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Brittany Croteau and Briana Szidat each hit for 16 points as Pelham (2-8 Class I) stunned Kearsarge (5-4), 41-40. Szidat also led a tremendous defensive effort which forced a turnover on Kearsarge's final possession. Jacqui Perry had a big game on the boards for the winners.

In consolation games, Haverhill outlasted Pelham 44-25 and Timberlane stifled Alvirne 44-30 despite missing standout University of Maine recruit Sam Wheeler, who was out sick.

Haverhill pulled away from Pelham with a 10-2 advantage in the third quarter behind leading scorer and all-tourney pick Michelle Stanley, who scored 10 of her 13 points in the second half. Melissa Ganem had seven points and was tough on the boards for the Hillies (3-4).

Timberlane began the day with an easy 57-28 victory over Pelham in the first of two consolation games.

Ahead 16-6 after the first quarter, the Owls (2-4) put the game away with a 26-point second quarter. Sam Wheeler led all scorers with 19 points in limited action and sophomore Tianna Parolisi added 10 points. Shannon Rose and Katie Mattatall had six points apiece.

2006-07 record: 12-10, lost in Class I first round

Returning starters (1): Briana Szidat, 6-3, Jr., center

Returning lettermen: Leslie McCabe, 5-4, Sr., guard; Caitlin Morgan, 5-8, Sr., forward; Katie Bourque, 5-5, Sr., guard; April Blinn, 5-5, Jr., guard; Jacqui Perry, 5-10, Soph., forward