The home finale for the JV1 team resulted in a frustrating 1-0 loss for the Marauders. Hanover surrendered a 1-0 lead in the 16th minute on a high, crossing shot, and were never able to find the equalizer despite considerable pressure in the second half.
The Marauders had a promising opportunity by Henry Aspinwall on a counterattack go just wide two minutes into the game. Londonderry countered a few minutes later, and after making a fairly easy save after a cross, CJ Wheelan was tested by a much more challenging shot, which he saved.The Lancers took a 1-0 lead on the only goal of the game when a long shot from the edge of the box that may have been intended as a cross came floating out of the sun and under the crossbar.
Hanover had a few opportunities before the end of the half, including a free kick by Owen Stannard in the 36th minute that resulted in a deflected shot. Hanover established a good territorial edge in the second half, and came close to scoring when Tucker Monson sent Henry Aspinwall in alone with a great through ball, but the resulting shot was just wide. Several other shots were blocked or deflected by the Londonderry defense, and the Marauders were unable to equalize.
Hanover heads to Nashua on Sunday for the annual statewide JV Tournament at North and South high schools. The Marauder will play all of their games at South, beginning with an 8:50 match with Exeter, followed by a 9:40 game with Alvirne and a 12:10 game with host Nashua South. The top two teams in each group will advance to the semifinals in the afternoon at Nashua South. Hanover players should bring both color uniforms. They will wear Maroon in the first two group games.
The bus will leave HHS at 6:30 a.m.
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