ELIOT — Saturday was a day for redemption for some and a golden opportunity for other wrestlers who were eager to compete in the fourth annual state qualifying tournament to earn a berth to the New England tournament at Marshwood High School. This tournament was created in an effort to enhance the level of competitive […]
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State wrestling: Wrestlers ready to settle it on the mat at state meet
Isaac Therrien, top, of Mountain Valley High School wrestles Cam Bourget of Lisbon during a meet in Lisbon in January. Therrien, who won the 160-pound match against Bourget, will compete at the state championship meet Saturday. RUMFORD — There is no guarantees in life, and the same thing pertains to wrestling. Anyone can be beaten […]
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H.S. wrestling: Oak Hill’s Buteau, Wells win Mid-State titles
DIXFIELD — Prior to stepping on to the mat, the Oak Hill wrestler Danny Buteau had to focus mentally, and visualize what he needed to do. For the fourth consecutive year, Buteau did just that, winning his fourth individual championship at the 2017 Mid-State League tournament. In the team competition, overall depth can’t be overlooked, […]
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What to look forward to in Maine sports in 2017
Of course, 2016 did high school sports fans a favor by setting up all kinds of intrigue for 2017. Several tri-county area teams enter the new year without a loss — Edward Little, Spruce Mountain and Winthrop boys’ basketball, Oxford Hills, Gray-New Gloucester girls’ basketball, Lewiston boys’ ice hockey and St. Dom’s girls’ ice hockey. […]
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Go, fight, pin: Oak Hill’s St. Germain making the transition from cheerleading to wrestling
WALES — Maggie St. Germain decided it was time to make a change. The sophomore cheerleader at Oak Hill, check that, the former cheerleader, decided to trade the pom poms for a wrestling singlet this winter season. There wasn’t a single reason why she wanted to go from acrobatics in the air to learning how […]
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Wrestling: Mountain Valley, Dirigo go 1-2 in Franklin Savings Bank Invitational
RUMFORD — Caleb Austin has competed in several important wrestling events, and is well aware of what is necessary to be successful But the Mountain Valley standout couldn’t hide his pride after winning a record-tying fourth individual championship Saturday at the second annual Franklin Savings Bank Invitational. The rest of the Mountain Valley team followed […]
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Winter storm forcing games, meets to be rescheduled
A second winter storm in less than a week is for the second time already in this young winter season wreaking havoc on the schedule. There was a heavy slate of games slated for Saturday, and due to the incoming storm, many have already been rescheduled. Here are those we know of so far: Boys’ […]
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Winter Preview: Mountain Valley wrestling
Coach: Gary Dolloff (13th year) Conference: Mid-State; Class: Class B Last year’s results: Second in Mid-State League; fifth in Class B Returning athletes: Seniors —Caleb Austin (126), Ethan Boucher (138), Eddie DeRoche (145); Juniors — Issac Therrian (152), Nate White (132), Ian Brennick (220), Vinny DeRoche (106), Mike Arsenault (182); Sophomore — Darrin Buono (195). […]
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Winter Preview: Dirigo wrestling
Coach: Doug Gilbert (22nd year) Conference: Mid-State; Class: Class B Last year’s results: Won Mid-State League; state runner-up in Class B Returning athletes: Seniors —Bryce Whittemore (160), Hunter White (152), Jon Flagg (120), Colin Woodhead (145); Juniors — Dalton Berry (195), John Wainwright (138); Sophomore — Nolan Degroot (170). Key losses: Griffyn Smith, Lucas MacDonald, […]