Erskine’s Mike Sprague, top, vies for position with Oxford Hills’ Caleb Johnson in the 132-pound class. RUMFORD — High school wrestlers like to use the early season big meets to improve and establish themselves as names to look out for in the end-of-season tournaments. The competition at the Franklin Savings Bank Wrestling Invitational at Mountain […]
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H.S. Wrestling team previews
Dirigo Co-coaches: Dana Whittemore and Gunnar Bradbury (first year) Conference: Mid-State; Class: B South Last year’s results: 20-11 duals, 4th B South, 6th Class B. Returning athletes: Seniors — Jon Wainwright, Dalton Berry; Juniors — David Pelletier, Wyatt Lufkin, Nolan Degroot; Sophomores — Dimitri Harvey, Jacob True. Key losses: Bryce Whittemore, Hunter White, Colin Woodhead, Jon Flagg. Promising newcomers: Seniors — Trevor Brown, […]
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H.S. wrestling: Led by their cornerstones, Vikings continue to thrive
Dawson Stevens, Jeff Worster, and Zuka Mabior are three cornerstones of a strong Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School wrestling program. (Andree Kehn/Sun Journal) PARIS — As the numbers in Maine high school wrestling continue to decline, it has forced some programs to fold, others to merge and the Maine Principals’ Association to consolidate from three […]
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Katherine T. Rand
BRUNSWICK — Katherine T. Rand (Tierney), 78, formerly of Lewiston and most recently of Brunswick, passed away Monday, Oct. 30. She was born in Lewiston on Nov. 26, 1938, the daughter of Clara and John Tierney. She was educated in Lewiston schools and later went on to work in housekeeping for Maine Medical Center until she […]
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SJ Wrestler of the Year: Relentless Caleb Austin left mark on Mountain Valley wrestling
Caleb Austin had one thing in mind for his senior year at Mountain Valley High School. “I’d like to leave a mark here in wrestling,” he said prior to the winter sports season. Austin certainly did that, graduating as the school’s all-time leader in victories after a dominant senior season, which he capped off with […]
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PTWL Middle School Wresting West Regional Tournament
2017 PTWL West Regional results from March 18 which were held at Mt. Ararat. Team Scores: 1. Mt. Blue 170 2. Bath 169 3. Mountain Valley 139.5 4. Skowhegan 133 5. Mt. Ararat/Brunswick 119 6. Oxford Hills 112 7. Gardiner 65.5 8. Dirigo 65 9. Sugg 23 10. Monmouth 22 10. Spruce Moutain 22 12. Lawrence […]
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H.S. wrestling: Maine wrestlers fare well at New England championships
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Cody Craig of Skowhegan and Bradley Beaulieu of Marshwood each had some unfinished business to tend to at the 53nd annual New England Interscholastic Wrestling Championship over the weekend. Their missions were accomplished as the two Maine wrestlers each won individual championships, Craig in the 106-pound division and Beaulieu at 138 pounds. […]
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Maine grapplers set for New England meet
Maine’s best wrestlers will have an opportunity to test their skills against the best the region has to offer this weekend when they compete at the 53rd New England Interscholastic Wrestling Championships. And recent competition might be an asset at the two-day, double elimination event at the Providence Career and Technical Center in Rhode Island. […]
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H.S. wrestling: Area wrestlers qualify for New England championships
ELIOT — Saturday was a day for redemption for some and a golden opportunity for other wrestlers who were eager to compete in the fourth annual state qualifying tournament to earn a berth to the New England tournament at Marshwood High School. This tournament was created in an effort to enhance the level of competitive […]
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State wrestling: Wrestlers ready to settle it on the mat at state meet
Isaac Therrien, top, of Mountain Valley High School wrestles Cam Bourget of Lisbon during a meet in Lisbon in January. Therrien, who won the 160-pound match against Bourget, will compete at the state championship meet Saturday. RUMFORD — There is no guarantees in life, and the same thing pertains to wrestling. Anyone can be beaten […]