NEWPORT — The best of the best in Maine high school wrestling turned out to put forth their best efforts Saturday at the New England Qualifier at Nokomis High School. They did not disappoint. Of the 14 matches in the final round, only two ended in pins, with the remaining 12 going to points decision. […]
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2017-18 Oxford Hills youth wrestling team
2017-18 Oxford Hills youth wrestling team
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Wells earns Class B wrestling crown
Michael Wrigley, top, of Wells battles with Dalton Berry of Dirigo in the 196-pound weight class at the Class B state wrestling championships at Wells High School on Saturday (Shawn Patrick Ouellette/Portland Press Herald) WELLS — When the Wells High wrestling team posed for a team picture after winning its second straight Class B state […]
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Marshwood wrestling wins state title in stunning repeat; Stevens, Mabior nab titles
Marshwood team members celebrate their Class A state wrestling championship in Sanford on Saturday. (Carl D. Walsh/Portland Press Herald) SANFORD — Marshwood High surprised the Class A wrestling field and defended its team championship Saturday at Memorial Gym. It was Marshwood’s sixth Class A title in seven seasons and the 10th state title for Coach […]
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Oak Hill’s Buteau trying to become first girl to win Maine state wrestling title
Oak Hill junior Zoe Buteau it trying to become the first girl to win a Maine high school wrestling championship. Buteau, who won the South regional title in the 120-pound weight class, will compete in the Class B state championship tournament in Wells on Saturday. (Derek Davis/Portland Press Herald) LISBON — Zoe Buteau is well […]
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Wrestling: Toughened up at boot camp, Wainwright hopes it translates into state title
A stint in basic training at Fort Benning last summer helped Dirigo’s Jon Wainwright become a contender for state wrestling champion on Saturday. (Andree Kehn/Sun Journal) DIXFIELD — Jon Wainwright always had the physical tools to become the latest in a long line of great wrestlers at Dirigo. But he lacked the mental toughness. Then […]
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A North wrestling: Nokomis nabs crown; Oxford Hills ties for third
Erskine Academy’s Michael Sprague, right, battles Oxford Hills High School’s Jaden David in thein the 126-pound weight class in the Class A North Regional Champioships at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School in Paris on Saturday Feb. 9, 2018. (Michael G. Seamans/Kennebec Journal) PARIS — For the first time in school history, Nokomis is a regional […]
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Wrestling: Mt. Blue's Bullen cops 100th career victory
Jagger Bullen stands with Mt. Blue coach Justin Nile and displays his plaque after copping his 100th career victory in Farmington on Wednesday night. FARMINGTON — Jagger Bullen could flaunt his work ethic with 100 career victories under his belt, but the soft-spoken junior never struts. It is just another sign of his maturity. The […]
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Wrestling brings rivals Lisbon and Oak Hill together
The Lisbon/Oak Hill wrestling team watches a recent match from the sidelines. (Andree Kehn/Sun Journal) LISBON — Many find time to be thankful for the little things in life during the holiday season. Wrestlers and their coaches at Lisbon and Oak Hill high schools have reason to count their blessings this year. Little and big […]
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Wrestling: Grappling in Lisbon (PHOTOS)
Richmond’s Rey Gajilan Jr, on left, and Lisbon’s Jack Tibbets wrestle in the 120-pound weight class during a meet on Wednesday in Lisbon. Jack Tibbets won the match. (Andree Kehn/Sun Journal) Richmond’s Kyle Tilton is pinned down by Lisbon’s Bradly Harriman during a wrestling match at Lisbon High School on Wednesday night. Harriman won the […]