This ended up not being our best effort, but we couldn’t put the first Friday night of 2018 to bed without breaking down the action. Things quickly got sideways, and stayed that way, as Sun Journal sports reporters Randy Whitehouse, Wil Kramlich and Adam Robinson discussed the games involving tri-county area teams.
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H.S. football: Vikings spoil Devils' grand opening
Oxford Hills’ linebacker Parker LaFrance dives for a pass and just tipped it enough to prevent Lewiston’s Lucas Nichols from making a catch during the first half of Friday night’s football game in Lewiston. (Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal) LEWISTON — From the first coin flip at the new Don Roux Field, Oxford Hills made its intentions […]
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H.S. football: Spruce Mountain waves off Winthrop
LIVERMORE FALLS — It seemed every time Winthrop turned around or got something going, Spruce Mountain was standing right there messing up the works for the Ramblers. Spruce pulled off some spectacular plays on defense, like Brandon Frey’s eye-opening 101-yard interception in the first quarter and Zach Toothaker’s 80-yard kickoff return in the beginning of […]
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H.S. roundup: Dirigo, Mountain Valley open football seasons with wins
OLD TOWN — In a physical battle, the Dirigo Cougars defeated Old Town Coyotes 15-14 in the football season-opener for both teams Friday night. After the Coyotes jumped out to a 14-0 lead in the second quarter, Dirigo started to chip away at the deficit in the third quarter. Alex Gorham put the Cougars on […]
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H.S. football: Edward Little's Girardin, Kaiser take care of Bangor on opening night
AUBURN — On the backs of first-year starters at running back and quarterback, Edward Little High School cruised to a 35-6 win over Bangor High School on Friday in the first game of the season for both teams. Leighton Girardin took over the reigns at quarterback after Grant Hartley graduated this past spring, but the […]
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H.S. football: Leavitt shuts out MCI in battle of Class C contenders
MCI’s Tucker Sharples gets taken down by Leavitt’s Damien Calder during the season opener in Turner on Friday night. (Andree Kehn/Sun Journal) TURNER — Leavitt got off to the fast start it wanted, scoring touchdowns on the first two drives against defending Class C state champion Maine Central Institute. And while the Huskies still had […]
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H.S. football: Mt. Blue thrashes Lawrence in opener
Mt. Blue High School’s Caleb Haines (13) breaks through the Lawrence High School defensive line in Farmington on Friday. (Michael G. Seamans/Morning Sentinel) FARMINGTON — Mt. Blue senior fullback Randy Barker was in tears as he spoke after his team’s season-opening 34-13 win over Lawrence. “I don’t know what it means to the team, but […]
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2018 H.S. Football Preview: Hard-working Cougars set sights on playoffs
Mt. Blue football Nate Quirion explains a formation to his players in Farmington during the preseason. (Tony Blasi/Sun Journal) FARMINGTON — Mt. Blue football coach Nate Quirion said success will come this season — if the Cougars focus on several goals. “We will work to play sound fundamental football in all three phases of the […]
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2018 H.S. Football Preview: Team Capsules
DIRIGO Coach: Jim Hersom (fifth year) Region: Class E Last year’s record: 3-6, lost in D South quarterfinals. Returning athletes: Seniors — Alex Gorham (RB/LB), Jack Lavorgna (OL/DL), Nolan Degroot (OL/LB), Cameron Kidder (TE/LB); Junior — Mike Packard (RB/DB); Sophomore — Cole Brown (QB/DB), Dallas Berry (RB), Liam Burnett (RB). Key losses: Cooper Chiasson (RB/DE), […]
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2018 H.S. Football Preview: Falcons have options
Mountain Valley players meet with coaches near the end of a preseason practice. (Randy Whitehouse/Sun Journal) RUMFORD — Entering the 2018 season with a speedy, veteran backfield and a small, green offensive line, Mountain Valley coach Pat Mooney opted to go a little less old school for his offensive system. “We’ve changed the offensive scheme […]