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Baseball
Varsity Maine baseball poll: Oxford Hills makes big jump as other contenders stumble
The Vikings more than double their rankings points after an unbeaten week.
Baseball notebook: Anything can and does happen in the MVC
The Mountain Valley Conference features several top-tier teams and even more that are capable of beating anyone. Also, Edward Little is battling for playoff positioning.
Area roundup: Poland softball rebounds, avenges early-season loss
The Knights get back in the win column after their second loss by beating the team to hand them their first loss. Also, Oak Hill baseball and softball sweeps rival Lisbon.
High school roundup: Leavitt squeezes past Morse in softball
Maddy Dutil drives in two runs for the Hornets; Maddy Miller and Eli Soehren impressive in Oxford Hills victories; Edward Little teams earn close win over Mt. Blue.
High school roundup: St. Dom’s softball edges Sacopee Valley
Also, Buckfield’s Carmen Crockett no-hits Winthrop, Oak Hill shades Dirigio, Mountain Valley holds of Lisbon, and Spruce Mountain and Telstar win big. In baseball, Oxford Hills routs Gardiner, and Lisbon edges Mountain Valley for seventh straight win.
High school roundup: Dirigo dismisses Carrabec in baseball
Trenton Hutchinson leads the Cougars with five hits and Airick Richard picks up a win on the mound. St. Dom’s, Mt. Abram, Winthrop and Oxford Hills earn softball victories.
High school roundup: Lewiston baseball runs past Camden Hills
Ethan Blue’s home run highlights Blue Devils’ first win; Dirigo edges Mountain Valley in walk-off win; Lewiston softball wins on ninth-inning walk-off; Spruce Mountain edges Winthrop with late rally.
Baseball: Lisbon ditches Dirigo with four-run surge in fifth
Winning pitcher Cody Osmond goes the distance and walks only batter in the Greyhounds’ 4-2 win over the Cougars.
Varsity Maine baseball poll: Oxford Hills rises back up after rebound
The Vikings string some wins together over the past week to move back up the rankings.