Key fourth-quarter defensive plays by Landon Daigle and Reid Langlois lift the Hornets to semifinal victory over the Capers.
Haley Jones
Staff Writer
Haley has been with the Sun Journal sports department since November 2023. She graduated from Occidental College in Los Angeles in May 2022 with a degree in international relations. Haley also played lacrosse for the Tigers, so naturally, her love of sports led her to pursue a permanent sports journalism role. Before her move to Maine, she previously worked as a general assignment reporter in Lancaster, S.C., covering education, city council, crime and business. Haley is a native southerner, born and raised in Alpharetta, Georgia, so donโt be surprised when she slips the occasional โyโallโ into her interview questions.
Girls soccer: Seniors lead Buckfield to first state final in 35 years
The Bucks, with a roster that includes 11 seniors, hope to claim the program’s first championship Saturday against Penobscot Valley in the Class D title game.
Boys soccer: Hall-Dale unseats Mt. Abram as C South champion
Seniors Keegan Cary and Jaxon Olsen score first-half goals for the Bulldogs, who end the Roadrunners’ title reign and earn a spot in their first state championship game since 2012.
Girls soccer: Buckfield ousts Monmouth in D South title game
Brittany Carrier scored three goals for the Bucks, who will face Penobscot Valley in Saturday’s state final.
Field hockey: No. 2 Yarmouth shuts out No. 3 Gray-New Gloucester/NYA, advances to Class B South final
Four Clippers find the back of the net as Yarmouth reaches its second straight regional final.
Football: Oak Hill goes for the glory and edges Freeport in D South quarterfinal
Isaac Graham’s 38-yard touchdown catch for the Raiders sets up go-ahead 2-point conversion with 1:37 left in game.
Girls soccer: Brittany Carrier’s three goals lead Buckfield past Old Orchard Beach in D South semis
Cora Brewster and Chloee Bennett each add a goal in the 5-1 win over the Seagulls. The Bucks advance to their second straight regional final.
Boys soccer: Tegra Mbele’s three goals spark Lewiston past Bangor in A North quarterfinal
The senior’s hat trick is accompanied by two goals apiece by Mechi Mbele and David Francisco in the Blue Devils’ 7-0 playoff win.
Three Winthrop seniors grapple with ACL tears but still find ways to help their teams
Maddy Beck, Izzy Folsom and Barrett Perkins suffered injuries in the offseason. They have supported each other through their recoveries, and their coaches have helped them remain connected to their teams.
Football: Kyle Johnson leads Bangor past Edward Little
Junior quarterback runs for three touchdowns and passes for another in shutout win over the Red Eddies.