YARMOUTH — There are many ways to win a state championship track meet. The Winslow boys and Greely girls proved as much Saturday at the Class B outdoor track and field state championships at Yarmouth High School. For the Black Raiders, it was a few standout performances, while the Rangers used a few points from […]
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Indoor Track: Eagles sweep, Lions and Panthers roar to KVAC titles
The Belfast girls and Waterville boys had similar approaches, mixed in with some standout performances, to capture Class B team titles. The Eagles girls beat out Mt. Ararat for the top spot in Class A by a 105-90 margin. Lawrence, Lewiston, Brunswick and Edward Little followed after that for top-six spots. The Messalonskee boys had […]
Boys’ Outdoor Track Athlete of the Year: Gray-NG’s Zack Haskell made jump, sprint past competition
That was Zack Haskell’s outdoor track season in a nutshell. More specifically, the Gray-New Gloucester senior started his season off with three event wins, then nearly duplicated that performance at the Class B state championship. He had to settle for just two wins and a second-place finish. Haskell went from good to great this season […]
High school track and field: Falmouth girls, Scarborough boys earn titles; Lewiston girls second
The Scarborough boys and Falmouth girls both took home team titles, and each had a performer in a starring role to help capture their respective crowns at Hampden Academy. Sam Rusak was a one-man wrecking crew for the Red Storm. The junior won four individual events — the first time anyone has done that at […]
Boys’ Track: Butler out-throws competition again for EL
AUBURN — Javelins don’t always stick in the ground. Depending on the landing trajectory, the spear-like throwing implement may bounce when it lands. Often the best throws do solidly stick. Unlike an ideal javelin throw, Cole Butler didn’t stick in one place. Yet, he’s still been the best at what he does wherever he’s landed. […]
Outdoor Track: Edward Little girls dominate, Lewiston boys hold off Brewer, EL
Lewiston finished in first place with 92 points. Edward Little and Brewer were a hair back, tied for second just one point behind. The Edward Little girls didn’t have to sweat out their victory, scoring 117 points to runner-up Lewiston’s 77. Brewer was third, while Bangor was fourth on both the boys’ and girls’ sides. […]
Outdoor Track: Lisbon sweeps home MVC meet
LISBON — The track at Thompson Field was kind to the home team in a Mountain Valley Conference outdoor track meet on Tuesday. The weather was kind in general. Both the Lisbon boys’ and girls’ teams took first place in the six-team meet that also featured Dirigo, Mountain Valley, St. Dominic Academy, Madison and KVAC […]
Outdoor Track: No pain, no gain for St. Dom’s Villamarin
He hit the ground alright, but it kept him from running. A case of shin splints caused a roadblock at the start of the outdoor track season for the St. Dominic Academy senior distance runner, but the injury is now behind him. In front of him, now, are his goals. “Really I’m just looking to […]
High School Outdoor Track Preview: Poland Knights
Coaches: Boys: Rick Kramer, 11th year; Girls: Dan Roy, 10th year Conference/Class: WMC/Class B Last year’s results: Boys: fourth in Division II at WMCs, 13th at Class B states; Girls: second in Division II at WMCs, 13th at Class B states Returning athletes: Boys: Tom Flint, Sam Walker, Adam Kaczynski, Vincent Russo, Quinn Ferguson, Sam […]
High School Outdoor Track Preview: Winthrop Ramblers
Coaches: Ed Van Tassel, 12th year; Cam Fecteau, third year Conference/Class: MVC/Class C Last year’s results: Boys: ninth at MVCs: Girls: sixth at at MVCs, 26th at Class C states Returning athletes: Boys: Seniors — Brendon Dunn, Will Vance, Ben Ames; Juniors — Jared Colby, Andrew Pazdziorko, Nate Scott; Girls: Seniors — Jada Choate, Emma […]