Division II
ALVIRNE vs. EXETER

• When and where: Tonight (7) at Alvirne High School in Hudson.
• Team records: Exeter is 2-0 overall, 1-0 in Division II. Alvirne is 1-1 overall, 0-0 in Division II.
• 2008 result: Exeter won, 14-0, in Exeter.
• Noteworthy: The Alvirne High School bleachers will likely resemble an NHIAA coaches convention, as this is the only game on the menu tonight. This contest was moved from Friday to Thursday to avoid the Jewish holiday Rosh Hashanah. ... The Blue Hawks will likely be tested by an Alvirne team that opened its season against two Division I opponents: Concord and Manchester Central. The Broncos shut out Concord, 12-0, and let a late lead slip away in an 18-13 loss to Central. A Nick Goldsack TD run gave Alvirne a 13-12 lead against Central, but Mike Cavanaugh returned the ensuing kickoff 73 yards for a TD. ... Exeter's James Holler has made each of his six PAT attempts this season, and has also connected on both of his field goal attempts. ... Alvirne finished second to Nashua North in last summer's Granite State 7-on-7 tournament at UNH. ... Exeter has outscored its opponents (Central and Spaulding) 52-7 through two games. ... Exeter blocked two punts in last weekend's 35-0 victory over Spaulding. Each block resulted in a safety. ... Jason Monroe is Exeter's leading rusher. Monroe has gained 104 yards on 22 carries. ... Exeter will play at rival Winnacunnet next weekend. Next up for Alvirne is a game at Keene.