CAPE ELIZABETH — Spruce Mountain found itself in a hole early, and there was no getting out of it. Cape Elizabeth got some breaks early, broke through the line early and often, and broke the chances of any Phoenix comeback in a 55-12 Class C South football win at Hannaford Field on Friday night. It […]
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Spruce Mountain football: Phoenix looking to fly high
“The strength of this team is we have a lot of speed, a lot of athletes,” fifth-year Phoenix coach Walter Polky said. Polky said his teams run the ball. That won’t change this year, but it won’t necessarily be the tried-and-true “three yards and a cloud of dust” method either. Starting fullback Dillon Webster has […]
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2016 Sun Journal football preview: Spruce Mountain Phoenix
Coach: Walter Polky (fifth year) Class: C South Last year’s results: 4-4, lost in Class C South quarterfinals Returning athletes: Seniors — Caulin Parker (QB/DE), Dillon Webster (RB/MLB), Austin Darling (slot/FS), Devon Pomeroy (C/NT). Key losses: James Ouellette, Sebastian Lombardi Promising newcomers: Junior — Tucker Smith (G/DT); Sophomore — Kayle Stewart (slot/CB); Freshman — Trent Tibbetts (G/DT). Season outlook: […]
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Preview 2016: Class C South football preview
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: Spruce Mountain Cross Country
Coach: Jessica Ellingwood-Simpson (second year) Conference: KVAC; Class: B Returning athletes: Girls: Junior — Anneka Dubord. Key losses: Austin Darling, Zachary Toothaker, Tad Jewett, Rylee Delaney, Allyssa Ellis. Promising newcomers: Boys: Sophomore — Joel Hussey. Freshman — Eugene Lindsey. Girls: Juniors — Skyler Lewis, Raeanna Sawyer. Freshman — Bailey Coates. Season Outlook: Spruce Mountain is continuing to […]
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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: Spruce Mountain field hockey
Coach: Tanya Evans (first year) Conference: KVAC Class: B Last year: 10-6, lost to Leavitt in Class B South semifinal Returning players: Seniors — Alex Bessey, Evelyn Castonguay, Sadie Storer, Emma DiPompo; Juniors — Alexis Beardsley, Morgan Dalton, Megan Fowler, Madeline Timberlake, Emily Goding, Jan-Nay Learned, Mikenzie Parker, Rylee Saunders, Tanna Herlihy, Diavana LeSuer, Sydney […]
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Fall 2016 Preview: Spruce Mountain Golf
Coach: Dianne Fenlason (third year) Conference: KVAC; Class: B Last year’s record: 1-9. Returning athletes: Seniors — Noah Preble, Cameron Mitchell, Lucas Alley, Tyler Poison, Nate Steele, Trevor Doiron. Key loss — Brandon Anctil. Promising newcomers: Juniors — Shane Pelletier, Hunter Dalton, Nathan Frost, Haliee Perkins; Sophomore — Haley Turcotte; Freshman — Dylan Gordon. Season outlook: Spruce Mountain’s […]
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Preview 2016: Spruce Mountain girls’ soccer
Coach: Jon Blaisdell (sixth year) Conference: KVAC Class: B Last year: 1-13-0 Returning players: Senior — Alana Cole (F); Juniors — Allison Acritelli (F), Hanna St. Pierre (M), Sydney Letalien (D), Ceceilia McDonald (D); Sophomores — Calley Baker (G), Moreland Brochu (D). Key losses: Alexa Perkins, Liesel Krout, Mikala Holt, Mackenzie Darling, Zoe Collins, Rylee […]