Winthrop/Monmouth/Hall-Dale’s Evan Burnell, right, and Jevin Smith at practice in Winthrop on Thursday. (Andy Malloy/Kennebec Journal) WINTHROP — Evan Burnell and Jevin Smith went into the preseason with a common goal. And a message they were hoping to get across to their Winthrop/Monmouth/Hall-Dale coaches. “Jevin and I would hit the field, we’d hit the sled, […]
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Rivals uniting at football game to support Edward Little player’s family
When rivals Edward Little and Lewiston high schools meet in any sport, it’s a big game. But it’s only a game. Both sides have been hit with that reality this week as the Red Eddies and Blue Devils prepare for their Class A North playoff football game Friday 7:30 p.m. Earlier this week, Al Winslow, […]
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H.S. football: Tucci stays a step ahead for Knights
Poland senior running back/linebacker Tyler Tucci has helped lead the Knights into a new era. (Andree Kehn/Sun Journal) POLAND — When Poland’s return to the playoffs is the subject, senior Tyler Tucci sounds like a coach pointing out a rookie is no longer a rookie when he enters the playoffs of his first season. “We’re […]
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Game of the Week: Another bridge battle: This time, winner crosses into semis
Kevin Haskell of Edward Little High School runs down Lewiston running back Danny May in Auburn last Friday. (Daryn Slover/Sun Journal) Lewiston and Edward Little had a lot to review from last week’s classic at Walton Field, and one less day than they initially expected to rework it. Both teams learned Wednesday that their Class […]
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Weekend Blitz and Top 10: Playoff preview, with a little de ja vu
No. 5 Lewiston (2-6) at No. 4 Edward Little (4-4) A North first round Friday, 7:30 p.m. First playoff meeting in 10 years, moved up 17 hours to ensure better conditions. No. 5 Mt. Blue (4-4) at No. 4 Lawrence (4-4) B North first round Friday, 7 p.m. Cougars stunned Bulldogs, 34-13, in Week 1. […]
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Huddle Up: Whitehouse Talking Points, Week 9
Between the elections, the World Series and high school playoffs, everyone is making predictions these days. For the last seven days, I’ve refrained from predictions, in order to sharpen my focus on the high school football playoffs. Apparently, I’ve had such tunnel vision that I missed a big lottery jackpot. But I am so confident […]
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H.S. football: Week 9 staff picks
(Picks in bold) RANDY WHITEHOUSE (76-15) Mt. Blue at Lawrence Lake Region at Leavitt Poland at Wells Winthrop/Monmouth/Hall-Dale at Spruce Mountain Madison/Carrabec at Mountain Valley Lewiston at Edward Little Oak Hill at Lisbon WIL KRAMLICH (74-17) Mt. Blue at Lawrence Lake Region at Leavitt Poland at Wells Winthrop/Monmouth/Hall-Dale at Spruce Mountain Madison/Carrabec at Mountain Valley […]
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H.S. football: Edward Little-Lewiston playoff game moved to Friday night
The Class A North first-round game betwee Lewiston and Edward Little has been moved to 7:30 p.m. on Friday night at Walton Field due to an impending storm. The game was originally scheduled for early Saturday afternoon due to another school event being held at Walton School on Friday night. Forecasts call for rain before […]
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Monday Morning QB: Sequels for EL-Lewiston, Lisbon-Oak Hill highlight playoffs
Hunter Landry of Lewiston High School gains yardage against an Edward Little defense during the second quarter in Auburn on Friday. (Daryn Slover/Sun Journal) It’s not often a team gets a chance to avenge a loss to its biggest rival one week later. The final football Heal point standings are giving Lewiston and Oak Hill […]
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Coaching football keeps former Mt. Blue standout Jordan Stevens in the game
Yale University co-defensive coordinator Jordan Stevens speaks with a player during a game. The Mt. Blue graduate and University of Maine standout coaches the Bulldogs’ linebackers. (Yale University photo) Football is what makes Jordan Stevens tick, and following his playing days, he found another passion to keep him in the game – coaching. After giving the […]