Ninth State Sports Show

It's the first full week of October and Joe Marchilena and Mike Lochman discuss some results from last week that could have big impacts on the postseason fate of many teams. Plus they look ahead to some of the big games coming up this weekend, including Bishop Guertin at Londonderry.

On this week’s field hockey show, Joe Marchilena and Kelli Braley talk about Winnacunnet's successful two-week run and the battle for playoff position in Division I. They also discuss big games in Division II between Souhegan and John Stark and Derryfield and Hollis Brookline.

With rivalry week in the books, Joe Marchilena and Mike Lochman talk about some dominating performances by Londonderry, Bishop Guertin and Spaulding. They also look ahead to this week's big matchups and hand out Player and Team of the Week awards.

On this week’s field hockey show, Joe Marchilena and Kelli Braley recap last week's big Division II showdown between John Stark and Portsmouth and look ahead to the Clippers' trip to Souhegan this week. They also discuss Winnacunnet's overtime win against Exeter and a great story coming from Mascoma Valley. 

Another exciting weekend of New Hampshire high school football is done, and Joe Marchilena and Mike Lochman take a look at some of the best games, biggest surprises and take a look ahead to next week. They also hand out Player and Team of the Week awards.

On this week's field hockey show, Joe Marchilena and Kelli Braley discuss last week's big game in Division I between Bedford and Exeter; a team that's been flying under the radar in Winnacunnet; a key matchup in Division II between John Stark and Portsmouth; and the teams to beat in Division III.

There were some surprising scores and standout performances during the second week of the football season, and Joe Marchilena and Mike Lochman recap them all on this week's podcast. They also hand out Player and Team of the Week awards.

The field hockey show is back, as Joe Marchilena and Kelli Braley discuss what was going in the second full week of the regular season. They take a look at the rematch of last year's D1 title game between Exeter and Windham, plus some of the biggest surprises in all three divisions. 

It was a pretty good summer for the New Hampshire lacrosse scene, and Joe Marchilena and Chris Hettler decided to take some time to go over some of the high school players who have verbally committed in the Class of 2023. They also talk about some of the rising starts in the Class of 2024 and discuss the ongoing Premier Lacrosse League postseason.

The first weekend of the 2022 football season is in the books and Joe Marchilena and Mike Lochman recap some of the highlights and surprises from the opening slate of games. They also hand out the season's first Player and Team of the Week awards. 

The games start for real this week, and Joe Marchilena and Mike Lochman get you ready with a preview of the 2022 football season. They also discuss some of the most intriguing matchups of the opening weekend and recap last Friday's Queen City Jamboree.

It's time to talk some field hockey. On the first episode of the Ninth State Sports Show: Field Hockey edition, Joe Marchilena gives a rundown of what to expect to on the website and the podcast during the fall before being joined by Goffstown head coach Jess Brown.

High school football is back and Joe Marchilena and Mike Lochman open the preseason with a breakdown of what the divisions will look like in the first year of the NHIAA's next two-year cycle, including an in-depth look at the big changes in Division I in 2022. Plus, they get you ready for Friday's Queen City Jamboree and the matchups for the day's scrimmages. 

On the final lacrosse show of the spring, Joe Marchilena and Chris Hettler take a look back at the 2022 season and highlight some of the things that they didn't get to earlier in the year. They also take a look ahead at changes that can be expected in 2023 and what teams to keep an eye on for next year.

Championship Sunday 2022 is in the books and Joe Marchilena and Chris Hettler break down each title game, covering all the details from championship wins by Laconia, Portsmouth and Bishop Guertin. They also look back to see how close Joe's preseason predictions were.  You can send feedback or questions to nhhighschoolsports@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram at @nhhssports. You can listen to the show every Thursday morning at nh-highschoolsports.com.

Championship Sunday is here. To get you ready for the boys lacrosse finals, Joe Marchilena and Chris Hettler look back at how the final six teams got here and what to expect from the matchups.  You can send feedback or questions to nhhighschoolsports@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram at @nhhssports. Don’t forget, this Friday, there will be a special championship preview edition of the podcast.

It's time for the final four in boys lacrosse, and Joe Marchilena and Alex Hall, from the Union Leader, get you ready for the semifinals in all three divisions. They break down each game, with Division II playing Tuesday and Divisions I and III going at it on Wednesday.  You can send feedback or questions to nhhighschoolsports@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram at @nhhssports. Don't forget, this Friday, there will be a special championship preview edition of the podcast. 

It's playoff time, and this week, Joe Marchilena and Chris Hettler breakdown all of the opening-round matchups in all three divisions to get you ready for the start of the postseason. Don't forget, next week, there will be two special shows to preview the semifinals and championship games.  You can send feedback or questions to nhhighschoolsports@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram at @nhhssports. You can listen to the show Thursday mornings at nh-highschoolsports.com. 

With the playoffs looming, Joe Marchilena and Chris Hettler pack a lot into this week's show, including a look at the New Hampshire athletes that will be participating in the NCAA men's and women's tournaments this weekend. They also discuss some controversy in the Division I girls standings, some surprises in the Division I boys standings and plenty a lot left to be decided. 

The regular season is winding down and Joe Marchilena and Chris Hettler sift through some of the results that will have a big impact on the standings throughout all three divisions.  You can send feedback or questions to nhhighschoolsports@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram at @nhhssports. You can listen to the show Thursday mornings at nh-highschoolsports.com. This week’s episode was recorded at Backyard Brewery in Manchester.