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2012 WINTER SPORTS

Poland boys' basketball

Coach: Tyler Tracy (third year) Last year's record: 11-9, lost in Western Class B quarterfinals Returning players: Senior — Nick Allen (5-10 guard); Juniors — C.J. Martin (5-10 guard), Josh Gary (6-4 forward), Billy Bick...

Kalle Oakes, Staff Writer • 2012 WINTER SPORTS • Friday, December 7, 2012

Mtn. Valley wrestling

Coach: Chris Bean (second year) Last year's record: Third in Class B Returning athletes: Senior — Nicole Burgess (106); Juniors — Jake Thornton (120), Anthony Boucher (170); Sophomores — Brandon Gill (126), Nate Bo...

Kalle Oakes, Staff Writer • 2012 WINTER SPORTS • Friday, December 7, 2012

Monmouth Cheering

Coach: Michael Gilbert (first year) Assistant coaches: Samantha Kaplan and Laurie Gifford Seniors: Mirand Allen, Emilie Greenwald, Destinay Powers. Juniors: Meagan Michaud, Maegan Currie. Sophomores:

2012 WINTER SPORTS • Friday, December 7, 2012

Winthrop girls' basketball

Coach: Lonney Steeves (fifth year) Last year's record: 0-18 Returning players: Seniors — Shauna Carlson (5-10 forward), Jessica Scott (5-3 guard); Juniors — Alyssa Arsenault (5-6 forward), Randi Dennett (5-6 guard), Cat Ouellette (5-0 guard); Sophomore — Lilly Beau...

2012 WINTER SPORTS • Friday, December 7, 2012

Leavitt boys' basketball

Coach: Mike Hathaway (fifth year) Last year's record: 15-4, lost in Western Class B quarterfinal Returning players: Juniors — Andrew Middleton (6-5 forward), Levi Morin (6-2 forward), Zac Goulette (5-11 guard), Matt Powell (6-...

Kalle Oakes, Staff Writer • 2012 WINTER SPORTS • Friday, December 7, 2012

Mt. Blue boys' basketball

Coach: Josh Bishop (first year) Last year's record: 16-5, lost in Eastern Class A championship Returning players: Junior — Nate Backus, Kindle Bonsall. Key losses: Cam Sennick (6-5 forward), Steve Yardl...

Kalle Oakes, Staff Writer • 2012 WINTER SPORTS • Friday, December 7, 2012

Leavitt Cheering

Coach: Brenda Perry (13th year) Assistant Coach: Rachel MacNamera (third year) Seniors: Lindsey Arnold, Carrina Bowden Kelly Harris, Alexandra Hudner; Juniors:

2012 WINTER SPORTS • Friday, December 7, 2012

Lewiston cheering

Head coach: Lynnette Morency (sixth season) Assistant coach: Jennifer Roy (fourth season) Seniors: Adrena Adams, Kara Barnies, Kirsty Beauchesne, Taylor Pratt, Tory Reny; Juniors: Abby Madden, Cassie Regner, Erin Mo...

2012 WINTER SPORTS • Friday, December 7, 2012

Mt. Abram girls' basketball

Coach: Doug Lisherness (27th year) Last year's record: 11-9, lost in Western C quarterfinal. Returning players: Seniors — Miranda Smith (5-8 forward), Annie Dexter (5-11 center), Mikayla Luce (5-5 guard), Jill Howard (5-7 forward), Staci Plog (5-6 forward) Key loss...

2012 WINTER SPORTS • Friday, December 7, 2012

Poland indoor track

Coach: Kristin Ross (three years) Returning athletes: Boys: Seniors — Brandon Drottar (throws/sprints), Tony Whalen (sprints/jumps), Sammy Scales (throws), Dakota Wyne (distance). Junior — Austin Davis (Sprints). Sophomores —&nb...

2012 WINTER SPORTS • Friday, December 7, 2012

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