Turnover doesn’t discriminate, be it for a defending regional champion or a program still trying to find its way. Such is the case for some local boys’ hockey teams. Saint Dominic Academy won its second straight Class A East crown a year ago, but will be starting a new year with a new coach this […]
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Girls’ Hockey: Auburn plays host to preseason round robin
AUBURN — The phrase “non-stop action” is often used in sports, especially in promoting games and events. That phrase had some merit Saturday in Auburn, as 16 high school girls’ hockey teams from around the state took part in the Red Hornets Round Robin preseason tournament at Norway Savings Bank Arena. Starting just after noon […]
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Boys’ soccer: Maranacook blanks Gray-NG in B South semifinal
READFIELD – After two thrilling and nerve-wracking playoff wins, the season ended in unceremonious fashion Saturday for the Gray-New Gloucester boys’ soccer team. That’s what playing the two-time defending state champions can do to you. Top-seeded Maranacook took the lead in the first half and scored again early in the second half and never looked […]
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Cross Country: Locals look to finish strong at state championships
Six runners and six teams will be crowned state champions Saturday at the cross country state championships. Locals will look to have a say in the outcomes of the races when all is said and done at Twin Brook Recreation Area in Cumberland. The favorite to win the Class A boys’ race is none other […]
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Boys’ soccer: No. 5 Gray-New Gloucester outlasts No. 4 Mountain Valley
RUMFORD — In the high school soccer postseason, expect the unexpected. Gray-New Gloucester and Mountain Valley found that out when the two teams faced each other in a Class B boys’ quarterfinal game Wednesday. Senior Brady Darnell netted the game-winner on a long direct kick in overtime as Gray-New Gloucester held together when necessary in […]
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Girls’ soccer roundup: Rangeley, Buckfield post wins; Gray-NG bows out
RANGELEY — Michaela Shorey fired four goals past Pine Tree Academy keeper Taylor Waterman on Tuesday to help the Lakers to a 6-0 Class D South quarterfinal win over the Breakers. Natasha Haley and Amber Morrill also scored for Rangeley (9-3), which advances to host No. 3 Buckfield in the regional semifinal round. Maxie Gatcomb […]
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Boys’ soccer: Gray-New Gloucester survives Lincoln Academy in penalty kicks
GRAY — There’s finishing when you want to, and finishing when you have to. The Gray-New Gloucester boys’ soccer team was hoping for the former Saturday, but settled for the latter. The Patriots had numerous opportunities early but couldn’t bury their chances, allowing a game, 12th-ranked Lincoln Academy team to hang in and force overtime […]
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Football: Poland powers past rival Gray-New Gloucester, 24-14
GRAY — Rivalry games often are remembered for big plays. When Poland and Gray-New Gloucester look back on the latest installment of their “Battle of Shaker Hill” rivalry, those big plays will no doubt come up. It was the visiting Knights who made most of those big plays, leading them to a 24-14 win in […]
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Soccer preliminary roundup: No. 11 Gray-NG topples No. 6 Mountain Valley
RUMFORD — The Western Maine Conference continued to flex its muscles Friday in the girls’ Class B preliminary round. After a tight first half, Jaley Martin exploded for three of her four goals on the afternoon to lead No. 11 Gray-New Gloucester to a 6-1 win over No. 6 Mountain Valley at Hosmer Field. Martin […]
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High school roundup: Leavitt escapes Camden Hills in field hockey
TURNER — Allie Belaire converted a cross from Kierstin Leclerc to give Leavitt a 1-0 win over Camden Hills in a rain-soaked KVAC field hockey tilt Tuesday. Hailey DeMascio made five saves for the Hornets (6-3) to notch the shutout, while Jenna Stearns turned aside three shots for Camden Hills (6-4). Kaitlyn DeBlois made a […]