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Bedford rallies to defeat Winnacunnet in girls soccer season opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 10:39 PM

Last updated Aug 28, 2026

Bedford rallies to defeat Winnacunnet in girls soccer season opener
Summary

On August 28, Winnacunnet High School lost 2-1 to Bedford in their season opener in Hampton. The Warriors initially took a 1-0 lead with a goal from Emma Sommerville in the first half. However, Bedford equalized with a penalty kick from Maddie Diaz and scored the winning goal late in the game by Elyse Olsen. Winnacunnet coach Nick O'Brien noted areas for improvement following the defeat, while Bedford coach Michelle Winning praised her team's persistence. Winnacunnet is set to face Salem on September 1.

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  • •Winnacunnet scored first with Emma Sommerville's goal.
  • •Bedford equalized on a penalty kick by Maddie Diaz.
  • •Elyse Olsen scored the game-winning goal for Bedford.
  • •Winnacunnet has a match scheduled against Salem on September 1.
  • •Coach O'Brien emphasizes learning opportunities from the loss.
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  • 10:39 PMYahoo Sports — N.H. girls soccer: Bedford spoils Winnacunnet title defense
What they're saying
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"Obviously, we're disappointed to lose, but at the same time there's a lot to work on," Winnacunnet girls soccer coach Nick O'Brien.

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