Coach: Tony Stevens (eighth year) Conference: KVAC Class: A Last year’s results: Fourth in East regional; 12th in state. Returning athletes: Seniors — Malik Geiger, Cordell Brooks, Jeff Merrill, Jon Higgins, Mike Williams (EL); Juniors — Taylor Gudeahn-Alleano, Logan Truman, Tyler Wallace, Skyler Bang (EL). Key losses: Jon Hankey, Sheldon Bang (EL). Promising newcomers: Seniors […]
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Class C West Championship: Explosive offenses from Leavitt and Wells collide in Turner
TURNER — This fall’s first football encounter between Leavitt and Wells came down to two streaky offenses, two opportunistic defenses, one intentionally allowing the other to score, and the other team fighting furiously not to let the other return the favor. Leavitt held on for a 26-19 road victory Oct. 17, the biggest speed bump […]
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Weekend Blitz: Class A teams face uphill climb
Lewiston (0-2) at Windham (2-0) Friday, 7 p.m. Devils need upset to avoid another 0-3 start, and don’t think they saw this one coming. Portland (1-1) at Edward Little (0-2) Friday, 7 p.m. QB Matt Verrill (concussion) not expected to play for Red Eddies. Cheverus (2-0) at Oxford Hills (1-1) Friday, 7 p.m. Vikings defense […]
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Weekend Blitz: Spruce-Wells showdown leads Friday slate
Wells (1-0) at Spruce Mountain (1-0) Friday, 7 p.m. Third meeting in 52 weeks could determine where next one is played. Mt. Blue (1-0) at Lawrence (1-0) Friday, 7 p.m. Cougars’ coach Aylward happy with 54 points scored, giddy about 13 allowed at Hampden. Edward Little (0-1) at Windham (1-0) Friday, 7 p.m. Eddies’ road […]
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Weekend Blitz: Leavitt, Lisbon host early showdowns
Lewiston at Oxford Hills Friday, 7 p.m. The Q Brown at QB experiment vs. new, pass-happier Vikings? Bangor at Edward Little Friday, 7 p.m. Eddies nearly stunned Rams a year ago, and this one’s at Walton. Cape Elizabeth at Leavitt Friday, 7 p.m. We’ll find out quickly if road to Class C title still goes […]
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Fall Preview 2014: Gray-New Gloucester girls’ soccer
Coach: Kiaran McCormack (third year) Conference: WMC Class: B Last year: 7-7 Returning players: Seniors — Zoe Adams (G), Maria Valente (FB/MF), Ashley Moreau (MF), Caitlin Holmquist (MF), Michaela MacDonald (FB), Emily Hotham (FB/MF), Anisa Hayman (MF/FB), Karla Shufelt (F), Kiersten Stritch (FB). Key losses: Anna Knapp (G/FB), Julia Martell (F/MF), Julia Ritter (FB/MF), Angelina […]
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Mixed Martial Arts: NEF returns, with UFC on many minds
LEWISTON — Friday’s weigh-in for New England Fights XIII couldn’t call itself the biggest mixed martial arts unveiling in the state over a 24-hour period. That distinction went to Thursday’s announcement by Ultimate Fighting Championship president and Maine native Dana White. The name synonymous worldwide with cagefighting will storm Bangor’s Cross Insurance Center for a […]
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Edward Little boys’ track and field
Coach: Ryan LaRoche (10th year) Last year: KVAC champions, fourth at Class A state meet Returning letter-winners: Seniors — Brandon Binette (pole vault, sprints), Trey Rogers (sprints), Izaac White (distance), Antony Gardiner (distance, discus), Brady Pleau (vault, sprints), Sheldon Bang (distance), Anthony Garand (jumps, throws); Juniors— Bradley Morissette (jumps), Brandon Henry (throws); Sophomore — Spencer […]
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Edward Little girls’ track and field preview
Coach: Calvin Hunter (second year) Last year’s results: Second in KVAC, fifth in Class A Returning letter-winners: Seniors — Chantel Hould (sprints, hurdles), Sierra-Lynn Frost (distance); Juniors — Lilly Linscott (sprints), Eraleena Hairston (throws), Olivia Paione (sprints), Mercedes Lane (distance), Makayla Norcross (sprints/jumps), Victoria Marquis (jumps); Sophomores — Morgan Knowlton (sprints/throws), Kailey Norcross (sprints/jumps), Anna […]
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St. Dom’s boys’ track and field preview
Coach: Steve Amoroso (first year) Last year’s results: 10th in MVC, 21st in Class C Returning letter-winners: Seniors — Nolan Aube (800), Michael Dempski (distance), Parker Hachey (200, 400), Madison Jalbert (distance), Matt Stalford (hurdles), Eric Ulin (400); Juniors — Jarod Dye (800), Zach Little (throws). Key loss: Robbie Pallozzi. Promising newcomers: Sophomore — Ryan […]