Coach: Amanda Harmon (fourth year) Last year’s record: 13-6, lost in Western B final. Returning letter-winners: Senior — Stephanie Greaton P; Juniors — Maria Valente 3B, Zoe Adams C. Overview: The Patriots reached the regional final last spring before losing to Greely. Gray-NG returns Greaton on the mound and some experience behind her. After a […]
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Gray-New Gloucester Baseball Preview
Coach: Brad Smith (third year) Last year’s record: 5-11 Returning letter-winners: Seniors — Justin McKenna (2B/P), Tyler Credit (1B/3B), Brendon Hubbard (P/3B); Juniors — Tyler St. Pierre (SS/P), Evan Harmer (C), Thomas Wood (OF), J.T. Magno (P/1B), Danny Vines (Util); Sophomore — Evan Plummer (OF). Key losses: Kyle Nielsen. Promising newcomers: Sophomore — Nathan Ray […]
Western B softball: Top WMC teams still tough
Fryeburg, Greely and Cape Elizabeth have been the teams to beat in Western B in recent seasons and should be among the top clubs in the standings again. Fryeburg was the top-seed last year but lost to Western Maine Conference rival Greely in the semifinals. The Rangers went on the win the Western B title. […]
Western B Preview: Knights counting on seniors to lead the charge
Baseball coaches relish those rare years where they have a wealth of senior experience to draw upon. In a sport where the season is short and mistakes are magnified, having players on the field with poise, presence and wisdom to go along with more refined skills can be invaluable. Poland’s deep and talented senior class […]
Roundup: Patriots shut down Flyers; Bucks top Seagulls
GRAY — Co-Captain Justin McKenna belted out three hits, drove in two runs and stole five bases to lead Gray-New Gloucester to a 5-1 victory over Waynflete in a season opening KVAC baseball tilt Thursday. After two scoreless frames, the Patriots (1-0) put three runs on the board in the third, sparked by an RBI […]
H.S. Football: Gray-New Gloucester, Dirigo name new coaches
A veteran head football coach and a first-timer have filled a couple of local coaching vacancies. Former Portland assistant Mark Renna is the new head coach at Gray-New Gloucester. He replaces Jim Hersom, who was confirmed as the new head coach at Dirigo on Monday. Renna was a two-way lineman at Cheverus, graduating in 1997. […]
Class B Alpine Championships: Abram’s Luce makes it a clean sweep
Luce’s combined time of 1:16.05 easily topped runner-up Erin Guilmet of Maranacook (1:22.65) at Mt. Abram in Greenwood. Maranacook’s Alec Daigle won the boys’ slalom in 1:13.74, followed by Lalor Crockett of Camden Hills. Maranacook took five of the top six spots to cruise to the slalom, Alpine and overall Class B titles. Freeport finished […]
Class B skiing: Yarmouth in control; Gray-NG’s Woods adds another title to resume
Maranacook is giving Yarmouth a run for its money in the boys’ race, but after stellar performances from both the girls and boys, the Clippers are poised for a double repeat in the Class B Nordic skiing state championships, being held this year at Sugarloaf Outdoor Center. Ellie Teare led a 3-5-9-10 finish for the […]
Class B track: Shafer nabs pair of titles; Waterville sweeps
LEWISTON — Gray-New Gloucester’s Will Shafer won event state titles in the 800-meter run and the mile Monday at the Class B state indoor track championships at Bates College. The senior won the 800 in 2:02.78, and claimed the mile in 4:20.38. The Patriots’ boys’ squad finished eighth overall with 24 points. Waterville swept both […]
H. S. girls’ basketball: Western B overview
Players to watch: Sr. F Tiana-Jo Carter, Lake Region; Jr. G Emily Keene, Spruce Mountain (10.6 ppg), Jr F Sam Richards, Spruce Mountain (7.8 ppg, 4 rpg); Sr. F Alison Furness, Wells (17.4 ppg, 7.1 rpb), Sr. F Jordan Agger (12.1 ppg, 5.3 rpb); Jr. F Ashley Storey, Greely (16 ppg, 10 rpg); Sr. C […]