First Team Position Name School Grade F, Christian Belliveau, Edward Little, Sr. F, Garrett Addison, Leavitt, Sr. F, Sam Smith, Mt. Blue, Sr. M, Bilal Hersi, Lewiston, Jr. M, Evan Allen, Mt. Abram, Sr. M, Gabe Martin, Monmouth, Jr. D, Enock Citenga, Lewiston, Sr. D, Denny Marble, Mt. Abram, Sr. D, Mardoche Kikobo, Lewiston, Sr. […]
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2018 Sun Journal All-Region Boys’ Soccer Player of the Year: Bilal Hersi delivered for Lewiston
Bilal Hersi from Lewiston is the 2018 Sun Journal boys’ soccer player of the year. (Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal) When Bilal Hersi is a on a soccer field it’s rare that anything he does can be called discreet. The Lewiston junior makes his presence known, and he’s the No. 1 priority for opposing defenses. Yet maybe […]
Girls’ basketball: Oak Hill edges Richmond in offensive struggle
WALES — A cold evening outside carried over to the shooting touches inside the gym at Oak Hill High School on Thursday. Both the Raiders and visiting Richmond struggled to make shots in an MVC girls’ basketball tussle, which Oak Hill won 31-28. “I think both teams played reasonably good defense,” Oak Hill coach Mike […]
Girls’ Hockey: Lewiston spoils Scarborough’s comeback chance in 2-0 win
Lewiston’s Madison Conley brings the puck down the ice as Scarborough’s Gwen Diaz and Kathleen Murphy skid out behind her during Wednesday night’s hockey game at the Colisee in Lewiston. (Sun Journal photo by Andree Kehn)Lewiston’s Sara Robert keeps control of the puck as Scarborough’s Evelyn Boardman chases behind her during Wednesday night’s hockey game […]
Lewiston’s Monica Morin reached highest peaks in the pool
For two decades it was rare to find Monica Morin outside of a swimming pool. Nowadays, getting her in one might be even more difficult. Ironically, the woman with the chemistry degree spends her time far away from chlorine, and usually can be found outside rather than near any 50-meter-long pool. “Being in a lab, […]
Girls' basketball: Gray-NG starts strong, stymies Lake Region in season opener
GRAY — It was only the first game, but the Gray-New Gloucester defense looked like it was in midseason form in Friday’s girls’ basketball season opener. The Patriots shut out defending Class B South champ Lake Region in the first quarter, allowed just one point in the first half, and rolled to a 44-15 victory […]
Boys’ hockey: Cam Audette, Dylan Campbell stout for Red Eddies’ defense
Edward Little defensemen Cam Audette, left, and Dylan Campbell before a recent practice at the Norway Savings Bank Arena in Auburn. (Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal) AUBURN — Norm Gagne would like to see Dylan Campbell get less ice time and Cam Audette get more. But what the Edward Little boys’ hockey coach would really like to […]
2018-19 High School boys’ hockey preview capsules
Cony/Monmouth/Hall-Dale Rams Coach: Shawn Johnson (first year as head coach) Class: A North Last year’s results: 8-9-2, lost in regional quarterfinals. Returning athletes: Seniors — Reed Hopkins (F), Joey Arps (D), Michael Boivin (F), Connor Albison (F); Juniors — Sam McFarlane (D), Mike Crochere (G), Zach Whitney (D), Caleb MacFarland (D), Collin Osborne (F); Sophomores — Tyrell […]
Boys hockey: Longtime coach Norm Gagne second to none in Maine
Pacing atop the 8-inch-wide bench behind his red-black-and-white-clad Scarborough Red Storm skaters, Norm Gagne’s thick rasp echoed off the boards. “Dump it and change!” “Skate!” “Noooo!” His voice trailed off, but it was still audible. And unmistakable. For nearly 42 seasons Gagne’s voice has bounced off many boards, ice surfaces and locker room walls. On […]