Class A North came down to the Edward Little and Bangor last year, with the Rams winning the regional title decisively en route to yet another state championship. The majority of KVAC observers believe they’ll be the last teams standing again this season. EL expects to bounce back and be even stronger despite some key […]
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H.S. Softball: Who’s the favorite in Class A North?
There was a lot of finger pointing going on during preseason between Class A North coaches. It’s hard to pin-point the favorite to win the region this year, if only because it depends on which coach you ask. And even then any given coach may point to a handful of teams. “I would expect Messalonskee, […]
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Class C South Baseball Preview: After surprise run, Greyhounds now front-runners
Greyhounds are usually chasing, not being chased. But after surprising Class C South with a run to the regional title game as the sixth seed, the Lisbon Greyhounds are ready for their role as preseason front-runners in 2017. “The players know they’re going to have a target on their back,” Lisbon coach Randy Ridley said. […]
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Mt. Blue girls’ tennis 2017 Preview
Coach: Judy Upham (18th year) Conference: KVAC; Class: A Last year’s result: 10-4 (lost in the regional semifinals) Returning athletes: Seniors — Hannah LeClair, Addie Schanz; Juniors — Grace McIntosh, Jordan Smith, Brianna Jackson; Sophomores — Maeve Hickey, Mariel Damon, Hallie Pike. Key losses: Xiujuan Chen, Sierra Hoes, Sophie Swain, Lilly Kendall, Britlin Karkos. Season outlook: The Cougars will work hard on developing their tennis skills and honing […]
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Dirigo girls’ tennis 2017 preview
Coach: Art Chamberlain (third year; second stint) Conference: MVC; Class: C Last year’s result: 1-11 Returning athletes: Seniors — Gina Kubech, Ariel Amburg; Junior — Carleen Hutchinson. Key losses: Desiree Broadway, Desiree Broadway, Sela Smith, Desirae Tracy-Rackliff, Rebecca Wright. Promising newcomers: Senior — Brittany Greig; Juniors — Katelyn Ellis, Form Bhatt, Greta Freiburger, Thanvinee Panyanonwat, Cassidy Packard; Sophomore — Sophia Jacques; Freshmen — Haley Leavitt, Adrianna Belskis, Alyssa McTyre. Season […]
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Girls’ tennis: Dirigo adds much-needed depth
Dirigo High School girl’s tennis coach Art Chamberlain works on backhand technique with his team at the high school in Dixfield. The Dirigo girls’ tennis program was short on players in 2016 and forced them to forfeit a few matches which led to their 1-11 record. Coach Art Chamberlain knew he had a some good […]
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Boys’ lacrosse preview: Lewiston looking to take the next step
Lewiston’s Roman Dennis tries to get control of the ball as Brunswick’s Jack Hladky puts the pressure on him during Tuesday afternoon’s lacrosse game in Lewiston. .gooslide {position: relative; padding-bottom: 59.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; } .gooslide iframe {position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100% !important; height: 100% !important; } Local boys’ lacrosse teams […]
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Mt. Blue boys’ lacrosse 2017 preview
Coach: Kevin Averill (third year) Class: B; Conference: KVAC Returning athletes: Seniors — Tyler Gray (D), Quinn Giustra (M); Caleb Walters (D); Juniors — Reed Wells (A); Robert Neuschwanger (A), Jozef Short (A), Aidan Salisbury (M); Will Salisbury (M), Cam Foss, (M); Russell Prescott (M), Tyler Thorne (M), Brody Looney (G/A), Brian Hayes (G), Nick […]
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H.S. football: Aylward passes on coaching another year at Mt. Blue
New Mt. Blue football coach Jim Aylward meets with his team prior to a preseason scrimmage against Spruce Mountain in 2014. Jim Aylward is looking forward to seeing what a fall Friday night might feel like without high school football. The longtime skipper recently resigned as head football coach at Mt. Blue High School after […]
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Nordic skiing championships: Mt. Blue skates away with Class A state crowns (WITH PHOTOS)
Mt. Blue’s Nolan Rogers gets some air coming off a downhill portion of the course early in the Class A boys’ race at Quarry Road on Friday. WATERVILLE — When Mt. Blue’s school bus came around those familiar mountains, the Cougars were driving home with Class A boys’ and girls’ Nordic state titles and four […]