Also, standouts from area high schools — Garrett Poussard, Jillian Richardson, Gemma Landry, Mohamed Matan and Emma Johnson — and Bates kicker Simon Redfern earn conference honors, as well as recaps of Wednesday’s games.
Local Sports
Local and community sports coverage from the Sun Journal.
Area roundup: Hayden Fletcher sets Monmouth scoring mark in boys soccer win over Spruce Mountain
Fletcher passed his older brother Kyle, as well as Avery Pomerleau. Lewiston and Mt. Abram also had big wins in boys soccer.
Hazing allegations surface among student-athletes at Brunswick High School
Superintendent Phil Potenziano sent a letter to Brunswick High School football parents on Thursday regarding alleged hazing activities.
Maine Mariners to play preseason game at The Colisee
The Boston Bruins’ ECHL affiliate will play host to the Worcester Railers on Friday, Oct. 15.
College roundup: Bates rallies back but falls to Amherst in football opener
The Bobcats take 17-14 lead into halftime after falling into an early 14-0 hole. Also, Lewiston grad Garrett Poussard runs for 176 yards and three TDs in Husson’s win Friday.
Outdoors in Maine: Are punishments too steep for honest mistakes by honest hunters?
V. Paul Reynolds writes that it’s tough to say how much honesty should be incentivized, but he wonders if Maine’s fish and wildlife commissioners have too much power to render judgments.
Par for the Course: Excellent golf season for Minot’s Kristen Kannegieser
Kannegieser won the Women’s Senior Amateur and Portland’s division title, and her son, Will, won division championships at Martindale and Portland.
Reese Farrell scores twice in Maine Nordiques’ win over Kenai River
Junior hockey: Auburn native and Army commit notches two goals in the Nordiques’ victory Friday night at the NAHL Showcase.
Area roundup: Gloria San Pedro’s goal is enough for Edward Little girls soccer against Leavitt
In other girls soccer action, Mt. Abram and Buckfield explode on offense while Monmouth/Winthrop is shut out. Also, Mountain Valley and Leavitt pick up field hockey victories.
Maine Nordiques’ power play finds its rhythm in win over Bismarck Bobcats
Junior hockey: The Nordiques score three power play goals, and Aidan Connolly has a goal and two assists in the win.