NHS uses strong second half to defeat Winchendon, 81-59
2/23/2009
Oral Robert's-bound Damen Bell-Holter (Hydaburg, AK) and junior Evan Smotrycz (Reading, MA) worked together to score 45 of New Hampton's 81 points in their win over Winchendon Saturday night. Uncommitted power forward John Daniels (Sioux City, IA) contributed 10 points for the HUSKIES. New Hampton played their second game in a row without leading scorer and rebounder Chris Gaston (Jersey City, NJ).
After trailing by four points at the half, New Hampton outscored the Class A Rival 45-23 during the final 20 minutes.
New Hampton will head to Pittsfield, ME to play Maine Central Institute on Thursday. New Hampton won the first meeting on January 19, 86-66.
NHS falls to South Kent, 67-84
2/22/2009
New Hampton lost 67-84 to South Kent School in the opening round of the 23rd New Hampton Invitational Basketball Tournament Friday night.
In the absence of leading scorer and rebounder Chris Gaston (Jersey City, NJ) Oral Roberts-bound PF Damen Bell-Holter (Hydaburg, AK) scored 24 points. Jordan Callahan, who will be heading to Tulane next year, scored 12, and junior Evan Smotrycz added 10.
NHS plays Winchendon tomorrow evening at 4:00 in the Fieldhouse.
NHS knocks off Bridgton, 79-75
2/14/2009
New Hampton defeated Bridgton Academy Friday night at Smith Gymnasium, 79-75, behind a 26 point effort from Fordham-commit Chris Gaston (Jersey City, NJ). Gaston was one of four HUSKIES to reach double figures. Bentley University-commit Mike Topercer (Phoenix, AZ) scored 16 points, including 8-of-8 from the free throw line. Junior Evan Smotrycz (Reading, MA) and Oral Roberts-bound forward Damen Bell-Holter (Hydaburg, AK) scored 13 and 12 points respectively.
Despite only scoring a combined 6 points New Hampton received huge lifts from Kyle Odister (Sacramento, CA) and junior Eric Dean (Gulford, NH). While lead guard Jordan Callahan (Marietta, GA) sat with two fouls in the first half, Odister, who is committed to Cal-Poly, came up with 4 timely steals and guided NHS to a 1 point advantage at the half. Dean continues to do all the "little things". The contributions made by Dean and guys like uncommitted forward John Daniels (Sioux City, IA) don't usually appear on a stat sheet, but they are what has enabled New Hampton to win 9 of their last 13 games.
Bridgton is currently ranked 5th in the National Prep School Poll. New Hampton will now turn their focus to Monday's game with Class A foe Winchendon. Rescheduled from 1/28, tip-off is scheduled for 5:00.
New Hampton falls short, 83-88, at Brewster
2/12/2009
Despite 27 points from Fordham-bound forward Chris Gaston (Jersey City, NJ) NHS fell short, 83-88, at Brewster.
New Hampton overcame a 13 point first half deficit to take a 2 point lead midway through the second half. Jordan Callahan (Marietta, GA), who will play at Tulane next year, scored 16 for New Hampton. Evan Smotrycz (Reading, MA) contributed 11, despite battling foul trouble throughout the contest. Playing for the first time in 4 games, Oral Roberts-commit Damen Bell-Holter (Haydaburg, AK) scored 10 points.
Kyle Odister provided three 3-point field goals and 4 timely offensive rebounds in the second half.
After two games this season, each team has now won on their home court. A third game could happen next Saturday (2/21) in NHS' 23rd annual New Hampton Basketball Invitational Tournament.
New Hampton hosts NEPSAC rival Bridgton Academy Friday night. Tip-off is scheduled for 6:00.
New Hampton comes up short against Patterson, 58-72
2/8/2009
NHS' varsity A basketball team was defeated by the Patterson School, who is ranked #1 nationally, 58-72. Due to the absence of Damen Bell-Holter for the third straight game, it was difficult for the HUSKIES to compete as frontline players Chris Gaston and Evan Smotrycz watched from the bench with three fouls each in the first half. While Gaston and Smotrycz sat the Bulldogs were able to stretch a 6 point lead to 12 by halftime. Foul trouble was compounded by shooting a wretched 5-20 from the floor in the first half.
Gaston and Smotrycz scored 17 and 13 points respectively. In the second half the HUSKIES competed hard but were never able to get closer than 6 points.
NHS will travel to Wolfboro, NH to take on Class A Champs Brewster Academy Wednesday evening.
Gaston and Smotrycz lead HUSKIES over Massanutten, 79-67
2/8/2009
When Chris Gaston and Evan Smotrycz perform
the way they did today then New Hampton is very difficult to beat. Gaston
in particular was outstanding. The Fordham bound forward made 14 of his
17 shots from the floor en route to a 31 point performance as he showed
tremendous creativity and body control finishing plays within 10 feet of the
rim. While Smotrycz finished with 18 points & 10 rebounds, how he got
those numbers were even more impressive. He knocked down a one-dribble
step-back three-pointer, went to the low block and showed a polished jump hook,
got to the rim off the dribble a few times, and even rebounded in
traffic. Also notable was role player extraordinaire Eric Dean whose
impact doesn’t always show up on the stat sheet but who brings the defensive
presence, physicality, and toughness to solidify New Hampton’s bench. Report courtesy of Adam Finklestein - www.newenglandrecruitingreport.com
NHS gets win over Worcester, 92-76
1/31/2009
Five players reached double figures in New Hampton's 92-76 win over Worcester on Saturday night. Chris Gaston (Jersey City, NH) led the way with 26 points. Jordan Callahan (Marietta, GA) scored 15, Evan Smotrycz (Reading, MA) and Mike Topercer (Phoenix, AZ) contributed 12 each, and Kyle Odister (Sacramento, CA) dropped 11 for the HUSKIES.
NHS will spend the next few days preparing for their trip Wednesday to Philips Exeter.
New Hampton earns team win, defeats NMH, 84-71
1/31/2009
NEW HAMPTON, NH - Fordham-commit Chris Gaston (Jersey City, NJ) recorded his sixth double-double of the year as he led the Huskies with 15 points and 14 rebounds in an 84-71 win over Class A NEPSAC Northfield Mount Hermon Friday night at Smith Gymnasium.
Future Bentley Falcon Mike Topercer and Tulane-signee Jordan Callahan each added 15 points of their own. NHS, who has won 6 of their last 7 games, received significant contributions from a number of other HUSKIES. Unsigned guard Nick Checovich (Hampton, NH) and Junior Evan Smotrycz (Reading, MA) each scored 9 points and Oral Roberts-commit Damen Bell-Holter hauled in 10 rebounds to add to his 7 points.
The game was decided in the paint where the frontline of Gaston, Smotrycz, Bell-Holter and unsigned forward John Daniels (Sioux City, IA) worked together to gather 34 total rebounds. New Hampton made 11 3-pt FG's to Northfield's 12.
NHS welcomes Class A NEPSAC opponent Worcester Academy to Smith Gymnasium tomorrow night. Tip-off is scheduled for 6:00.
Daniels wills NHS to victory over Holderness, 76-74
1/27/2009
John Daniels (Sioux City, IA) led the New Hampton men's basketball team to a 76-74 victory over Holderness Monday Afternoon. John, who has not yet decided where he will play in college, scored 13 of his team-high 18 points in the second half, including a game winning lay-up along the baseline as time expired.
Damen Bell-Holter (Hydaburg, AK) scored 15 points, Jordan Callahan (Marietta, GA) scored 13 points and Nick Checovich scored 10 for the HUSKIES.
NHS will return home this weekend to play back-to-back games against two Class A foes, Northfield Mount Hermon and Worcester Academy.
12/12/2008
Former New Hampton Husky Kyle Moore was named the South Atlantic Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Week.
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11/25/2008
Post graduate Mark McGlaughlin (Seattle, WA) led the Huskies in scoring with 21 against Blair in the National Prep Tournament at Bryant University in Smithfield, RI., but New Hampton was edged, 85-84. New Hampton falls to 4-2 overall on the young season, while Blair moves to 1-0.
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