Bad weather forced Goffstown.s U15-B boys lacrosse team to make two trips to Oyster River of Durham for the state championship game. But the boys weren't bothered by the additional trip, taking the state title with an 8-7 win against Rye. The U13-B team had a tremendous season as well, finishing third in the state. Pictured are the U15-B champs. Back row from left are Alan Finn, Kyle Thomas, Connor Nolan, Jim Waller, Joe Hurley, Mike Battey and coach Mark Hurley; middle row from left are John Reilly, A.J. Plourde, Corey O'Brian,Tyler Ellis and Jake Staffiere; front row from left are Liam House-Meyers, Brendan Shearin, Nick Ayer, Brian Bourque, Jake Gingras and Pat Hurley. Not pictured was Nate Jabjiniak. (Courtesy Photo)

U13-B boys
On Sunday, June 12, Goffstown.s Parks and Recreation lacrosse team fell just short of the championship in tournament action, completing the year with an impressive mark of 7-2.

In the first contest, Goffstown stayed even with a talented Hampsted team, exchanging goals through the first three quarters. The locals, however, couldn't keep the pace in the fourth quarter, falling 10-5.

Cam Finn had a remarkable day in net making 23 saves in the first contest. Collin Bourque scored four goals and Steven Edwards added a tally while Quinn Nolan notched three assists.

In the consolation game, Goffstown defeated Exeter, 10-5, taking third place in the U13-B division after finishing 29th in 2004.

The goals were scored by Connor House- Myers, Drew Simoneau, and Edwards, as well as three for Nolan and four by Bourque.

Caleb Cyeka had a pair of assists, Mike Jutras had one, and Cam Finn compiled 15 saves for the day.

U15-B boys
The U15 boys traveled to Oyster River on two separate occasions to complete the state championship game against Rye, posting an 8-7 nail-biting victory to become the state champs in the B division.

In the first attempt to play the final on Sunday, June 12, inclement weather postponed the match with just over two minutes remaining in the opening half.

Connor Nolan made several key saves to keep the game close before Nick Ayer netted an unassisted goal and Liam House- Myers scored on a Jake Gingras pass to tie the contest, 2-2, before the game was stopped.

On Friday, June 17, the teamswo complete the contest.

Bryan Bourque quickly gave Goffstown the advantage, intercepting a pass and depositing the go-ahead goal.

Brendon Shearin added an unassisted goal shortly after, his first of two tallies on the day.

A.J. Plourde then picked up a loose ball in the defensive zone and out ran the Rye defenders before dumping a pass to Pat Hurley who then turned and fired a shot. Hurley.s attempted hit the post, but Bourque was on the spot to sweep in his second goal.

Hurley later scored on a pass from Ayer, who then capped the scoring with a goal assisted by House-Myers.

Rye continued to fight hard scoring, five goals in the second half. But shorthanded defensive play from Jim Waller, Joe Hurley, Kyle Thomas and the midfielders denied the comeback bid, as Goffstown walked away with the divisional state championship.

In just its second year of competitive play, the U15 squad finished the season with a 9-0-1 record after winning only one contest last year.