The visiting team, Oxford Hills, is big and powerful. The host Blue Devils aren’t nearly as big as their foes, but they are loaded with speed. Which is better, power or speed? Will the bigger team push the smaller one around, or will the faster faster wear down the bigger players? It should be a […]
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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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High School Football roundup: Mountain Valley thumps Gray-New Gloucester
GRAY — Kyle Farrar led the way as Mountain Valley thwacked Gray-New Gloucester 63-6 in the season opener. Farrar, a senior, ran for five touchdowns in Friday’s game, and helped the Falcons put the game away early. Mountain Valley led 21-6 after one quarter and 42-6 at halftime. “Obviously, we were extremely happy with the […]
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Preview 2016: Class A North football
Portland, Windham and Cheverus finished first, second and third in 2015, and it’s hard to imagine those three teams won’t again claim the top three spots this season. It will be interesting to see where the other teams finish, particularly which one places fourth and hosts a regional quarterfinal, and which takes seventh and is […]
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Fall 2016 Preview: Oxford Hills Cross country
Coach: Luc Roy (first year) Conference: KVAC; Class: A Last year’s results: Boys: Ninth at Class A North championship, ninth at KVACs. Girls: 11th at Class A North championship, 10th at KVACs. Returning athletes: Boys: Seniors — Logan Hallee, Nathaniel McNutt, Morgen Ray, Zane Dustin, Luck Haviland. Juniors — Graham Huckins, Dominic Sclafani, Haid Tanous, Cameron […]
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Preview 2016: Oxford Hills field hockey
Coach: Cindy Goddard (29th year) Conference: KVAC Class: A Last year: 6-6-2 Returning players: Seniors — Alicia Albert (M), Ashlei Moss (M), Ciara Hamlin (F), Katelynn Watkins (F), Courtney Turgeon (F), Arianna Greene (M), Bailey Wood (F), Maegan Hewey (D), Morgan Richardson (M), Emma Davidson (D), Sophia Hanscom (D), Erin Morton (M); Juniors — Gina […]
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Fall 2016 Preview: Oxford Hills Golf
Coach: Mike Grace (13th year) Conference: KVAC Class: A Last year’s record: 0-8 Returning athletes: Seniors — Ken Kozak, Trey Dekutoski; Sophomores — Annie Kenney, Anthony Michaud, Connor Ward. Key losses: Mac Kim, Andrew Fleming. Promising newcomers: Juniors — Emery Chickering, Steven Dailey; Freshmen — Wyatt Bryant, Connor Dailey, Matt Johnson, Copper Bushey. Season outlook: They are young […]
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Preview 2016: Oxford Hills girls’ soccer
Coach: Chad Truman (fourth year) Conference: KVAC Class: A Last year: 1-11-2 Returning players: Seniors — Emily Blackshaw (G), Hannah Hartnett (M), Madison LeBlond (F), Krystin Paine (D), Anna Piirainen (M), Jenna Silver (D); Juniors — Caroline Burns (M), Reilly Hussey (D), Bri Spinhirn (D), Cetta Stewart (D), Kenzie Kahkonen (F); Sophomores — Gillian Grover […]
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Preview 2016: Oxford Hills boys’ soccer
Coaches: Carl Piirainen and Matt Dieterich (first year) Conference: KVAC Class: A Last year: 1-13 Returning players: Seniors — John Libby (M), Brodie Morris (D), Riley Gates (M), Matt Larouche (F), Tyler Edwards (M), Nate Godbout (M), Mckinley Murphy (D), Connor Ladd (D); Juniors — Veikko Piirainen (M), Chris St.Pierre (M), Will Echleman (D), Sam […]