The opening day of the American Legion State Tournament saw two local clubs secure victories, setting a competitive tone for the week ahead.
Exeter Post 32’s Offensive Onslaught
Exeter’s top hitters Andrew Martin, Brady McGovern and Nate Gallant combined for six hits and six RBIs, while the team capitalized on three errors by Laconia, turning them into eight unearned runs. A seven‑run third inning propelled Exeter to a 9‑4 lead before the final score settled at 10‑4.
Rochester Post 7 countered with a strong pitching outing, limiting Lebanon to a single run on five hits and striking out seven batters. The squad erupted for three runs in the fifth inning, forging a 6‑1 advantage that they maintained.
Looking ahead, Exeter is slated to meet Bedford at 4 p.m. on July 25, while Rochester will test its mettle against Nashua at 7 p.m. Rochester’s appearance marks its first state tournament outing since 2019, underscoring the team’s resurgence.