Taking a look back at some thrilling finishes and impressive accomplishments that occurred on these two days and involved teams in the Sun Journal’s coverage area.
Lee Horton
Staff Writer
Lee Horton is the Varsity Maine Editor for the Maine Trust for Local News. He joined the Sun Journal as assistant sports editor in July 2016, then served as sports editor from May 2018 to May 2024. Prior to moving to Maine, he was the sports editor at the Peninsula Daily News in Port Angeles, Washington.
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H.S football: Week 11 staff predictions
(Predicted winners in bold) WIL KRAMLICH (83-26) Bonny Eagle at Oxford Hills Cape Elizabeth at Leavitt Lisbon at Freeport Winthrop/Monmouth/Hall-Dale at Foxcroft Academy TONY BLASI (63-46) Bonny Eagle at Oxford Hills Cape Elizabeth at Leavitt Lisbon at Freeport Winthrop/Monmouth/Hall-Dale at Foxcroft Academy NATHAN FOURNIER (77-32) Bonny Eagle at Oxford Hills Cape Elizabeth at Leavitt Lisbon […]
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Weekend Blitz: Winners will play for state championships
Class A semifinal No. 5 Bonny Eagle (6-4) vs. No. 1 Oxford Hills (9-0) Friday, 5 p.m. The Vikings are unbeaten this season and have won three straight in this series. But the Scots, though probably not as strong as in past years, are the type of program that has earned this disclaimer: They’re always […]
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Four area football team still in hunt for state titles
Leavitt is going for a regional title, and Oxford Hills Winthrop/Monmouth/Hall-Dale and Lisbon play in state semifinals this week.
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Football roundup: Leavitt rolls past Cheverus, into regional final; Oak Hill falls in quarters
Noah Carpenter throws for six TDs and runs for one as the Hornets put up 64 points on the Stags; Jordan Knighton’s three scores pace Freeport to Class D quarterfinal win over the Raiders. Plus state-wide playoff scores.
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Football: Postseason history capsules of remaining area teams
DIRIGO Most recent postseason appearance: 2021, reached 8-man Small South final. Number of state titles: 2 (2009, 1975) Most recent state championship appearance: 2009 LEWISTON Most recent postseason appearance: 2019, reached Class A quarterfinals. Number of state titles: 9 (1987, 1978, 1969, 1965, 1964, 1963, 1960, 1957, 1950) Most recent state championship appearance: 1987 LEAVITT Most recent postseason appearance: 2021, […]
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H.S. football: Week 10 staff predictions
(Predicted winners in bold) WIL KRAMLICH (79-24) Sanford at Lewiston Cheverus at Leavitt Oak Hill at Freeport John Bapst at Lisbon Poland at Winthrop/Monmouth/Hall-Dale Old Orchard Beach at Dirigo TONY BLASI (59-44) Sanford at Lewiston Cheverus at Leavitt Oak Hill at Freeport John Bapst at Lisbon Poland at Winthrop/Monmouth/Hall-Dale Old Orchard Beach at Dirigo NATHAN […]
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Weekend Blitz: 8-man regional final highlights slate of area playoff tilts
8-man Small South final No. 4 Old Orchard Beach (7-2) at No. 3 Dirigo (7-2) Friday, 7 p.m. A few weeks ago, these two teams were the “losers” of a coin flip that settled a three-team tie. Now they’re playing for a region title. Class A quarterfinal No. 6 Sanford (5-4) at No. 3 Lewiston […]
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Head to Head: Edward Little and Lewiston — beyond the Battle of the Bridge
Both programs have shown improvement this season, which might be a foundation for future success.
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H.S. football: Week 9 staff predictions
(Predicted winners in bold) WIL KRAMLICH (71-22) Mt. Blue at Cony Spruce Mountain at Yarmouth Gray-New Gloucester at Mt. Ararat Dirigo at Maranacook Old Orchard Beach at Mountain Valley Lewiston at Edward Little Lisbon at Winthrop/Monmouth/Hall-Dale Madison at Poland Oak Hill at Foxcroft Scarborough at Oxford Hills TONY BLASI (51-42) Mt. Blue at Cony Spruce […]