WALES — Oak Hill didn’t face many average opponents on its journey to a third consecutive Class D football championship game. Lisbon, Winthrop/Monmouth and Dirigo all demonstrated that they would have been worthy representatives of the Campbell Conference. To put things in the perspective of a sports world dominated by statistics, however, here is what the […]
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Class C field hockey: MCI edges Oak Hill for Class C state title
Against a stalwart Oak Hill back line, the Huskies stood stymied in the first half of the Class C state field hockey championship. But they got just enough of a peek early in the second to make the difference. Addie Williams fired a low liner to the left corner of the cage on a feed […]
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Field hockey: Oak Hill faces stern test with MCI in Class C title game
The unknown suits the Oak Hill Raiders just fine. Oak Hill takes on the Maine Central Institute Huskies in the Class C field hockey state championship Saturday at the University of Maine in Orono. Both teams are searching for their first state title, and neither team played a common opponent this season, with MCI playing […]
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Girls’ Soccer: Hornets’ offense buzzes in second half
In the first half the crosses weren’t connecting. In the second half, the Hornets found their groove, converting three times on corner kicks in a 3-1 come-from-behind victory. They made the important adjustment during halftime. “We got it out more toward the six (yard box) than closer to the goalie, so the goalie wouldn’t get […]
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Boys’ basketball: Ring rolls up 30, shoots Spruce past MCI
JAY — Deonte Ring outscored Maine Central Institute by himself Thursday night, but the Spruce Mountain senior had a hard time believing it. Seven free throws that rolled off the rim and a smattering of runners and jumpers that fell inches shy of the mark were still floating through Ring’s head after his 30 points, […]
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Class D Football Championship: A-Mace-ing repeat for Oak Hill in 41-21 win over MCI
Mace and sidekick Kyle Flaherty spent four years sharing the load of leading Oak Hill. Flaherty gave the Raiders a piggyback ride to the 2013 Class D title. Saturday afternoon, in defense of that crown, it was Mace’s turn. Three touchdowns and 341 all-purpose yards later, Mace and the Raiders repeated with a convincing 41-21 […]
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LIVE CHAT: Maine High School Football Super Saturday
PORTLAND — Another year, another triple-header of high school football action at Fitzpatrick Stadium in Portland. The Class C championship was decided Friday night in Orono, as Winslow overwhelmed Leavitt, 62-14, to earn the crown. Join the Sun Journal staff for a live, interactive chat and live updates from portland all day long. Thornton Academy […]
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Oak Hill’s Path to the Championship: Defense, ball control Raiders’ best friends
Game 2: Dirigo 14, Oak Hill 6. Road underdogs have done well in the recent rivalry between these two programs, and this Cougars’ victory was no exception. Beaten at Wales in the 2013 Class C West regional final, the Cougars charged from the gate with Joe Casey’s touchdown on the opening kickoff. Tyler Frost supplied […]
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Class D Football Championship Preview: MCI, Oak Hill different, but same
Oak Hill is the defending Class D football champion. Maine Central Institute of Pittsfield, winless only two seasons ago, is making its first state title game appearance since 2000 and seeking its first Gold Ball in 40 years. Yet the Raiders, who embrace the underdog role the way your long-lost aunt puts you in a […]