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2006 record: 14-4, lost in Class L quarters

Returning starters (5): Bobby Wunsch, Sr., defense; Robbie McLarney, Sr., midfield; Billy Holland, Sr., forward; Cameron Avery, Sr., midfield; Steve Carroll, Jr., midfield

LONDONDERRY, N.H. | The question rang out louder the Lancer marching band's massive horn section.

Who is this guy?

New Hampshire football fans, say hello to Ryan Griffin. You'll be seeing him a lot this season.

They are akin to NASCAR drivers trapped behind the wheel of a '79 Olds Cutlass ...

World class jockeys forced to ride mules...

Naval aviators piloting single-engine Cessnas.

But heading into their senior seasons | with opening games less than a week away | Salem's Hal Landers, Pinkerton Academy's Peter Mazzola and Londonderry High's Craig Enos are right where they want to be, leading their respective clubs into what all three feel could be championship seasons.

2006 record: 7-4, lost in Division 1 semifinals

Returning starters (9): Jimmy Norris, Sr., TE/LB, 6-0, 215; Alex Deyeso, Jr., OG/DL, 6-0, 255; Mike Anderson, Sr., TE/DL, 6-3, 205; Scott Worth, Sr., DB/RB, 5-11, 170; Craig Enos, Sr., QB/DL, 6-2, 210; Alex Theodosi, Sr., RB, 5-11, 205; Jim Curro, Sr., RB, 5-11, 175; Jason Gagne, Sr., RB/DB, 5-10, 155; Bill McKeon, Sr., OL/DL, 5-10, 240

LONDONDERRY, N.H. | Salem coach Jack Gati may seem like a low-key, rather reserved coach, but he can be vocal, and he can fire up a team when needed.

Trailing 17-0 at halftime before more than 2,500 fans at Londonderry last night, Gati did just that, and the unbeaten Blue Devils (3-0) responded in a big way, scoring three straight touchdowns in the third quarter on their way to a rousing 34-24 victory.

LONDONDERRY, N.H. | With eye black smeared all over his face and his jersey covered with dirt, Londonderry's Chris Stringfellow smiled big.

How could he not bask in what had just transpired. The 265-pound senior center anchored an offensive line that produced 413 rushing yards on 54 carries last night. About 2,000 fans watched the Lancers pummel Manchester West 37-3 under the lights at Lancer Park and improve to 1-1 on the young season.