LEWISTON — The challenge was always there for Larry Thornton. When he coached the Livermore Falls soccer team a decade ago, the task was always about building something better. His Andies went from a fledgling co-ed team to a formidable contender in the MVC. Now, Thornton is back, and so is a greater opportunity. “The […]
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H.S. soccer: Scarborough repeats in A states
BATH — Scarborough rallied with a goal late in regulation and then won in the first overtime to beat Hampden Academy 2-1 in the Class A boys’ state soccer final Saturday at McMann Field. It is the second straight state title for the Red Storm and fourth in the past six years. Hampden was shooting […]
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H.S. boys’ soccer: Sudden heartbreak for Lewiston
Trailing by a goal entering the second half, the Blue Devils mounted a furious comeback and forced overtime Wednesday in their Eastern A championship game against top-seeded Hampden Academy. But the comeback hopes were dashed in the first overtime when Tristan Gardner headed in the game-winner with 6:56 remaining to stun the second-ranked Blue Devils, […]
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H.S. boys’ soccer: Ready for rematch
LEWISTON — One of the first things Mike McGraw emphasized Saturday night was that his team’s work isn’t finished. Moments after Lewiston dispatched Bangor in an Eastern A semifinal, McGraw told his Lewiston boys’ soccer squad there is still some unfinished business. Saturday’s win advanced the Blue Devils to the regional final at Hampden Academy […]
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H. S. boys’ soccer: Lewiston returns to regional final
LEWISTON — A quick start and a strong finish added up to an impressive win Saturday. The Lewiston boys’ soccer team got an early goal and set the tone for the rest of the way in a 2-0 win over Bangor in an Eastern A semifinal. The Blue Devils advance to Wednesday’s regional final at […]
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H.S. boys’ soccer: Lewiston fends off Eagles
LEWISTON — They were well on their way. That’s what it felt like Wednesday night to the Lewiston boys’ soccer team. The Blue Devils scored two quick goals early in their Eastern A quarterfinal and it felt like victory. Lewiston defeated Messalonskee at the end of the regular season, and the quick lead had the […]
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H.S. boys’ soccer: Patriots pay back Poland
GRAY — It was a loss that has lingered. It was one of those bad days and frustrating outcomes that can be hard to forget. And when the Gray-New Gloucester boys’ soccer team drew Poland in Saturday’s Western B preliminary game, the Patriots made sure they remembered. “We didn’t feel that day was our best […]
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H.S. boys’ soccer: EL, Lewiston boys all tied up
AUBURN — Bragging rights and a whole lot of Heal Points were at stake Tuesday. Both the Lewiston and Edward Little boys’ soccer teams were hoping to make a statement in a showdown to end the regular season. Instead, the two rivals settled for a hard-fought 0-0 tie. Lewiston (11-1-2) controlled play and outshot EL […]
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H.S. boys’ soccer: Jensen a net gain for EL
AUBURN — What was likely a loss to the Edward Little football program has proved to be a gain for Red Eddies soccer. There was a time that Lew Jensen played football. He had grown up as a soccer goalie but in eighth grade, he turned in his shin guards and goalie gloves for football […]
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H.S. boys’ soccer: Lewiston ties up Mt. Ararat
LEWISTON — Between the chill in the air, the autumn color in the leaves and the glowing half moon in the sky, the signs of a waning fall were evident Tuesday night. Another sure sign of autumn’s progress was the play of the Lewiston and Mt. Ararat boys on the soccer field. With the playoffs […]