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Cougars Double Devils
Derryfield travelled to Epping and doubled up the Devils for a 42-21 win. It improved the JV Cougars’ season record to 11-2.
A quick glance at the scorebook, however, might have led to the conclusion that Epping started the game before Derryfield had arrived. The homestanding Blue Devils had built an 8-2 at the end of the first quarter.
But in the second the Cougars had gotten off of the bus, and awakened enough to take a 13-11 lead into halftime. Billy Gardner scored twice inside the arc. Logan Purvis scored a hoop inside and added two foul shots. Elias Kanteres hit a deuce, and Nate Boudreau dropped 1 of 2 from the foul line.
A 16-point third quarter boosted the visitors’ lead to double digits at 29-17. Hunter Crawford sank a 3-pointer to start the run. Elias, Nate, Logan and Alex Murray finished it.
In the fourth, Derryfield made the probable the inevitable. Nate made two driving layups and netted 4 for 4 at the foul line. Alex also scored twice inside the arc. Ben LaFlamme hit a foul shot to close the scoring.
Nate led the team with 12. Elias tallied 7. Billy and Logan each scored 6, and Alex added 5.
The Derryfield School
Located in Manchester, NH, The Derryfield School is a private day school for grades 6-12. Students benefit from a challenging academic program, fine and performing arts, competitive athletics, and a wide selection of extracurricular activities.