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Mt. Blue football: Cougars will roar on defense
The defense likely will be the best part of Thompson’s Cougars team this year as it plays in a stout Class B North. “I think defense is easier to learn, No. 1. No 2, we’re going to try to be real aggressive,” Mt. Blue coach Jim Aylward said. “The most experience I think we have […]
2016 Sun Journal football preview: Mt. Blue Cougars
Coach: Jim Aylward (third year) Class: B North Last year’s results: 5-3, lost in Class B North semifinals Returning athletes: Seniors — Miles Pelletier (OT,/TE), Brandon Durrell (OG/ DT), Caleb Hall (DE). Promising newcomers: Seniors — Makao Thompson (RB/DB), Noah Carleton (RB), Quinn Guistra (TE/LB), Sean Testa (RB/DB), Nate Everett (RB/DE), Cole Dormand (QB), Caleb Walters (OT/DT). […]
Preview 2016: Class B football preview
Brunswick from the North and Marshwood from the South have met in the past two Class B state championships, with the Hawks from Marshwood winning both times. Talking to opposing coaches, it wouldn’t be a surprise to see a third straight title clash. Brunswick finished in a three-way tie at 7-1 last year with Skowhegan […]
Dirigo football: Depleted but determined
“These kids have had a lot of success — wrestling, baseball, basketball — they’re competitive, they know how to play, how to compete, and they’re not going to back down,” coach Jim Hersom said. “They’ll thrive on a challenge. We’re lucky in that respect, because it could be ugly if they weren’t. It kind of […]
2016 Sun Journal football preview: Dirigo Cougars
Coach: Jim Hersom (third year) Class: D South Last year’s results: 7-3, lost in Class D South semifinals. Returning athletes: Seniors — Hunter White (RB/S), Bryce Whittemore (OG/LB), Kyle Swett (OT, DT). Juniors — Cooper Chiasson (RB, DE) Luke Lueders (QB/DB), Cameron Turner (RB/LB), Dalton Berry(C/DT), Quentin Penly (OT/DT). Key losses: Riley Robinson (QB/DB), Gavin Arsenault […]
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 — […]
Preview 2016: Class D South preview
The preseason consensus seems to be that Winthrop/Monmouth and Lisbon are the favorites to end Oak Hill’s reign in the region. And it’s clear why that is: the Ramblers (5-4) and the Greyhounds (7-3) are talented, skilled and experienced. Who ends up claiming the top spot could be decided in the season’s first week because […]
Fall Preview: Barber confident for his senior season
Tucker Barber knew he couldn’t sit back anymore. As a junior, Barber broke out in a big way, earning a 14th place finish at the Class A state meet, and a berth at New Englands, where he placed 127th. Now, as a senior, Barber is looking forward to building on that success. “Each season you […]
Fall 2016 Preview: Mt. Blue Cross Country
Coach: Kelley Cullenberg (24th year) Conference: KVAC; Class: A Last year’s results: Boys — Fourth at KVAC championship, fourth at Class A North regionals, 12th at Class A state championship. Girls — First at KVAC championship, second at Class A North regionals, ninth at Class A state championship. Returning athletes: Boys: Seniors — Tucker Barber, Trevayne […]