Father and son Chris and Ben Jacob are together in Wilton-Lyndeborough record books

By DAVID ALLEN

The saying “like father, like son” is appropriate when referring to Chris and Ben Jacob of Wilton.

ConVal High grad Sophia Lake of Hancock wins NE10 breaststroke title

Assumption University freshman Sophia Lake of Hancock, a ConVal High School graduate, won the 100 breaststroke in a time of 1:06.16 during the recent Northeast-10 Conference Swimming and Diving Championship.

Registration for Tour de Francestown is open

By JESSECA TIMMONS

There may be snow on the ground, but it’s time to start thinking about the Tour de Francestown. Registration for the ride, which is June 7,  is now open. 

Conant girls’ basketball loses in first round of Division III playoffs

After compiling a record of 10-8 during the regular season, Conant earned the 10th seed in the state Division III girls’ basketball championships and a first-round game at White Mountains Wednesday.

ConVal boys’ basketball fights for its playoff life

By BEN CONANT

It’s getting down to crunch time for the ConVal boys’ basketball team, and consistency will be key down the stretch as the Cougars fight for the final playoff spot in Division II.

Weather doesn’t stop anglers at Pelletier’s Sports Shop fishing derby

Home-skiing ConVal boys take third in state championship

By BEN CONANT

The ConVal boys’ Alpine ski team had a strong showing on its home course Monday, taking third place at the NHIAA Division II championships at Crotched Mountain in Bennington.

ConVal’s William Simard and Ross Stephens win state titles, boys’ team places second

Senior William Simard and junior Ross Stephens led the way for the ConVal boys’ indoor track team to a second-place finish at the Division 2 state championship meet at Plymouth State University Saturday.

Improving WLC and Mascenic boys’ basketball teams seek playoff spots

By BEN CONANT

The improving Wilton-Lyndeborough and Mascenic teams met on the hardwood in New Ipswich Tuesday night for a hoops battle that showed both teams how far they’ve come and how much more work they have to do.

Conant girls’ basketball bests Monadnock in annual Hoops for Hope game

By BEN CONANT

Monadnock in town, the Pratt packed with pink-clad crazies – is there a better atmosphere for Conant basketball?

Contoocook Valley Chain Gang hosting informational nights

The Contoocook Valley Chain Gang youth cycling team is getting ready for the upcoming 2025 New England Youth Cycling season.

Conant High School alums Brynn Rautiola and Emma Tenters soaring at the college level

By BEN CONANT

Two former Oriole basketball champions have taken flight and taken their game to the next level this collegiate season.

Conant boys’ basketball keeps the momentum going with win over Raymond

By BEN CONANT

A redemption win over visiting Raymond was just what the Conant boys’ basketball team needed, and they got it Monday night in a tense slugfest that extended the Orioles’ win streak to three.

Monadnock-Fall Mountain-Conant hockey squad runs into trouble

By BEN CONANT

The promising Monadnock-Fall Mountain-Conant ice hockey team has hit a rough patch following a strong start. 

Mascenic girls’ basketball gets back into the win column

By BEN CONANT

The Mascenic girls' basketball team snapped its losing streak and picked up its first victory of the season with a wire-to-wire win over visiting Hinsdale on Monday night. 

Unified program gives ConVal, Wilton-Lyndeborough athletes a chance to compete

By BEN CONANT

The final tally on the scoreboard may have been ConVal 73, Wilton-Lyndeborough 54 at ConVal’s Robert Maguire Gymnasium Thursday afternoon for the Unified Basketball season-opener, but anyone who passed through those gym doors left with a smile on their face.

Francestown Recreation program gets youths on the court

By JESSECA TIMMONS

The Francestown Recreation Commission  is hosting youth basketball in the Francestown Elementary School multipurpose room Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 3:30 p.m to 4:45 p.m.

ConVal Unified Basketball opens against Wilton-Lyndeborough

ConVal’s Unified Basketball team begins its 10th season at home Thursday against Wilton-Lyndeborough at 3:30 p.m.Unified Sports joins people with and without intellectual disabilities on the same team. According to coach Kevin Carne, it was inspired...

Wilton-Lyndeborough girls basketball comes back strong after layoff

By BEN CONANT

No holiday tournament, no problem for the Wilton-Lyndeborough girls' basketball team, who didn't let a two-game skid and a two-week layoff slow them down in their return to action against Pittsfield Friday night. "We needed it coming off of the...

Peanut Butter Chip Chase kicks off new year in Temple

The 47th annual Peanut Butter Chip Chase 5K took place on New Year’s Day in Temple, organized by the Souhegan Lions Club. Proceeds from the event benefit residents and charities in Temple, Greenville, Mason and New Ipswich.The race drew 111...