Winnacunnet Athletic News

June 8, 2019 was a bittersweet day for Winnacunnet athletics - it was a day where I drove to Plymouth State for the Softball state title game at 2:00 and then straight to Exeter High School for the Boys Lax state title game at 5:00. While we came up short in both games, I was extremely proud of our athletes and student body for their support. We also made the state title game in Girls Lax - 3 spring teams in title games is nothing to be ashamed of! Softball lost a 2-0 heart breaker to rival Exeter and we discussed the potential for a rematch and a shortened spring season Monday afternoon. I met with 16 girls and Coach Dennis Bruce via Zoom. While I could see and feel their disappointment, they were more than willing to talk and share with me. Last year's team finished 17-5 and this will mark Coach Bruce's 13th season with Winnacunnet. Year after year, these girls contend as one of the top teams in Division 1 and just posted back to back final four seasons. Should we play,...

As we begin another week of remote learning at Winnacunnet High School, I'd like to take a minute to update you all on high school athletic news...or lack there of. As most of you know, tomorrow would've been week 2 of spring sports. Many of our spring teams worked hard over the winter and were geared up for the spring season. Personally, I had it circled on my calendar for a LONG time! Many of us had scrimmages, play days, and jamborees lined up beginning this week. It has been sad going through our scheduler and deleting games. Thursday, Governor Sununu announced that NH schools would remain closed until 5/4. While that was a gut punch to many of us, the NHIAA is holding out hope that we can play condensed spring seasons beginning during the second week of May. It all hinges on our health and if we are back in school. I know that many of our athletes are working out at home on their own and running to stay in shape. We are all here for you during this time should you ha...