GRAY — Kyle Farrar led the way as Mountain Valley thwacked Gray-New Gloucester 63-6 in the season opener. Farrar, a senior, ran for five touchdowns in Friday’s game, and helped the Falcons put the game away early. Mountain Valley led 21-6 after one quarter and 42-6 at halftime. “Obviously, we were extremely happy with the […]
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Lewiston football: Blue Devils ready for next step
The team drove from its own 1-yard line and scored a TD. That team, Nicholas said, believed it could win. The other one wasn’t quite sure. The Blue Devils aren’t quite the former, but Nicholas said they’re outgrowing the latter. “Getting more to the belief,” he said. It’s a step in the right direction, and […]
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2016 Sun Journal football preview: Lewiston Bluew Devils
Coach: Bruce Nicholas (second year) Class: A North Last year’s results: 2-7, lost in Class A North semifinals. Returning athletes: Seniors — Roman Dennis (FB/LB), Keyshawn Green (T/DT), Jared Rubin (DE), Nate Osgood (G/LB), Desmond Jackson (SE), Jacob Strout (SE), Vincent Oden (T/DT). Juniors — Gordon Beckwith (FB/LB), Brock Belanger (QB/SS), Garrett Poussard (RB/DE), Jeremy Madore […]
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The 12 games of High School Football
Another high school football season in Maine is upon us, and for the most ardent fans across the state, the first Friday night feels like Christmas morning: So much anticipation, so much joy. Everything is new and shiny. In the spirit of Christmas, let’s look at 12 games this season — one per week — […]
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Preview 2016: Class A North football
Portland, Windham and Cheverus finished first, second and third in 2015, and it’s hard to imagine those three teams won’t again claim the top three spots this season. It will be interesting to see where the other teams finish, particularly which one places fourth and hosts a regional quarterfinal, and which takes seventh and is […]
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Fall 2016 Preview: Lewiston Cross country
Coaches: Rebecca Dugan (third year), Kim Wettlaufer (third year) Conference: KVAC; Class: A Last year’s results: Boys: Eighth at Class A state championship, third at Class A North regionals, third at KVACs. Girls: 14th at Class A state championship, sixth at Class A North regionals, sixth at KVACs. Returning athletes: Boys: Seniors — Abshir Abukar, Aden […]
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Field hockey: Mt. Ararat opens with win over Lewiston
Thomas-Copland assisted on Mt. Ararat’s first two goals of the season and added her first — the team’s third — late in the second half to punctuate a 3-0 season-opening win over Lewiston. “I haven’t had (Thomas-Copland) completely healthy for a whole season yet,” Mt. Ararat coach Krista Chase said. “She’s been prone to injury, […]
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Preview 2016: Lewiston field hockey
Coach: Randy Richardson (fourth year) Conference: KVAC Class: A Last year: 2-12 Returning players: Seniors — Kasey Talarico (F/M), Jazylyn Dumas (F/M), Faith Cook (D); Juniors — Mya Latourneau (F/M), Katrina Jacodan (F/M), Marissa Adams (D); Sophomore — Erin Lachance (M/D). Key losses: Maggie Phelan, Kaylyn Labonte, Tamica Connor, Caila Coady, Kelly Griffin, Maria D’Auria, […]
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Fall 2016 Preview: Lewiston Golf
Coach: Tom LeBlond (second year) Conference: KVAC; Class: A Last year’s results: 7-1, KVAC Class A Champions, sixtth at the Class State Championship. Returning athletes: Juniors — Stephanie Rodrigue, Alex Robert, Joe Bisson, Cam Dionne. Key losses: Brendon Croteau, Kyle Morin, Sam Zashut. Promising newcomer: Freshman — Sam Payne. Season outlook: The Blue Devills have two strong returning players in Stephanie […]
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Preview 2016: Lewiston girls’ soccer
Coach: Brant Remington (third year) Conference: KVAC Class: A Last year: 5-8-1 Returning players: Seniors — Morgan Eliasen (D), Kyla Hill (D), Sasha Leclair (D), Alexis Girouard (D), Rhegan Wailus (F), Dacia Bail (M); Juniors — Kajha Gagnon (F), Taylor Chamberlain (K/F), Lexi Poulin (M); Sophomores — Megan St. Cyr (F), Kelsie Lynch (F). Key […]