The Black Raiders rush for 349 yards in an impressive Homecoming performance.
Mike Mandell
Staff Writer
Mike Mandell came to the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel in April 2022 after spending five and a half years with The Ellsworth American in Hancock County, Maine. He came to Maine out of college after graduating from the Missouri School of Journalism in 2016. He spent 2015 as the Mizzou football beat writer for the Columbia Missourian after previously covering high school sports and Mizzou women’s basketball for the newspaper. He lives just outside of downtown Waterville, less than a mile from the Morning Sentinel newsroom.
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How Maine high school football teams break in new QBs
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Mt. Abram boys soccer uses late goals to edge Monmouth
Four takeaways from the Roadrunners’ victory in a clash of MVC powers.
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Oak Hill remembers Iggy Graham in football win over Morse
Graham, who died in May, was on the minds of the Raiders in Saturday’s home opener.
Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Five Maine high school football storylines to follow in Week 2
Keep your eyes on standout newcomers and bounceback hopefuls this weekend.
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Skowhegan field hockey takes down Mt. Blue
Grace Mayo and Dasia Alberico score in the second half to lift the River Hawks past the Cougars.
Posted inBoys Soccer, Sports, Varsity Maine
Maine boys soccer teams look to set pieces to change the game
In a sport of open play, many goals are produced by corner kicks, free kicks and even throw-ins.
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Meet the 10 western Maine boys soccer players to watch in 2025
Lewiston leads the way with three players on the list of top returners.
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Meet the 5 western Maine boys soccer teams to watch in 2025
Class A North should again feature some competitive teams from the Sun Journal’s coverage.
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Here are 5 intriguing western Maine boys soccer matchups in 2025
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