Spring snapshot: Manchester Memorial High School

MANCHESTER, NH – As high school athletes around the state return outside for the spring campaign teams at Manchester Memorial High School look for improvement and, hopefully, postseason success. Here’s a glance at some of those teams and athletes:

Boys lacrosse (co-op with Manchester Central/Manchester West)

Head coach:

• Jordon D’Onofrio (5th season)

Last season:

• 5-10
• Finished 9th in Division I (missed playoffs by one game)

Top returning athletes:

• Senior captain Trevor Wong
• Senior captain Collin Beaulieu
• Senior captain Brandon Weaver
• Goalie – Cam Roberge, Jr
• Attackmen – Brady Harrison (Sr) & Cade Tripp (So)
• Midfielders – Jackson Ulbin-Morin (Jr)

Promising newcomer:

• Defense – Alex Sutherland (Jr) & Kamden Jackson (So)
• Midfielder – Kyle Pelletier (Sr)
• Attack – Matt Koenig (Sr)

Biggest challenge:

“Our biggest challenge this season will be competing for a playoff spot, Division 1 Boys Lacrosse is a deep and competitive league; every game is a challenging game, and we look forward to growing and competing throughout the season.” – Head coach Jordan D’Onofrio

Expectations:

“We are aiming to make the playoffs, we have a deep, experienced roster that has grown as a team the last two years in Division I.” – Head coach Jordon D’Onofrio

Girls lacrosse

Head coach:

• David Gocklin (5th season)

Last season:

• 4-11 (missed playoffs by one game)

Top returning athletes:

• Senior captain Lyla Colangelo
• Senior captain Kelly LeGallo
• Senior Elizabeth Champagne
• Senior Madison McCaffrey
• Senior Grey McDonald
• Junior Joanna Alley
• Junior Aalizah Kan
• Sophomore Lia Burgess
• Sophomore Caileigh Fields
• Sophomore Eva Giles
• Sophomore Hazelyn Mitchell

Promising newcomer:

“We have nine newcomers who have never played lacrosse before. Sophomore Olivia Fontaine appears to have made great strides in cracking the defensive lineup.” – Head coach David Gocklin

Biggest challenge:

“Our biggest challenge this season will be staying healthy and injury free as with a roster of twenty we cannot afford to lose anybody.” – Head coach David Gocklin

Expectations:

“My expectations for the team are that the young players develop the skills for the future of the program and that the returning players continue to get better. In addition we want to be competitive in every game. Overall it will be a challenging season as our numbers are lower than last year, but, the team has very good chemistry and the older more seasoned players have really encouraged the new players.” – Head coach David Gocklin

Girls track & field

Head coach:

• Leanne Guimond (3rd season)

Top returning athletes:

• Senior Hannah Rodriguez (Jumps captain )
• Senior Hollis Velie (Sprints captain)
• Senior Mallory Bell (Throws captain)
• Junior Jordan Courter (Sprints captain)
• Junior Ashley Giles (Mid-long distance)
• Junior Charline Jackson (Hurdle captain )

Promising newcomers:

• Destiny Acevedo, freshman hurdler
• Eliana Brown, freshman distance runner

Biggest challenge:

“We are a young team which makes this exciting and there are a lot of athletes who want to learn. However, there are many athletes who are learning events and building up their endurance. There is great potential on this team.” – Head coach Leanne Guimond

Expectations:

“Work hard on the track and in the classroom. Lead by example and with a positive voice. Be resilient.” – Head coach Leanne Guimond

Boys track & field

Head coach:

• Thomas Lynch (16th season as head coach)

Top returning athletes:

• Ledum Adumene, Sophomore
• Blake Bickford, Junior
• Michael Georges, Sophomore
• Andrew Joseph, Sophomore
• David Leonard, Senior
• Elias Rosado, Junior
• Khristian Shea, Sophomore
• Alejandro Teruel, Senior

Promising newcomers:

• Bedum Bedum, Senior
• Gavin Fournier, Freshman
• Tnthony Lewis, Freshman
• Sebastian Marziano, Freshman
• Andrew Ngyuen, Freshman
• Brady Quagliani, Freshman

Biggest challenge:

“Right now the biggest challenge is the weather, but that is nothing new.” – Head coach Thomas Lynch

Expectations:

“I am hoping with such a young team to do well at the freshman/sophomore state meet in early May and then continue to get better for the track postseason.” – Head coach Thomas Lynch

Baseball

Head coach:

• Pat Landroche (2nd season)

Last season:

• 2-18

Top returning athletes:

Captains: Ben Mailloux, Izaiah Solis & Zach Johnston

• Alex Rodriguez (Sophomore)
• Frank Tessier (Sophomore)
• Will Sloper (Sophomore

Promising newcomer:

• Jacob Valliere (Freshman)
• Mason Poitras (Freshman)
  
  

Biggest challenge:

“We are cautiously optimistic that last year was our floor, so the challenge will be building from there.” – Head coach Pat Landroche

Expectations:

“We are last in everyone’s pre-season rankings, so we’re aware of what’s expected of us.” – Head coach Pat Landroche

Girls lacrosse

Head coach:

• Elizabeth Lincoln (1st season)
  • Last three years as head coach at Saint Anselm College

Top returning athletes:

• Ryan White
• Swornnim Rai

Promising newcomer:

“The majority of the team is newcomers to me. We are a pretty balanced amount in each class so I look forward to building on each team member’s skill set.” – Head coach Elizabeth Lincoln

Biggest challenge:

“The biggest challenge for this season is figuring out the team dynamic within singles and doubles. Across all the student athletes they are all equally competitive and talented. I feel that as the season progresses clear starters will start to set into play.” – Head coach Elizabeth Lincoln

Expectations:

“My expectation is to get better each day. Not only my players but as a coach as well. I personally feel tennis is about repetition and mindset.” – Head coach Elizabeth Lincoln

Boys tennis

Head coach:

• Peter Telge (3rd season)

Last season:

“Unfortunately, Memorial was not able to field a boys tennis team last year with little interest in the sport. While we did not participate in the NHIAA, I was able to introduce the sport to interested athletes with the hope they would want to play this year. The previous year (2023), the Memorial boys tennis team made playoffs-the first time in many years for such.” – Head coach Peter Telge

Top returning athletes:

“Zachary Telge is the only returning player. He has played since freshman year, is currently a senior, and is our captain. Zach will play in the No. 1 spot. He is a three sport athlete and he will provide the leadership for our young inexperienced team. “ – Head coach Peter Telge

Promising newcomer:

“Kayden Hinse, picking up the sport for the first time, is the promising newcomer. His athletic ability make him a natural on the court. He will play in the No. 2 spot.” – Head coach Peter Telge

Biggest challenge:

“Biggest challenge is the fact that all the players, except one, are just learning the sport. Playing at the Division-I level, against athletes who have devoted years of training at the sport, will make for tough matches. My goal is to make this an enjoyable experience so that these young players continue to play tennis both in high school and in their future. “ – Head coach Peter Telge

Expectations:

“It will be a tough season, but my goal is to make each player better each week. We will track points won, then games won as we work through the season and I hope each player sees their potential and enjoys the season..” – Head coach Peter Telge