WALES — Jared Hanson didn’t have much zip remaining in his right arm, and Winthrop’s reserves of energy and self-confidence weren’t exactly filled to the rim. The Ramblers blew one three-run lead to reach extra innings Tuesday at Oak Hill’s Fairchild Field, and the Raiders were one line drive away from inflicting that indignity again, […]
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Boys’ Lacrosse: Oak Hill shuts out Mt. Blue
WALES — Oak Hill lacrosse coach Dan Brannigan’s Wednesday afternoon dress code — black-and-gold hat, with a slightly dated, T-shirt-style Tim Thomas jersey — paid homage to his Stanley Cup playoff alliance. He might have been sending a subtle message to his team, too. “I keep telling them they’re like the Bruins,” Brannigan said, “because […]
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H.S. Baseball: Defense saves Dirigo in 4-2 win over Oak Hill
DIXFIELD — What we know after a blustery Monday afternoon at Harlow Park is that Oak Hill baseball is back, and that Dirigo hasn’t gone anywhere. A weird Mountain Valley Conference contest marked by base-running blunders in both directions ended with the two-time defending Class C champion Cougars on top, 4-2, and with both clubs […]
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Oak Hill Baseball Preview
Coach: Matthew Bray (second year) Last year’s record: 9-9, lost in Western B quarterfinal Returning letter-winners: Seniors — Parker Asselin (P/3B), Brady Dion (INF), Jacob Martin (P/1B), Jared Glazier (P/OF), Noah Pomerleau (OF), Marcus Thomas (OF); Juniors — Jacob Bannister (C), Adam Merrill (P/OF), Matt Arnold (P/C/INF), Brandon Pomerleau (INF); Sophomores — Dalton Therrien (P/INF), Jonah […]
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Western B Preview: Knights counting on seniors to lead the charge
Baseball coaches relish those rare years where they have a wealth of senior experience to draw upon. In a sport where the season is short and mistakes are magnified, having players on the field with poise, presence and wisdom to go along with more refined skills can be invaluable. Poland’s deep and talented senior class […]
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Boys’ Lacrosse: Oak Hill survives St. Dom’s
LEWISTON — The preseason calendar was covered with one giant question mark for Oak Hill boys’ lacrosse. When would the Raiders be able to practice on a dry surface other than pavement? And how soon would the dozen players whose grades weren’t up to par at the third-quarter checkpoint become eligible? In these uncertain times, […]
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Oak Hill boys’ lacrosse preview
Coach: Dan Brannigan (third year) Last year’s record: 9-4 (Lost in the first round of playoffs) Returning letter-winners: Senior — Dan Woodard (A); Juniors — Kyle Flaherty (A), Alex Mace (A), Chad Merrill (D), Matty Martin (G). Key losses: Caleb Provost, Jon Averill, Brian Daniels, Mike Saunders, Chris Harlow, Brandon Potvin, Luke Washburn, Cody Rolston. […]
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Boys’ Basketball: St. Dom’s shuts down Oak Hill on Senior Night
Matt Dyer and five other Saint Dominic Academy boys’ basketball seniors made the story a good one Monday night. Led by Dyer’s 19 points, 14 rebounds, four assists, four steals and three blocked shots, the Saints closed down Callahan Family Gym for the season in style and kept their Class C West playoff hopes alive […]
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Girls’ Basketball: St. Dom’s survives sputtering start, overcomes Oak Hill
AUBURN — Down double digits Monday night more quickly than you could say “worst nightmare,” the St. Dom’s girls’ basketball team at least had recent historical perspective to know the damage could be undone. The Saints saw such a lead blow up last time they encountered Oak Hill. Only problem that time: They were the […]
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HS Football: Oak Hill’s Washburn wins Gaziano lineman award
AUGUSTA — Luke Washburn was the most disruptive force on the 2013 Class D state championship Oak Hill football team. As the committee that chooses the annual Gaziano Lineman Awards saw it — and many of Oak Hill’s opponents would agree — Washburn was the most disruptive defensive force in the state in 2013, regardless of class. […]