Coach: Steve Lancaster (First year) Class: A; Conference: KVAC Last year’s record: 2-14. Returning athletes: Seniors — Miles Pelletier (P/3B), Alex Philbrick (SS), David McDonald (2B), Corey Rogers (P/1B)); Junior — Ethan Andrews (C). Key losses: Ryan Pratt, Thomas Wing. Promising newcomers: None. Season outlook: Lancaster returns to his alma mater after coaching JV at […]
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Oxford Hills baseball 2017 preview
Coach: Shane Slicer (15th year) Class: A; Conference: KVAC Last year’s record: 11-6 (lost in Class A North quarterfinals) Returning athletes: Senior — Brayden Bean (2B); Juniors — Troy Johnson (P/3B), Hunter LaBossiere (OF), Janek Luksza (SS), Emery Chickering (3B/P); Sophomores — Colton Carson (P), Cam Slicer (OF). Key losses: Blake Slicer, Jake Spinhirn, Matt […]
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Winthrop baseball 2017 preview
Coach: Marc Fortin (22nd year) Class: C; Conference: MVC Last year’s record: 6-10 Returning athletes: Senior —Jacob Hickey (P/SS), Bennett Brooks (SS/3B/P), Matt Ingram (C/P), Antonio Meucci (1B/P), Spencer Steele (2B); Juniors — Greg Fay (2B/P), Cameron Gaghan (3B), Carson Camick (C/OF); Sophomores — Jackson Ladd (OF/P), Maguire Anuszewski (C/OF). Key losses: None. Promising newcomers: Freshmen — Ryan Baird (P), Bradley Bourne (INF), […]
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Rangeley baseball 2017 preview
Coach: Jeff Larochelle (Third year) Class: D; Conference: EWC Last year’s record: 9-6 (lost in Class D South quarterfinals) Returning athletes: Seniors — Ricky Thompson (1B/P), Carl Trafton (2B); Juniors — Kyle Larochelle (1B/P), Zack Trafton (C), Hunter Lowell (OF), Bo Beaulieau (SS); Sophomores — Leo Perez (OF), Cal Crosby (IF/P). Key losses: None. Promising […]
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Class B South Baseball Preview: Locals hope to crack WMC dominance
Any discussion of Class B South baseball has to start with the Western Maine Conference. In the last 10 years, someone has emerged from the league to win the region. The 2006 Oak Hill Raiders, who went on to win the state title, were the last non-WMC to take home the hardware. Freeport continued the […]
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Class D South Baseball Preview: Lakers, Bucks have arms ready
When the Maine Principals’ Association adopted new pitch count rules for the 2017 season, baseball coaches across the state knew they would need to develop deeper pitching staffs. Coaches at the larger schools will have the luxury of turning to seniors and juniors to fill out their pitching staffs. Those pitchers may not have toed […]
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St. Dom’s baseball 2017 preview
Coach: Bob Blackman (14th year) Class: C; Conference: WMC Last year’s record: 15-3 (lost in Class C South semifinals) Returning athletes: Seniors — Justin Keaney (P/Util), Bobby Shelley (OF); Junior — Mack Pelletier (P/SS); Sophomore — Riley Volpe (P/1B). Key losses: Nate Richard, Austin Roy, Gavin Bates. Promising newcomers: None at press time. Season outlook: With four road games to start the season and […]
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Lisbon baseball 2017 baseball
Coach: Randy Ridley (17th year) Class: C; Conference: MVC Last year’s record: 14-6 (Lost in Class C South final) Returning athletes: Seniors — Tyler Halls (P/OF), Ryley Austin (SS), Nick Lerette (C), Nate Havlicek (3B/1B); Juniors — Nick Austin (2B), Cole Bolduc (OF); Sophomore — Lucas Francis (P/3B), Noah Austin (Util). Key losses: Austin Fournier, […]
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Class A North Baseball Preview: Red Eddies hope to dethrone Bangor this time
Class A North came down to the Edward Little and Bangor last year, with the Rams winning the regional title decisively en route to yet another state championship. The majority of KVAC observers believe they’ll be the last teams standing again this season. EL expects to bounce back and be even stronger despite some key […]
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Poland baseball 2017 preview
Coach: Charlie Pray (First year) Class: B; Conference: WMC Last year’s record: 2-14 Returning athletes: Senior — Ben Bernier (P/SS), Jake Wiseman (C), Noah Solomon (P/3B), Quinn Callahan (P/OF), Caleb Hodgkin (P/3B/1B); Junior — Gabe Crosby (Util); Sophomores — Adrien Melanson (SS/C/OF/P), Gawain Tibbetts (Util). Key losses: None. Promising newcomers: Freshman — Brady Downing (P/SS). […]