Oxford Hills’ Julia Colby works the ball past Mt. Blue defender Gretchen Huish late in the first half of the game played at the Gouin Complex in South Paris.Mt. Blue’s Courtney Richard (40), Sierra Keim (middle) and Oxford Hills’ Emily Wallace (16) battle for the ball during a Class A girls’ soccer game in South […]
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Dirigo football stymies Mountain Valley
DIXFIELD — When teams from the River Valley area face off on the field, there’s always a heightened sense of competition. Friday, for the first time, the Dirigo and Mountain Valley football teams collided in a meaningful contest. And that atmosphere did not disappoint. Alex Gorham rushed for two touchdowns in the first half and […]
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2017 Dirigo football
Coach: Jim Hersom (fourth year) Region: D South Last year’s record: 5-4, lost in Class D South semifinals Returning athletes: Seniors — Cooper Chiasson (RB/DL), Luke Lueders (QB/DB), Cam Turner (RB/LB); Jon Wainwright (OL/LB), Dalton Berry (OL/DL), Quentin Penley (OL/DL ); Juniors — Alex Gorham (RB/LB), Jack Lavorgna (OL/DL)); Sophomore — Trent Tibbetts (G/DT). Key […]
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2017 HS Football Preview: Cougars setting 'hard edge' under new coach
Mt. Blue players run a play during a preseason practice. FARMINGTON — In football, defenders are often asked to “set the edge” to keep ball-carriers from busting big plays. New Mt. Blue coach Nate Quirion set an edge of his own in preseason. “Hard edge,” senior two-way lineman Nick Foy said, referring to the Cougars’ rallying […]
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2017 Mt. Blue football
Coach: Nate Quirion (first year) Region: B North Last year’s record: 3-5 Returning athletes: Seniors — Matt Hyde (WR/CB), Abram Meader (TB/SS), Nick Foy (C/DT), Ethan Andrews (WR/FS). Key losses: Cole Dorman (QB/CB), Makao Thompson (RB/CB), Caleb Hall (TE/DE), Miles Pelltier (T/LB), Brandon Durrell (G/DT). Promising newcomers: Seniors — Colton Nason T/OLB), Russell Prescott (OL/DT); Juniors — […]
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2017 HS Football Preview: Cougars' strength is experience, not numbers
Dirigo players navigate the ropes during a preseason practice. DIXFIELD — Despite low numbers, Dirigo refused to make 2016 about attrition. Instead, the Cougars held their ground against some of Class D South’s biggest and best teams and earned a home playoff win. Dirigo now has the experience to match its talent and determination, and even […]
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Field hockey: Hurtin' Cougars fall to seasoned Eagles
Mt. Blue’s Gracie Foss (14) pursues Messalonskee’s Emily Crowell (19) in a Class A field hockey opener at Caldwell Field in Farmington on Thursday afternoon. FARMINGTON — Mt. Blue field hockey coach Jody Harmon was forced to play a chess game without all the pieces Thursday. For openers, a rash of injuries forced the Cougars […]
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HS Football Game of the Week: Falcons, Cougars take rivalry to gridiron
Dirigo’s Cooper Chiasson runs the ball down the field as Winthrop’s Andrew Pazdziorko comes in on the left and Cameron Gaghan comes in from the right. Dirigo’s Ethan Bryant attempts to clear the path during last season’s Class D semifinal in Winthrop. The Dirigo/Mountain Valley rivalry permeates all corners of the western foothills and has […]
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Fall preview 2017: Mt. Blue High School cross country
Coach: Kelley Cullenberg (25th year) Class: A; Conference: KVAC Last year’s results: Boys: First at KVACs, first at regionals, fifth at state. Girls: Second at KVACs, fourth at regionals, ninth at state. Returning athletes: Boys:Seniors — Ian Burke, Jon Lesko, Zeke Robinson; Juniors — Jesse Dalton, Jacob Mealey, Sam Stinson, Wyatt Viles; Sophomores — Logan […]
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Fall preview 2017: Dirigo High School cross country
Coach: Gunnar Bradbury (ninth year) Class: C; Conference: MVC Returning players: Girls: Senior — Elizabeth Farrar. Boys: Junior — Ethan Coutour; Sophomore — Damien Nadeau. Key losses: Lily Meehan, Zoe Tacheny, Greta Freiburger, Emma Sommers, Maddy DeGroot. Promising newcomers: Boys: Freshmen — Owen Libby, Blaine Wilkins. What to expect: Dirigo cross country enters a building […]