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Wil Kramlich is a sports reporter who has lived in greater Lewiston/Auburn his whole life. Born in Lewiston, Wil grew up in Gray, where he played sports and fell in love with the sports section of the newspaper. He was a three-sport athlete at Gray-New Gloucester High School before participating on the track & field team at Westfield State University in Massachusetts for a year. He graduated from New England School of Communications in Bangor, and first interned for a couple of online media entities before landing his first newspaper job at the Journal Tribune in Biddeford. He has worked at the Sun Journal since 2015, covering high school and college sports and beyond. Wil is a father, husband and obviously a sports fanatic.

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  • Published
    December 4, 2023

    2023-24 wrestling preview capsules

    DIRIGO COUGARS Coach: Dana Whittemore (sixth year); assistants: Bryce Whittemore, Gunnar Bradbury, Bob McPhee Class: B South Last year’s results: Ninth at Class B state championships, seventh at B South regionals. Returning athletes: Seniors — Eli Lindus (144 pounds), Isaiah Bradeen (215); Sophomores — Kaitlynn Scott (113), Caiden Skidgell (126), Ethan Olsen (144), Amelia Mailett […]

  • Published
    December 3, 2023

    Lewiston boys soccer team honored at New England Patriots game

    A private meeting with Patriots owner Robert Kraft, on-field access before the game, and ringing of the bell atop the stadium’s lighthouse was among the team’s itinerary.

  • Published
    December 3, 2023

    State-champion Lewiston boys soccer team honored at New England Patriots game

    The invitation to Foxborough included a private meeting with Patriots owner Robert Kraft, on-field access before the game and a chance to ring the bell atop the new, 218-foot Gillette Stadium Lighthouse.

  • Published
    November 27, 2023

    All-Region Boys Soccer Player of the year: Morgan Thibodeau, Mt. Abram

    The senior captain scored 30 goals and assisted on 13 others while being the focal point of opposing defenses, but he says his main focus was helping the Roadrunners win their first state title.

  • Published
    November 27, 2023

    2023 Sun Journal All-Region Boys Soccer Teams

    FIRST TEAM Name, School, Grade, Position Dayow Daud, Edward Little, Senior, Forward Jacinto Mavinga, Lewiston, Senior, Forward Brandon Smith, Monmouth, Senior, Forward Payton Mitchell, Mt. Abram, Senior, Midfielder Kyle Palleschi, Monmouth, Senior, Midfielder Player of the Year: Morgan Thibodeau, Mt. Abram, Senior, Midfielder Levi Bogar, Mt. Blue, Senior, Defense Luke Harmon, Monmouth, Senior, Defense Brody […]

  • Published
    November 17, 2023

    Class C football final preview: Leavitt and Oceanside clash with top quarterbacks

    Leavitt’s Noah Carpenter and Oceanside’s Cohen Galley each have dazzled opponents during dominant seasons.

  • Published
    November 17, 2023

    Football: Leavitt’s road to the Class C state final

    The Hornets went a perfect 10-0 during the regular season and Class C South regional playoffs, including three games against Class A playoff teams and one against a Class B state finalist.

  • Published
    November 17, 2023

    State championship high school football staff predictions

    (Predicted winners in bold) WIL KRAMLICH (90-22) Portland vs. Thornton Academy Lawrence vs. Kennebunk Oceanside vs. Leavitt Foxcroft Academy vs. Wells NATHAN FOURNIER (77-35) Portland vs. Thornton Academy Lawrence vs. Kennebunk Oceanside vs. Leavitt Foxcroft Academy vs. Wells LEE HORTON (86-26) Portland vs. Thornton Academy Lawrence vs. Kennebunk Oceanside vs. Leavitt Foxcroft Academy vs. Wells

  • Published
    November 11, 2023

    Football: Leavitt rallies back, survives scare against Fryeburg in Class C South final

    The Hornets trail by two scores twice, including an 11-point deficit heading into the fourth quarter, but Noah Carpenter helps them battle back and beat the Raiders.

  • Published
    November 11, 2023

    Boys soccer: Mt. Abram edges George Stevens to win Class C final

    One goal — by Morgan Thibodeau on a corner kick that deflected off an Eagles player — is all the Roadrunners need to earn Class C crown.