FIRST TEAM Name, School, Class Brosnan Comeau, Monmouth, Junior (Runner of the Year) Logan Ouellette, Leavitt, Junior Cyrus Evans, Mt. Blue, Junior Jake Twigg, Poland, Senior Domenic Antonelli, Poland, Senior Henri McCourt, Mt. Blue, Freshman Jeff Warnock, Mt. Abram, Junior SECOND TEAM Name, School, Class Josh Gosselin, Oak Hill, Senior James Cognata, Winthrop, Junior Abrahm […]
Tony Blasi
Tony Blasi is a reporter and editor who covers sports and enjoys writing a column and features for the Lewiston Sun Journal, Franklin Journal and Livermore Falls Advertiser. He is a graduate of Northeastern University with a major in journalism and an undeclared minor in history. When he is free, he is a substitute teacher for the Auburn Public School System where he teaches history and literature at Edward Little High School. Besides traveling to historic sites with his son and wife, they are beach bums in the summer and he hibernates in the winter, keeping the home fires burning in his wood stove. He is also an avid gardener, who grows pesticide-free vegetables.
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine, Wrestling
‘It is a grave need’: Maine grappling with shortage of high school wrestling officials
A variety of reasons, including availability, retirements and dealing with an irascible atmosphere, explain why there is a lack of wrestling officials.
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Posted inLocal Sports, Maine colleges, Sports
Ariana Dalia’s endless energy and hustle keeps Bates’ engines running
The senior small forward’s defensive and offensive exploits on the court are driving the Bobcats toward a successful season.
Posted inLocal Sports, Maine colleges, Sports
Bates’ Stephon Baxter makes for one tough matchup
The junior guard believes defense is the key to the Bobcats’ success this season.
Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
H.S. football: Week 12 staff predictions
(Predicted winners in bold) ADAM ROBINSON (75-23) Class A championship Thornton vs. Oxford Hills Class B championship Marshwood vs. Windham Class C championship Cape Elizabeth vs. Winslow Class D championship Foxcroft vs. Winthrop/Monmouth/Hall-Dale WIL KRAMLICH (74-24) Class A championship Thornton vs. Oxford Hills Class B championship Marshwood vs. Windham Class C championship Cape Elizabeth vs. […]
Posted inLocal Sports, Maine colleges, Sports
Alex Bessey reaches milestone, but Bates overpowers UMF
Women’s basketball: Former Spruce Mountain and Central Maine Community College standout scores her 1,000th collegiate point and leads Beavers with 21 in loss to the Bobcats.
Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Winthrop/Monmouth/Hall-Dale shakes free from Freeport in Class D semifinal
Dominic Trott scores three touchdowns in the Ramblers’ 28-19 victory over the Falcons.
Posted inLocal Sports, Maine colleges
Hiring of interim women’s basketball coach Nate Carson is the latest of many personnel changes at UMF
Carson, who has been an assistant for the men’s team, gets the nod to coach the women’s team, replacing interim athletic director Jamie Beaudoin.
Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
H.S. football: Week 11 staff predictions
(Predicted winners in bold) ADAM ROBINSON (72-22) Bonny Eagle at Oxford Hills Cape Elizabeth at Leavitt Freeport at Winthrop/Monmouth/Hall-Dale Oak Hill at Foxcroft WIL KRAMLICH (71-23) Bonny Eagle at Oxford Hills Cape Elizabeth at Leavitt Freeport at Winthrop/Monmouth/Hall-Dale Oak Hill at Foxcroft TONY BLASI (69-25) Bonny Eagle at Oxford Hills Cape Elizabeth at Leavitt Freeport […]
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CMCC men’s soccer team ready for long road trip to national championships
Two brothers, co-captain Abdibaari Hersi and assistant coach Abdijabar Hersi, helped steer the Mustangs to their first YSCC title win.