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Senior Josh Jones single handedly turned Salem's game with Spaulding around in hurry. The 6-3 guard exploded for 15 straight points — all on 3-pointers — turning a nine-point halftime deficit into a six-point lead and an eventual 71-60 win for the Blue Devils.

DERRY, N.H. — Roger Konstant scanned his players’ faces and made an announcement.

“Don’t be down,” he said. “Don’t be down.”

Spaulding swept Pinkerton 25-21, 25-18, 25-17 in the Division 1 girls volleyball final last night at Hackler Gymnasium. The defeat was sound, but for the Astros, there was plenty to be proud of.

ROCHESTER, N.H. — Derek Furey scored three times and Erik Hatton was good on 80-percent of his passes (8 for 10) as Timberlane cruised past winless Spaulding, 37-7.

Furey rushed for 107 yards and he scored on rushes of 1, 54 and 22 yards.

The Pinkerton boys soccer team couldn't have asked for a better Preliminary Round showing as they racked up six goals and allowed none against Spaulding just three days before their Class L Quarterfinal showdown against rival Londonderry, which defeated Goffstown 2-1 yesterday.

Pinkerton volleyball bested previously-undefeated Spauliding  25-21, 19-25, 25-19, 25-16 to jump into second place in New Hampshire Division 1 standings. Kacie Connal registered 15 kills and eight blocks, while Meagan Farris had seven kills and 11 service points to lead the Astros (12-1), who trail only Nashua North (12-1).

Salem lost for the second time this season, but both losses have been to the cream of the crop. Yesterday, the Blue Devils fell to Spaulding (10-1 Division 1). Their first loss was to then-undefeated Pinkerton. Salem (10-2) was led again by Amanda Saab, who finished with 16 kills. Becca Weiss also contributed seven kills to go along with eight service points and 12 digs.

Sophomore Katherine Harris posted her third shutout of the young season as Pinkerton bested Spaulding, 2-0.

Londonderry topped Spaulding 3-2. Margaret McSpiritt scored the first goal for Londonderry and was assisted by Leah Walter. Rounding out the scoring were Tori McCombs and Charlene Crefeld, who were assisted by Kelley Griffin.

Zack Champa and Kyle Gracia each scored once to give Londonderry a 2-1 win over Spaulding. Aaron Starkman and Craig Gurley combined for the win in net.