and struck out 7 in John Stark’s 2-1 win over Bow. Hazzard scored a run and added a double. Alex Moore paced the offense going 2-2 with a RBI and 2 Stolen Bases. Jason Crean added an RBI double for the Generals who moved to 6-3 on the season.

Brady Philibotte launched his second home run of the season, but the Stark bats came up short against the Pride in Wednesday's rematch in Penacook, 4 to 3. Generals get solid pitcher from Alex Moore and Nate Innerfield, but fall to 5-3 on the season.

In Weare, John Stark scored 14 runs in the 2-4 innings and took the 14-2 win over Merrimack Valley in 5 innings. Austin Hazzard got the win going 5 innings giving up 2 runs on 5 hits while striking out 6. He added a 2-run double, scored 3 runs, walked 3 times and added a stolen base. Brady Philibotte was 2-3 RBI 2 SB, while AJ Detone had an rbi hit and played excellent defense at first base. John Stark moved to 5-2.

At Weare, John Stark pitchers Alex Moore and Nathan Innerfield combined on a no-hitter as the Generals downed Pembroke 5-2. Mooe pitched 5 1/3 innings striking out 6 and walking 6, while Innerfield pitcher a perfect 1 2/3 innings striking out 3. The offense was led by Brady Philbibotte (2-3 2B RBI R SB) and Jason Crean (2-3 2B R). John Stark moves to 4-2 while Pembroke fell to 2-4.

At Pembroke John Stark defeated Pembroke Academy 8-0 behind Austin Hazzard’s 7ip 0r 4h 10k and 3-3 2r Sb bb at the plate.
Brady Philibotte went  3-3 2rbi 2r bb
and Cooper Rivers 4-4 2 doubles rbi 2r

At Dover, John Stark scored 4 runs in the first two innings and held onto a 4-3 victory over St Thomas. Alex Moore threw 4 shutout one-hit innings in relief for the win. Brady Philibotte went 2-4 with a double and run score while Nathan Innerfield was 1-2 with 2 runs 2 walks and a stolen base. John Stark moves to 2-2, while St. Thomas dropped to 2-3.

The Generals bats were cold on a windy day and Weare, and the defense gives up 3 more unearned runs in 4-0 to St. Thomas.

The Generals dropped the second game of the season 13-5, as the team let up 9 unearned runs in the contest on 8 error. Nathan Innerfield went 3 for 3 scoring 3 runs, while Ben McKean went 3-4 with a double and 2 RBI. Alex Moore struck out 6 Giants in 3 innings of relief.

In Concord, John Stark scored three runs in the third and fourth innings, then dropped a six spot in the six to take down Bishop Brady 12-1 in 6 innings. Austin Hazzard got the win on the mound giving up 1 run on 2 hits 6 strikeouts over 5 innings. Hazzard also went 3-3 at the plate with 2 RBI 3 Runs and a steal. Brady Philibotte went 3-4 with a home run and two steals out of the lead off spot. Cooper Rivers added 3 RBI for the Generals (1-0).

In Weare, the John Stark Generals over came a one-run deficit in the 3rd inning by scoring 6 in that frame, highlighted by Jake Cole's (2-4 HR 4RBI 2R SB) 3-run blast over the leftfield fence. Rian Queen was also big for the Generals offense as he went 3 for 4 with a pair of RBI hits. Nathan Isabelle was masterful on the mound spinning a complete game, giving up only 1 earned run on 6 hits with no walks and 7 strikeouts.

In Weare, John Stark defeated Pembroke 11-3 to move into the D2 quarterfinals on Saturday against :Lebanon. Brett Patnode got the win on the mound going 3 innings allowing no runs, one hit and striking out 5. He also went 2 for 4 with a double, 2 runs and a RBI. Aaron Robertson lead the offense by going 3 for 4 with 4 RBI. Jake Cole, Carter Pike and Nathan Innerfield also had multiple hit efforts for the Generals.

In Pelham, the Pythons jumped out to an early 2-0 lead before John Stark scored 13 unanswered runs in the third through the sixth innings to down Pelham 13-2 in 6 innings. Brett Patnode went 2-5 with a double, 3 RBI, 2 SB and 2 runs. Aaron Robertson was 3-3 with 2 RBI and Rian Queen belted a 3-run home run. Austin Hazzard spun 4 shutout innings of hitless relief for the win.

In Weare, John Stark (13-1) scored 5 runs in the 4th to take the lead and go on to defeat Souhegan (6-9) 9-2. Carter Pike went 2 for 3 and drove in 2, while Brady Philibotte also went 2 for 3, driving in a run and scoring 2 runs. Nathan Isabelle pitched a complete game for the win, giving up one earned run on 3 hits while striking out 10 for the Generals. 

In North Sutton, John Stark scored in each of the first four innings, highlighted by five runs in the third and 11 in the fourth to lead the Generals to a 19-4 5-inning victory. Nate Isabelle pitched 3 innings for the win giving up one run and going 3-3 at the plate. Rian Queen went 2-2 with 4 RBI and Brett Patnode was 3-4 2 RBI and 3 Runs scored. Carter Pike was 2-3 with 2 RBI.

In Weare,John Stark came back from a 1-0 deficit and defeated ConVal 3-1. Brett Patnode pitched a complete game for the win, giving up 1 run on 4 hits with no walks and 10 strikeouts. Rian Queen had the clutch go ahead 2-run single in the 5th to give the Generals the lead for good. Jake Cole had a hit, steal and run scored to tie the game in the 4th inning.

In Manchester, Austin Hazzard threw 6 innings of one run baseball to lead John Stark past West 11-1 on Thursday night. Nathan Innerfield went 4-5 with 3 SB and Brady Philibotte was 2-3 a double 2 RBI 2 Runs. Nate Isabelle had 2 doubles, drove in 2 runs and stole 2 bases.

In Kingston, John Stark used another huge 6th inning to score 8 runs and down Sanborn 10-1. Brett Patnode went 6 innings for the win giving up 1 run while striking out 10. He also went 2-4 with a triple 2 RBI and 2 runs. Aaron Robertson went 2-4 with a triple and Rian Queen was 1-2 with 2 RBI.

In Weare, John Stark battled back from a 5-0 deficit, and 5-2 score entering the 6th to rally past Hanover 9-5. Brett Patnode, Rian Queen and Carter Pike each went 3-4 with 2 RBI. Nathan Innerfield also went 3-4 while Cole added a big 2 RBI hit in the 6th. Tryten Williams pitched 2 innings of relief for the win. 

In Weare, John Stark moves to 7-0 with a 8-0 win over Merrimack Valley behind the strong pitching and offense from Brett Patnode. Patnode went the distance striking out 13 while allowing only 3 hits and 1 walk. At the plate he went 2-4 with a double 2RBI and a stolen base. Aaron Robertson hit a solo home run, while Jake Cole and Nathan Innerfield both went 2-3.

In Weare, John Stark took advantage of 12 walks and 7 steals to overcome a 4-1 deficit to defeat Kearsarge 8-4. Ben Stogner's go ahead 2 run double gave the Generals the lead for good in the 4th. Rian Queen added an RBI double with 2 walks and Jason Johannisson smacked a 2-run single to cap the scoring for the Generals. Nathan Innerfield had an RBI single and 3 walks. Austin Hazzard got the win, followed by 2 scoreless innings of relief from Stogner and Brett Patnode striking out the side in the 7th for the save.

In Weare, Nathan Isabelle won his third game of the season by spinning 6 innings of 2 run 4 hit ball, while striking out 9 to lead John Stark to a 3-2 win over Stevens. Brett Patnode struck out the side for the Save. Ben Stogner went 3-3 with 3 stolen bases and Aaron Robertson delivered a key 2-run double for the Generals who moved to 5-0.

In Weare, Aaron Robertson's 3-run home run in the 6th put John Stark ahead for good as the Generals downed Plymouth 9-5. The Generals needed to overcome some fielding struggles despite strong pitching from Brett Patnode (4 IP 0 ER 4 H 10 K) and Nathan Isabelle (3 IP 0 R 1 H 3 K). Patnode was also 1-1 with 3 walks, rbi, sb and run at the plate. Rian Queen went 2-3 2B RBI Run SB and leadoff hitter Brady Philibotte went 2-3 with a walk and 2 runs scored.

In Weare, John Stark (3-0) used strong pitching from Sophomore Austin Hazzard and contributions though out the line-up and bench to defeat Kingswood (0-3) 13-6. Hazzard threw 4 innings of shutout ball, allowing only 3 hits, no walks and 5 strikeouts. Offensively the Generals were lead by Rian Queen (3-3 3 RBI 3 Runs), Nathan Innerfield (2-3 3 RBI) and Aaron Robertson (3-5 2 Runs). Glen Spooner and Tryten Williams each recorded their first varsity hits.

In Dover, the John Stark Generals moved to 2-0 on the season by defeating St Thomas 6-2. Brett Patnode led the Generals on the mound and at the plate. Patnode went 5 innings giving up 1 earned on 4 hits striking out 6. At the plate he went 2-4 with a double, 2 RBI and a steal. Jake Cole added an RBI double for Stark. Nathan Innerfield recorded his first varsity hit. Carter Pike and Austin Hazzard added hits for the Generals.

In Milford, John Stark opened it's season by defeating Milford 13-2 in 6 innings. Nathan Isabelle went 5 innings scattering 5 hits and 1 earned run for the win. Jake Cole went 2-3 with a triple, 2 RBI, 3 Runs and a stolen base, while Aaron Robertson went 2-3. Brett Patnode and Ben Stogner each had 3 hits for the Generals, as Patnode also scored 4 runs and stole 2 bases. Milford dropped to 1-1.

In Weare, Derek Goldrick scattered 2 hits over 6 innings to go along with 9 strikeouts to help lead John Stark past Merrimack Valley in round 1 of the Division 2 playoffs 7 to 0. Noah Greene (2-3 3 RBI 2 Runs SB), Brett Patnode (2-3 2 RBI) and Brady Philibotte (2-3 RBI Run) paced the Generals offence. Goldrick added a RBI double at the plate.

In Pembroke, John Stark rallied for 4 runs in the second inning on 3 hits and 3 walks to help defeat Pembroke 6-1 on Friday. Ben Stogner got the win going 4 innings giving up 1 run on 1 hit while striking out 3. Austin Hazzard pitched 2 shutout innings of relief for the Generals who were paced on offense by Jake Cole and Rian Queen, who each record 2 hits on the day.

In Weare, Brady Philibotte’s go ahead single in the 4th helped pushed John Stark past Sanborn 6-2 on Wednesday. Derek Goldrick went 1-2 with a home run, 3 RBI and 2 walks, while Rian Queen added a solo homer. The Generals received great pitching from Brett Patnode (Win 4ip 1er 2h 8k)  and Ben Stogner, who threw 3 hitless innings for the save.

In Weare, Brett Patnode and Derek Goldrick sparked the Generals both on the mound and at the plate as John Stark defeated Lebanon 3-1. Patnode got the win going the first 6 innings and only allowing 1 unearned run on 3 hits while striking out 6 and walking none. He added an RBI Triple and walked twice at the plate. Goldrick socked his 4th home run of the season and finished 2-4 on the day with a stolen base. He also struck out the side on 12 pitches for the save. Nathan Isabelle went 1-2 with a run, stolen base and played excellent defensively at shortstop.

In Pelham, Nathan Isabelle and Brett Patnode combined on a 3 hit shutout for John Stark as the Generals defeated Pelham 3-0. Isabelle tossed 5 innings giving up 3 hits and striking out 8 while Patnode pitched 2 hitless innings with 3 strikeouts for the save. Derek Goldrick went 2-2 with a double and a SB and Rian Queen went 1-3 with a RBI and SB.

At Laconia, John Stark moved to 8-1 by defeating Laconia 8-6. Derek Goldrick got his 5th win on the season going 6 2/3 innings allowing 1 earned run on 2 hits with 12 strikeouts. Goldrick also added a 2-run double at the plate while Noah Greene and Brady Philibotte each had a hit, 3 walks and 2 run scores. Nathan Isabelle had a 2-run hit and pitched a scoreless 7th for the Save.

In Weare, John Stark had to fight back from an early 4-0 to walk-off a winner, 6-5 over Hollis-Brookline. Brady Philibotte's lead off single in the 7th starting things, and Noah Greene reached on an error to plate pinch runner Jaimason Lacasse with the game winning run. Derek Goldrick got the win with 1 inning of perfect relief and launched a 2-run home run for his 3rd of the season. Brett Patnode added a solo home run, and Carter Pike had a 2-out game tying double in the 6th. John Stark moved to 7-1 on the season.

In Weare, freshman Austin Hazzard pitch 2 scoreless innings of relief to record his first varsity win as John Stark (6-1) defeated Kingswood 5-3. Freshman Brady Philibotte went 2-2 and delivered a key 2-run single in the first for the Generals. Derek Goldrick (2-2 2 Runs) added a solo home run and Brett Patnode tossed 3 innings of relief for the save. Kingswood drops to 1-5 on the season.

In North Conway, John Stark played a strong all-around game in defeating Kennet 7-2 on Monday. Derek Goldrick moved to 3-0 on the season as he scatted 3 hits over 6 innings giving up 2 runs and striking out 10. He also delivered a key 2-run single in the 5th. Noah Greene went 2-3 RBI 2SB and Rian Queen went 2-4 with a double.

At Lebanon, Nathan Isabelle went the distance for John Stark (4-0) as the Generals defeated Lebanon 5-2. Isabelle gave up no earned runs on 4 hits 3BB 6K. Aaron Roberson went 3-3 with 3 stolen bases and Rian Queen went 1-2 2RBI 2HBP. Jake Cole recorded 2 outfield assists, one at home plate.

In Peterborough, Derek Goldrick spun a one hit shutout as John Stark (3-0) downed ConVal (3-2) 10-0 in 6 innings. Goldrick struck-out 11 and didn’t walk a batter, while going 2-4 at the plate driving in 2 runs. Noah Greene (2-4 2 RBI) got the scoring going for the Generals with a 2-run double in the third. Aaron Roberson went 2-3 RBI BB and Jake Cole added a two-run single for John Stark.

In Weare, John Stark moved to 2-0 behind the pitching and hitting of Brett Patnode to down ConVal 2-1. Patnode thew a complete game 4 hitter, striking out 10 and walking only 2. He also double and scored the Generals first run. Aaron Robertson led the offense by going 2-4 with a RBI and threw a runner out stealing from behind the plate. Noah Greene knocked home the other Stark run.

In Durham, John Stark defeated Oyster River 5-4. Derek Goldrick got the win going 4 no hit innings striking out 6 and only giving up 1 unearned run. Leadoff hitter Aaron Robertson sparked the offense reaching base in all 4 of his plate appearances, including the go ahead 2 run single in the 5th. He added 2 runs scored and a stolen base as well. Ben Stogner closed the door in the 7th for the Generals to take their season opener. Noah Greene and Brett Patnode lead the defense playing strong games at 1B and catcher respectively. 

In Weare, Noah's Greene's first inning two-run home run ended up being the deciding factor in John Stark's 3 to 1 win over Kingswood in the first round of the division 2 playoffs. The Generals received excellent pitching from winning pitcher Derek Goldrick (5IP 1R 4H 8K) and a perfect 2 innings from reliever Jeremy Aubin for the save. Goldrick was also 1-1 with 2 walks and 2 runs scored for Stark. Ryan Rothdiener play an outstanding game behind the plate for the Generals. John Stark moves onto the quarterfinals Saturday at Windham.

In Weare, John Stark exploded for 6 runs in the second inning and defeated ConVal 11-5 in a rain shortened game. Jeremy Aubin won his 5th game of the season giving up 1 earned run over 4 innings, striking out 7. Noah Greene lead the offense by going 3 for 4 with a double, RBI and 2 runs scored. Adam Tower and Brandon Langdon had 2 hit games, and Ryan Waterman drove in 3 runs. Stark finishes the regular season at 10-6 and will host a first round playoff game on Thursday.

In Weare, John Stark came back from a 5-0 deficit late and defeated Bow 6-5 in 8 innings when Aaron Robertson drove home Ben Stogner for the game winning run. Derek Goldrick started the come back with a 2-run home run. Trailing 5-3 entering the 7th the Generals scored a run after Brandon Langdon's single to left led to a throwing error. Langdon came home on Jeremy Aubin's (2-4) game tying double. Brett Patnode earned the win in relief.

In Weare, John Stark overcame a 4 error-4 unearned run inning to defeat Pembroke in 8 innings 6-5 on a walkoff single by Jeremy Aubin. Noah Greene went 2-3 with a 2-run homer and Adam Tower went 2-4 with 2 RBI 2 SB. Derek Goldrick also hit a HR and got the win in relief by going 2 hitless innings striking out 4.

In Kingston, John Stark rallied behind Senior starting pitcher Jeremy Aubin on the mound and at the plate to defeat Sanborn 8-3. Aubin (2-4 2 RBI) broke a 2-2 tie in the 6th with a clutch 2-out 2-run single to spark Stark's 6 run rally. He also pitched a complete game 4 hitter giving up 2 earned runs and striking out 11. Noah Greene and Brett Patnode each went 3-4.

The John Stark varsity baseball team exploded for 8 runs in the first 2 innings against Laconia Thursday, highlighted by Rian Queen's (2-3 3 RBI) bases clearing double. The Generals defeated the Sachems 8-2 as Ben Stogner pitched 6 strong innings in his first career varsity start for the win. Jeremy Aubin, Adam Tower and Brett Patnode all added 2 hits for the Generals who moved to 6-3 on the season.

In Weare, John Stark exploded for 9 runs in the 5th inning to defeat Kennett 13-3. Jeremy Aubin was the winning pitcher and went 2-4 at the plate with 4 RBI. Aaron Robertson went 2-3 with 4 RBI, while Rian Queen and Derek Goldrick both added 2 hits for Stark.

In Plymouth, John Stark took advantage of a Plymouth error and scored 3 first inning runs. The Generals bottom of the order sparked the offense late turning a 1 run lead into a big lead and a 8-3 victory. Derek Goldrick got the win going 6 innings giving up 2 runs on 4 hits with 10 strikeouts. He also paced the offense by going 2-3 with 2 runs scored. Ryan Waterman added 2 RBI and a stolen base and Brandon Langdon had a hit, RBI, SB and 2 runs scored. John Stark moves to 3-1.

John Stark broke open a 1-1 tie in the 3rd by scoring 5 runs highlighted by Jeremy Aubin's 2 run single. Aubin was the winning pitcher going 6 strong innings, giving up 2 earned on 4 hits. Derek Goldrick (2-4 2b RBI) and Brandon Langdon (2-3 RBI 2SB) paced the offense, while Aaron Robertson (Shortstop) and Brett Patnode (Catcher) each scored 2 runs and had 2 stolen bases while playing very well on defense.

The preliminary schedule has had one change. The ConVal game at home will now be played on April 21st.

Baseball Top 10

1. Portsmouth

2. Souhegan

3. Exeter

4. Bedford

5. Keene

6. Goffstown

7. Windham

8. John Stark

9. Campbell

10. Conant

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John Stark jumped out to a 7-0 lead on Plymouth and held on for a 8-6 win to move to 12-3. Noah Greene hit a grand slam in the first, followed by Jeremy Aubin's homer to go back to back. Aubin finished the day going 2-3 and got the win on the mound. Egan Nickerson got the final 5 outs on the mound for his second save.

On Monday in Pembroke, the John Stark Varsity Baseball team defeated Pembroke Academy 5-0 behind a complete game shutout from Callahan Loos to move to 11-3. Loos gave up 4 hits and 4 walks, while striking out 7. He also went 2 for 3 with a walk and 2 runs scored at the plate. Egan Nickerson went 2-4 with 2 RBI singles, a stolen base and a strong game at shortstop. Aaron Robertson went 1-2 with a RBI single and played well behind the plate. Stark travels to Plymouth on Wednesday.

Down 7-4 with 2 outs in the 7th, John Stark rallied for 5 runs, highlighted by Wesley Lamphere's 3 run home run and capped off by Adam Tower's (3-4) 2 run double. Aaron Robertson went 3-3 with a RBI and 2 runs. Derek Goldrick went 2-4 and got his first career varsity win with 3 innings of relief. Egan Nickerson pitched a 1-2-3 7th for the save. Stark moved to 10-2 and has won 8 straight.

John Stark defeated Hanover on Monday in Weare 8-1 to move to 9-2 on the season. Stark had a well balanced attack offensively that saw 10 players record a hit. Callahan Loos led the offense by going 2-4 with a double and 3 RBI. Leif Mailloux chipped in with a 2-4 day, including a RBI triple. Loos was also the winning pitcher on the mound going 6 innings allowing 1 earned run on 5 hits. 2 walks and striking out 7.

For the first time in school history the John Stark baseball team has appeared in the Union Leader's Weekly State Baseball poll. This poll is conducted by the Union Leader staff and includes team from all the divisions in the State. 

UNION LEADER POLLS

BASEBALL

1. Exeter (11-1)

2. Bedford (10-2)

3. Souhegan (9-2)

4. Portsmouth (10-1)

5. Windham (9-1)

6. Keene (9-2)*

7. Alvirne (9-3)

8. Campbell (9-0)

9. Goffstown (9-3)

10. John Stark (8-2) 

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The John Stark Generals (8-2) won their sixth straight game by downing Hollis-Brookline 6-1 on Monday. Starting pitcher Egan Nickerson moved to 5-0 on the season going 7 innings allowing no earned runs on 4 hits, 2 walks, and 8 strikeouts. He also went 2-4 at the plate with 2 Runs 2 SB. Jeremy Aubin and Wesley Lamphere each went 2-3, while Leif Mailloux stole 3 bases.

The John Stark Generals defeated Kingswood 8-2 on Friday in Wolfeboro. Trailing 2-0 entering the 4th, Stark's bats got hot and with some aggressive base running plated 4 runs in the 4th. Leif Mailloux (2-3 2 runs SB) tripled to start the 5th and came home on Egan Nickerson's (2-3 2 RBI 2 SB) single. Jeremy Aubin gave up 1 earned run over 4 innings, while Wesley Lamphere threw 3 hitless innings of relief for the save. John Stark moves to 7-2, while Kingswood dropped to 5-4.

The John Stark Generals moved to 6-2 by defeating Hollis-Brookline 13-1 in 5 innings on Wednesday. Derek Goldrick sparked the offense by going 2-4 with a home run and 5 RBI. Egan Nickerson had 2 hits, a RBI and 2 stolen bases. Callahan Loos got the win, giving up 1 run on 3 hits over 4 innings, and also drove in 2 runs.

The John Stark Generals moved to 5-2 on the year after downing Plymouth 10-0 in 5 innings. Egan Nickerson lead the Generals both at the plate and on the mound. Stark's ace moved to 4-0 on the season with 5 shutout innings, allowing only 2 hits with out a walk and 6 strikeouts. He also went 2-3 with 3 RBI and 2 SB. Callahan Loos went 2-2 with 2 Runs, while Derek Goldrick went 2-3 with 2 RBI. Noah Greene added a 2 run hit.

After Hanover tied the game in the bottom of the 6th at 4, John Stark loaded the bases to start the inning. After a fielders choice cut the go ahead run down at the plate, Jeremy Aubin stepped in a lined a base hit to left to score 2 runs. A third came home after the ball was misplayed in left. Derek Goldrick then tripled to right to plate Aubin. After adding the 9th run Aubin closed out the game on the mound. Aubin went 2-3 with 2 RBI 2 SB R BB, Derek Goldrick was 2-4 with a triple RBI run SB, and Egan Nickerson scored 2 runs and stole 2 bases. Wesley Lamphere was credited with first varsity pitching win.

Down 3-2 in the bottom of the 7th, the Generals stormed back to down Sanborn 4-3 on Monday, Egan Nickerson (1-2, run, stolen base, walk) lead off the inning with a single and then stole second base. After Aaron Robertson walked, leftfielder Leif Mailloux (2-4 HR, RBI) dropped a perfect bunt down in front of home plate for a single. The throw to get Mailloux went past first base and allowed Nickerson to score on the play. Sanborn intentionally walked Jeremy Aubin (1-3, walk) bringing up Callahan Loos with the bases loaded and nobody out. Sanborn attempted a pick-off throw to first base, but never completed the throw, resulting in a balk that allowed pinch runner Jonathan Gould to score the winning run. Nickerson was strong on the mound once again with the complete game win, giving up 2 earned runs on 8 hits and no walks, with 4 Ks.

This Spring the John Stark Varsity Baseball team will take on 4 opponents in exhibition games. On March 26th the Generals will host fellow Division 2 school ConVal at 1:00 PM. On March 31st, Division 1 perennial power Concord makes the trip west to Stark to play a 4:00 scrimmage. On Tuesday April 4th the Generals travel down to the Gate City and take on Coach Pelletier and Coach Britton's alma mater at Division 1 Nashua South. Stark wraps up the preseason hosting another D2 rival in the Milford Spartans on Friday April 8th.

John Stark baseball Senior Tri-captain Wesley Lamphere has verbally committed to play baseball at Massachusetts Maritime Academy in Bourne, Massachusetts. Congratulations Wes!

John Stark has hired Gerry Allen to be the JV Baseball Coach for the program. Gerry was a volunteer assistant for the varsity team last season, and provides a deep knowledge of the game of baseball. Many of our current players have worked with Gerry over the past season, both varsity and JV, and have learned quite a lot from his instruction. Gerry is a former player for the New England College Pilgrims and for Comsewogue High School down on the north shore of Long Island.

The John Stark Generals won their first round playoff game on Thursday by upsetting St. Thomas 3 to 1 at Dover Point. Junior Egan Nickerson threw a complete game 2 hitter with 9 strikeouts, and also had a 2 run single. Cal Loos had 2 hits, while Jeremy Aubin reached base 3 times, including a double and had a great game defensively at first base. Dave Nelson called a great game behind the plate for the Generals. Adam Tower and Brad Morse made great diving catches in the outfield. John Stark will travel to Portsmouth Saturday in quarterfinal action.

The John Stark varsity baseball team defeated Hanover Monday afternoon 10 to 3. Cal Loos was the winning pitcher, while the offense was lead by Egan Nickerson (3 for 3, 3 runs scored, RBI) and Brock Bergeron (3 for 4, 2 RBI). Adam Tower, David Nelson and Wesley Lamphere each added 2 hits for the Generals. Nickerson earned a two inning save in relief, while Bergeron was 5 for 5 on fielding plays, including 4 assists.

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The John Stark Baseball Team was helping out in the community on May 11th by cleaning up Chase Park for the Weare PARC Committee before it opens up Memorial Day Weekend

The John Stark varsity baseball team defeated Hollis-Brookline 4-1 on Wednesday afternoon. Cal Loos pitched over 6 innings giving up 1 run and striking out 13. Wesley Lamphere hit a solo home run, while Loos and David Nelson added RBI hits. Egan Nickerson earned a 2 out save, and added a double on the day.

At Pembroke, John Stark (2-0) took advantage of 8 walks and 4 hits batsmen by Pembroke (0-3) pitching to plate 7 or more runs for the 3rd consecutive game to start the season. John Stark plated 3 in the first and 3 in the 4, with a single run in the 3rd on Derek Goldrick's 2-out double. Callahan Loss led the General by going 2 for 4 and earning a 2 inning save. Jeremy Aubin went 5 innings giving up 3 earned runs for the win.

John Stark broke a 0-0 tie in the bottom of the 6th inning with a 7 run outburst, as the Generals bested the Cavaliers 7-1 on Tuesday. After scoring a run on an error, freshman Derek Goldrick drove a bases loaded double to right-center to drive home 2 runs. Callahan Loos then tripled with the bases loaded to put the Generals up 6-0. Loos closed the game out in the 7th for his first career varsity win. Loos finished the day going 3 for 4 at the plate with 3 RBI, a stolen base and run scored. He also went 2 and 1/3 innings giving up a 1 run on 1 hit, walking 1 and striking out 4. Egan Nickerson shutout the Cavaliers over 4 and 2/3 innings, allowing 2 hits, 2 walks and striking out 8. John Stark moves to 1-0, and Hollis-Brookline drops to 0-1.

The Generals varsity team will travel to Pelham on April 6th to battle the Pythons in a pre-season scrimmage. Pelham is regularly one of D3's top programs and will provide a solid tune-up for the season for Stark. As one of NH's furthest south schools, the hope is PHS goes through a rapid melting process over the next few weeks.

Senior catcher David Nelson and junior pitcher/shortstop Egan Nickerson were named co-captains for the 2015 Generals varsity baseball team. The upcoming season will mark the 3rd season that both players will be part of the varsity team. Nelson was named a Division 2 3rd team all-state selection by the NH D2 coaches in 2014, and was named the Generals Gold Glove Award winner for his defensive excellence behind the plate late season.  David will be playing baseball next season at Franklin Pierce University. Nickerson led the 2014 Generals pitching staff with a stellar 1.75 earned run average and a team leading 44 innings pitched, earning him the program's inaugural Cy Young award.

Our winter workout schedule begins this Saturday.

Saturdays - Hitting and conditioning at JSR Gym @ 4:30 PM

Wednesdays - Defensive workouts at New England College fieldhouse @ 7:00 PM

Thursdays - Baseball strength and conditioning with Coach Mucciaro at JSR weight room immediately after school

The John Stark Varsity baseball team will be hosting the first John Stark Diamond Classic on April 11, 2015 at the JSRHS baseball field. The jamboree format will have 3 opponents, with each team playing in 3 four-inning games. At present time, the schools that may be participating are Milford (NH) High School, York (ME) High School and Bonny Eagle (Buxton, ME) High School. The games will begin at 9AM, and the opener will pit the Generals against fellow Division II rival, Milford. Since the two schools don't face one another during the regular season, this may be the only time Stark faces the Spartans in 2015. Bonny Eagle is coached by former John Stark Varsity Coach Ricky Hession, and is a Class A division team in Maine. York High School is a Class B school, similar to NH Division II.

The Generals Varsity squad will travel to the Gate City on April 8th to take on the Nashua South Purple Panthers in a pre-season scrimmage. The Purple Panthers have long been one of Division I's stronger programs, and should provide the Generals with a great opportunity to get in some early season game action against a quality opponent. Coach Pelletier and Coach Britton are both former Purple Panther baseball players, and look forward to matching up with their alma mater.

John Stark senior backstop David Nelson has verbally committed to play D2 college baseball at Franklin Pierce University. Nelson, a 2014 D-2 Third Team all-state member, and the Generals Gold Glove award winner for his defensive excellence during the spring season, will begin attending the Rindge, NH campus in the Fall of 2015. Congrats to David and we wish him the best of luck!

There will be mostly familiar opponents from last season.

We add one new opponent from last year for two games. Goffstown High School. We also add a second game vs Pembroke.

We won't be playing Con-Val, MV, or Oyster River in the 2015 season.

The Generals will open the 2014 Division 2 baseball playoffs by traveling to Peterborough on Thursday to take on ConVal at 4:00 PM. This will be John Stark's first post-season appearance in over a decade, creating a lot of excitement around the club. The Generals have gone 6-2 over their last 8 games. ConVal boasts one of D2's top pitching staffs and has been on a role of late themselves......which should lead to a great game down in the Monadnock Region!

Senior pitcher Tyler Keim was named to the First Team All-State Division 2 baseball team on Sunday. Junior catcher David Nelson was named Third Team All-state.

John Stark sophomore Egan Nickerson was named by the NH Division 2 Baseball Coaches as the Rookie of the Week for the week starting on May 12th. Egan's was rewarded for his efforts last Monday on the mound when he hurled 8 innings, allowing just one earned run, while scattering 9 hits and 2 walks, and striking out 7. Egan's efforts help John Stark win a thrilling 5-4 game in 14 innings! Congrats Egan!

In attempt to provide John Stark players an option to keep playing over the summer, we will continue to provide a summer baseball option here in Weare. Individual skill building is crucial, but we also feel working together and building a strong team is key to developing a strong program as well. The team will have players from other schools as well, but we encourage Stark players to continuing their skill development over the summer, which are the most ideal months to be playing this great game.

The Weare Nationals are a summer baseball club based out of Weare, NH that participates in the New England Independent baseball League. The New England independent Baseball League was formed to offer high school aged players an alternative for playing competitive summer baseball. There is a large focus on skill development for all players and multi team clinics will be offered during the season. The regular regular season schedule will consist of 18 games and offer a multi game playoff. The
league is open to high school aged players 15 through 19.  To start the season, the NEiBL will have an “all team” jamboree. The season runs June 17th through the first week of August. This league uses wood bats only.

The Nationals will be coached by John Stark Regional High School varsity coach, Dennis Pelletier, as well as John Stark JV head coach AJ Mucciaro and Stark assistant coach Tony Burnell.  All 3 coaches are volunteering their time for this program. The team's games will be primarily on Tuesdays and Thursdays. There will be scattered games on Sunday evenings, and potentially a few games on Saturday when necessary. Home games will be taking place at John Stark Regional High School in Weare, NH.

Team fees per player will be approximately $225. We plan on doing some very easy and simple fundraising that will hopefully bring down those costs significantly. Costs include league fees, insurance, uniforms, umpires and baseballs. Players are expected to purchase their own wooden bats, but we can buy in bulk as a team if you wish. We may purchase a couple composite team bats, but we will see. As you can see the $225 is significantly lower than the cost of AAU and other programs in the area.

We are looking to have a good sized roster, as we know in the summer months, that people have many things going on. This way, we can cover when people may be missing. Players participating in other summer baseball programs are welcomed to play as well, just as long as the notify us when they will be present.

If you  would like to play or have any questions, please contact Coach Pelletier at 603-361-2961.

On Saturday May 10th members from the John Stark Varsity program pitched in to help clean-up the Weare Public Library property. Team members included Coach Denis Pelletier, Wesley Lamphere, Jeremy Aubin, Tyler Keim, Tyler Gamache, CJ Coughlin and Ryan Thompson.

Contoocook Post #81 junior legion will be holding 2 separate try outs.  Saturday May 10 and Saturday May 17th both days will be at 10am at Hopkinton High School.  If your players were born on or after Jan. 1, 1997 they are eligible to play junior legion. 

Since we have a JV game and also the community service project going on the 10th, May 17th may be the best option for Stark players. 

Please email Coach Pelletier if you are interested. Coach will be part of the coaching staff if Stark players decide to play for this team.

We may also look into getting a John Stark team together for the New England Independent Baseball League (former Senior Babe Ruth, GSBA and AAU teams) that will play in a 19U division. If that league is full we may have a couple other options out there. We need a good amount of players to make that sort of commitment, so please get back to me on that. We will need to have a team fee for each player, and can reduce the cost with a very simple fundraiser I got back in March. 

Please let coach Pelletier know if you are interested. 

John Stark Freshman infielder/pitcher Jeremy Aubin was selected by the Divsion 2 baseball coaches as the Rookie of the Week for April 21-26. Jeremy went 2 for 4 with 2 RBI, including a walk-off game winning hit vs Kingswood. He also pitched 4 innings, allowing 3 runs on 5 hits with 2 walks and 5 strike outs in his first varsity start vs Lebanon. He walked twice in that game and scored a run. Jeremy played excellent defense at shortstop on Friday vs Kingswood and at secondbase Monday at Hollis.

The Junior Varsity game at Plymouth Regional High School on April 18th has been postponed due to poor field conditions. A make-up up date has not been announced at this time.

Senior pitcher/firstbaseman Tyler Keim and senior thirdbaseman/catcher Ryan Thompson have been selected as the Varsity Baseball team co-captains for 2014.

Season opens April 16th against Kingswood for both teams!