Mark Thurlow sounds energized, and the student participation level in the Buckfield boys’ basketball program is beyond healthy. Now the key is to translate that novelty and excitement into wins on the court and upward movement in the East-West Conference. Thurlow, who had two tenures at Telstar covering nearly two decades, knows that may take […]
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MVC Boys’ Basketball: Cougars, Ramblers hope to make gold rush
Put the three names in a hat, pick one out, and you’ll have a Mountain Valley Conference boys’ basketball contender on your hands. Dirigo graduated only one player from a team that was ranked No. 1 in Class C West during the 2013-14 regular season. Boothbay is led by brothers Evan and John Hepburn and […]
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Hebron boys’ basketball preview
Hebron enters the season with high optimism after a difficult 3-19 campaign. Fortunes are looking up thanks to nine returning players, seven of whom are seniors, and a wealth of talented newcomers ?who ?will contribute on the floor immediately. The key word this season for Hebron will be depth. Coach Bill Flynn will count on […]
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H.S. Wrestling: Dirigo young, but with same ol’ goals
DIXFIELD — Dirigo is a defending state wrestling champion. It doesn’t have time for photo opportunities after a preseason match. This was a big deal, too, as preseason matches go. The Cougars dispatched host Oxford Hills and perennial power Massabesic, both Class A schools, as well as reigning Class B champion Camden Hills and contender […]
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Dirigo wrestling preview
Coach: Doug Gilbert (20th year) Conference: Mid-State League Class: C Last year’s record: State champions, third in league meet, 24-5 regular season Returning athletes: Juniors — Griffyn Smith, Spencer Vaughan, Lucas MacDonald; Sophomores — Jon Flagg, Hunter White, Colin Woodhead, Bryce Whittemore, Tucker Barnett. Key losses: Jesse Hutchinson, Julian Baldinelli, Jason Baldinelli, Torey Barnett. Promising […]
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Lisbon wrestling preview
Coach: Ted Albasini (first year) Conference: MVC Class: C Returning athletes: Seniors — J.D. Martin. Colin Higgins, Josh Collier; Junior — Ashley Patten; Sophomores — Kurtis Bolton, Brandon Bartlett, Devin Libby. Key losses: Zach Stevens, Tyler Bard. Promising newcomers: Juniors — Jordan Cole, Sophomore — Nick Lerette; Freshmen — Ryan Dall, Cam Greene, Bradley Harriman, […]
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Monmouth wrestling preview
Coach: Shawn Schultz (11th year) Conference: Mid-State League Class: C Returning athletes: Seniors — Angus Koller, Tyler Lewandowski, Ryan Scott; Junior — Emily Levasseur; Sophomores — Calvin Thompson, Christof Fox. Key losses: Stewart Buzzell, James Gambino. Promising newcomers: Seniors — Brandon Brown, Teb Dolloff, Garret Schultz, Brenton Thompson; Juniors — Kyler Czerepanyn, Ben Larson, Dalton […]
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Mt. Blue wrestling preview
Coach: Scott Jennings (second year) Conference: KVAC Class: A Last year’s results: Fifth in East regional; tied for 10th in state. Returning athletes: Senior — J.T. Williams; Juniors — Will Gunter, Terry Storer, Josh Winters; Sophomores — Hunter Centeio, Levi Libby, Austin Seeley, Michael Voter. Key losses: Nick Hickey, Daniel Reed, Tyler Sennick. Promising newcomers: […]
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Mountain Valley wrestling preview
Coach: Gary Dolloff (first year, 11th overall) Conference: Mid-State League Class: B Last year’s results: West regional champions; second in state. Returning athletes: Seniors — Ian Austin, Dakota Jacques, Michael Provencher, Brandon Gill, Coyote Freeman; Sophomores — Caleb Austin, Ethan Boucher, Eddie Deroche. Key losses: Jacob Thornton, Anthony Boucher, Zach Cross. Promising newcomers: Freshmen — […]
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Oak Hill wrestling preview
Coach: Ric Swett (11th year) Conference: KVAC Class: B Last year’s results: 10th in West regional; 15th in state. Returning athletes: Seniors — Logan Childs, Sierra Tibbetts; Junior — Zach Cloutier, Brendon Tervo, Sam Woodard; Sophomores — Danny Buteau, Michael Harper. Key losses: Sadiee Austin, Baylee Ayres. Promising newcomers: Juniors — Kayin Gagne, Noah Green; […]