DIXFIELD — Dirigo’s season-opener in girls’ basketball was postponed twice, but Thursday night was worth wait for the Cougars. Jessica Conant, Kelsey Hutchins and Lauren Henderson combined for 54 points as in a 66-30 verdict over Lisbon at Defoe Gym. Dirigo (1-0) was anxious to see action and capitalized on Lisbon miscues. Conant (20 points), […]
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Boys’ basketball: Dirigo thumps Lisbon
DIXFIIELD — A strong start usually means a victorious finish for Dirigo boys’ basketball, and that was true again Thursday night. The inside-outside work of Riley Robinson, who scored a game high 24 points, and Clay Swett , who added 12, steered Dirigo to a 79-31 triumph over Lisbon at Defoe Gymnasium. Dirigo (2-1) jumped […]
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Mt. Blue boys’ basketball preview
Overview: Main is the fourth different coach in four years, a run that began with Jim Bessey’s final season after a career that spanned nearly two generations. The Cougars haven’t tasted much success since his retirement, but size and young talent give Mt. Blue hopes of regaining its footing in the rugged KVAC. Mittelstadt showed […]
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H.S. Wrestling: Dirigo young, but with same ol’ goals
DIXFIELD — Dirigo is a defending state wrestling champion. It doesn’t have time for photo opportunities after a preseason match. This was a big deal, too, as preseason matches go. The Cougars dispatched host Oxford Hills and perennial power Massabesic, both Class A schools, as well as reigning Class B champion Camden Hills and contender […]
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Dirigo wrestling preview
Coach: Doug Gilbert (20th year) Conference: Mid-State League Class: C Last year’s record: State champions, third in league meet, 24-5 regular season Returning athletes: Juniors — Griffyn Smith, Spencer Vaughan, Lucas MacDonald; Sophomores — Jon Flagg, Hunter White, Colin Woodhead, Bryce Whittemore, Tucker Barnett. Key losses: Jesse Hutchinson, Julian Baldinelli, Jason Baldinelli, Torey Barnett. Promising […]
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Mt. Blue wrestling preview
Coach: Scott Jennings (second year) Conference: KVAC Class: A Last year’s results: Fifth in East regional; tied for 10th in state. Returning athletes: Senior — J.T. Williams; Juniors — Will Gunter, Terry Storer, Josh Winters; Sophomores — Hunter Centeio, Levi Libby, Austin Seeley, Michael Voter. Key losses: Nick Hickey, Daniel Reed, Tyler Sennick. Promising newcomers: […]
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High school football: Oak Hill figures out Dirigo, returns to West D final
DIXFIELD — Whether the Raiders wanted to say it or not, Friday’s Western Class D semifinal contest against Dirigo was a revenge game. They wanted revenge, and they got it. Eight weeks removed from their only loss of the season, which came at home to Dirigo, the Raiders rushed for 284 yards and came away […]
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Boys’ Cross Country: Mt. Blue’s Willingham wins Class A title
He spent his freshman and sophomore seasons in Texas before moving to Maine prior to his junior campaign. Last year, Willingham failed to finish the state’s final race at Twin Brook due to complications with a stress fracture in his leg. He completed less than a mile before dropping out. Saturday at Troy Howard Middle School, […]
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High school football: No. 2 Dirigo thumps No. 7 Boothbay in West C quarterfinal
DIXFIELD — Dirigo kept its nose to the grindstone in a Western Class D quarterfinal Friday night at Harlow Park, methodically putting together a 34-12 win over Boothbay to advance to the regional semifinals. The Cougars still expect more, though they continue to improve. Senior Tyler Frost rushed for 128 yards and scored two touchdowns […]
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High school football playoffs: Messalonskee ends Mt. Blue’s season in East B quarterfinals
OAKLAND — A lot can change over the course of a season and no one learned that lesson harder than Mt. Blue on Friday. Mt. Blue got the better of Messalonskee when the two teams met three weeks into the season in Farmington. The Eagles returned the favor on their home field, hammering the Cougars […]