LISBON — Two straight days on the softball field for both Lisbon and Dirigo seemed odd after a spring full of rain. For three innings Thursday, this Mountain Valley Conference contest stayed close, with the host Greyhounds scoring two second-inning runs on a pair of Dirigo errors. But, Lisbon found its groove in the final […]
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HS Baseball: Telstar wins wild MVC opener over Dirigo on walk-off sacrifice bunt
READFIELD — If ever a baseball game called for a walk-off “sacrifice” bunt by the winning team’s cleanup hitter, Wednesday’s Mountain Valley Conference season-opener between Telstar and Dirigo was it. Boston Ludden scored the winning run from second on Josh Eliot’s bunt in the bottom of the seventh, the result of a fittingly-wild finish to […]
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Dirigo outdoor track and field 2017 preview
Coach: Gunnar Bradbury (seventh year). Class: C; Conference: Mountain Valley. Returning athletes: Boys: Senior — Hunter White; Junior — Dalton Berry; Sophomores — Ethan Couture, Alex Gotham. Girls: Seniors — Lily Meehan, Zoe Tacheny; Juniors — Elizabeth Farrar, Kaiya Martin, Morgan Morrow; Sophomores — Emilee Noyes, Willow Smith. Key losses: Boys: Ben Buck, Keenan Martin, […]
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Dirigo boys’ tennis 2017 preview
Coach: Bruce Thompson (40th year) Conference: MVC; Class: C Last year’s results: 1-11 Returning athletes: Seniors — Justin Grignon, Noah Brown, Justin Cantin; Sophomore — Brandon Litalien. Key losses: Griffin Smith, Joey Caruso. Season outlook: The Cougars’ top two singles players Justin Grignon and Noah Brown should be strong this year, and Justin Cantin and […]
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H.S. Softball: Local teams look to catch up to Madison
As far as the other coaches in Class C South are concerned, the softball factory at Madison is still churning out a contender. The Bulldogs have been the No. 1 seed in the region each of the past five years, and have won the region three of those times, winning two state titles, including last […]
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Dirigo baseball 2017 preview
Coach: Ryan Palmer (Seventh year) Class: C; Conference: MVC Last year’s record: 11-7 (Lost in Class C South quarterfinals) Returning athletes: Seniors — Bryce Whittemore (C), Mason Corriveau (P/3B); Juniors — Luke Lueders (P/SS), Cooper Chiasson (P/3B), Cameron Turner (P/OF); Sophomore — Jeremy St. Germain (1B). Key losses: Gavin Arsenault, Gus Brown, Riley Robinson, Barry […]
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Class C South Baseball Preview: After surprise run, Greyhounds now front-runners
Greyhounds are usually chasing, not being chased. But after surprising Class C South with a run to the regional title game as the sixth seed, the Lisbon Greyhounds are ready for their role as preseason front-runners in 2017. “The players know they’re going to have a target on their back,” Lisbon coach Randy Ridley said. […]
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Dirigo girls’ tennis 2017 preview
Coach: Art Chamberlain (third year; second stint) Conference: MVC; Class: C Last year’s result: 1-11 Returning athletes: Seniors — Gina Kubech, Ariel Amburg; Junior — Carleen Hutchinson. Key losses: Desiree Broadway, Desiree Broadway, Sela Smith, Desirae Tracy-Rackliff, Rebecca Wright. Promising newcomers: Senior — Brittany Greig; Juniors — Katelyn Ellis, Form Bhatt, Greta Freiburger, Thanvinee Panyanonwat, Cassidy Packard; Sophomore — Sophia Jacques; Freshmen — Haley Leavitt, Adrianna Belskis, Alyssa McTyre. Season […]
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Girls’ tennis: Dirigo adds much-needed depth
Dirigo High School girl’s tennis coach Art Chamberlain works on backhand technique with his team at the high school in Dixfield. The Dirigo girls’ tennis program was short on players in 2016 and forced them to forfeit a few matches which led to their 1-11 record. Coach Art Chamberlain knew he had a some good […]
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Dirigo announces Keegan Awards' winners
The Dirigo Sports Boosters presented their Frank Keegan Memorial Awards to these Dirigo athletes at the annual winter sports banquet. Each coach selects one athlete who best displays dedication,sportsmanship, and absolute love of their sport. From Left to Right: Ethan Couture; boys’ nordic skiing, Kaicey Conant; girls’ basketball, Luke Lueders; boys’ basketball, Hunter White; wrestling, […]