Conventional wisdom took a year off this season in Maine high school girls’ hockey. In a sport where teams try to build toward success over a few years as the players grow and mature, some teams have found another way — win with youth. There’s no better example than St. Dominic Academy. The Saints’ success […]
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H.S. Girls’ Hockey: Edward Little/Leavitt/Poland outlasts Yarmouth/Freeport/Gray-NG
The Red Hornets (3-0-1) got on the board quickly, as Grace McBride put back a rebound of Madi Simard’s shot just 2:27 into the contest. Those were the first two shots of the game for the Red Hornets, and were the only two of the first period. The Clippers (2-3) answered back four minutes later […]
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High school girls’ hockey preview: Yarmouth/Freeport/Gray-NG Clippers
Coach: Megan Vaughan (first year) Region: North Last year’s result: (11-8-1), lost in East semifinals Returning athletes: Seniors — Madison McCullum (F), Jenny Holmquist (D), Keeley Arnold (F), Colleen Sullivan (F); Juniors — Kelsey Meyer (F/D), Katie Clemmer (F), Sydney St. Pierre (F/D), Georgia Giese (F), Molly Wilson (D). Promising newcomers: Senior — Madeline Wilkes (F); […]
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Girls’ Hockey: Auburn plays host to preseason round robin
AUBURN — The phrase “non-stop action” is often used in sports, especially in promoting games and events. That phrase had some merit Saturday in Auburn, as 16 high school girls’ hockey teams from around the state took part in the Red Hornets Round Robin preseason tournament at Norway Savings Bank Arena. Starting just after noon […]
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Class B softball: Yarmouth outlasts Hermon for first state title
It turns out she was right. Making their first state championship game appearance, the Clippers put up seven runs on 12 hits in a 7-5 victory over Hermon on Saturday at St. Joseph’s College. “These kids deserve every ounce of credit they’re going to get,” Ashley said. “It’s such a great step for this program. […]
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Girls’ Hockey: Lewiston ousts Yarmouth-Freeport-Gray-New Gloucester, reaches regional final
LEWISTON — Lewiston High School is headed back to the Eastern Maine girls’ hockey final, though it took nearly 72 hours longer than anticipated. The defending regional champions were the last team to play its first playoff game of the year following scheduling conflicts and building availability that pushed its regularly scheduled Friday game back […]
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Boys’ Hockey: Lewiston wears down Yarmouth
LEWISTON — Lewiston High School’s depth was on full display Wednesday night. The Blue Devils received goal contributions from six different skaters and 10 finished with at least a point in their 6-1 victory over Yarmouth at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee. It was Lewiston’s first game decided by more than a goal so far this […]
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Girls’ Hockey: Blue Devils overcome slow start, top Clippers
Five minutes later, the Blue Devils asserted themselves to the tune of four goals and turned a close game into a rout. Corinne Leberge, Jordan Mynahan and Allison Frechette all scored twice and Lewiston overcame a slow start in a 7-0 victory over Yarmouth/Freeport/Gray-New Gloucester on Wednesday at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee. “We were just […]
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Boys’ soccer: Yarmouth eliminates Ellsworth for Class B crown
PORTLAND — Some cheap shots and a near melee didn’t stop Yarmouth from accomplishing its ultimate goal — a state title. A goal by Yarmouth junior Patrick Grant in the 27th minute was all the Clippers needed to accomplish that feat as they defeated Ellsworth, 1-0, in the Class B state title match at Deering […]
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H.S. Field Hockey: Yarmouth eliminates Telstar from playoffs
For Yarmouth High School, that home-field advantage only doubled when Telstar, a team that plays and practices exclusively on grass, is forced to play on a turf field against a heavily favored opponent. The home turf was kind to the second-seeded Clippers just like it had been during the regular season as they topped seventh-seeded […]