Sunday September 22 Nashua PAL Force Football Scores

Sunday September 22 

3rd Grade Football – NPF 39 – Concord 13

The NPF 3rd Grade FORCE conquered the previously undefeated Concord Capitols 39 to 13.  The high-octane FORCE offense notched 6 TDs on the day with pancake-blocking by Jack Peters, Bryson Borromeo, Charlie Bellavance, Malikai Tyler, Brady Sullivan, David Simpson and Bobby Canaway.  The rushing and scoring quartet of Amaury Almonte, Derek Finlay, Toby Brown and Patrick Keegan were too much for the Capitols D.  The FORCE defense had another good day led by monster-back Mekhi Gerrin and stout line play by Gavin Flynn, Jesse Corfield, Ryan Flynn, Jashiah Corfield, Reagan Brunet, Dylan Boutchia, Reid Lavoie, Evan Taylor and Nick Digesse. The Capitols kept the FORCE secondary on their toes but Xavier Francis, Taylor Ranga, Keegan, Finlay and Almonte were too much with Finlay having the leagues first pick-six. The 3rd Grade Football team has a BYE this week but will be having an exhibition game, at St. Anslem's College, under the lights vs. Hudson on Friday September 27.

4th Grade Football – NPF 0 – Manchester South 7

The driving rain appeared to be looming in the near distance when the 4th grade team welcomed the Manchester South Sabres to Stellos Stadium. However, the football weather gods were shining down on the field as the clouds broke and beautiful sunny day took over the stadium. Unfortunately for NPF, the gods in zebra uniforms didnt shine so brightly. Manchester South took advantage of lots of dirty laundry and won a tight 7-0 game over NPF.

Manchester South would use the single wing and wedge offense with some effectiveness early but most of the drives were short lived. Strong defensive line play by Liam Finn, Keyshawn Bugg, Marcus King, Drew Sheehan, Jesse Allen and Riley Bean kept the Sabres offense in check most of the game. After thwarting a drive, the NPF offense would go onto the field. A couple of strong runs behind the stout offensive line of Rocco Ciardi, Alex Forbes, Jacob Moore, Devyn Lavoie, and Ethan Paquin opened some holes on the Sabres defense. Unfortuantely, the referees saw these holes to be much larger than intended and the drives would stall due to penalties.

Manchester South would be the first to crack the scoreboard. On a third down play, a Sabres runner looked to be pinned in by the defense but he was able to break a tackle and weaved his way down field for a touchdown. The ensuing point after attempt was good and gave Manchester the lead.

The NPF offense would go back to work. Behind quarterback Juan Torres and running backs Dylan Homsy, Keyshawn Bugg and Isaac Smith, the Force moved down field. Some strong runs by Dylan and Isaac set the team up at the 10 yard line looking to even the score. Unfortuantely, the Force would turn the ball over at the 5 yard line ending a chance at tying the game.  

The game would stay at 7-0 late into the 4th quarter. Strong defensive efforts from Cornerbacks, Connor Winslow and Zach Howard kept NPFs hopes of tying the game alive. Late in the fourth quarter, Matt Oliver would pound on a loose football giving the Force a chance to tie the game. NPF would drive the ball down to the Sabres 15 yardline when Isaac Smith would find the edge of the Sabres defense and race into the endzone. Unfortuantely, the pesky yellow flags were presented once again keeping NPF from scoring. NPF would have one final chance to tie the game on 4th down from the 15. The HB option pass was drawn on the field had a few options open but the Sabres defensive end snuffed out the play before the ball was thrown effectively ending the game. NPF fought valiantly all game long and will look to get back on track as they travel to Plymouth, on September 29, to take on the Huskies.  

6th Grade Football – NPF 26 – Manchester South 2

The entire 6th grade team played well on both sides of the ball today. They showed poise and extreme sportsmanship. As coaches we are very proud of our team’s effort and sportsmanship. Robbie Long, Xavier Provost and Andy Deutschlander scored for Nashua PAL. Team captains were Matthew Hallahan, Amir Ranga, Hunter Nadeau and Devin Bracetty. Next Game will be Sunday September 29 against Milford.

7th Grade Football – NPF 0 – Pelham 32 

In the first quarter Nashua started out with some nice defensive tackles by #85 Nevan Roy, #73 Garrett Hillard, and #11 Tyler Gagnon. Pelham was able to carry the ball into the end zone and gain a touchdown on Nashua's defenses

taking the lead by 6. Pelham lined up to kick the ball for a field goal. #44

James Mackenzie was able to rocket past Pelham's defensive line and jump on

the football to block the kick. Pelham's extra point was no good. On the

offensive side #11 Tyler Gagnon was able to run the ball for a gain of 6

yards. #82 Steven Larkin, #49 Brian Montimy, and #44 James Mackenzie all contributed to tackles on Nashua's defense.  

In the second quarter Pelham came back strong and was able to gain another touchdown and drive in the extra point. Nashua 0 Pelham 14. #5 Justin Cardullo was able to carry the ball for 5 yards. #49 Brian Montimy was then able to gain 4 yards just shy of the first down. #5 Justin Cardullo was then able to gain the first down with a short gain. #11 Tyler Gagnon then carried the ball for 12 yards gaining a first down. Nashua's defense then took over #49 Brian Montimy, #5 Justin Cardullo, and #64 Harley Ciardi all held back Pelham's Offensive strategy. #11 Tylor Gagnon was able to intercept the ball on Pelham's passing game. #5 ran the ball for a combined 22 yards and #39 Aidan Gillis also had a gain on this drive.  

In the 3rd quarter #44 James Mackenzie returned the kick to the 52 yard line leaving Nashua with great field position. #5 then drove the ball forward an additional 11 yards gaining the first down. #49 Brian Montimy continued the drive for another Nashua first down. On the defense #85 Nevan Roy, #49 Brian Montimy, #11 Tyler Gagnon, and #36 Ryan Sheehan all contributed to holding off the Pelham offense with great defensive work. Pelham was able to drive the ball into the end zone for a Pelham touchdown

the ball into the end zone for a Pelham touchdown despite Nashua's effort.

The extra point was no good. #49 Brian Montimy then came back driving the Pelham offense back with 3 tackles in a row, and #44 was also able to hold Pelham back as well. 

In the 4th quarter Pelham returned with another touchdown bringing the score to Nashua 0 Pelham 26. The extra point was denied by #44 James Mackenzie who was again able to block the kick. Nashua then took over defensively and # 44 James Mackenzie, #5 Justin Cardullo, and #85 Nevan Roy all had short runs.

#88 Nick Scalera, and #5 Justin Cardullo were able to take down some Razorbacks on the defense. Pelham was then able to gain another touchdown.

Nashua 0 Pelham 32. Extra point was no good. The final score was Nashua 0 Pelham 32. Next Game will be Sunday September 29 against Keene.

8th Grade football – NPF 34 – Manchester South 6

The Nashua PAL Force 8th grade Football team won 34-6 against The Manchester South Sabers. Quarterback, Johnny Michelin made outstanding touchdown passes to RJ Jenkins (2 touchdowns), Sclyler Boykin (2 touchdowns) and Alex Mallor (1 touchdown). All the team players collectively played as a unit, defeating Manchester. “The defense was amazing and incredible today.” PAL parent Kathy Michelin stated. The next game will be on Sunday, September 29 against The Milford Mustangs at Milford.