The Vikings had their home turf, their home fans and didn’t have to sit on a bus for more than an hour for a 10 a.m. start. Noble had depth, and an offensive juggernaut in Collin Harrigan, who helped the Knights collect their first victory of the season. Harrigan scored six goals, set up two […]
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H.S. Baseball: Poulin, Devils breeze past Vikings
PARIS — Lewiston’s Matt Poulin didn’t take the mound with an overpowering fastball or a mystifying array of breaking pitches Tuesday. But he did have two things behind him that favored a strike-throwing machine — a solid defense and a stiff breeze. Poulin pounded the strike zone, and the Blue Devils took advantage when Oxford […]
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Boys’ Lacrosse: Devils burn Vikings with third-quarter surge
LEWISTON — There’s a distinct, thick line between the haves and have-nots in Class A East boys’ lacrosse. Right now, Lewiston is standing on it. The goal is to end the season in the high-rent surroundings to which the Blue Devils have become accustomed. For the second time this soggy, slow-developing spring, Lewiston made a […]
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Girls’ lacrosse: Vikings start, finish strong to beat Eddies
PARIS — Oxford Hills made fast starts its trademark last season. At the start of this season, the Vikings are emphasizing finishing strong. They did both in Tuesday’s girls’ lacrosse season-opener against Edward Little, sprinting out to a 4-0 lead in the first 4½ minutes, then pulling away down the stretch of a 17-8 victory […]
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Baseball: Chickering, Oxford Hills shut down Skowhegan
LEWISTON — If the keyboard would allow it, Riley Chickering’s last name should appear through the remainder of this story with a backwards ‘K.’ The Oxford Hills left-hander etched plenty of those on the scorecard Wednesday afternoon. Five of his eight strikeouts went into the book after Skowhegan hitters eyeballed pitches on the outside corner. […]
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Oxford Hills Baseball Preview
Coach: Shane Slicer (12th year) Last year’s record: 17-3, lost in Eastern A championship Returning letter-winners: Seniors — Nick Attaliades-Ryan (2B), Matt Beauchesne (SS), Nick Bowie (OF), Riley Chickering (P/OF), Walter Feeney (P/OF), Ty Martin (3B), Dalton Rice (P/1B). Key losses: Jordan Croteau, Dylan Cox, Ben Bowie, Ryan Godin, Garrett Fillebrown. Promising newcomers: Seniors — […]
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Eastern A preview: Vikings among teams chasing Eagles
The Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference scrapped its North/South division alignment this year, but don’t try to convince the conference’s coaches that has tipped the balance of power in the conference. The list of contenders in Eastern A is once again dominated by teams from what used to be the North. No one dares overlook Messalonskee […]
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Oxford Hills boys’ lacrosse preview
Coach: Matt Brunsen (fifth year) Last year’s record: 1-11 Returning letter-winners: Seniors — Andrew Hatch (D), Sam O’Connor (D); Junior — Ian Lehjonhed (A); Sophomores — Deven Rogers (M), Ty Wyman (D). Key losses: Connor Beebe, Ben Brown. Promising newcomers: Senior — Dan Abbatiello. Season outlook: The Vikings are a young group and will grow […]
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Oxford Hills girls’ lacrosse preview
Coach: Jaimie Brett (third year) Last year’s record: 3-9 Returning letter-winners: Seniors — Nicolle Godbout, Ellex Loper, Jesse Murch, Tayla Smedberg, Nicole Zufelt; Juniors — Paige Garcia, Abigail Angevine, Amber Jenkins; Sophomores — Samantha Bickford, Natalie DelVisco, Allyssa Hanley, Sydney Jackson. Key losses: Kristen Gamache, Amanda Hanning, Joanna Murch. Promising newcomers: Freshmen — Hannah Hartnett, […]
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Oxford Hills girls’ track and field preview
Coach: Kristin Dacko (fifth year) Last year’s results: 10th in KVAC Class A Returning letter-winners: Seniors — Ashley O’Neil (long jump, 100), Gema Wheatley (race walk), India Lucas (pole vault); Juniors — Hannah Mathieu (100, high jump), Julia Dillon (800, pole vault), Kirsten Corey (400, 100), Mary Brice (800); Sophomore — Emma Files (100, long […]