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Dom Picciano scored in the 78th minute and defending state champion Windham won an ugly one, 1-0, over Concord in the Jaguars' season-opener. Kyle Gschwend had five saves in the shutout.

HAMPTON — In the Division 1 state finals, the Windham boys soccer team left little for chance.

After two heart-stopping victories in the quarterfinalls and semifinals, the Jaguars scored three first-half goals, which were more than enough in a 3-0 victory over host Winnacunnet to finish as unbeaten (11-0-1) state champions.

A surprise coaching move led to a gorgeous late goal and punched Windham's ticket to the state finals.

In a battle of unbeatens Wednesday night in Hanover, the Jaguars beat the hosts 2-1 in the Division 1 boys soccer state semifinals. With about seven minutes left in regulation, sophomore Max Husson scored on a gorgeous goal from 12 yards out assisted by triplet brother Ryan. "It was a side chip over the keeper," explained Windham coach Mike Hachey. "Ryan threaded it to Max. It was crafty (by Max). He knew it was a decisive touch. There is nothing like two brothers playing together." Of course, with the Hussons it is three. Sam is a star, too. Hachey tinkered with his line-up and it was crucial. He switched up Max and Ryan. Hachey said, "Max played center-mid all season with Ryan up top. We switched them. We wanted the creativity from Max." It worked like a charm as Max also assisted on the first goal, a first-half tally by Jack Runde. Hanover netted the equalizer in the second half. Preston Neal (3 saves) made a brilliant stop with 15 minutes left in the second half to keep it deadlocked.  Hachey remarked, "He stuffed it at the line, a diving save. Everyone thought it went in because the net rippled."

In a matchup of Division 1 powers, unbeaten Windham took down fellow Manchester Central, 3-2, on penalty kicks. Sam Husson scored the sudden-death game-winner in the sixth round and was immediately swarmed by his teammates.

The Windham boys soccer team blanked Manchester Memorial 3-0 in the first round of the Division 1 tournament. Owen Laroco, Charlie Breen and Max Husson scored for the Jaguars, who play in the quarterfinals against powerful Manchester Central on Saturday.

Windham's boys soccer team capped the regular season with a 2-0 win over Salem to enter next week's playoffs with a 7-0-1 record. Charlie Breen and Landon Neal scored the goals and twin brother Preston got the shutout in goal.

The Windham boys soccer team improved to 3-0 with a 5-1 victory over Timberlane and a 4-1 win over Pinkerton. Against Timberlane, five players scored for the Jaguars, who have outscored their opponents 16-2.