Three teams were a cut above the rest of the pack last year, and expect that trio to still be at or near the top of the Class C South standings in 2016. Yarmouth (the defending regional champion), Wells (regional finalist) and Cape Elizabeth all will look to re-load, rather than rebuild. Spruce Mountain finished […]
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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 — […]
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First and 10: Weekend blitz
Friday, 7 p.m. Two teams with aspirations of knocking on the door of the top three Portland-area teams. It was a close game last year, and a win this year puts one of the teams in the driver’s seat for a home playoff game. CHEVERUS AT OXFORD HILLS/BUCKFIELD Friday, 7 p.m. The Vikings get to […]
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First and 10: Wil’s pigskin prognostications
WIL KRAMLICH’S PICKS Edward Little 20, Bangor 16 Cheverus 35, Oxford Hills/Buckfield 12 Windham 42, Lewiston 13 Mountain Valley 34, Gray-NG 12 Cony 26, Mt. Blue 16 Wells 32, Spruce Mountain 20 Leavitt 28, Westbrook 26 Dirigo 26, Medomak Valley 20 Oak Hill 27, Maranacook 16 Poland 20, Freeport 13 Winthrop/Monmouth 26, Lisbon 22
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Fall 2016 Preview: Gray-New Gloucester Cross Country
Coach: Adam Zukowski (ninth year) Conference: WMC; Class: B Last year’s result: Boys: Seventh at Class B South regionals. Girls: 12th at Class B South regionals. Returning athletes: Boys: Senior — Jake Arata. Juniors — Seth Levier, Logan Nickerson, Ethan Ray. Sophomores — Keegan Delany, Christian Ducharme, Parker Morse. Girls: Senior — Melissa Hebert. Junior […]
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H.S. Football: Young lines can’t let levees break
But what happens when the void left behind by graduation is a player, or players, that don’t get as much recognition, those who wear a number in the 50s, 60s or 70s, those who do all the dirty work? That void can be felt monumentally by coaches and teammates, especially those looking to be the […]
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Preview 2016: Gray-New Gloucester field hockey
Coach: Christa Roddy (second year) Conference: WMC Class: B Last year: 8-8 Returning players: Seniors — Skye Conley (M), Emma McCallum (D), Ellie Roy (D), Arianna Sapuan (F), Phoebe Stritch (D), Cara Waltz (F); Juniors — Jordan Burnham (F), Laura Dumas (M), Alie Martell (F), Bo Shampine (M), Megan Tripp (F); Sophomore — Val Sanborn […]
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Fall 2016 Preview: Gray-New Glocester Golf
Coach: Kyle Bennett (First Year) Conference: WMC; Class: B Last year results: 4-6, Sixth place at WMC Qualifier. Returning athletes: Juniors — Cooper Chamberland, Adam Dubail, Garrett Haskins; Sophomores — Campbell Macomber, Josh Magno, Carson McEvoy, David Arata. Key losses: Hunter Locke, RJ Chamberland. Promising newcomers: Sophomores — Cam Andrews, Zack Pomerleau. Season outlook: Despite losing […]
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Preview 2016: Gray-New Gloucester girls’ soccer
Coach: Kiaran McCormack (sixth year) Conference: WMC Class: B Last year: 7-7-2 Returning players: Seniors — Izzy Detroy, Hannah Dixon, Haley True; Juniors — Emma Woods, Jaley Martin; Sophomore — Alexa Thayer. Key losses: Sarah Giggey, Kaelyn Woods. Promising newcomers: Sophomore — Abby Ross; Freshmen — Madysen West, Jordan Grant, Abby Michaud. Season outlook: The […]
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Preview 2016: Gray-New Gloucester boys’ soccer
Coach: Andy Higgins (sixth season) Conference: WMC Class: B Last year: 10-6-1, lost in South B semifinal Returning players: Seniors — Bryce Hayman (M), John Henry Villanueva (G), Josiah Carter (M), Nathaniel Brindley (M), Nick Chandler (D), Ray Correa (M), John Phillips (D), Michael Sawyer (F); Juniors — Sam Farrington (D), Matt Gurney (F), Scott […]