DIXFIELD — Coach Jon Berry didn’t anticipate making any changes, knowing his team has been playing well and has continued to find ways to win. The Saints kept on winning Tuesday. Playing with high energy and intensity on both ends of the floor, and maintaining its composure down the stretch, No. 11 St. Dom’s pulled […]
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H.S. wrestling: Dirigo tops at B South regional
RUMFORD — The Dirigo wrestling team made a statement Saturday, dominating the field to win its first Class B South regional championship. The Cougars had participated in Class C until this season as the Maine Principals’ Association merged the bottom two classes due to lower numbers. Dirigo’s overall depth, regardless of class, was evident as […]
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Boys’ basketball: Dirigo escapes Hall-Dale, clinches No. 1 seed in Class C South
FARMINGDALE — In its quest to nail down the No. 1 seed in the upcoming Class C South boys’ basketball tournament, Dirigo made its final defensive stop of the MVC season like a team that has enjoyed that distinction before, oh, once or twice. With Hall-Dale only a 3-pointer away from forcing overtime on Senior Night […]
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Wrestling: Dirigo tops the field at Mid-State tourney
LISBON — Prior to Hunter White stepping on to the mat, the Dirigo wrestler visualized erasing any previous shortcomings. His focus led to an individual championship at the Mid-State League tournament, and he helped lead a deep Cougars squad to a team victory in the final big tuneup for regional competition. Dirigo scored 195 points […]
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Girls’ basketball: Dirigo comes back to top Oak Hill
DIXFIELD — Dirigo played with high energy and intensity on both ends of the floor — paced by Sabrina Daoud, Lauren Henderson and Emma Lueders, who combined to score 46 points — as the Cougars rallied in the fourth quarter for a 58-51 win over Oak Hill at Defoe Gym on Tuesday. Dirigo is a […]
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Boys’ basketball: Hickey (21 points), Winthrop get back at Dirigo
WINTHROP — With his drive to the basket 54 seconds into the game on Wednesday night, Winthrop’s explosive junior Jacob Hickey doubled his scoring output from a loss to Dirigo at Augusta Civic Center in December. On the comfort of the Ramblers’ home floor, given an opportunity for redemption in front of a packed, bipartisan crowd, […]
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Girls’ basketball: Mountain Valley runs away from Dirigo
RUMFORD — When rivals meet there is usually a tough battle. The Mountain Valley girls most of the answers when it counted Friday night in a tussle with Dirigo. Ashley Russell, who helped spark a pair of second-half runs and scored a game-high 18 points, helped the Falcons pull away for a 49-27 triumph and […]
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Boys’ basketball: Dirigo denies Madison for 42nd consecutive win at Defoe
DIXFIELD — Mountain Valley Conference opponents are running out of defensive options against the Dirigo boys’ basketball team. Every coach’s preference for countering a team of slashers and speedsters — some variety of zone — isn’t working. The Cougars have more shooters than the early-season scouting report let on. They sank nine 3-pointers on Friday evening at […]
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High school roundup: St. Dom’s back to .500 in win over Wiscasset
AUBURN — After trailing by six in the first frame, St. Dom’s used an 11-5 run in the fourth to record a 35-29 victory over Wiscasset in girls’ basketball action Thursday. Chloe Dwinell led the Saints (6-6) with 14 points, while Abby Castonguay chipped in with seven. The Wolverines (3-10) were paced by Gabby Chapman […]
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National Honor Society hosting senior luncheon
DIXFIELD — Dirigo High School National Honor Society will host its annual free luncheon for senior citizens from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 17, in the Student Community Center, society adviser Rachel Buck said. “Any senior citizen that wants a free lunch is welcome to come,” Buck said. “Also, if anyone makes donations, […]