Overview: After getting knocked out in the regional semifinals each of the past two seasons, Dirigo welcomes back an experienced group that appears poised to challenge in a loaded Class C West race. Robinson is one of the best players in the state, regardless of class, having averaged more than 25 points per game as […]
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2014 Winter Preview: Dirigo Girls’ Basketball
Overview: The Cougars won a prelim and then beat the top seed in Western C last year before losing to Madison in the regional semifinals. Then, the program changed coaches. Karen Magnusson, the former Cony coach, returns to coaching after a year off. The Cougars return much of last year’s team including playmaker Lueders in […]
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2014 Winter Preview: MVC Girls’ Basketball Preview
It will be a different looking Mountain Valley Conference this season. Between an abundance of new coaches, Spruce Mountain moving to the KVAC and Winthrop not fielding a varsity team, the MVC will be transforming this season. One constant is the fact that Madison and Carrabec should still be among the top teams. The Cobras […]
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Coach: Melissa Carrier (sixth year) Conference: Mountain Valley Conferene Class: C Last year’s result: The Cougars took econd place in the Mountain Valley Conference, fourth at the regional competition and seventh at the state competition. Athletes: Seniors — Taya Harting, Kaitlin Morang, Kayla Perry (captain); Juniors — Desiree Broadway (captain), Barry Campbell, Mackenzie Houghton, Kylie Palmer, Desirae Tracy-Rackliff, […]
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H.S. Wrestling: Dirigo young, but with same ol’ goals
DIXFIELD — Dirigo is a defending state wrestling champion. It doesn’t have time for photo opportunities after a preseason match. This was a big deal, too, as preseason matches go. The Cougars dispatched host Oxford Hills and perennial power Massabesic, both Class A schools, as well as reigning Class B champion Camden Hills and contender […]
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Dirigo wrestling preview
Coach: Doug Gilbert (20th year) Conference: Mid-State League Class: C Last year’s record: State champions, third in league meet, 24-5 regular season Returning athletes: Juniors — Griffyn Smith, Spencer Vaughan, Lucas MacDonald; Sophomores — Jon Flagg, Hunter White, Colin Woodhead, Bryce Whittemore, Tucker Barnett. Key losses: Jesse Hutchinson, Julian Baldinelli, Jason Baldinelli, Torey Barnett. Promising […]
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High school football: Oak Hill figures out Dirigo, returns to West D final
DIXFIELD — Whether the Raiders wanted to say it or not, Friday’s Western Class D semifinal contest against Dirigo was a revenge game. They wanted revenge, and they got it. Eight weeks removed from their only loss of the season, which came at home to Dirigo, the Raiders rushed for 284 yards and came away […]
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H.S. Football: Robinson, Arsenault dominant duo on both sides for Dirigo
DIXFIELD — A word of warning to Oak Hill or any other opponent trying to trick the Dirigo secondary. They may be junior-dominated, but the Cougars’ defensive backs are fully grown men when it comes to keeping trade secrets. “We’ve got a lot of experience in our secondary with me, Mike (Casey) and Gavin (Arsenault),” […]
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High school football: No. 2 Dirigo thumps No. 7 Boothbay in West C quarterfinal
DIXFIELD — Dirigo kept its nose to the grindstone in a Western Class D quarterfinal Friday night at Harlow Park, methodically putting together a 34-12 win over Boothbay to advance to the regional semifinals. The Cougars still expect more, though they continue to improve. Senior Tyler Frost rushed for 128 yards and scored two touchdowns […]
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H.S. Football: Dirigo dismisses Traip, 35-12
KITTERY — Dirigo’s punishing ground attack and special teams play have drawn the most attention this Class D West football season, but the Cougars showed Saturday that their passing game is equally dangerous. Riley Robinson hooked up with Gavin Arsenault five times for 117 yards, capped by a touchdown in Dirigo’s 35-12 win over Traip […]