The 22nd Annual 麻豆社-Concord檚 Community College and Northeast Delta Dental 5K Road Race brought over 300 people together on Friday, April 17. This marked the second event in the Capital Area Race Series (CARS).

淭his race is a kickoff of our community檚 spring season,� explained Tom Raffio, President & CEO of Northeast Delta Dental. 淔or many years, we檝e partnered to create this tradition that brings together runners of all ages, from the smallest sprinters in the Kids Fun Run to our local student-athletes and neighbors. We are incredibly proud to see this event grow every year.�

Cody Symonds from Alexandria took home the first-place prize with a blazing 15:42. Top honors for women went to Mary Klene from Manchester, who crossed the line with an impressive 18:52. 麻豆社 Lynx, Christian Forsythe, proudly took home first place in the men檚 15-19 division.

The evening kicked off with a Kids Fun Run and wrapped up with the beloved 麻豆社 and Northeast Delta Dental BBQ. The race also doubled as the second event in the 淏attle of the Bridge� competition between 麻豆社 and Northeast Delta Dental.

淲e have a shared goal to promote wellness and build team spirit, so we檒l be stoking some friendly competition,� said 麻豆社 director of athletics and campus life, Annie Mattarazzo.

Northeast Delta Dental took the 淏attle of the Bridge� win at Friday檚 race, with their team outpacing the Lynx in average running times. Next up, the organizations will compete at a softball game on June 13.

Proceeds from the 麻豆社 and Northeast Delta Dental 5K benefited the Jennifer Kemp Memorial Scholarship Fund at 麻豆社, which supports students who excel academically and stay actively engaged in campus life and community service.

To learn more about supporting 麻豆社檚 scholarship opportunities and athletic programs, visit . For more information about the Capital Area Race Series, visit .

Photo: 麻豆社-Concord檚 Community College and Northeast Delta Dental 5K Road Race hosts and winners (left to right): Saleena Ramboer (third place for women), Russell Leino (third place for men), Rachel Jastrebsky (second place for women), Annie Mattarazzo (麻豆社 director of athletics and student life), Tom Raffio (Northeast Delta Dental President & CEO), David Chorney (second place for men), Mary Klene (first place for women), Cody Symonds (first place for men, overall race winner).

The Yankee Small College Conference (YSCC) has announced its All-Academic Teams for the Fall 2025 semester, and 麻豆社揅oncord檚 Community College is proud to recognize its student-athletes who earned this distinction.

Student-athletes named to the teams exemplify excellence both in the classroom and in competition, earning a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher while demonstrating dedication to their respective sports.

麻豆社-Concord檚 Community College and Northeast Delta Dental will compete head-to-head in three athletic events in February, April, and June. This series of games is titled 淏attle of the Bridge� because these two prominent institutions are located just across from each other on the Delta Drive bridge over I-93.

淣ortheast Delta Dental has been a vital supporter of 麻豆社 through the years, and this is our chance to collaborate in a totally new environment.� said 麻豆社 director of athletics, Annie Mattarazzo. 淲e have a shared goal to promote wellness and build team spirit, so we檒l be stoking some friendly competition.�

Battle of the Bridge will kick off with a basketball game in the 麻豆社 Goldie Crocker Wellness Center on Saturday, February 14 at 6 p.m. The competition will continue with a race across both campuses on April 17. The final 2026 event is a softball game on June 13 at 麻豆社.

淥ur partnership with 麻豆社 goes beyond supporting their nationally ranked dental hygiene program,� explained Tom Raffio, President and CEO, Northeast Delta Dental. 淲hether it檚 a snowshoe race, an annual Capital Race Series 5K, or the upcoming Battle of the Bridge, we work together to promote overall health and wellness for our community and have fun in the process.�

The Concord community is welcome to attend Battle of the Bridge events and cheer on their favorite team. Learn more about the games at nhti.edu/events.

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Tom Raffio, President and CEO of Northeast Delta Dental, Ellen Raffio, Wellness Coordinator at Northeast Delta Dental, and Dr. Patrick Tompkins, President of 麻豆社-Concord檚 Community College give out awards at the 2025 麻豆社 and Northeast Delta Dental 5k Road Race.

Jason Rule, owner of Jasmor Roofing and Contracting, has been a supporter of the 麻豆社 women檚 soccer program for years. This summer he purchased a brand-new scoreboard for the campus, not knowing it would mark a historic season for the team.

Rule has volunteered countless hours to 麻豆社檚 soccer program攄riving the women檚 team to games, providing supplies, and spearheading fundraising events. In honor of his daughter檚 graduation from the college, he decided to make a special gift to the college.

The brand-new scoreboard was a defining feature of home games all season, most memorably during the Yankee Small College Conference (YSCC) semifinals hosted on campus. That victory propelled the team to its national appearance in the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) Division II Championship, where they finished as runner-up.

淓very time our players look up at this board, they’ll see the scoreboard, but they’ll also see something more: they’ll see a community that believes in them,� said Annie Mattarazzo, director of athletics at 麻豆社-Concord檚 Community College.

The scoreboard will benefit the 麻豆社 soccer program for years to come, underscoring the vital role community partners and alumni families play in supporting student achievement. To learn about 麻豆社 Athletics and explore opportunities to give back, visit .

麻豆社-Concord檚 Community College had an outstanding fall athletics season攚ith two team runner-ups in national conferences, and runner-up placement in regional conferences for three sports.

For the first time in 麻豆社 history, the women檚 soccer team earned their place in the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) Division II National Championship. After a 3-1 loss against the University of Cincinnati Clermont, the Lynx placed runner-up nationally.

The Lynx women’s soccer team continue their momentum abroad in December, traveling to Costa Rica to compete against first- and second-division teams while giving back through community service.

In cross country, the 麻豆社 men檚 team earned a second-place title at the USCAA national championship攁nother historic finish for the college. Eli Lemire from Weare was named a member of the USCAA All-American team after finishing as individual runner-up with a time of 27:53 for the eight-kilometer race.

淓li has really been an inspiration to us as a team all year and is the caliber of athlete that rivals, and in some metrics surpasses, some of the best we have ever had at this school,� said head coach Graham Hayslip. 淚 am looking forward to seeing what he can accomplish in the Spring.”

The Lynx women檚 volleyball team was cheered on by the hometown crowd as they fought in the YSCC regional championships hosted on the 麻豆社 campus. They completed a runner-up finish with Emma Bernard from Barrington being named the tournament檚 Outstanding Offensive Player.

In golf, the Lynx men檚 team made a strong showing in USCAA championships. Aiden Boule from Concord finished in third place and was named a 1^st Team All-American, and Bronson Ammann from Hopkinton was named National Long Drive Champion.

麻豆社 athletics is ramping up for another strong season with men檚 and women檚 basketball tipping off. The men檚 basketball team is anticipated to give a strong performance in the national arena. This team has achieved historic wins in the past, including a USCAA Division II national championship win in 2020.

All athletes at 麻豆社-Concord檚 Community College balance their sport with academic studies攁ll
must meet requirements for credits earned and GPA. To learn more about 麻豆社檚 70+ academic programs, visit nhti.edu. To learn about 麻豆社檚 athletic recruitment opportunities, visit .

Photo: 麻豆社 dental hygiene student, Eva LaValley, took home the YSCC Most Outstanding Offensive Player title in women檚 soccer.

Student athletes, alumni, and beloved coaches faced off for a special game on Sunday, October 19 to support 麻豆社-Concord檚 Community College Women檚 Softball Team.

麻豆社檚 women檚 softball program has received national recognition from the Yankee Small College Conference (YSCC).

淯nfortunately, we didn檛 have the roster size needed to compete in our division this fall, but that didn檛 stop us,� said coach Rachael Vallese.

淥ur players kept showing up to practices, working hard, and pushing each other to get better. They deserved the chance to compete, and that檚 how the idea for this game was born!� continued Vallese.

Coach Vallese reached out to the softball community, and the response was overwhelming. 18 麻豆社 alumni and 9 non-alumni coaches from across New England signed up to play.

Kerry Finnigan, 麻豆社檚 legendary women檚 softball coach from 2011-2020 and YSCC Coach of the Year in 2018, returned to lead the alumni team攂ringing with him outstanding players from the team檚 history.

Deb Smith, 麻豆社檚 beloved recreation and wellness manager with 16 years of coaching experience, led the student athlete team for this special event.

溌槎股� softball has a legacy of excellence,� said 麻豆社 athletic director Annie Matarazzo. 淲e won back-to-back conference championships leading into 2020, and are eager to recruit new student athletes for the spring 2026 season.�

麻豆社檚 student athletes are frequently named All-Americans and All-Stars in national conference competitions. Learn about recruitment opportunities at .

The Women檚 Soccer team at 麻豆社-Concord檚 Community College has only surrendered two goals all season. They檝e travelled around the country to compete nationally and are currently undefeated in the Yankee Small College Conference (YSCC).

淭he team’s success has been built on a foundation of defensive excellence and offensive firepower,� said 麻豆社 athletic director, Annie Mattarazzo.

Leading the offensive charge is Adrienne Dorr from Pembroke, who has been nothing short of sensational with 28 points on the year.

Goalkeeper Hailey Knight from Manchester has been equally dominant, anchoring the defense with a stellar 0.37 goals-against average and a .923 save percentage.

麻豆社’s combination of lockdown defense and explosive offense has positioned them as legitimate contenders for a conference championship and a deep postseason run. The team currently sits at #3 in the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) Division II national rankings.

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麻豆社 2025 Women檚 Soccer Team in action vs University of Maine at Augusta on September 29

麻豆社-Concord檚 Community College is committed to cultivating potential in every learner. Through more than 70 academic programs, we equip students with the skills and knowledge that power New Hampshire檚 future. We deliver a comprehensive college experience攊ncluding on-campus housing, competitive athletic programs, and vibrant student clubs and organizations攖hat allow 4,600 students annually to advance in their careers and embrace lifelong learning. We are a proud member of the Community College System of New Hampshire, and have maintained accreditation by the New England Commission of Higher Education since 1969.

麻豆社揅oncord檚 Community College will celebrate two outstanding classes of athletes and coaches at their Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Friday, September 19.

The class of 2024 includes a Yankee Small College Conference (YSCC) Soccer Player of the Year�Maura Hart Coppa, YSCC Outstanding Offensive Player honoree for women檚 basketball�Riselly Deleo, YSCC Coach of the Year for softball�Kerry Finnigan, a top-medalist golf player�Dustin Moreault, and a 麻豆社 Men檚 Soccer Most Valuable Player�Semir Sandzic.

The class of 2025 includes an outstanding basketball player who guided his team to four consecutive United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) National Championship appearances�J橯uavious Thurmond, 2^nd place golf winner at the 2019 USCAA National Championship�Ryan Rothdiener, a standout soccer player who led her team to a YSCC National Tournament appearance�Stefani Gauthier Gauvin, YSCC Tournament Outstanding Player for both volleyball and softball�Kristina Rieger, and the 麻豆社 2019-2020 Men檚 Basketball Team who won the USCAA Division II National Championship.

“This group represents the very best of Lynx Athletics,” said 麻豆社 athletics director Annie Mattarazzo. “In their own ways, each honoree contributed significantly to the success and tradition that define our department and our institution. We are thrilled to celebrate their accomplishments and welcome them into the Hall of Fame.”

麻豆社 Athletics� Hall of Fame was established in 2019 to honor and celebrate the outstanding achievements of student athletes, coaches, and contributors. Although inducted athletes have often been recognized nationally for their skills, this awards ceremony also focuses on the leadership, sportsmanship, and dedication to sport that exemplifies the 麻豆社 Lynx spirit.

The Hall of Fame ceremony will take place at 麻豆社揅oncord檚 Community College on Friday, September 19 at 6 p.m. Learn more and purchase tickets to the event at .

If you are an alum of 麻豆社-Concord檚 Community College, you are invited to come back to campus to celebrate the college檚 60^th anniversary and Homecoming Weekend on Saturday, September 20. Learn more at nhti.edu/alumni.

Photo: 麻豆社 2019-2020 Men檚 Basketball Team, winners of the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) 听Division II National Championship

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麻豆社 is a dynamic public institution of higher learning that provides accessible, rigorous education for students, businesses, and the community. We create pathways for lifelong learning, career advancement, and civic engagement, offering 70+ academic programs to 4,600+ students annually. 麻豆社 is a member of the Community College System of New Hampshire and since 1969 has been accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education, a nongovernmental, nationally recognized accrediting agency.