With no seniors, this is the youngest team the Cougars have had for some time, so the annual quest for hardware may be put on hold for a year or two. “There are different expectations this year,” coach Travis Magnusson said. “Now, the goal is to get into the playoffs and see what happens.” Expect […]
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High school softball: Telstar races past Dirigo
DIXFIELD — When Ashley Savage gets on base, she’s not there to take in the scenery. Telstar’s senior lead-off hitter looks to move whenever she reaches base. If the batting order behind her gives her the chance, she’ll do just that. “As soon as I get on the bases, I know I have to run,” […]
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High school softball: Lisbon rallies past Dirigo
LISBON — As the game began to turn in Dirigo’s favor Monday, the Lisbon softball team wasn’t worrying about what had just happened. With the game on the line, the Greyhounds were focused on the next play and the one after that. “We preach a lot about the next thing,” Lisbon coach Terri Tlumac said. […]
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High school softball: Falcons deny Cougars
This season, the junior is increasing the heat as she steps into the pitcher’s circle for the Falcons. With ace Lindsay Marston graduated, Laubauskas is the heir to the pitching duties this season, and she made her debut Monday against Dirigo. “I was a little nervous because this is basically my first year of actually […]
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High school softball: Dirigo opens with win over Monmouth
Her Dirigo softball team loaded the bases in the top of the first but instead of breaking the game open early, Monmouth held the Cougars to just one run. It was a close game the rest of the way, but that was okay by Olsen. “Those are the fun games for me as a pitcher,” […]
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2016 Dirigo softball preview
Coach: Sara Thurston (fifth year) Conference: MVC; Class: C Last year’s record: 11-6, lost in Western C quarterfinals Returning athletes: Seniors — Mariah Lafleur (UT), Kenzie Lord (C), Katelyn Olsen (P), Emma Lueders (3b/SS), Ellie Jasper (1b/2b), Summer Bradbury (UT); Juniors — Brittany Greig (OF), Alexis Theriault (UT). Key losses: Megan Bradbury (C), Kelsey Hutchins […]
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Girls’ basketball: Monmouth surges past Dirigo
MONMOUTH — The Monmouth girls’ basketball team probably didn’t need any extra motivation Saturday night. The Mustangs were coming off a disappointing one-point loss against Madison earlier in the week. That game came right down to the wire before the Bulldogs hand Monmouth its first loss of the season. With hopes of bouncing back from […]
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H. S. girls’ basketball: Boothbay bursts by Dirigo
DIXFIELD — When Sydney Meader drilled a shot late in the second quarter Saturday night, it not only capped a first-half comeback for the Boothbay girls’ basketball team, but sparked a second half surge. The Seahawks finished the first half with an 11-3 run and then opened the third quarter with a 14-2 burst that […]
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2015 Winter Preview: Dirigo girls’ basketball
Coach: Karen Magnusson (second year) Conference: MVC Class: C South Last year’s record: 18-3, lost in Western C final Returning players: Seniors — Sabrina Daoud (5-7 guard), Lauren Henderson (5-9 forward), Mariah LeFleur (5-5 guard), Kenzie Lord (5-5 guard), Emma Lueders (5-6 guard); Juniors — Kaicey Conant (5-9 forward), Brittany Greig (5-4 guard), Olivia Noyes (5-5 guard). Key losses: Jessica Conant […]