LISBON – For a veteran team looking to have success this softball season, it wasn’t the most encouraging of starts for Oak Hill. The Raiders lost to some quality teams early and have been battling from the bottom of the Western B standings ever since. “It was a little scary,” junior center fielder Jamie Prue […]
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H.S. softball: Madison denies Telstar
TELSTAR — When Madison softball coach Chris LeBlanc made his suggestion for a play in the crucial fourth inning Monday, freshman Whitney Bess greeted his idea with a whole lot of skepticism and a little bit of fear. “There were two outs and Coach called time out,” Bess said. “I knew something was going to […]
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2015 Western Maine Class C softball preview
The playoff race in Western Maine Class C is shaping up to be a competitive one this season. Madison, Telstar, Hall-Dale, Mountain Valley and Dirigo should all be strong clubs and could be among the top squads in the MVC and Western C field. The defending C state champs from Madison graduated five players, including […]
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2015 Dirigo softball preview
Coach: Sara Thurston (fourth year) Conference: MVC Class: B Last year’s results: 11-6, (lost in Western C quarterfinals) Returning athletes: Seniors —Megan Bradbury (C), Kelsey Hutchins (OF), Kaitlin Morang (OF), Gabby Scott (IF/OF), Ellen Wainwright (P/UT); Juniors — (IF), Ellie Jasper (OF/IF), Mariah Lafleur (In/OF), Emma Leuders (IF), Kenzie Lord (IF/OF), Katelyn Olsen (P); Sophomore […]
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H.S. softball: St. Dom’s season begins in limbo
AUBURN — The first activity of practice Tuesday was counting. Before the gloves and bats came out and softballs got tossed around, the St. Dom’s varsity team began its preseason with a head count. With low numbers this spring, St. Dom’s is in jeopardy of not having enough to field a varsity squad. It will […]
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H.S. girls’ basketball: Monmouth’s patience pays off in win over Oak Hill
MONMOUTH — Sometimes patience isn’t an obstacle but an opportunity. Earlier in the year, the slowing down of the offense and trying to run a patient play might have felt like being shackled for the Monmouth girls’ basketball team. The Mustangs thought holding on to the ball and looking for the right shot might have […]
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H.S. girls’ basketball: Monmouth shoots down Lisbon
MONMOUTH — When Tia Day’s first shot fell, it was a hint of things to come. When her second 3 dropped less than a minute later, it was a full-fledged warning. In the first minute of the second quarter Saturday, the Monmouth girls’ basketball team tripled its lead, and the offensive burst was the start […]
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H.S. girls’ basketball: Oak Hill too deep for St. Dom’s
Whenever the Raiders needed a spark or a needed some energy, Oak Hill knew where to look. With 10 players returning from last year, the Raiders have plenty of experience on the bench, and they aren’t afraid to use it. “We don’t skip a beat,” Oak Hill coach Charlie Castonguay said. “That’s one thing we […]
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2014 Winter Preview: Lisbon girls’ basketball
Coach: Julie Petrie (fourth year) Last year’s record: 6-12 Returning players: Seniors — Mikayla Yanez G, Mia Durgin G; Juniors — Bree Sautter G, Katherin George G; Sophomores — Kaylin Le G, Jasmin Le F, Kipri Steele G/F, Kate Philbrick G/F. Key losses: Katelyn Fowley F, Abby Roy F. Promising newcomers: Senior – Victoria Swan, […]
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2014 Winter Preview: Monmouth girls’ basketball
Coach: Scott Wing (fifth year) Last year’s record: 11-8 lost in Western C preliminary. Returning players: Seniors —Caroline Bonenfant G, Jenna Davies F; Juniors — Mikayla Cameron G, Bri Gonzalez G/F, Maddie Stevens F, Haley West F, Sidney Wilson G. Key losses: Amanda Anair F, Ashley Coulombe G, Krystin Kemp F, Kylie Kemp G, Paxton […]