Varney struck out the side in the top of the first, but outs didn’t come as easy in the second. Lawrence (5-3) coach Rusty Mercier noted that Varney was pitching “backwards” in the first inning, throwing more off-speed pitches than fastballs. “We just said, ‘Shorten up, put the ball in play’ and the second inning […]
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High school softball: Blue Devils hand EL first loss
LEWISTON — In recent seasons, the Lewiston softball team might have jumped out to an early lead against its rivals from Edward Little — and then given it back soon thereafter. Thursday, the Blue Devils scored early and kept the lid on any Red Eddies rally for a 5-3 win. It was the fifth win […]
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2016 Mt. Blue softball preview
Coach: Ron Smith (first year) Conference: KVAC; Class: A Last year’s record: 5-11 Returning athletes: Seniors — Lauren Guppy (SS), Hailey Farrington (P); Juniors — Kayleigh Fontaine (C), Taylor Burke (P/1b), Kasidie Barker (3b), Chelsea Kane (P). Key losses: Addie Brinkman (1b), Rachelle Bator (OF), Caitlin Kane (P), Brandi Harris (UT), Moesha Harrington (OF), Mariah Martin (2b). Promising […]
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2016 Oxford Hills softball preview
Coach: Cindy Goddard (28th year) Conference: KVAC; Class: A Last year’s record: 11-6, lost in A North quarterfinal. Returning athletes: Seniors — Cody Akers (P/IF), Erika Whitman (P/IF); Juniors — Erin Morton (1b/OF), Anna Piirainen (C/2b), Alyssa Morin (OF), Hannah Kenney (OF), Madison Leblond (SS/OF). Key losses: Savanna Morin (OF), Annika Kahkonen (C), Shannon Fillebrown […]
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2016 Edward Little softball preview
Coach: Elaine Derosby (12th year) Conference: KVAC; Class: A Last year’s record: 13-5, lost in Eastern A semifinal. Returning athletes: Seniors — Sarah Hammond (P), Karli Stubbs (C/3b); Juniors — Jordyn Reynolds (1b), Olivia Jensen (OF), Kylie Bureau (IF), Emmy Lashua (3b/C), Taylor Depot (SS), Grace Beaudet (OF); Key losses: Hannah Smith (OF), Callie Murray […]
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2016 Lewiston softball preview
Coach: Mike Child (first year) Conference: KVAC; Class: A Last year’s record: 1-15 Returning athletes: Juniors — Allison Porter (OF), Alesha Gregoire (1b/OF), Makayla Girouard (P.OF), Danielle Cyr (P/Inf); Sophomores — Lexi Poulin (C/OF), Megan Theriault (P/Inf), Meagan Gosselin (C/OF/Inf), Emily Mousseau (Inf), Jordan Mynahan (3b/P). Key losses: Sami Rioux (OF), Courtney Marquis (OF). Promising […]
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2016 Spruce Mountain softball preview
Coach: Clint Brooks (third year) Conference: KVAC; Class: B Last year’s record: 7-9 Returning athletes: Seniors — Grace Ryan (C), Kaylee Leclerc (2b), Avery Goding (OF), Mikala Holt (OF); Juniors — Alex Bessey (P), Emily Hogan (1b); Sophomores — Allison Acritelli (OF), Hailee Perkins (3b); Key losses: Kailee Newcomb (OF), Patti Ryan (OF), Katie Gordon […]
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Class A North baseball: Edward Little enters season with arms aplenty
Edward Little probably was a year ahead of schedule in its ascent to the elite in Class A North baseball. The Red Eddies’ current top three pitchers — Jarod Norcross Plourde, Damien St. Pierre and CJ Jipson — were sophomores in 2015. At times, they proved almost unhittable. “They threw 80 innings at the varsity level,” EL […]
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High school softball: Oxford Hills shows two aces
PARIS — Having two seasoned pitchers is a luxury for any coach, but it can also be a challenge. Figuring out how to utilize them and maximize their talents can be a mental exercise that rarely ends. It’s a good problem for Oxford Hills to have. Two veteran hurlers give them options and a variety […]
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2016 Lewiston girls’ lacrosse preview
Coach: Skip Capone (third year) Conference: KVAC; Class: A Last year’s record: 8-4, lost in A North semifinal Returning athletes: Seniors —Kristina Blais (A), Alasia Branche (D), Olivia Bergeron (A), Kaylen Labonte (G), Moncia Field (G), Meg Murphy (G); Juniors — Morgan Eliasen (D/M), Dacia Bail (M), Julia St. Laurent (A/M); Sophomore — Gabby Wilson […]