Phoenix sophomore Emily Castonguay slips the ball past Hall-Dale goalie Kaylee Magee in the second half of a field hockey game in Jay on Tuesday. JAY — It was the type of victory where the entire Spruce Mountain team got into the act and an opportunity for players to hone their skills for the postseason […]
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Football: Lisbon wears out stubborn Spruce Mountain
LIVERMORE FALLS — Key penalties stalled several offensive drives and forced Spruce Mountain and Lisbon to slug it out on defense the entire first half. But the Greyhounds (6-0) adjusted their offense, scored two third-quarter touchdowns and sidestepped the Phoenix (4-2) with a 22-6 victory at Griffin Field on Friday night. “We changed our formation […]
Girls' soccer: Spruce overruns Winthrop
Spruce Mountain’s Jaycee Cole (2) dribbles the ball as teammate Calley Baker (11) keeps her eye on the ball while Winthrop’s Clara Szakas (6) closes in in the opening half of a soccer game in Jay on a sunny Thursday. JAY — Spruce Mountain senior Allison Acritelli had more than a few tricks up her […]
Boys' soccer: Monmouth shakes stubborn Spruce Mountain
Spruce Mountain’s Gage Kneeland (16) heads the ball in the net for the first goal of the game in the first half as Monmouth goalie Bradley Neal tries to block Kneeland’s shot in a soccer game in Jay on Monday afternoon. The Mustangs won, 3-2. JAY — When Wade Coulombe saw the ball right in […]
Football: Spruce Mountain gives Freeport the slip
Spruce Mountain’s Kayle Stewart (5) heads for open ground as teammate Cody York (62) watches as Freeport’s Hunter Demers (21) closes in during a football game at Freeport Pownal Road Field on Saturday. The Phoenix won, 28-21.Freeport’s Hunter Demers (21) jars the ball loose from Spruce Mountain’s Kayle Stewart (5) as Freeport’s Yannick Metzler (43) […]
Spruce Mountain field hockey edges Dirigo in OT
DIXFIELD — Dirigo and Spruce Mountain faced off in a fierce battle Friday afternoon in a Mountain Valley Conference field hockey game, and with no winner decided in regulation, it was off to overtime. In the extra session, the Phoenix used the open space of the 7-on-7 format to their advantage. Sophomore Emily Castonguay scored […]
Field hockey: Winthrop has final say in overtime
Spruce Mountain’s Emily Castonguay goes after the ball as Winthrop goalie Aiva Agri stands guard in a field hockey game in Jay on Wednesday. JAY — Ask freshman Kerrigan Anuszewski how she feels about scoring the game-winning goal and she begins talking about her Winthrop Ramblers. Anuszewski isn’t looking for critical acclaim for her heroic […]
H.S. Football: Frey leads Phoenix past Ramblers
LIVERMORE FALLS — Brett Frey and the Spruce Mountain offense were tough to stop Friday night, whether it was running, passing or facing 4th-and-long. Frey ran for a touchdown and threw for four more, including two on the aforementioned fourth down, to lead the Phoenix to a 34-8 homecoming victory over Winthrop/Monmouth at Griffin Field. […]
H.S. Field Hockey: Seahawks hold off Phoenix uprising
Emily Castonguay of Spruce Mountain squeaks a shot through the legs of Boothbay goalkeeper Emily Amaral for a second half goal with 1:22 left in the game on Friday. JAY — Given the upheaval Spruce Mountain’s field hockey faced over the course of about 48 hours since the resignation of its coach, the Phoenix had […]
Spruce Mountain beats Oak Hill 2-1 in field hockey
Tanna Herlihy, left, of Spruce Mountain High School competes for the ball with Maegan Sheehy of Oak Hill High School during a field hockey match up in Jay on Monday. Spruce won 2-1. Spruce Mountain High School players celebrate after Morgan Dalton’s penalty shot tied the game 1-1 during a field hockey match up against […]