Final Four

Anyone know where we can find out if its rained out tomorrow before making our way over to Holman? Looks like crumby weather. Also would they play Wednesday if thats the case? And if they played Wednesday would that give a benefit to anyone who might be playing Saturday? Thoughts?

alvirne trinity postponed till wed at 8 at gill in manchester

Any word on Londonderry vs. Keene?

idk i would say before the trinity alviorne game?? maybe idk havent heard

Londonderry v. Keene has been moved to 4 on Wednesday at Gill. Trinity v. Alvirne has a 7 o'clock start time according to the NHIAA email I was shown. I don't see it as a big deal in terms of pitching and such. At least we KNOW we will get the game in at Gill.

I stand corrected- Trinity v. Alvirne is at 8 (as was said earlier!)

These look to be two great match ups, I hope to see some big crowds at both games. Honestly if you are a baseball fan you will enjoy these games so come down to Gill tomorrow.

Gotta like a Londonderry-Trinity Championship matchup. Both got alot of bigtime arms and great D.
Londonderry's offense is a little better, but who knows an error here or there could decide it

That would be a good matchup as was their earlier contest. Both teams are 19-2 as of today, so I guess we could all see it coming for a while.

Keene & Alvirne will have something to say before we get to any "dream" matchup. If we do, then it will be a classic NH Class L state championship.

From what I have seen, in a 7 game series, these two teams would go to extra frames in game 7.

Hope they both get there. If they do, let's see if the NHIAA can make it double elimination. lol

I agree Lancerfan might be getting a little ahead of himself. I hope you knocked on some wood at least.

I agree. Keene & Alvirne are very capable DirtDogs in the true sense of the term. The three remaining games will all be great, regardless as to who moves on. Super high school ball seg-waying into Legion. Whoever wins this will have won 2 very difficult games under pressure at neutral sites.

Shipbuilder- I know I knocked on wood!

All i know is that these next couple of days should be very exciting to watch. I think all of these games will be very close and i am looking forward to seeing them at Gil

These both should be great games to watch, I have been down on Alvirne all year, and they have surprised me. These guys could be a real problem for Trinity, however Dylan Clark is dominating. Can't wait for these match ups.

I'm excited to see what Alvrine has, ALBaseball has talked them up I hope they live up to the hype.

I've seen them and they are solid. I'm sure they'll more than show up.

Should be a good one Saturday night. Good luck to Alvirne & Keene. They earned it.

I didn't see those results yesterday, congrats to both Keene and Alvirne. Both squads showed up ready to play and got it done. Should be a great finals, side note on the day Alvirne and Keene had the loudest fans out of the four teams. Should be a great match up on Saturday evening. On final note both Alvirne and Keene's starting pitchers did a fantastic job, especially after all discussion on this board, by myself included was about the pitchers wearing Lancers and Pioneers jerseys, you two both deserve acknowledgement for your performances yesterday, again congrats as Will O. said you boys earned.

The Alvrine fans were indeed the loudest and most supportive. I even thought I saw them start a waive.

I may be wrong but I thought I read this week that Alvirne hasn't won a state title since their s****r team did it back in 1973!!!!

I guess their Legion run last year was not a fluke as many of the same boys play on the varsity team this year.

I'll be pulling for Hudson..anyone but Keene!!

ALbaseball, are you a player, parent, or coach over there? I know our fall showcase league did not have one player at any of our tryouts from Alvrine last year. We had many from all around them Nashua, Londonderry, Manchester, BG, Bedford, even Lowell MA but no Alvrine players. Do they not know it exists or do they choose not to tryout? Seemed like some talented players on that team.

player sir, and we usually play in a league through the legion whcih is a little cheaper. Nothign againt your prgram its a great program our choaches have asked if we want to do that we just have said no casue of the money. But it is a great program, and many talented kids go through it, you get the exposer you need if you want to go to college. And thanks for the complimets we have good talent that goes unnoticed. Everyone has slept on us all year. We knew we could do this we have been saying it since we were 12 year old all stars when we lost to Londonderry in the distric finals.

ALBASEBALL, again congrats on the big win and good luck in the Championship. It is good to hear that the Alvirne players are aware of the Showcase League but I think there may be some confusion about the cost, I believe the average weekly cost is less than $50 per week and consider that you practice once outside, once inside and play one 9 inning game on some of the best fields in New England each week. In comparision to some showcase tryouts a player can spend the same amount for a three hour event as what our players spend for a 8 or 9 week program, and we are developing a reputable track record. I assume you are a senior, I just ask that you suggest to your younger teammates to look into the program and see what they get for the price, I honestly feel the benefit out weighs the cost.

Side note how did you enjoy our Varsity Division last fall?

it wasnt bad, some of the teams ahd good talent like keen londonderry the mavericks team or seacoast team was really good with johnson and coppinger overall it was very good

$39.00 per week based on last years costs. I don't see much if any of a price increase for this season.

That includes:
8 weeks of Showcase Games per the schedule.
2 practices a week
Uniform
Playoff Tournament at St. A's (New Hampshire Fall Classic)
Eligibility for the Maine vs. New Hampshire game at SNHU

ALBASEBALL, our Varsity division has some very committed coaches such as the Hudson Legion Coach, John Braun if memory serves me, Londonderry had Fisher and Neverman, Grizzlies had Jackson, Keene had Secore, Seacoast had Tobin and Johnson and Nashua had Sanderson. These coaches are what makes our Varsity league so successful and beneficial to New Hampshire baseball. We are hoping to have the same level of commitment from coaches this year.

Fall baseball is the best.

Any chatter for the Final?

I'm thinking edge to Keene although unsure of the pitching matchup.

Two gritty, disciplined & talented clubs with excellent coaching.
I'll be rooting for Alvirne.

Go Broncos and bring the cowbells.

I think Alvirne is throwing the kid who beat Keene earlier in the year 6-2.....so it hopefully it will be an interesting game. I think Alvirne is going to ride their hot streak and win the whole thing on saturday night.

I hope so too. I strongly prefer the way the Alvirne players, coaches & fans handle themselves. They do it the right way.

I wish I could be at the game this weekend!

I believe you can't go wrong with either team in this final. My head says Keene will take this one, but I believe Alvirne is the team playing the loosest at this point in the playoffs and that can't be overestimated. Keene, Londonderry, and Trinity tightened up in the semi's.
I didn't have a problem with either team's fans though. They are both loud and excited!
I want to wish both teams good luck this weekend and I hope to be in their position next season!

I agree with Ironwill, both teams are solid and deserve to be playing in this game. Personally ALBaseball has sold me on Alvirne and thats my pick I became a believer the other night vs. Trinity. This team has nothing to lose and everything to gain I imagine they would be considered the underdog in this match up. I like picking the underdog. Good luck to both teams. I am really looking forward to the game. I encourage all to attend at least one of these games.