New arrivals loosened Buckfield’s multi-year grip on the Class D South championship the past two seasons. Wiscasset ended the Bucks’ reign in the 2014 regional final. Eventual state champion Searsport achieved a measure of revenge after being ousted the previous year by edging Buckfield in the 2015 semis. Although it might be too early for […]
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Hebron 2016 baseball preview
Coaches: Brad Cummings (fifth year) and Ross Fidler (first year) Last season’s record: 3-6 Returning players: Seniors — Colin McKay (1B), Ben Upton (OF/P), Tyler Aalto (SS/3B); Juniors —Mason Henley (C), Jack Morton (SS/2B); Sophomores — Ben English (1B/OF/P), Ryan Kappelman (C/1B/P). Key loss: Brendan Sullivan. Promising newcomers: Seniors — Zach Robbins (OF), Isaiah Dubois […]
Edward Little 2016 boys’ lacrosse preview
Coach: Dave Barton (first year) Conference: KVAC Class: A North Last year’s record: 3-9 Returning players: Seniors — Mark Reyes (A), Isaac Cote (A), Matt Verrill (A), Steven Sinclair (A), Ben Steele (D), Jack Adams (D); Juniors — Ganan Mancini (A); Sophomore — Tyler Morin (A), Spencer Frahn (A), Justin Theriault (D), Terrell Thomas (D). Key loss: Ethan […]
Oak Hill 2016 boys’ lacrosse preview
Coach: Joey Hinkley (first year) Conference: KVAC Class: B North Last year’s record: 5-8, lost in regional quarterfinals Returning players: Senior — Sam Woodard (D); Junior — Steven Gilbert (A/M); Sophomores — Bailey Drouin (D), Darren Bailey (M), Cruz Poirier (M). Key losses: Kyle Flaherty (M), Alex Mace (M), Matty Martin (G), Chad Merrill (D/M). Promising newcomers: Junior — Marcus […]
Lewiston 2016 boys’ lacrosse preview
Coach: Ben Fournier (fourth year) Conference: KVAC Class: A North Last year’s record: 11-3, lost in regional semifinals Returning players: Seniors — Griffin Wade (M), Brendon Croteau (M), Mohammed Khalid (M), Darius Phillips (M); Juniors — Tom Jumper (D), Roman Dennis (M), Desmond Jackson (D), Gordie Ide (D), Bryan Wagg (G); Sophomores — Gunnar Wade […]
Mt. Blue 2016 boys’ lacrosse preview
Coach: Kevin Averill (second year) Conference: KVAC Class: B South Last year’s record: 1-11 Returning players: Seniors — Alex Gilbert (G), Isaac Collins (D), Adam Mealey (D), Cody Gould (D), Will Gunter (D), Liam Welch (M), Cordell Welch (M), Leo Flannery (M), Joe Bowering (A), Ryan Voter (A), Connor Rouillard (A); Sophomore — Reid Wells (A). Key […]
Oxford Hills 2016 boys’ lacrosse preview
Coach: Hunter Rowell (second year) Conference: KVAC Class: A North Last year’s record: 2-10 Returning players: Seniors — Kelton Loper (A), Finn Williamson (A), Devin Rogers (M), Ty Wyman (D), Zach Rideout (G), Dylan Allen (D), Tommy Mottram (M), Dakota Rogers (M). Key losses: Ian Lejonhud (A), Jake Doyon (D/M). Promising newcomers: Seniors — Sam Bourget, Jordan […]
Maranacook/Winthrop 2016 boys’ lacrosse preview
Coach: Zach Stewart (fourth year) Conference: KVAC Class: B North Last year’s record: 11-3, lost in regional semifinals Returning players: Seniors — Levi Emery, Zach Lacasse, Mack Rogers, Derek McLaughlin, Kyle Morand, Zack Godbout, John Parent, Ty Smith, Andrew Caron; Juniors — Drew Davis, Jack Vickerson, Isaiah Weston. Key losses: Josh Murphy, Denver Cram, James McLaughlin, Will […]
St. Dom’s 2016 boys’ lacrosse preview
Coach: Ralph Nelson (first year) Conference: MVC Class: B North Last year’s record: 5-8, lost in preliminary round Returning players: Alex Michaud (G), Ridge Servidio (A), Brendan Donovan (A). Key losses: Isaac Dean, Adam Vining, Kenton Ernst, Rick Lacombe, Keenan Lynch, Matt Chasse, Austin Roy. Promising newcomers: Xavier Michaud (A), Reese Farrell (M), Brandon Glover (G). […]
Boys’ lacrosse: New coach, new attitude at Edward Little
In a world dominated by Brunswick, Cape Elizabeth, North Yarmouth Academy, Scarborough and neighboring Lewiston, sometimes it doesn’t feel that way. “I started in elementary school. It’s nice to see our program coming together, guys actually coming to practice,” senior captain Ben Steele said. “Dedication was a big thing in the past. I think we […]