Reclassification didn’t make life easier for either of the local representatives in what is now Class A boys’ basketball. Mt. Blue stayed in Class A North after winning a total of only four games the past three seasons. In addition to state champion Hampden and Central Maine powers Messalonskee, Cony and Lawrence staying put, KVAC […]
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2015-16 Dirigo boys’ basketball preview
Coach: Travis Magnusson (fifth year) Conference: MVC Class: C Last year’s record: 19-3, lost in Class C championship Returning players: Seniors — Riley Robinson (G), Gavin Arsenault (G), Clay Swett (C), Avery Perry (C); Junior — Gavin Hebert (F); Sophomores — Cooper Chiasson (F), Luke Lueders (G). Key losses: Nick St. Germain, Tyler Frost, Kaine Hutchins, […]
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Boys’ basketball: Cougars seek another trip to states
Armed with three returning starters, including one of the top seniors in the state in Riley Robinson, Dirigo will set its sights on a sixth Class C South championship in eight years this winter. Robinson will graduate as the Cougars’ all-time leading scorer and has an outside shot to end his career with 2,000 points. […]
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2015-16 Dirigo wrestling preview
Coach: Doug Gilbert (21st year) Conference: Mid-State Class: B Last year’s record: 33-5, Class C state champion Returning athletes: Seniors — Griffyn Smith (120), Gus Brown (152), Spencer Vaughan (182), Lucas MacDonald (220); Juniors — Hunter White (138), Tucker Barnett (145), Bryce Whittemore (160); Sophomores — Jon Wainwright (126), Colin Woodhead (132), Dalton Berry (195). Key losses: None. Promising […]
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2015-16 Mt. Blue wrestling preview
Coach: Justin Nile (first year) Conference: KVAC Class: A Last year’s record: 21st in state meet Returning athletes: Seniors — Terry Storer (145), Juniors — Hunter Centeio (138), Michael Voter (132). Key loss: J.T. Williams. Promising newcomers: Juniors — Jordan Hoffman (182), Austin Seeley (220); Sophomore — Katianne McLaughlin (170); Freshmen — Jagger Bullen (106), Adam Brooker (126), Caela Seeley (152), […]
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H.S. Wrestling: Dirigo aims to be class act, again
That choice of words is meaningful. Notice that “defending” appears nowhere in the equation. Due to declining participation in the sport, particularly among the smaller schools in its membership, the Maine Principals’ Association disbanded Class C. Dirigo dominated there a year ago, winning the state meet by 56 points. In addition to four champions, the […]
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Class D South football semifinal: Adams’ catch vaults Lisbon past Dirigo
DIXFIELD — Lisbon’s heart-stopping football playoff history includes The Drive. The Stand, times two. And now you can add The Catch. Henry Adams reached up to cradle Tyler Halls’ throw to the Lisbon sideline with his fingertips. He tucked it in, planted his left foot inside the chalk and kept his right foot in the air. […]
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H.S. Football: Pratt, Pratt-Holt prove no game out of reach for Mt. Blue
Nor do they speak loudly or with a hyper-caffeinated level of excitement, a refreshing character trait that probably explains their penchant for comebacks that get other hearts racing and lungs screaming. Pratt and Pratt-Holt delivered the Cougars’ latest last-minute heroics with a 10-yard touchdown catch to seal a 35-34 Class B North quarterfinal win over […]
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H.S. Football Playoffs: Dirigo, Lisbon peaking for semifinal showdown
Two of the best quarterbacks in the state, playing at the top of their games. Two proud programs that have progressed and improved throughout the season. Football semifinal matchups don’t get much more enticing than the Class D South showdown between No. 3 Lisbon (6-2) and No. 2 Dirigo (7-2), scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday […]
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High school football: Dirigo swats OOB
DIXFIELD — In the playoffs, there is little margin for error. Dirigo didn’t make many Friday, dominated both sides of the ball in its Class D South quarterfinal football showdown with Old Orchard Beach, and came away with a 29-8 win at chilly Harlow Park. Quarterback Riley Robinson ran for four touchdowns, gaining 177 yards […]