Jagger Bullen stands with Mt. Blue coach Justin Nile and displays his plaque after copping his 100th career victory in Farmington on Wednesday night. FARMINGTON — Jagger Bullen could flaunt his work ethic with 100 career victories under his belt, but the soft-spoken junior never struts. It is just another sign of his maturity. The […]
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Wrestling brings rivals Lisbon and Oak Hill together
The Lisbon/Oak Hill wrestling team watches a recent match from the sidelines. (Andree Kehn/Sun Journal) LISBON — Many find time to be thankful for the little things in life during the holiday season. Wrestlers and their coaches at Lisbon and Oak Hill high schools have reason to count their blessings this year. Little and big […]
Wrestling: Grappling in Lisbon (PHOTOS)
Richmond’s Rey Gajilan Jr, on left, and Lisbon’s Jack Tibbets wrestle in the 120-pound weight class during a meet on Wednesday in Lisbon. Jack Tibbets won the match. (Andree Kehn/Sun Journal) Richmond’s Kyle Tilton is pinned down by Lisbon’s Bradly Harriman during a wrestling match at Lisbon High School on Wednesday night. Harriman won the […]
High school wrestlers make opening moves at Mtn. Valley tournament
Erskine’s Mike Sprague, top, vies for position with Oxford Hills’ Caleb Johnson in the 132-pound class. RUMFORD — High school wrestlers like to use the early season big meets to improve and establish themselves as names to look out for in the end-of-season tournaments. The competition at the Franklin Savings Bank Wrestling Invitational at Mountain […]
H.S. Wrestling team previews
Dirigo Co-coaches: Dana Whittemore and Gunnar Bradbury (first year) Conference: Mid-State; Class: B South Last year’s results: 20-11 duals, 4th B South, 6th Class B. Returning athletes: Seniors — Jon Wainwright, Dalton Berry; Juniors — David Pelletier, Wyatt Lufkin, Nolan Degroot; Sophomores — Dimitri Harvey, Jacob True. Key losses: Bryce Whittemore, Hunter White, Colin Woodhead, Jon Flagg. Promising newcomers: Seniors — Trevor Brown, […]
H.S. wrestling: Led by their cornerstones, Vikings continue to thrive
Dawson Stevens, Jeff Worster, and Zuka Mabior are three cornerstones of a strong Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School wrestling program. (Andree Kehn/Sun Journal) PARIS — As the numbers in Maine high school wrestling continue to decline, it has forced some programs to fold, others to merge and the Maine Principals’ Association to consolidate from three […]
Katherine T. Rand
BRUNSWICK — Katherine T. Rand (Tierney), 78, formerly of Lewiston and most recently of Brunswick, passed away Monday, Oct. 30. She was born in Lewiston on Nov. 26, 1938, the daughter of Clara and John Tierney. She was educated in Lewiston schools and later went on to work in housekeeping for Maine Medical Center until she […]
PTWL Middle School Wresting West Regional Tournament
2017 PTWL West Regional results from March 18 which were held at Mt. Ararat. Team Scores: 1. Mt. Blue 170 2. Bath 169 3. Mountain Valley 139.5 4. Skowhegan 133 5. Mt. Ararat/Brunswick 119 6. Oxford Hills 112 7. Gardiner 65.5 8. Dirigo 65 9. Sugg 23 10. Monmouth 22 10. Spruce Moutain 22 12. Lawrence […]
H.S. wrestling: Maine wrestlers fare well at New England championships
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Cody Craig of Skowhegan and Bradley Beaulieu of Marshwood each had some unfinished business to tend to at the 53nd annual New England Interscholastic Wrestling Championship over the weekend. Their missions were accomplished as the two Maine wrestlers each won individual championships, Craig in the 106-pound division and Beaulieu at 138 pounds. […]
Maine grapplers set for New England meet
Maine’s best wrestlers will have an opportunity to test their skills against the best the region has to offer this weekend when they compete at the 53rd New England Interscholastic Wrestling Championships. And recent competition might be an asset at the two-day, double elimination event at the Providence Career and Technical Center in Rhode Island. […]