U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Ashley M. Libby graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training also […]
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Indoor Track: Eagles sweep, Lions and Panthers roar to KVAC titles
The Belfast girls and Waterville boys had similar approaches, mixed in with some standout performances, to capture Class B team titles. The Eagles girls beat out Mt. Ararat for the top spot in Class A by a 105-90 margin. Lawrence, Lewiston, Brunswick and Edward Little followed after that for top-six spots. The Messalonskee boys had […]
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Boys’ basketball: Mt. Ararat outpaces Lewiston in back-and-forth affair
A clutch 3-pointer from Cam Cox and some key rebounds late gave Mt. Ararat a 50-45 win and kept its very slim playoff chances in Class A South alive. “You’ve seen us in some games where we haven’t realistically had a chance at the end,” Mt. Ararat coach Steve Cox said. “And you haven’t seen […]
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Boys’ hockey: Tigers weaves through Eagles
Twice the Eagles countered a Gardiner goal with a score of their own less than a minute later. Once, in the second period, the hosts scored twice in a minute and cut the deficit to one goal. But the Tigers just kept coming. Doomed by penalties and unable to stop the offensive onslaught, the Eagles […]
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Hockey co-ops aren’t going anywhere
On any given snowy day during the school week, Brandon Pelton doesn’t know what to expect when he gets to hockey practice. “It can be tough. If there’s a snowstorm, one school can be out,” Pelton said. For Pelton’s team, it’s not as easy as no school, no practice. He is a junior on the […]
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2016-17 Mt. Ararat/Lisbon/Morse boys’ hockey preview
Coach: A.J. Kavanaugh (second year) Class/Region: A North Last year’s record: 11-6-1 Key returning athletes: Seniors — Mark Abreu (F), Tyler LaCascio (F), Bradley Boulet (F), Steven Schuman (F), Tyler Halls (D), Ryley Austin (D), Orion Sargent (D), Parker Lacey (G); Juniors — Sam Alexander (F), Cam Grant (D); Sophomores — Noah Austin (F), Cade […]
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Girls’ Hockey: St. Dominic Academy controls Mt. Ararat/Morse in complete win
AUBURN — Wednesday night’s girls’ hockey game between St. Dominic Academy and Mt. Ararat/Morse started with Saints goalie Payton Winslow having to cover up the puck on the first shift. The next time the junior netminder had to glove the puck was on the visiting Eagles’ first shot on goal. It was what happened in […]
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Field hockey: Mt. Ararat opens with win over Lewiston
Thomas-Copland assisted on Mt. Ararat’s first two goals of the season and added her first — the team’s third — late in the second half to punctuate a 3-0 season-opening win over Lewiston. “I haven’t had (Thomas-Copland) completely healthy for a whole season yet,” Mt. Ararat coach Krista Chase said. “She’s been prone to injury, […]
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Girls’ lacrosse: Mt. Ararat tops Edward Little in A North quarterfinal
LEWISTON — Throughout a tough season, Mt. Ararat coach Sam Chard has spoken about his team’s poor shot selection over and over again. On Wednesday at Bates College, Chard’s team got the message, using pinpoint — and low — shooting, along with game-long pressure, to carry a 14-9 decision over Edward Little in the teams’ […]
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Girls’ lacrosse: Mt. Ararat takes out Edward Little
Coming off a one-goal setback against Lewiston on Thursday, the Eagles found their offense Saturday morning, capturing a 9-5 win over Edward Little. Mt. Ararat improved to 1-3, while the Red Eddies dropped to 0-4. Mt. Ararat coach Sam Chard was pleased to see his team earn a hard-fought win after a tough 2016 start. […]