Hudson Lufkin threw for 151 yards and a touchdown for the Cougars, who moved up to 11-man football from the 8-man game this season.
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 don’t be surprised when she slips the occasional “y’all” into her interview questions.
Boys soccer: Tegra Mbele’s hat trick leads Lewiston over Edward Little
Brother Mechi Mbele also scores for the Blue Devils, who improve to 3-0 with rivalry win over the Red Eddies.
Cross country preview: Runners to watch this season
These 10 runners from the Sun Journal’s coverage area are chasing personal bests and aiming to hit their peaks in the postseason races.
2024 cross country preview capsules
DIRIGO COUGARS Coach: Gunnar Bradbury (third year) Conference: MVC; Class: C Last year’s results: Boys: Ninth at C South regionals, fourth at MVCs; Girls: Sixth at C South regionals. Returning runners: Girls: McKenzie Boyle, Sophia Archer, Ella Cote, Aurora Breau, Phoenix Lee, Amelia Maillet. Boys: William Morris, Hayden Robbins, Stetson Thurston, Mitchel Wolf, Tomlin Suttles, […]
Field hockey: Freshman propels Gray-NG/NYA co-op past Oxford Hills
Lydia Trytek scores twice and has an assist for the Patriots, while senior Emma Bowden assists on two goals. With video.
Girls soccer: Mt. Ararat shuts down every Lewiston scoring option in season opener
Katherine Theriault, Emma Berry and Islah Godo each scored two goals, setting the tone for the Eagles. With video.
Watch: Portland football takes down Oxford Hills with excellent execution
The Bulldogs’ Louis Thurston throws for four touchdowns and ran for a fifth. Cam Pulkkinen scores twice for the Vikings, including a kickoff return.
Watch: Friday night lights are back on in Maine
The excitement returned to football fields across the state.
2024 girls soccer preview: Players to watch this season
These 10 players are coming off stellar seasons and looking to be even more productive this fall.
2024 girls soccer preview capsules
BUCKFIELD BUCKS Coach: Annette Caldwell (first year) Conference: East/West; Class: D Last year’s results: 10-6, reached D South final. Returning athletes: Seniors — Kai Trenoweth (MF), Cora Brewster (MF), Brittany Carrier (STK), Cori Merrill (FB), Madison Wallace (W), Kallista Stearns (FB), Naomi Austin (HB), Audrey Stimson (FB), Amelia Hill (SWP), Anna Thone (W), Kianna Finnegan (GK); Juniors — Alyssa […]