Coaches and players are pleased that sports are coming back after being shut down since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020.
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Local and community sports coverage from the Sun Journal.
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American Legion: Pastime edges Franklin County
Michael Dymkoski’s two-run double ties the game, and Josh Murphy drives in Brodi Farinas for the winning run.
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‘I’ve never set limits for myself’: Jonathan Schomaker competing throughout the nation this summer
Leavitt senior-to-be is participating in Adaptive Track and Field meets in various U.S. cities and has his sights set on the nationals later this month in Colorado.
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Maine Nordiques’ Donte Pierre commits to Connecticut College
Junior hockey notes: The Nordiques forward will play Division III hockey in the NESCAC. Also, the NAHL releases the 2021-22 schedule while the Twin City Thunder add to the office staff.
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Par for the Course: Live and Work in Maine Open shows pro golf can prosper in the Pine Tree State
The Korn Ferry Tour’s first event in Maine was a well-run, well-supported success, Bill Kennedy writes.
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Track and Field: Bingham’s Nick Rogers is ready for run at Paralympics medal in Tokyo
Rogers will compete in the 400 and 100 meters at the Paralympics in August.
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Travel baseball and other summer sports programs diverting athletes from American Legion baseball
Despite the dwindling team and player numbers, Maine’s director of American Legion baseball David Gray is optimistic about the senior and junior leagues.
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American Legion baseball: Pastime Club rallies to beat Turner
Pastime plates three runs in the bottom of the seventh to overcome two-run deficit.
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Lobster Bowl switching to 7-on-7 tournament this summer
After originally deciding to cancel the Maine senior football all-star game for the second straight year, organizers pivoted to a 7-on-7 tournament to be held in Lewiston on July 17.
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Leavitt grad Courtney England rising through the coaching ranks at UMaine
Women’s basketball: England, who led the Hornets to the 2011 Class B state title before playing at the University of Maine, was recently promoted to associate head coach on the Black Bears staff.