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HUDSON NH — Cinderella’s slipper didn’t fit after all.

After a first round upset over no. 5 seed Manchester Central, the Londonderry boys basketball team fell in the Class L quarterfinals to another tourney surprise in Alvirne, 54-42. The loss marks the fifth straight season the Lancers have been ousted in the quarterfinals.

DERRY, N.H. — Pinkerton had no answers for Brennan Donnelly.

Alvirne’s 6-5 senior center provided a winning skill set in Class L first round play against the Astros, commanding the low post and defensive paint using his football lineman physique while showing soft hands and a keen awareness of where his teammates were on the court. Owning both ends of the court with 16 points, 18 rebounds, 8 assists, 6 blocked shots and 2 steals, Donnelly helped deliver a convincing 72-46 upset of Pinkerton at Hackler Gym.

DERRY, N.H. — Pinkerton had no answers for Brennan Donnelly.

Alvirne’s 6-5 senior center provided a winning skill set in Class L first round play against the Astros, commanding the low post and defensive paint using his football lineman physique while showing soft hands and a keen awareness of where his teammates were on the court. Owning both ends of the court with 16 points, 18 rebounds, 8 assists, 6 blocked shots and 2 steals, Donnelly helped deliver a convincing 72-46 upset of Pinkerton at Hackler Gym.

Coming on strong in the stretch run, defending state champ Salem ran away from Alvirne, 60-45. Josh Jones led the Blue Devils (10-4) to their seventh straight win with a 19-point, 9-rebound effort. Solid defense was provided by Joe Gallant, who defended mammoth forward Brendan Donnelly well while hauling down 12 boards.