Coach: Colin Griggs (sixth year) Conference: MAISAD Last year: 9-0 regular season, won fifth straight MAISAD title; invited to NEPSAC Class D round-robin. Returning athletes: Sophomores — Leah Bonis, Hina Koharazawa, Emma Xu. Key losses: Tilila El Yazidi, Sophie Gibson. Promising newcomers: Sophomores — Tounarouze El Yazidi, Kirari Nakai. Season Outlook: Five sophomores will make […]
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St. Dom’s girls’ tennis 2017 preview
Coach: Andrew Girouard (third year) Conference: WMC Class: C Last year’s results: 12-0 (Class C champion) Returning athletes: Seniors — Laurel Christopher, Bethany Hammond, Clare Kramer, Rachel Kurtz, KK Linck, Hannah Phelan, Kassaundra Stacy. Key losses: Chloe Dwinell. Promising newcomers: Freshmen — Emily French, Avery Greco. Season outlook: Despite returning seven out of eight players, […]
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Winthrop girls’ tennis 2017 preview
Coach: Jessica Merrill (fourth season) Conference: MVC Class: C Returning athletes: Seniors — Megan Chamberland, Corinna Coulton, Sarah Spahr; Sophomore — Nora Conrad. Key Losses: Celeste Hannum, Olivia Audet. Promising newcomers: Sophomore — Breonna Freeney; Freshmen — Gabby Blanco, Natalie Frost. Season outlook: The Ramblers should be competitive this year within the MVC. They have their first and second singles […]
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Oak Hill girls’ tennis 2017 preview
Coach: Liz Tibbetts (fifth year) Class: B Conference: MVC Last year’s result: 7-6 (lost in the regional quarterfinals) Returning athletes: Seniors — Cassidy Tibbetts, Kierra Rolston, Samantha Weeks, Dayna Conant, Alicen Gilber, Savannah Poulin; Sophomore — Mackenzie Thibeault. Promising newcomers: Junior — Bowen Zheng; Freshman — Kathryn Blais. Season outlook: The Raiders have seven returning players and some […]
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Dirigo girls’ tennis 2017 preview
Coach: Art Chamberlain (third year; second stint) Conference: MVC; Class: C Last year’s result: 1-11 Returning athletes: Seniors — Gina Kubech, Ariel Amburg; Junior — Carleen Hutchinson. Key losses: Desiree Broadway, Desiree Broadway, Sela Smith, Desirae Tracy-Rackliff, Rebecca Wright. Promising newcomers: Senior — Brittany Greig; Juniors — Katelyn Ellis, Form Bhatt, Greta Freiburger, Thanvinee Panyanonwat, Cassidy Packard; Sophomore — Sophia Jacques; Freshmen — Haley Leavitt, Adrianna Belskis, Alyssa McTyre. Season […]
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Mt. Blue girls’ tennis 2017 Preview
Coach: Judy Upham (18th year) Conference: KVAC; Class: A Last year’s result: 10-4 (lost in the regional semifinals) Returning athletes: Seniors — Hannah LeClair, Addie Schanz; Juniors — Grace McIntosh, Jordan Smith, Brianna Jackson; Sophomores — Maeve Hickey, Mariel Damon, Hallie Pike. Key losses: Xiujuan Chen, Sierra Hoes, Sophie Swain, Lilly Kendall, Britlin Karkos. Season outlook: The Cougars will work hard on developing their tennis skills and honing […]
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Oxford Hills girls’ tennis 2017 preview
Coach: Walter Perry (10th year) Conference: KVAC; Class: A Last year’s results: 2-10 Returning athletes: Seniors — Kaylee Dow, Cassia Docos, Abbie Earle, Krista Roast; Juniors — Gabby Bergeron, Morgan MacNeil. Key losses: Victoria Eichorn. Promising newcomers: Seniors — Meghan Doherty, Rosemary Eichorn; Sophomores — Katerina Crowell, Ashley Mcallister, Naomi Martin, Hunter Roast; Freshman — Marla Tanous. […]
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Girls’ tennis: Dirigo adds much-needed depth
Dirigo High School girl’s tennis coach Art Chamberlain works on backhand technique with his team at the high school in Dixfield. The Dirigo girls’ tennis program was short on players in 2016 and forced them to forfeit a few matches which led to their 1-11 record. Coach Art Chamberlain knew he had a some good […]
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Lewiston boys’ lacrosse 2017 preview
Coach: Ben Fournier (fifth year) Class: A; Conference: KVAC Returning athletes: Seniors — Roman Denis (M), Sam Story (M), Pat Racine (M), Tom Jumper (D), Gordie Ide (D), Desmond Jackson (D), Wesley Burton (D), Bryan Wagg (G); Juniors — Garrett Poussard (M), Ryan Bossie (D), Jayden Wilson (A), Alex Rivet (A), Gunnar Wade (A); Sophomores […]
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Hebron Academy boys’ lacrosse 2017 Spring Preview
Coaches: Tom McCabe and Billy McNamara (second year for both) Class: N/A; Conference: MAISAD Returning athletes: Seniors Mike Sullivan (G) Zak Barnes and Matt James (D) Abdoulaye Kebe (M) Davis Cronin and Teagan Poliseno (M) and Conrad Grimmer (A); Juniors: Shamus Sullivan, Dylan Richmond (M) Sean Kimora, Jack Morton (A). Key losses: Gabe Zornik, Erik […]