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Laura Bowen

Laura Bowen, Executive Sports Editor

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A Year In Review: Lancer Athletics

A Year In Review: Lancer Athletics

Laura Bowen and Olivia Windisch | May 31, 2022

From winning the football state championship to making memories with our teammates and cheering on our classmates, Lancer Athletics has had many amazing moments this year. Check out the video down below...

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Sophomore Ty Parson goes against Souhegan in the face off.

Sports Snapshots: Boys Lacrosse vs Souhegan

Laura Bowen, Executive Sports Editor | May 24, 2022

Boys lacrosse faced Souhegan on May 20th and won with an impessive score of 17-2. Check out some pictures from the game down below.  [foogallery id="37137"]

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Girls track prepares to take on upcoming season.

Girls’ track ‘hopeful’ about upcoming season

Laura Bowen, Executive Sports Editor | April 5, 2022

With the addition of many talented underclassmen, and lots of returning upperclassmen, the girls' track team is looking strong for the 2022 season. Coming off of a condensed season last year due to the...

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Boys tennis prepares for the upcoming season after a three year hiatus.

Boy’s tennis is ready to make a comeback

Laura Bowen, Executive Sports Editor | March 25, 2022

After a three year hiatus, Lancer Boy’s Tennis is back. With a season off because of the pandemic and not enough boys to field a team, the Lancers are excited to have a fresh start. The boys have been...

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Lancer Nation excited for Super Bowl LVI matchup

Lancer Nation excited for Super Bowl LVI matchup

Olivia Windisch, Laura Bowen, and Grady Daron | February 12, 2022

Super Bowl weekend is finally upon us and Lancer Nation is excited to watch the matchup between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Los Angeles Rams. Click the video above.

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Boy's basketball prepared to take on PA in first round of playoffs

Boy’s basketball prepared to take on PA in first round of playoffs

Olivia Windisch and Laura Bowen | February 9, 2022

Boy's varsity basketball is heading to the playoffs after a season of hard work and determination. The Lancers will face Pinkerton tonight, February 8 at 5 PM away. With a record of 9-9 the boys are excited...

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Girl's basketball excited to prove themselves in the playoffs

Girl’s basketball excited to prove themselves in the playoffs

Olivia Windisch and Laura Bowen | February 8, 2022

Girl's Varsity Basketball is heading to the playoffs after being the underdogs this season. The Lancers will face Concord tonight, February 8 at 6 PM away. With a record of 8-10 the girls are excited to...

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Attention committed athletes! Fill out the form to be featured in the senior edition of The Lancer Spirit!

Attention committed athletes

Laura Bowen, Executive Sports Editor | January 13, 2022

Attention seniors! The Lancer Spirit is publishing a “committed check'' story. We want to highlight seniors that are committed to college to continue their athletic careers. If you’re a committed athlete...

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Unified basketball is excited and ready to head into the 2021-2022 season.

Unified basketball look forward to an inclusive and fun season

Laura Bowen, Executive Sports Editor | December 21, 2021

After a track championship, and a soccer semifinal run, the Unified sports teams are on fire. The Lancers are excited and more than ready to carry this success into the basketball season. Like most...

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Lancer Ski team prepares for the upcoming 2021-2022 
 season.

Heading into the winter season, boys and girls skiing are ready to hit the slopes

Laura Bowen, Executive Sports Editor | December 9, 2021

Boys and girls skiing is looking forward to getting back on the slopes to work hard and improve this season. Senior captain Alex Tufts has been on the team since her freshman year and has loved every...

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Lancer Football on the hunt for championship title.

[Video] Lancer Football on the hunt for championship title

Olivia Windisch and Laura Bowen | November 19, 2021

  For the second time in three years, Lancer football is heading to the State Championship. After the preseason prediction from NH Sports Page ranked the team 7th in the state, the Lancers defied...

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The Lancers run out for the quarterfinals vs. Pinkerton. The boys defeated the Astros 25-13.

Sports Snapshots of the Week

Laura Bowen, Executive Sports Editor | November 11, 2021

This week's Sports Snapshots of the Week feature varsity football in the quarterfinals. The Lancers defeated the Pinkerton Astros 25-13 and will be playing Salem in the semifinals this Saturday. To read...

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The Rivalry Continues: Lancers take on the Astros in playoff matchup

[Video] The Rivalry Continues: Lancers take on the Astros in playoff matchup

Olivia Windisch and Laura Bowen | November 5, 2021

After a strong 8-1 regular season the Lancers are preparing to take on the Pinkerton Astros in their first game of playoffs. The Lancers beat the Astros 21-10 in the Mack Plaque game during the regular...

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Lancer football players celebrate their Senior Night.

Sports Snapshots of the Week

Laura Bowen, Executive Sports Editor | November 5, 2021

This weeks sports snapshots of the week feature varsity football and cheer celebrating their Senior Night. Football heads into the first round of payoffs this weekend after finishing the regular season...

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Girl's Volleyball prepares to dominate the court in the first round of playoffs.

Girl’s Volleyball heads into the first round of playoffs with high hopes

Laura Bowen and Olivia Windisch | October 28, 2021

Girl's Volleyball is heading into playoffs tonight at 5 versus Nashua North at home. The girl's have an impressive record of 13-5 and have previously beaten Nashua North in the regular season 3-2....

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Junior Drea Dwyer

Boys and Girls Soccer are ready to dominate the field during their first playoff games

Olivia Windisch and Laura Bowen | October 26, 2021

Girls and boys soccer are both heading into the playoffs tomorrow 10/27. Girls soccer has a record of 9-7 and are going into their playoff game versus Exeter with high hopes, as they feel they have...

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Girl's Soccer huddles before game against Hanover.

Sports snapshots of the week

Laura Bowen, Executive Sports Editor | October 18, 2021

This weeks sports snapshots of the week feature Girl's Soccer against Hanover. The final score was 1-3, the Lancers only goal scored by senior, Brynn Foster. To read captions please hover over photos.  [foogallery...

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Helpers Mike Williams, Olivia Windisch, Laura Bowen, and Natalie Karlson celebrate Senior Night.

Sports snapshots of the week

Laura Bowen, Executive Sports Editor | October 13, 2021

This weeks sports snapshots of the week feature Unified Soccer's Senior Night. To read captions please hover over the photos.  [foogallery id="34604"]

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Captains Aidan Washington, Colby Ramshaw, Riley Boles, and Grady Daron stand alongside the Astro captains for the coin toss. The Lancers defeated the Astros 21-10.

Lancer football wins Mack Plaque game for third year in a row

Laura Bowen, Executive Sports Editor | October 6, 2021

Lancer football has done it and won it again. For the third year in a row, the boys defeat Pinkerton in the Mack Plaque game. With an impressive undefeated record of 5-0 and another Mack Plaque win,...

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House One Counselor, Mrs. Harrison says "my door is always open and I would love to meet you”.

Angela Harrison, School Counselor

Laura Bowen, Executive Sports Editor | September 27, 2021

House One, as well as the rest of the Londonderry High School staff, faculty and students, are glad to be welcoming Mrs. Angela Harrison into our school as a guidance counselor. Harrison is so excited...

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Boy's baseball excited for playoff run

Boy’s baseball excited for playoff run

Laura Bowen, Executive Sports Editor | June 2, 2021

  Boy’s baseball is back after their championship win in 2019. The Lancers have proven themselves again this season with a winning record of 14-3. Due to the pandemic, seeding was chosen at random...

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Unified coach Mrs. Tebbetts holds the the Unified soccer championship plaque alongside assistant coach Colleen Ellis.

Women to Watch 2021: Mrs. Tebbetts

Laura Bowen, Executive Sports Editor | March 31, 2021

Coaching Unified soccer is more than just teaching kids to play a sport. According to teacher and Unified Soccer coach Ashley Tebbetts, her favorite part is "seeing the relationships that are formed on...

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Girl's basketball is ready to take on BG in the semifinals.

Girl’s Basketball Advances to Final Four

Laura Bowen, Executive Sports Editor | March 11, 2021

Girl’s basketball faces Bishop Guertin on March 11 at 7 PM in the semifinals. With a losing record of 4-9 the girl’s have impressively stepped up their game to become one of the final four teams. Due...

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Last year's sprinters pose for a picture before running in the D1 meet.

Girl’s indoor track gets creative at practice to make up for a season with no meets

Laura Bowen, Executive Sports Editor | February 11, 2021

Just like most winter sports, girl's indoor track has had to face some disappointment. Unfortunately the team is unable to go to any meets this year given they are usually held on college campuses that...

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What to expect for winter sports this week

What to expect for winter sports this week

Laura Bowen, Executive Sports Editor | January 12, 2021

Lancer Nation kicks off winter sports events starting Jan. 15. Here’s what you can expect for the upcoming week.  Boy's Varsity Swimming Vs: Oyster River Where: Home When: Friday, Jan. 15 at...

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What are LHS staff and students thankful for?

What are LHS staff and students thankful for?

Laura Bowen, Executive Sports Editor | November 25, 2020

“I am thankful that my family has remained healthy so far and hope that continues. Also that none of us needed to escape from our significant other during 24/7 togetherness.” -Karen Robinson,...

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Junior Grace McDonough runs her hardest in the state meet to qualify for the Meet of Champions.

Junior Grace McDonough is ready to dominate the course at the Meet of Champions as the only qualifier on her team

Laura Bowen, Executive Sports Editor | November 6, 2020

Junior Grace McDonough dominated at the girl’s cross country state meet and is advancing to the Meet of Champions. The meet takes place this Saturday November 7th at Mines Falls at Nashua High School....

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Gils' cross country prepared to dominate the course this Saturday.

Girls’ and boys’ cross country prepare to dominate the course at the state meet

Laura Bowen, Executive Sports Editor | October 30, 2020

Girls’ and boys’ cross country finish up their seasons at the state meet this Saturday. The meet is being held at Derryfield park in Manchester. The girls’ race starts at nine a.m. and the boys’...

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Girl's soccer huddles together before the Mack Plaque game.

Girl’s soccer Mack Plaque recap

Laura Bowen, Executive Sports Editor | September 24, 2020

Girl’s soccer lost to Pinkerton with a score of  0-2 during the hard fought Mack Plaque game that took place Tuesday, September 22nd. Going into the game senior Hannah Ellis knew it was important to...

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Voices of the Lancer athletes

Voices of the Lancer athletes

Laura Bowen and Olivia Windisch | August 30, 2020

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Thank you seniors: messages from the underclassmen

Thank you seniors: messages from the underclassmen

Laura Bowen, Executive Sports Editor | May 29, 2020

Dear Class of 2020, Your time at LHS may have been cut short, but please know we are thinking of you. The underclassmen have come together to give you the recognition you all deserve. Here is a small...

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Meg Gore speaks to an audience of families and friends who came out to see the performance of The Journey of the Noble Gnarble last summer. This show was the culminating event after the five-day theatre camp hosted by Gore's new theatre company, Ovation.

Women to watch for March 23: Meg Gore

Laura Bowen, Executive Sports Editor | March 23, 2020

The Lancer Spirit is celebrating the women of Londonderry during the month of March in honor of Women’s History Month. For each day of the month, LSO will be highlighting an inspiring woman within the...

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The 18-19 Unified basketball team gets ready for another game. Several players on this team are also on the 19-20 team.

Unified soccer champs ready to take on basketball: Unified basketball preview

Laura Bowen, Executive Sports Editor | December 10, 2019

[Best_Wordpress_Gallery id="131" gal_title="Unified Basketball Story"] From winning a track championship last spring to their first soccer championship this past fall, the Unified teams are unstoppable....

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The girls' varsity soccer team gather together to strategize their next play during the recent game against Exeter.

Girls’ varsity soccer loses in state championship for the second year in a row

Laura Bowen, Executive Sports Editor | October 29, 2019

  UPDATED NEWS: The girls charged through the playoffs to the division one championship against Exeter at Manchester Memorial High School. Unfortunately both of the girls losses this season...

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