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HOOKSETT, N.H. — Colin Coutts scored the decisive PK goal in Pinkerton's shootout win over Hanover in the Division 1 semifinals Wednesday.  

He one-upped himself Saturday.

After leaving the game in the first half when a collision caused him a bloody nose, Coutts returned as quick as possible and he netted the game-winner in the 69th minute to lift seventh-seeded Pinkerton 2-1 over top-seeded Manchester Central in the Division 1 boys soccer championship here at Southern New Hampshire University. 

EXETER — Kyle Hicks, Chris Ronan, Alex Ebner and Colin Coutts combined to go 4-for-4 in the shootout as seventh-ranked Astros earned a 2-1 decision over third-ranked and defending state champion Hanover in the semifinals.

Hanover (13-5-1) scored on its first penalty kick attempt by Asa Berolzheimer, but tiny keeper Hayden Pavao played like a giant after that. He stopped Luke Strohbehn on the second shot and Hanover goalie on the fourth try of the PKs.

Coutts then beat Mitchell to send the Astros to the finals.

Hicks scored for Pinkerton from 40 yards out but Hanover knotted it midway through the second half.

In overtime, Hicks had two opportunities to score on corner tries and Hanover’s Caldwell was stopped from 10 yards out by Pavao.

EXETER — Penalty kicks can be nerve-wracking for both the penalty taker and goalie, but everything came up roses Wednesday for Pinkerton Academy of Derry.

Kyle Hicks, Chris Ronan, Alex Ebner and Colin Coutts each contributed to a 4-for-4 performance in the shootout to lead the seventh-ranked Astros to a 2-1 decision over third-ranked and defending state champion Hanover in the semifinals of the NHIAA Division I boys’ soccer tournament at Bill Ball Stadium.

EXETER — Kyle Hicks, Chris Ronan, Alex Ebner and Colin Coutts combined to go 4-for-4 in the shootout as seventh-ranked Astros earned a 2-1 decision over third-ranked and defending state champion Hanover in the semifinals.

Hanover (13-5-1) scored on its first penalty kick attempt by Asa Berolzheimer, but tiny keeper Hayden Pavao played like a giant after that. He stopped Luke Strohbehn on the second shot and Hanover goalie on the fourth try of the PKs.

Coutts then beat Mitchell to send the Astros to the finals.

Hicks scored for Pinkerton from 40 yards out but Hanover knotted it midway through the second half.

In overtime, Hicks had two opportunities to score on corner tries and Hanover’s Caldwell was stopped from 10 yards out by Pavao.

EXETER — Penalty kicks can be nerve-wracking for both the penalty taker and goalie, but everything came up roses Wednesday for Pinkerton Academy of Derry.

Kyle Hicks, Chris Ronan, Alex Ebner and Colin Coutts each contributed to a 4-for-4 performance in the shootout to lead the seventh-ranked Astros to a 2-1 decision over third-ranked and defending state champion Hanover in the semifinals of the NHIAA Division I boys’ soccer tournament at Bill Ball Stadium.

Pinkerton's boys soccer team knocked off No. 2 seed Alvirne 2-1 in the Division 1 quarterfinals to advance to next Wednesday's semifinals against Hanover at Exeter. Alex Ebner had a goal and an assist for the Astros (12-5-1) and Kyle Hicks also scored.

Kyle Hicks scored two early goals to fuel Pinkerton Academy to 1 4-0 Division 1 first-round victory over Bedford. Alex Ebner had a goal and an assist for the Astros (11-5-1).

Kyle Hicks, Matt O'Brien and Alex Ebner all scored for Pinkerton boys soccer to give the Astros a 3-0 win at Keene.

Pinkerton coach Kerry Boles noted, "We have struggled to scored goals all year and Keene had not allowed a goal on their home turf this season. To be able to not only score some goals but to walk away with a victory, is absolutely amazing. I am so proud of the way these guys responded today."

Trailing 2-1 in the second half, Pinkerton's boys soccer team rallied for a 3-2 victory over Salem. Colton Burnham was superb in net for Salem while making 16 saves.

Cole Perry scored three minutes into OT and Pinkerton boys soccer shaded Bedford 3-2.

After spotting merrimack the early lead, Pinkerton's boys soccer team gained momentum in the second half, winning its season opener over Merrimack 4-1. Alex Ebner scored twice for the Astros and Trevor Morrison had a goal and an assist.