Coach: Boys: Dan Pontbriand (fourth year); Girls: Calvin Hunter Conference: KVAC; Class: A Last year’s results: Boys — Fourth in Class A Championship. Returning letter-winners: Boys: Seniors— Brandon Binette, Trey Rogers, Tony Gardner; Juniors — Bradley Morissette. Girls: Seniors — Emily Hamel, Chantel Hould; Juniors — Mercedes Lane, Lilly Linscot, Victoria Marquis; Sophomores — Anna […]
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Preview 2013: Poland indoor track
Coach: Kristin Ross (4th year) Conference: WMC; Class: B Returning letter-winners: Boys: Seniors — Dan Bernier, Matthew Rabasco; Juniors — Anthony Benedict, Kyle Herrick, Joel Harris; Sophomores — Ethan Letourneau, Tom Flint. Girls: Seniors — Delaney Woodford, Samantha Sibley, Victoria Carr; Junior — Amanda Dube; Sophomores—Brooke Yorkey, Erin Brewer. Key losses: Boys: Sam Scales, Dakota […]
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H.S. Indoor Track: Mohamed getting up to speed at Lewiston
Hassan Mohamed might not be the best out of the gate, but he certainly makes up for it with his ability. The Lewiston High School indoor track star was last year’s runner-up in the 55- and 200-meter races at the Class A State Championships. “The 55, 200, and relays are my favorite events,” said Hassan […]
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Preview 2013: St. Dom’s indoor track
Coach: Rick Kramer (second Year) Conference: Independent competing at Western Maine Conference meets. Class: B Returning letter-winners: Boys, Seniors — Steven Lolmaugh, Brian Genest, Noel Aube; Sophomore— Steve Hammerton. Girls, Junior— Alexis Laliberte. Key losses: Robby Palozzi, Bobby St. Hilare Promising newcomers: Boys, Seniors — Brady Whetzel. Junior — Zach Little. Girls, Senior—Rachel Ingrahm (Winthrop); […]
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High School Wrestling: Fireman Ted, Lisbon’s unsung hero
No surprise then, that Ted Albasini adapts seamlessly to his unglamorous roles of fireman and janitor on the Lisbon High School wrestling team. As if that didn’t put enough hats on Albasini’s head, Lisbon coach Mark Stevens calls his longtime assistant the “good cop” in the Greyhounds’ camp. And the job description grows. Need a […]
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Class C Football Championship: Two storied programs stack up
For the fourth time in the past five years, Leavitt will play a football game on the Saturday before Thanksgiving. In Maine, that means you’ve extended the season as far as it can go, earning the right to play for a state championship. Three previous journeys to Fitzpatrick Stadium in Portland ended with a win […]
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Girls’ Hockey Preview 2013: Lewiston Blue Devils
Coach: Ron Dumont (sixth year) Last year’s record: 14-4, lost in Eastern A semifinal Returning players: Seniors – Sam Cote (F), Emily Turner (F), Mikaela St. Laurent (F), Faith Ide (F), Megan Pare (D); Juniors — Mikaela Brown (D), Makaela Field (D), Erin Hubbard (D), Erica Lemieux (F), Paige Fontaine (G); Sophomores — Brittany Foley (F), […]
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College Football: Bates faces extreme test at Wesleyan
It has been a first-half schedule of extremes for the Bates College football team. The Bobcats opened with defending NESCAC champion Trinity, throwing a scare into the Bantams, who have soldiered on to their typical 3-0 start. Next up were Tufts and Williams, two old nemeses who have fallen upon hard times in recent years […]
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H.S. Football: The talking stops here
Tonight, the hypothetical finally becomes reality. Maine high school football took years to make the complicated but necessary transition from three enrollment classes to four. Plans were written and rewritten. Teams were moved, then in some cases moved again. There’s no turning back now. The ball will fly through the air tonight at more than […]
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Preview 2013: Spruce Mountain football
Coach: Walter Polky (second year) Class: Western C Last year’s record: 3-5 Returning letter-winners: Seniors — Alwayne Uter (TB/OLB), Austin Couture (WR/DE), Tristan Castonguay (G/LB), Brandon Stearns (LB), Corey Ridley (SS); Juniors — Peter Theriault (QB/FS), Matt Vigue (WR), Deonte Ring (WR/CB), Anthony York (T/DE), Dylan Smith (T/DT). Key losses: Kyle Souther (T/MLB), Josh Wilcox […]