Winthrop/Monmouth coach Dave St. Hilaire speaks to members of the team during a preseason practice. WINTHROP — Winthrop/Monmouth’s only loss of 2016 came in the waning seconds of the Class D South final against Lisbon, denying the Ramblers’ large, talented senior class a state championship berth it seemed destined to obtain. There are no such […]
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2017 HS Football Preview: Cougars setting 'hard edge' under new coach
Mt. Blue players run a play during a preseason practice. FARMINGTON — In football, defenders are often asked to “set the edge” to keep ball-carriers from busting big plays. New Mt. Blue coach Nate Quirion set an edge of his own in preseason. “Hard edge,” senior two-way lineman Nick Foy said, referring to the Cougars’ rallying […]
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2017 HS Football Preview: Raiders finding where they fit
Oak Hill coach Stacen Doucette addresses his team during a preseason practice. WALES — Oak Hill coach Stacen Doucette always says the Raiders are a work in progress. Even in the midst of their run of three consecutive state titles, he’s made it clear that there is always work to be done to get better. After […]
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2017 Edward Little football
Coach: Dave Sterling (eighth year) Region: A North Last year’s record: 3-6, lost in Class A North quarterfinals Returning athletes: Seniors — Grant Hartley (QB), Terrell Thomas (TE/LB), Justin Theriault (RB/LB), Maxx Bell (WR/LB), Caden Begos (RB/LB), Latrell Thomas (OL/DL), Xzabier Weaver (WR/DB).; Juniors — Josh Hamel (WR/DB), Kevin Lachance (OL/DL), Josh Kaiser (WR/DB), Leighton Girardin (WR/DB). Key losses: C.J. […]
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2017 Leavitt football
Coach: Mike Hathaway (16th year) Region: C South Last year’s record: 2-7, lost in Class B South quarterfinals Returning athletes: Seniors — Aidan Parmenter (T/DT), Nolan Cabral (G/LB), Tim Albert (QB), Caleb Bowen (Slot/CB), Bryce Hudson (TB/LB), Trey Bubier (T/DT), Zach Rogers (Slot/CB).; Juniors — Bradley Moreau (TE/DE), Cole Melanson (C/DT), Stephen Gray (WR/FS); Sophomores — […]
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2017 HS Football Preview: New Hebron coach brings college background
When Hebron Academy football players report for their first practice on Sep. 2, greeting them will be a new head coach with nearly 40 years of college coaching experience. With the wealth of knowledge Tom Radulski brings from coaching at schools such as Bowdoin, Colby, Holy Cross and the University of New Hampshire, Hebron hopes […]
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2017 Telstar football
Coach: Tim O’Connor (seventh year) Region: Class E Last year’s record: Did not play varsity Returning athletes: Seniors — Aaron Vermette (WB/DE), Shawn Mador (HB/CB), Brett Hastings (QB/S), Connor Landes (T/DT), Matt Morin (C/LB), Caleb Merrill (FB/LB), Bobby Sicotte (G/NT); Juniors — Joe Sicotte (QB/S), Dale Leighton (SE/CB). Promising newcomers: Sophomores — Jack Mallory (G/DT), Jacob […]
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2017 Oxford Hills football
Coach: Mark Soehren (sixth year) Region: A North Last year’s record: 5-5, lost in Class A North semifinals Returning athletes: Seniors — Dawson Stevens (RB/DE), Jason Paradis (FB/OLB), Jordan Silver (TE/ILB), Jarrod Taylor (C/DE), Shawn Hermanson (G/DT), Tasker Winslow (WR/CB), Jamal Hill (G/DT); Juniors — Parker LaFrance (FB/ILB), Austin Doughty (T/DT); Sophomore — Trent Tibbetts (G/DT). Key losses: Ryland VanDecker […]
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2017 Gray-New Gloucester football
Coach: Duane Greaton (first year) Region: C South Last year’s record: 0-8 Returning athletes: Seniors — Boomer Simmons (RB/LB), Jaykob Sanborn (WR/DB), Eric Thompson (OL/DL); Juniors — Andrew Topham (QB/DB), Paul Hewey (OL/DL), Connor Myatt (RB/LB). Key losses: Brandon LaFlamme, Cam Blais Promising newcomers: Sophomores — Scott Lynch (RB/DB), Isaiah Thongsavanh (RB/LB), Ethan Cavanaugh (TE/DE) What to expect: A young […]
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2017 Mt. Blue football
Coach: Nate Quirion (first year) Region: B North Last year’s record: 3-5 Returning athletes: Seniors — Matt Hyde (WR/CB), Abram Meader (TB/SS), Nick Foy (C/DT), Ethan Andrews (WR/FS). Key losses: Cole Dorman (QB/CB), Makao Thompson (RB/CB), Caleb Hall (TE/DE), Miles Pelltier (T/LB), Brandon Durrell (G/DT). Promising newcomers: Seniors — Colton Nason T/OLB), Russell Prescott (OL/DT); Juniors — […]