Coyne, a former QB who most recently was defensive coordinator at Wesleyan, will look to lead the Bobcats to their first winning season since 2012.
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Spencer Emerson hired as offensive coordinator at University of Chicago
The former Poland Regional High School leaves Georgetown University after two seasons as running backs coach to take his first shot at being a college coordinator.
Kat McKay excited and grateful to be Bates’ new softball coach
The former coach at Poland and St. Dominic — and the 2003 Miss Maine Softball as a player at St. Dom’s — initially joined the Bobcats earlier this year after five years leading UMF’s program.
Dan Annino looks to bring Bates men’s lacrosse program back to the top
Annino, a former Amherst College player, was hired earlier this month as the fourth coach in the program’s history.
Basketball: Ronnie Turner leaves Bates to become head coach at Connecticut prep school
The Lewiston High School graduate, and former Blue Devils coach, is leaving the Bobcats after one season as an assistant to lead the boys basketball program at Pomfret School.
College roundup: Bates rowing comes within one point of fifth straight national title
The Bobcats win the second varsity eight gold for the eighth straight time but take third in the first eight and finished second overall to Wellesely. Also: Two Bates athletes compete at track championships.
College roundup: Bates boats win heats at NCAA championships
The Bobcats, who have won four straight national titles, advance their first and second varsity eight to Saturday’s grand finals.
Area roundup: Edward Little pulls away from Mt. Ararat in baseball
A four-run third inning is the key for the Red Eddies. Also, the Edward Little softball team shuts down the Eagles and a pair of Bates track athletes are going to the NCAA Championships.
Area college roundup: CMCC softball’s season ends with loss in USCAA tournament
The Mustangs score early runs but fall to Penn State-Hazelton to bow out of the double-elimination tournament. Also, postseason honors for a Lewiston grad as well as Bates rowers.
Area roundup: Bates’ Sydney Byrnes named NESCAC Women’s Tennis Sportswoman of the Year
Fellow Bobcat Lindsey Kim also garners NESCAC honors, and three UMaine-Farmington baseball players are honored by the NAC.