Miller paces runners at Yankee Homecoming
Ryan Miller led Haverhill runners at the annual Yankee Homecoming 10-mile Race in Newburyport. Miller, a member of the Haverhill-based SISU Project and Fitchburg State graduate, placed 11th among 1,279 finishers. He clocked 54:10, averaging 5:25 per mile. Alene Reta of New York captured the race in 50:49.
Matt Germain, a former Haverhill High School track and cross-country standout, finished 16th in 55:13. Like Miller, Germain represents the SISU Project and is a Fitchburg State graduate.
Kelly Lecours (205th place) was the city's top female finisher. She crossed the finish line beside her husband, Steve Lecours, in 72:43. Also finishing well were Paul Scovotti (68:15) in 126th and Evan George (71:59) in 183rd.
In the accompanying 5K race, Chris McCann took 18th among 1,420 finishers. McCann, a former Hillies track ace now attending Worcester Polytechnic Institute, ran 17:26 for the 3.1-mile route. He was followed by Jason Ouellete (18:41) in 42nd. Methuen's Steve Plouffe, who won last month's Sapienza Memorial Road Race at Haverhill High, took top honors in 15:26.
Black Diamonds post playoff win
The Haverhill Black Diamonds squeaked by the Haverhill Diamonds, 8-6, in the Merrimack Valley Senior Babe Ruth playoffs. Pitchers Matt Mondello and Mike Nicolosi combined for the win. Frank Xia collected two hits and Ryan Magoon knocked in a pair of runs to pace the Black Diamonds' offense.
Soccer players earn gold
City soccer players Richie Greene, Matt Standley and Mike Murach lifted the Fratella team to a soccer gold medal at the Bay State Games. The team went undefeated (5-0) in the 7-on-7 tourney.
Ford shines in hoops loss
Haverhill High School senior Mike Ford pumped in 10 points in Haverhill's 51-41 loss to North Andover in Hoops for Hope action.
Senior Baseball registration
Haverhill Senior Baseball is accepting registrations for its 12-year-old, middle school and high school teams which will be playing in the fall league run by Play Ball of Salem, N.H. The season runs for six weeks, starting Sept. 8-9. Registration forms available at www.haverhillseniorbaseball.com. For information, call Larry O'Brien at 978-373-6982 or John Trask at 978-374-0735.
Whittier Tech fall tryouts
Whittier Tech fall sports teams hold tryouts beginning on the following dates: football, Aug. 20, 8 a.m. in gymnasium (freshmen can try out then or wait until first day of school); soccer, Aug. 23, all grades, 1 p.m. in gymnasium; volleyball, Aug. 23, all grades, 1 p.m. in gymnasium; cross country, all grades, Aug. 29, time and site TBA; cheerleading, Aug. 29, time and site TBA.
Basketball camp registration
HoopGains, located at Cedardale Health and Fitness, is accepting registration for its Shooting Camp Aug. 20-24. Camp is open to kids of all ages and will feature college basketball coaches as guest speakers. In addition, HoopGains will host an open house Sept. 8. For information, call 978-372-9504 or visit www.hoopgains.com.
Basketball tryouts
Fall BIG Threat AAU holds tryouts at Cedardale Health and Fitness Club on Aug. 11. Tryouts for youths in grades five through eight are from 9 to 11 a.m.; grades nine through 12 try out from 1 to 3 p.m. For information, contact Kevin Barboza at 978-372-9504 or visit www.hoopgains.com.
Softball tryouts
Tryouts for the Haverhill Girls 14U Fall Fast Pitch Softball League will be Sunday, Aug.12 at 5 p.m. at the American Legion Field in Haverhill. Players should arrive for registration at 4:30 p.m. and bring a copy of their insurance card. The league runs Sept. 9 through Oct. 13, with double headers played on Saturdays. For information, contact Mike Mell at 603-365-7722 or by e-mail at mell@comcast.net. Additional information is available at the league's Web site: www.haverhillgirlssoftball.com.
Hockey camp
Haverhill Forum hosts a hockey camp the week of Aug. 27. For information, contact Bill Blackwell at dblackwell5@comcast.net or at 978-469-0852.
Youth football needs coaches
The Haverhill Recreation Department Junior Football League is seeking coaches for the upcoming season. For information, call the Haverhill Recreation Department at 978-374-2389, ext. 33.
Coaching vacancies
Haverhill High is seeking an ice hockey head coach, boys lacrosse head coach and JV girls soccer coach for next school year. If interested, send resume to: Peter Shanahan, Haverhill High School, 137 Monument St. Haverhill, MA 01832. For information, call 978-374-5732 or e-mail pshanahan@haverhill-ma.org.
Presentation of Mary Academy has openings for a varsity soccer head coach and a JV volleyball coach. For information, contact athletic director Stephen Stankus at 978-682-9391, ext. 110 or e-mail sstankus@pmamethuen.org.
Brooks School is seeking a girls varsity soccer assistant coach. For information, contact John Quirk at 978-725-6265 or e-mail jquirk@brooksschool.org.
Amesbury High is seeking a boys varsity soccer coach for the upcoming fall season. Interested applicants should contact athletic director Elizabeth McAndrews at mcandrewse@k12.amesbury.ma.us. A resume and a list of three references are required.
Volunteers needed
Volunteers are needed for the 27th annual Special Field Games on Sept. 22 (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.) at Northern Essex Community College. Event is for men, women and child athletes with physical and mental disabilities. For information, contact Kellie at 603-893-6954.
Softball league openings
Kidzgame has openings in its U14 and high school instructional leagues. Individual entries are still being accepted. Games start the weekend of Sept. 8. For information, contact Brian Martin at bmartin@kidzgame.com.
Softball tourney
The David L. DeBenedetto Memorial Softball Tournament will be Aug. 11-12 at Haverhill Stadium. Entrance fee for this two-pitch, double-elimination tournament is $185 per team. For information, call Bob at 508-633-3363.
Golf tourneys
The ARC of Northern Essex Country hosts its third annual Tee off for The ARC! Golf Tournament on Aug. 20 at Haverhill Country Club. For information, contact Fran at 978-373-0552 or by e-mail at franhogan.arc@verizon.net.
Pentucket Youth Football Organization hosts a golf outing Aug. 31 at Breakfast Hill Country Club in Greenland, N.H. The event, which includes dinner and a silent auction, benefits Pentucket youth football. For a registration application and information, visit www.pentucketyouthfootball.org.
The Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce 16th annual Golf Tournament will be Sept. 17 at Atkinson Country Club. For information, call 978-373-5663.
Community Action, Inc. in Haverhill will host its seventh annual Golf Classic Tournament Sept. 28 at Far Corner Golf Course. The event is being held to raise funds for the Fox Center, an intergenerational learning facility that will house Community Action's Head Start, Family Day Care and Adult Education programs. For information or to register, call Marge Hooper at 978-373-1971.
Sports Camps
The Northeast All Star Football Clinic at Northern Essex Community College is Aug. 13 to 17. The clinic is for players entering grades nine through 12. For information, contact Jim Carlson at 978-291-0377 or jcarlson@littlesprouts.com.
M&M; Sports is offering a U14 and high school instructional league beginning the weekend of Sept. 8. For information, e-mail bmartin@kidzgame.com.
Road races
Aug. 11 — Sandown Old Home Days 5-Miler/Kids 1K, 9 a.m., Sandown (N.H.) Fire Department, call Mark at 603-887-5589.
Aug. 18 — Merrimack 5K Road Race/Kids half-mile run, 10 a.m., Donaghue School, Union St., Merrimac, e-mail Marcia at marciawconti@yahoo.com.
Aug. 21 — Merrimac 7-Mile Handicap Race, 6:30 p.m., 1 Locust St., Merrimac (estimate pace, staggered start), call Rene at 978-345-7276.
Aug. 25 — Rhodes 5K Run, 10 a.m., Salem (N.H.) High, call Mike at 603-674-1161.
Aug. 25 — Danville Old Home Days 4-Mile Road Race, 9 a.m., Danville Safety Complex, call Sharon at 603-642-6208.
Sept. 6 — Atkinson 5K Road Race, 6 p.m., Pope Field, Atkinson, N.H., call Sandy at 603-362-8329.
Oct. 7 — Bobby Bell 5-Miler, Joyce Moriarty Walk, 10:30 a.m., at Lasting Room on Washington Street in Haverhill, call Dave at 978-373-3408.
