Three teams were a cut above the rest of the pack last year, and expect that trio to still be at or near the top of the Class C South standings in 2016. Yarmouth (the defending regional champion), Wells (regional finalist) and Cape Elizabeth all will look to re-load, rather than rebuild. Spruce Mountain finished […]
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The 12 games of High School Football
Another high school football season in Maine is upon us, and for the most ardent fans across the state, the first Friday night feels like Christmas morning: So much anticipation, so much joy. Everything is new and shiny. In the spirit of Christmas, let’s look at 12 games this season — one per week — […]
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Fall 2016 Preview: Gray-New Gloucester Cross Country
Coach: Adam Zukowski (ninth year) Conference: WMC; Class: B Last year’s result: Boys: Seventh at Class B South regionals. Girls: 12th at Class B South regionals. Returning athletes: Boys: Senior — Jake Arata. Juniors — Seth Levier, Logan Nickerson, Ethan Ray. Sophomores — Keegan Delany, Christian Ducharme, Parker Morse. Girls: Senior — Melissa Hebert. Junior […]
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Field hockey: Frerport gets revenge against Gray-New Gloucester
FREEPORT — After a double-overtime loss to Gray-New Gloucester in last year’s postseason, Freeport hosted the Patriots on Wednesday and soundly took advantage of the opportunity for revenge. Four goals and a stout defensive performance led to a decisive 4-1 victory. And the win was that much sweeter. “When the girls saw that that was […]
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H.S. Football: Young lines can’t let levees break
But what happens when the void left behind by graduation is a player, or players, that don’t get as much recognition, those who wear a number in the 50s, 60s or 70s, those who do all the dirty work? That void can be felt monumentally by coaches and teammates, especially those looking to be the […]
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Preview 2016: Gray-New Gloucester field hockey
Coach: Christa Roddy (second year) Conference: WMC Class: B Last year: 8-8 Returning players: Seniors — Skye Conley (M), Emma McCallum (D), Ellie Roy (D), Arianna Sapuan (F), Phoebe Stritch (D), Cara Waltz (F); Juniors — Jordan Burnham (F), Laura Dumas (M), Alie Martell (F), Bo Shampine (M), Megan Tripp (F); Sophomore — Val Sanborn […]
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Fall 2016 Preview: Gray-New Glocester Golf
Coach: Kyle Bennett (First Year) Conference: WMC; Class: B Last year results: 4-6, Sixth place at WMC Qualifier. Returning athletes: Juniors — Cooper Chamberland, Adam Dubail, Garrett Haskins; Sophomores — Campbell Macomber, Josh Magno, Carson McEvoy, David Arata. Key losses: Hunter Locke, RJ Chamberland. Promising newcomers: Sophomores — Cam Andrews, Zack Pomerleau. Season outlook: Despite losing […]
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Preview 2016: Gray-New Gloucester girls’ soccer
Coach: Kiaran McCormack (sixth year) Conference: WMC Class: B Last year: 7-7-2 Returning players: Seniors — Izzy Detroy, Hannah Dixon, Haley True; Juniors — Emma Woods, Jaley Martin; Sophomore — Alexa Thayer. Key losses: Sarah Giggey, Kaelyn Woods. Promising newcomers: Sophomore — Abby Ross; Freshmen — Madysen West, Jordan Grant, Abby Michaud. Season outlook: The […]
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Preview 2016: Gray-New Gloucester boys’ soccer
Coach: Andy Higgins (sixth season) Conference: WMC Class: B Last year: 10-6-1, lost in South B semifinal Returning players: Seniors — Bryce Hayman (M), John Henry Villanueva (G), Josiah Carter (M), Nathaniel Brindley (M), Nick Chandler (D), Ray Correa (M), John Phillips (D), Michael Sawyer (F); Juniors — Sam Farrington (D), Matt Gurney (F), Scott […]
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Boys’ Outdoor Track Athlete of the Year: Gray-NG’s Zack Haskell made jump, sprint past competition
That was Zack Haskell’s outdoor track season in a nutshell. More specifically, the Gray-New Gloucester senior started his season off with three event wins, then nearly duplicated that performance at the Class B state championship. He had to settle for just two wins and a second-place finish. Haskell went from good to great this season […]