Merrimack Bests Nashua South On Granite State Challenge

DURHAM, NH — Three years ago, Merrimack and Nashua faced off in the Granite State Challenge SuperChallenge championship game. In that contest, Nashua South won. This week, it was Merrimack’s turn – by 10 points.

The Merrimack High School Tomahawks – captain junior Scott Peyton, junior Alex Jobin, junior Troy Church, sophomore Nick Gacharna and alternates sophomore Aidan Remick and junior Emily Brule – led throughout the game by anywhere from 20 to 40 points. With a minute left in the contest, Merrimack had a solid 90 point lead. However, Nashua South – represented by captain senior Ankita Devasia, senior Ben Telerski, junior George Eid, and junior Njeri Kiritu, and alternates senior Hailey Sweeney and freshman Sri Korandla – answered a slew of questions in the last minute.

Both teams, however, blanked on the last question – who was the only U.S. president with a PhD – Woodrow Wilson. Merrimack held onto the lead and won, 470 to 460.

Sara Campbell coached the Merrimack while Nashua South was coached by Greg Montine.

Merrimack will now face Plymouth Regional High School in the semi-finals. Littleton and Manchester Central will hold their semi-final game on April 27.