The chance to endure an extra dose of competition is always enticing. Maine’s best wrestlers will have an opportunity to test their skills this weekend at the New England Interscholastic Wrestling Championship, each hoping to add another win or two to their already impressive resumes. Wrestlers from Maine who were among the top three in […]
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Wrestling: Dirigo’s Smith, Mtn. Valley’s Austin lead way at New England qualifier
TOPSHAM — It was a day of redemption for some werstlers, and a golden opportunity for others who were eager to compete in the second state qualifying tournament to earn a berth in the New England tournament. The Maine Principals’ Association decided three years ago to hold a qualifying tournament for Classes A and B […]
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H.S. wrestling: Dirigo tops at B South regional
RUMFORD — The Dirigo wrestling team made a statement Saturday, dominating the field to win its first Class B South regional championship. The Cougars had participated in Class C until this season as the Maine Principals’ Association merged the bottom two classes due to lower numbers. Dirigo’s overall depth, regardless of class, was evident as […]
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Wrestling: Skowhegan dominates North A regional; Oxford Hills sixth
SKOWHEGAN — Skowhegan wrestlers captured eight individual titles Saturday at the Class A North regional championships, easily carrying the team to a 121½-point victory over Cony for the regional crown. Logan Stevens, Kameron Doucette, Julian Sirois, Luke Bolster, Cooper Holland, Samson Sirois, Richard Oberg and Cody Craig all captured individual first-place finishes for the heavily […]
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Wrestling: Dirigo tops the field at Mid-State tourney
LISBON — Prior to Hunter White stepping on to the mat, the Dirigo wrestler visualized erasing any previous shortcomings. His focus led to an individual championship at the Mid-State League tournament, and he helped lead a deep Cougars squad to a team victory in the final big tuneup for regional competition. Dirigo scored 195 points […]
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H.S. Wrestling: Buteau siblings excel for Oak Hill
WALES — Wrestling is one of the few scholastic sports that allow a brother and sister to compete on the same stage. It’s still a rarity, however, since boys make up the majority of combatants on the high school mat. And you would be hard pressed to find any more accomplished sibling combination than Danny and […]
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Wrestling: Oak Hill’s Buteau shines
RUMFORD — Danny Buteau has competed in several important wrestling events and knows what is needed to be done to win a match. Buteau utilized his strengths once again to win an individual championship Saturday at the inaugural Franklin Savings Bank Invitational. Noble scored 141 points in winning championship by receiving some luck in holding […]
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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 […]