Rebecca Fletcher is getting her team up to speed on how to do things the Dirigo way. “It’s a new coach, so there’s a new system, trying to teach them how we want to do things,” Fletcher said. “It’s been good having as much time as we have had. We’re starting to put together what […]
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Winter Preview: Class C girls’ basketball
If it isn’t a consensus in Class C South, it’s close. “I’d have to say, the top two, by far, are Boothbay and Monmouth,” Mt. Abram coach Larry Donald said. “Monmouth and Boothbay, in particular, are going to be really good,” Dirigo coach Rebecca Fletcher said. The Mustangs lost some key players from last year’s […]
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2016-17 Dirigo cheering preview
Coach/years: Ami-Jo Arsenault (first year) Conference: MVC Class: C South Last year’s results: Second at MVCs, Southern C regional champions, second at Class C states Team roster: Seniors — Lauren Lafleme, McKayla O’Brien, Kayla Brooks, Ariel Amburg, Gina Kubesh, Greta Frei, Samantha Davis; Juniors — Elizabeth Gallant, Abigail Hardin; Sophomores — Felicity Boulanger, Lexi Casey; […]
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Winter Preview: Dirigo wrestling
Coach: Doug Gilbert (22nd year) Conference: Mid-State; Class: Class B Last year’s results: Won Mid-State League; state runner-up in Class B Returning athletes: Seniors —Bryce Whittemore (160), Hunter White (152), Jon Flagg (120), Colin Woodhead (145); Juniors — Dalton Berry (195), John Wainwright (138); Sophomore — Nolan Degroot (170). Key losses: Griffyn Smith, Lucas MacDonald, […]
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Longtime official, Dirigo standout inducted into hall of fame
DIXFIELD — After enjoying a highly successful and competitive athletic career, Deb (DiConzo) Mooney found herself at a crossroads that had her briefly contemplating retirement from the sport of field hockey. Instead, much to the delight of everyone who came to know her, Mooney traded her stick for a whistle and used her knowledge of […]
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Monday Morning Quarterback: Surprise, surprise in semifinals
Ever since Tyler Halls took over the starting quarterback position for Lisbon, head coach Dick Mynahan has been trying to get him out of the spot. It’s not that Halls is a bad quarterback. He has a great throwing arm, he has the smarts to play the position, and Mynahan has been able to craft […]
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H.S. Football: Winthrop/Monmouth picks off Dirigo
Brooks collected three of the Ramblers’ four interceptions and classmate Alec Brown ran for four touchdowns as part of a 38-8 victory over Dirigo in a Class D South semifinal at Maxwell Field. “We’ve kind of held him back a bit, just to keep him fresh,” Ramblers coach Dave St. Hilaire said. “He’s such a […]
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H.S. Football: Dirigo putting it all on the line
DIXFIELD — Dirigo senior Bryce Whittemore said his favorite quote is. “It’s not the size of the dog in the fight, it’s the size of the fight in the dog.” Replace “dog” with “cougar” and you start to understand where Whittemore is coming from. Whittemore doesn’t look like a prototypical offensive guard, and you can […]
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H.S. Football: Pigskin prognostications
Cape Elizabeth 35, Spruce Mountain 20 Winthrop/Monmouth 21, Dirigo 14 Lisbon 26, Oak Hill 20 Windham 26, Cheverus 21 Bonny Eagle 35, Sanford 13 Thorton Academy 38, Scarborough 13 Brewer 42, Cony 28 Brunswick 48, Messalonskee 21 Marshwood 28, Kennebunk 20 Biddeford 28, Greely 22 MDI 35, Oceanside 12 Winslow 22, Madison/Carrabec 20 Wells 28, […]
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Head to head with Wil and Lee: Surprises? Nah, it’s the playoffs
Kramlich: All right, I didn’t think I could possibly see a better version of the Edward Little vs. Oxford Hills/Buckfield matchup than the one you saw during the regular season. But the playoff version found a way to top a last-play, comeback victory. Last Friday night’s Class A North quarterfinal in Paris never looked over […]