WINTHROP — Winthrop/Monmouth had enough time for three, maybe four plays to win Friday night’s Campbell Conference Class D clash with Dirigo in regulation. The Ramblers also had the hope, however slim it might be, that senior speedster Bennett Brooks would draw single coverage on at least one of those plays. It turned out that […]
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Cross Country: Labbe runs away from the field; Barber holds off Gamache in Leavitt meet
TURNER — After the first lap around her home course, Leavitt Area High School’s Julia Labbe felt comfortable enough to pull away from the field on the second and stay there. She held off the field to win a big regular-season KVAC meet at Leavitt on Friday. The senior set a personal record with a […]
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HS Soccer: Mustangs edge Greyhounds, 2-1
The footrace ended in a virtual tie, but thanks to some miscommunication among the Greyhounds, Foulke was able to head the ball past charging Lisbon goalie Jonah Sautter for the Mustangs’ first lead of Thursday’s game. “I saw an opportunity and I took it. I finished,” Foulke said. “That goal pushed it to our advantage.” […]
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HS football: Winthrop/Monmouth survives Traip
He also knows now that his own team from Traip Academy is not far off. The Rangers, idle as high school football teams across the state kicked off their seasons last week, debuted with a 19-7 defeat at Memorial Field. Winthrop/Monmouth (2-0) took control of a touch-and-go game in the second half, wearing down the Rangers […]
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Girls’ Soccer: Monmouth Academy rises above Oak Hill, 1-0
WALES — It took Monmouth Academy’s shooters nearly all of the first half to get their trajectory right, but the Mustangs finally capitalized before halftime. That lone goal stood and Monmouth held on for a 1-0 win in an MVC girls’ soccer game against Oak Hill on Thursday. The Mustangs (3-0) missed high early, then […]
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High school football: Weekend Blitz
Friday, 7 p.m. The Black Bears’ schedule began with a three-time defending champion with something to prove (Oak Hill). Now they face the Greyhounds, who are coming off a tough loss. Yikes. Mt. Blue (0-1) at Brewer (1-0) Friday, 7 p.m. Last week, Cony quarterback Taylor Heath passed all over Mt. Blue. This week, the […]
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Pigskin Prognostications
Brewer 24, Mt. Blue 13 Leavitt 31, Morse 20 Yarmouth 30, Mtn. Valley 14 Portland 31, Edward Little 14 Oxford Hills/Buckfield 28, Lewiston 20 Cape Elizabeth 40, Poland 8 Spruce Mtn. 27, Lake Region 13 Fryeburg 23, Gray-NG 13 Winthrop/Monmouth 38, Traip 13 Oak Hill 32, Old Orchard Beach 13
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Girls soccer: Monmouth boots Mountain Valley, 8-0
MONMOUTH — The Fletchers came to play. Haley and Audrey Fletcher combined for four goals and four assists in Monmouth’s 8-0 girls’ soccer victory Tuesday. Haley Fletcher quickly got the scoring started in the third minute of the game. The senior captain finished with three goals and two assists. Audrey, a freshman, scored one goal […]
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High School Football: Ramblers open with big win over Lisbon
After a close game in the opening half, the Ramblers were ground down by the Greyhounds in an opening-day loss. In the 2016 opener for both teams Saturday on Thompson Field, Winthrop/Monmouth showed its grit throughout its 31-12 Class D South win in a battle of highly regarded teams. The Ramblers (1-0), who visit Traip […]
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The 12 games of High School Football
Another high school football season in Maine is upon us, and for the most ardent fans across the state, the first Friday night feels like Christmas morning: So much anticipation, so much joy. Everything is new and shiny. In the spirit of Christmas, let’s look at 12 games this season — one per week — […]