SKOWHEGAN — Upset-minded Oxford Hills played perennial powerhouse Skowhegan evenly through the first half, using a tight defense and several stops from Anna Huff to keep the Indians at bay. But No. 4 Skowhegan proved too much in the second frame, netting four goals — including two from Julia Steves — en route to a […]
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Field hockey: Playoff preview
The field is set, the preliminary rounds have been played, and there is no more room for error as the 2016 field hockey playoffs are ready to begin in earnest. Here is a look at what to expect in each class. Class A It’s been so automatic to hand the tag of “favorite” to Skowhegan […]
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H.S. Football: Windham holds off Oxford Hills
In an offense averaging 200 yards a game in the air, winning the trenches led Eagles coach Matt Perkins to take what was given to them by running the ball, averaging 4.4 yards per carry as a team and beating Oxford Hills at their own game. “We like to pass, but tonight our kids were […]
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H.S. roundup: Buckfield bucks St. Dom’s, 3-1
AUBURN — After building a 2-1 lead in the first frame, Buckfield added another for insurance and went on to record a 3-1 win over St. Dom’s in a late-season boys’ soccer tilt Tuesday. Matt Beaucage led the Bucks (9-2-1) with two goals, while Ethan Jackson scored a goal and added an assist. Matt Pelletier […]
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H.S. Football Roundup: Oxford Hills/Buckfield shuts out Deering
PORTLAND — Connor Truman scored from one yard out with 31 seconds remaining to cap off a 14-0 road win for Oxford Hills/Buckfield in a Class A football game against Deering (2-4) at Memorial Stadium on Friday night. Ryland VanDecker opened the scoring with an 8-yard run early in the second quarter for the Vikings (3-3). […]
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H.S. Roundup: Camden Hills boys’ soccer jams Mt. Blue, 2-1
FARMINGTON — Max Pushaw scored on a free kick with 28 minutes left in regulation to give Camden Hills a 2-1 boys’ soccer win over Mt. Blue on Tuesday. Josiah Krul scored for the Windjammers (7-3) in the first half before Sam Smith tied the contest for Mt. Blue (1-6-3). Lucas Boetsch made four saves […]
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H.S. Field Hockey: Messalonskee stymies Oxford Hills in second half, win 2-1
Messalonskee prevailed again in Tuesday’s field hockey rematch, 2-1. This time, the scoreboard reminded the Vikings’ they’ve come a long way, but still have more work to do. Lydia Dexter’s goal with 16:09 left broke a 1-1 tie. The Eagles dominated possession in the second half, holding the Vikings without a shot on goal to […]
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H.S. Football: Edward Little stuns Oxford Hills
PARIS — Grant Hartley connected with CJ Jipson for touchdown on the final play of the game to give Edward Little a 32-28 victory over Oxford Hills/Buckfield at Gouin Athletic Complex on Friday night. “I just tried to go to my best receiver, trying to get him the ball,” Hartley said. “I was just trying […]
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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 football: Oxford Hills grinds out win over Lewiston
VanDecker scored two touchdowns in the second half of Oxford Hills/Buckfield’s 19-0 win over Lewiston on Friday night. VanDecker was almost stopped about 5 yards away from his first score, but kept his feet and stumbled into the end zone. “I said, ‘I refuse to go down; I want this,’” VanDecker said. “When you’re that […]