Coach: Jeff Larochelle (third year) Conference: EWC Class: D Last year’s record: 6-13, lost in Class D South preliminary Returning players: Juniors — Ricky Thompson (6-3 forward), Carl Trafton (5-3 guard), Devon Clark (5-8 guard); Sophomore — Kyle Larochelle (5-10 guard/forward). Key losses: Timmy White, Mason Cavalier, Wyatt Delvalle, Orrin Mitchell, Bo Beaulieu, Hunter Lowell. Promising newcomers: […]
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Boys’ basketball: Rangeley riddled by unexpected losses
This was supposed to be a breakout season for Rangeley boys’ basketball, and coach Jeff Larochelle hasn’t given up on the idea. The Lakers’ growth curve got much steeper, though, due to suspension, academic ineligibility, players leaving town and two senior starters choosing not to play. Larochelle is hopeful that the upperclassmen may return now […]
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2015-16 Leavitt boys’ basketbal preview
Coach: Mike Hathaway (eighth year) Conference: KVAC Class: A Last year’s record: 7-11 Returning players: Seniors — Nathanael Goulette (G), Chad Morin (F); Juniors — Eli Calder (G), Jack Sylvester (F), D’Andre James (C). Key losses: Isaiah Calder, Korey Caito, Gabe Seeley, Mitchel Davis, Matt Albert, Isiah Trask, Bryce Hudson (injured), Anthony Degone (injured). Promising newcomers: Seniors — Matt Lavoie […]
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Boys’ basketball: Leavitt faces challenge of return to Class A
Leavitt holds a mixed bag as the Hornets prepare for their boys’ basketball season in the KVAC. While the Hornets graduated a wealth of talent, some key components return. There’s also the not-so-small matter of a return to the Class A division of the KVAC after several seasons in Class B. And although football injuries […]
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2015-16 Poland boys’ basketball preview
Coach: Tyler Tracy (sixth year) Conference: WMC Class: B Last year’s record: 8-11, lost in Class B South preliminary Returning players: Seniors — John Fossett (6-2 forward), Patrick Kuklinski (5-7 guard), Jared Martel (6-0 guard), Trevor Saunders (5-10 guard); Juniors — Nate Chouinard (5-10 guard), Caleb Hodgkin (6-2 forward), Quinn Callahan (6-2 forward). Key losses: Derek Michaud, Alan Young, […]
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Boys’ basketball: Poland promising, but schedule tough
If you thought multiple Western Maine Conference boys’ basketball powers moving into Class A would make Poland’s regular-season schedule more manageable, think again. The Knights still face two of those rivals in Greely and Cape Elizabeth. Poland had added KVAC Class B tournament fixtures Spruce Mountain and Maranacook to the slate. Even the Class C […]
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2015-16 Dirigo boys’ basketball preview
Coach: Travis Magnusson (fifth year) Conference: MVC Class: C Last year’s record: 19-3, lost in Class C championship Returning players: Seniors — Riley Robinson (G), Gavin Arsenault (G), Clay Swett (C), Avery Perry (C); Junior — Gavin Hebert (F); Sophomores — Cooper Chiasson (F), Luke Lueders (G). Key losses: Nick St. Germain, Tyler Frost, Kaine Hutchins, […]
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2015-16 Lisbon wrestling preview
Coach: Ted Albasini Conference: Mid-State Class: B Last year’s results: Fifth at Class C states Returning athletes: Juniors — Kurtis Bolton, Nick Lerette; Sophomore — Brad Harriman. Key losses: J.D. Martin, Colin Higgins, Josh Collier. Promising newcomers: Freshmen — Xavier Adams, Lucas Francis. Outlook: The Greyhounds are young but accomplished at the top. Bolton is a two-time state […]
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2015-16 Oak Hill wrestling preview
Coach: Ric Swett (12th year) Conference: Mid-State Class: B Last year’s record: 11-16-2, fifth in league, fourth at regional, ninth in state Returning athletes: Seniors — Brendon Tervo (170/182), Sam Woodard (160/170), Zach Cloutier (132/138), Kayin Gagne (160); Juniors — Danny Buteau (120/126). Key losses: Frank Smith III, Logan Childs. Promising newcomers: Sophomore — Kyle Dostie (145); Freshmen — […]
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2015-16 Dirigo wrestling preview
Coach: Doug Gilbert (21st year) Conference: Mid-State Class: B Last year’s record: 33-5, Class C state champion Returning athletes: Seniors — Griffyn Smith (120), Gus Brown (152), Spencer Vaughan (182), Lucas MacDonald (220); Juniors — Hunter White (138), Tucker Barnett (145), Bryce Whittemore (160); Sophomores — Jon Wainwright (126), Colin Woodhead (132), Dalton Berry (195). Key losses: None. Promising […]