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Fall preview 2017: Oxford Hills boys' soccer

Coaches: Carl Piirainen and Matt Dieterich (second year) Conference: KVAC Class: A North Last year’s record: 2-12 Returning players: Senior — Veikko Piirainen (M); Juniors — Will Dieterich (M), Spencer Strong (F); Sophomores — Tommy Bancroft (D), Sam Morton (G). Key losses: Jon Libby, Matt Larouche Promising newcomers: Freshmen — Mario Devivo (M), Sergio Cervantes (F), Keegan Watson (D). […]

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Fall preview 2017: Rangeley boys' soccer

Coach: Danielle Ellis (third year) Conference: EWC Class: D South Last year’s record: 7-8-2, lost in regional semifinals Returning players: Seniors — Kyle LaRochelle (F), Bo Beaulieu (D), Zac Trafton (M), Hunter Lowell (G), Fletcher Dellavalle (D); Junior — Leo Perez (M). Key losses: Ricky Thompson, Carl Trafton, Cody Steward What to expect: The Lakers are are […]

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Briefly: Religion

Impact of concussions at Lifetree  LEWISTON — The physical and mental toll of concussions will be discussed at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 31, at Lifetree Cafe, 1919 Lisbon Road. The program, titled “Concussions: A Former NFL Player Speaks Out,” features a filmed interview with former NFL tight end Ben Utecht, who suffered five confirmed concussions […]

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Fall preview 2017: St. Dom's boys' soccer

Coach: Martin Bressler (15th year, eighth as head coach) Conference: WMC Class: C South Last year’s record: 1-13 Returning players: Seniors — Mack Pelletier (D), Hunter Emery (D), Josh Fortin (D), Matt Curtis (D); Juniors — Hunter Hughes (D), Jeremy Phelan (M), Matt Gagnon (M), Ryan Davis (D), Ethan Bosse (D); Sophomores — Zack Pelletier (D), Jaden […]

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Fall preview 2017: Dirigo boys' soccer

Coach: Bob Karcher (second year) Conference: MVC Class: C South Last year’s record: 1-13 Returning players: Seniors — Jonah Downs, Wes Libby, Tyler Brown; Juniors — Jeremy St. Germain, Nate Child, Zeb Houghtoun: Sophomores — Nolan Downs, Mateeo Lapointe, John Snowman, Damien Nadeau. Key losses: Colin Woodhead, Justin Grignon, Noah Brown, Justin Cantin, Victor Verril, Wyatt […]

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Fall preview 2017: Telstar boys' soccer

Coach: John Eliot (sixth year) Conference: MVC Class: C South Last year’s record: 9-6, lost in regional quarterfinals Returning players: Seniors — Boston Ludden (G), Blake Rothwell (M), Zach Hill (M), Jarrett Bean (D); Juniors — Tristen Lilly (M), Michael Jones (M), Joe Dillion (D); Sophmore — Evan Laconey (F), Tyler Hill (F). Key losses: Avery Griffin, […]

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Fall preview 2017: Gray-New Gloucester boys' soccer

Coach: Andy Higgins (seventh year) Conference: WMC Class: B South Last year’s record: 8-7-1, lost in regional quarterfinals Returning players: Seniors — Cam Usher (M), Sam Farrington (D), Matt Gurney (M), Ollie Grant (F); Junior — Nick McCann (F). Key losses: Strong senior class including All-State players Bryce Hayman and John Henry Villanueva. Promising newcomers: […]

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Fall preview 2017: Winthrop boys' soccer

Coaches: Marc Fortin and Dave Morin (fifth year) Conference: MVC Class: C South Last year’s record: 1 – 12 – ??1 Returning players: Seniors — Ben Boulay, Nate St. Pierre; Juniors — Maguire Anaszewski, Nate Leblanc, Andrew Frost, Sam Figueroa, Jared McLaughlin, Sam Lattin, Mike Morales; Sophomores — Bryce Cummins, Ian Dow, Gavin Brill. Key losses: Derek McLaughlin, Tyler […]

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Boys' soccer: With playoff streak over, St. Dom's starts rebuild

Saint Dominic Academy senior soccer player Mack Pelletier, background, does scissor kicks with teammates during Thursday’s practice on the school’s field in Auburn. AUBURN — In the span of a year, the St. Dominic Academy boys’ soccer team left the Valley, only to find itself at the bottom of a valley. The trek to get […]