PARIS — When Oxford Hills pitcher Jackson Crane saw the Vikings’ bats come around and his team stand its ground on defense, he knew it was going to be a good day in his varsity debut on the mound. The strapping, soft-spoken junior didn’t flinch or show any signs of slowing down as he helped […]
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H.S. baseball: Brewer remains undefeated at homes away from home with victory over Mt. Blue
BANGOR — The Brewer High School baseball team may not have a place to play at home yet, with Heddericg Field unplayably soggy as the midpoint of the season approaches, but the Witches’ pitching staff is making where they play their games a moot point. Senior righthander Alex Brooks pitched a complete-game six-hitter as Brewer […]
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Local roundup: St. Dom’s Gastonguay scores 100th career goal in win over NYA
AUBURN — Caroline Gastonguay scored her 100th career goal in the St. Dom’s girls’ lacrosse team’s 24-5 victory over North Yarmouth Academy on Friday. Gastonguay, a junior, scored nine goals to lead the Saints’ onslaught. Kristina Cornelio and Avery Lutrzykowski contributed five goals apiece for St. Dom’s (2-2). Mia-Angelina Leslie and Emma Theriault each scored […]
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H.S. baseball: Soaking rain leaves Lewiston, Mt. Blue stranded
Mt. Blue’s David McDonald is called safe after Lewiston third baseman Jared Rubin applies the tag during a Class A baseball game in Lewiston on Friday. LEWISTON — With a soaking spring that just might rival any rain forest in South America, you can’t blame the Lewiston and Mt. Blue high school baseball teams for […]
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Lacrosse: Cougars make it rough sailing for Windjammers
Mt. Blue’s Marshall Doyon (20) races past teammate Sam Smith (28) and heads up field with ball in a lacrosse game against Camden Hills at the University of Maine at Farmington’s Prescott Field in Farmington on Thursday. FARMINGTON — Mt. Blue made Camden Hills sit up and take notice when the Cougars jostled the Windjammers […]
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Boys’ Nordic MVP: Mt. Blue’s Tucker Barber rolls to state title sweep
Mt. Blue senior Tucker Barber’s greatest Nordic skiing strength is the ability to outlast his opponents. “Where other people start getting tired is where Tucker shines,” Cougars coach Claire Polfus said. Barber’s problem at the start of the season wasn’t endurance. It was remastering all the nuances that come from being on skis. He ran […]
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Girls’ Nordic MVP: Mt. Blue’s Ramsey gets healthy, wins titles
Julia Ramsey wrapped up her high school Nordic skiing career with state titles in the classical and freestyle, which led Mt. Blue to the girls’ team championship. Cougars coach Claire Polfus said that what sets the senior is intelligence and technique combined with physical strength. “Strength-to-weight ratio, I think she’s one of the strongest out […]
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Mt. Blue outdoor track and field 2017 preview
Coach: Kelley Cullenberg (24 years). Class: A; Conference: Kennebec Valley. Last year’s results: Boys: Ninth in KVAC, 17th at state. Girls: eighth in KVAC, state sportsmanship banner. Returning athletes: Boys: Seniors — Noah Carleton (sprints/long jump), William Frederic (disc/jav/sprints/middle distance), Ian Goding (sprints/long jump/hurdles/middle distance/distance), Trevayne Jackson (distance/middle distance), James McBean (sprints/long jump), Isaiah Reid […]
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Mt. Blue baseball 2017 preview
Coach: Steve Lancaster (First year) Class: A; Conference: KVAC Last year’s record: 2-14. Returning athletes: Seniors — Miles Pelletier (P/3B), Alex Philbrick (SS), David McDonald (2B), Corey Rogers (P/1B)); Junior — Ethan Andrews (C). Key losses: Ryan Pratt, Thomas Wing. Promising newcomers: None. Season outlook: Lancaster returns to his alma mater after coaching JV at […]
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Mt. Blue boys’ tennis 2017 preview
Coach: Zac Conlogue (fourth season) Conference: KVAC; Class: A Last year’s record: 11-4 (Class A North runner-up) Returning athletes: Seniors — Tom Marshall, Andrew Haszko, Tristin McFarlane, Shain Heap, Emiliano Flores; Juniors — Joe Crandall, Alden Thompson-Vought; Sophomores — Chris Marshall, Ryan Haszko, Zack Gunther, Mick Gurney. Key losses: Steven Minns, Dylan Roberts, Evan Backus, Alex Bunnell. Key newcomers: Senior […]