ELIOT — Saturday was a day for redemption for some and a golden opportunity for other wrestlers who were eager to compete in the fourth annual state qualifying tournament to earn a berth to the New England tournament at Marshwood High School. This tournament was created in an effort to enhance the level of competitive […]
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In the crease: By the numbers, St. Dom’s win off the charts
One-hundred-sixty-eight, divided by 21. I’ll wait a second. Eight. The answer is an ungodly eight. The question: How many goals per game did St. Dominic Academy score this season? Eight. Over 21 games. That’s otherworldly in hockey, regardless of gender, and it borders on lunacy in any other sport, at any other level. Eight goals. […]
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Tourney memories: 2002 state title still amazes Jay team
This time, the tears were a product of pure joy after Jay’s amazing 48-47 victory over Calais brought home the Class C boys’ basketball championship.
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State wrestling: Wrestlers ready to settle it on the mat at state meet
Isaac Therrien, top, of Mountain Valley High School wrestles Cam Bourget of Lisbon during a meet in Lisbon in January. Therrien, who won the 160-pound match against Bourget, will compete at the state championship meet Saturday. RUMFORD — There is no guarantees in life, and the same thing pertains to wrestling. Anyone can be beaten […]
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Girls’ basketball: Freshman phenoms playing big roles for playoff teams
Somehow, an Edward Little defender ended up on Julia Colby’s back. Literally. It nearly knocked Colby down, but the Oxford Hills freshman maintained her dribble, regained her balance and darted down the lane for a layup, the two most spectacular points of her team-high 17 in last week’s win over the Red Eddies. “She kept […]
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H.S. wrestling: Oak Hill’s Buteau, Wells win Mid-State titles
DIXFIELD — Prior to stepping on to the mat, the Oak Hill wrestler Danny Buteau had to focus mentally, and visualize what he needed to do. For the fourth consecutive year, Buteau did just that, winning his fourth individual championship at the 2017 Mid-State League tournament. In the team competition, overall depth can’t be overlooked, […]
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Boys’ hockey: St. Dom’s escapes Scarborough
LEWISTON — Justin Keaney didn’t get a chance to capitalize on the power play he earned for St. Dominic Academy — he was being evaluated after sustaining a thunderous hit that drew a two-minute elbowing call to the offending Scarborough defender. The Saints scored with the extra skater anyway, and it was Keaney, on his […]
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Girls basketball: Winthrop working to build a winner
WINTHROP — The Winthrop girls basketball team spent Wednesday night’s practice preparing for their game against Hall-Dale. The Ramblers would have rather been playing Carrabec, but that game was postponed for the second day in a row. So, instead, they got ready for Thursday night’s game, with their eyes set on winning, which they did, […]
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What to look forward to in Maine sports in 2017
Of course, 2016 did high school sports fans a favor by setting up all kinds of intrigue for 2017. Several tri-county area teams enter the new year without a loss — Edward Little, Spruce Mountain and Winthrop boys’ basketball, Oxford Hills, Gray-New Gloucester girls’ basketball, Lewiston boys’ ice hockey and St. Dom’s girls’ ice hockey. […]