Coach: Kris Wright (sixth year) Conference: WMC Class: B Last year: 3-9-2, lost in Western B preliminary Returning players: Seniors — Zack Lowe (G), Adam Moody (FB), Kyle Herrick (FB), Cody Kostro (MF), Derek Michaud (MF), Alex Biron (F), Ben Campbell (F); Juniors — Owen Prioloa (FB), Evan Gallagher (FB), Jared Martel (MF), Kyle Radziszewski […]
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Fall Preview: Poland girls’ soccer
Coach: Tim Dolley (first year) Conference: WMC Class: B Last year: 6-8, lost in Western B quarterfinals Returning players: Seniors — Jesse Quint (SP), Kylie Martin (SW), Marissa Zink (MF), Cassidy Pinkham (FB), Haley Whitworth (G).; Juniors — Brooke Yorkey (MF), Libby Bertrand (FB), Sadie Pelletier (FB), Courtney Cunliffe (MF/SK), Erin Brewer (G); Sophomores — […]
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H.S. Baseball: Yachtsmen get defensive, edge Knights
Beating Poland and moving up in the Heal Points standings on Tuesday probably helps, too. The Yachtsmen flashed the leather impressively to back up a gutty effort by pitcher Addison Foltmer and hold off the scrappy Knights, 3-2, in the teams’ Western Maine Conference finale. Foltmer allowed two runs on four hits, fanned four and […]
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H.S. Baseball: For the moment, Bridgham and Simard form heart of Knights
POLAND — They’ve been in little moments and big moments, but they haven’t been in the moment. At least, not yet. Coach Mike Connor started telling Poland’s seniors about being in the moment a long time ago. It’s been a big part of making the Knights a Western Maine Conference power again. “Coach has said […]
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H.S. Softball: Poland runs over OOB
OLD ORCHARD BEACH — Amber Demers hurled five innings of two-hit softball Thursday as Poland shut down Old Orchard Beach, 20-2, in a WMC matchup. Demers had eight strikeouts and five walks en route to the win. Sarah Walton led the Knights (6-5) with a home run, a single and three RBIs. Demers helped her […]
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H.S. Boys’ Lacrosse: Knights turn back Vikings for first win
The Vikings had their home turf, their home fans and didn’t have to sit on a bus for more than an hour for a 10 a.m. start. Noble had depth, and an offensive juggernaut in Collin Harrigan, who helped the Knights collect their first victory of the season. Harrigan scored six goals, set up two […]
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H.S. Baseball: Johnson, Knights gut one out over Rangers
POLAND — Matt Rabasco’s speed and aggressiveness got him ¾ of the way around the basepaths in the fifth inning of Poland’s Western Maine Conference clash with fellow unbeaten Greely on Friday. Upon reaching third base, the Knights’ senior left fielder wasn’t too thrilled to learn those skills might be called upon again for the […]
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Poland Baseball Preview
Coach: Mike Connor (fifth year) Last year’s record: 10-8, lost in Western B quarterfinal Returning letter-winners: Seniors — Kaleb Bridgham (P/OF), Jake Simard (P/3B), Shawn Murphy (P/3B), Lukas Johnson (P/OF), Bill Bickford (P/1B), Tanner Marston (C), Corey Cunliffe (2B), Dan Bernier (2B/OF), Matt Rabasco (OF), CJ Martin (P/SS); Juniors— Ethan Cailler (SS/P), Alex Biron (P/OF). […]
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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 […]
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Poland boys’ track and field preview
Coaches: Kris Wright (fifth year) and Rick Kramer (10th year) Last year’s results: Seventh in WMC Division I, 22nd in Class B Returning letter-winners: Seniors — Nigel Williams (200, 400), Everett Bertrand (javelin); Juniors — Tony Benedict (shot put, discus), Cody Kostro (high jump), Alan Young (high jump); Sophomore — Tom Flint (100). Key losses: […]