So constant that it feels like they’re always in each other’s way. The Raiders and Cougars will meet Saturday for the sixth time in 35 months. Kickoff in Wales is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Rivals of convenience and recent success, if not geography, the teams entered this year’s Class D West fray widely considered co-favorites, […]
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New staff to be welcomed before RSU 10 meeting
DIXFIELD — A special welcome gathering for the dozen or so new teachers who began their duties last week at RSU 10 will be held at 5:30 p.m., Sept. 8, in the Community Room of Dirigo High School. Light refreshments will be served. The regular RSU 10 board meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. Among […]
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Dirigo toughs it out against Maranacook
DIXFIELD — It was a display of tempered defense and all-around team effort that carried Dirigo on Friday night in a Campbell Conference season-opening football game at Harlow Park. Senior Tyler Frost rambled 53-yards for the eventual winning touchdown with 11:04 left in the fourth quarter and the Cougars made the proper adjustments for a […]
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2014 Dirigo football preview
Coach: Jim Hersom (first year) Conference: West Class: D Last year: 7-4, lost in regional championship Returning players: Seniors — Tyler Frost (FB/LB), Kaine Hutchins (HB/SS), Joe Casey (RB/LB); Juniors — Gavin Arsenault (SE/DB), Riley Robinson (QB/S), Mike Casey (RB/DB), Clay Swett (TE/DE). Key losses: Jack Brown (T/DT), Joey Hebert (C/DT), Heath Hersom (TB/LB), Zach […]
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Dirigo football: Winning coach joins winning program
As evidenced by his tireless work out of the wildcat formation during a run to the Cougars’ second consecutive Class D West championship game last fall, Tyler Frost enjoys the spotlight and isn’t afraid to take a pounding. It looks like a match made in heaven. “That’s the plan,” Frost said. “I’m hoping I can […]
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2014 Dirigo cross country preview
Coach: Gunnar Bradbury (seventh year) Conference: MVC Class: C Last year: Boys: Sixth at MVCs, ninth at Class C West Regionals. Girls: Seventh at MVCs, ninth at Class C West Regionals. Returning athletes: Boys: Seniors — Jacob Larson, Vernon Ferrar; Girls: Seniors — Megan Morrison, Jessica Conant, Megan Bradbury, Rachel Knight. Key losses: Boys: Seth […]
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High school field hockey: Emotional Ramblers notch opening win over Cougars
WINTHROP — There was no other possible outcome. Not on this day. Not on this field. Following a touching pregame ceremony to honor fallen teammate Kelsey Stoneton, during which the Winthrop High School field hockey team presented Kelsey’s father and mother with her framed, retired jerseys, the Ramblers took to the field with heavy hearts. […]
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2014 Fall Preview: Dirigo Field Hockey
Coach: Gretchen Errington (fourth year) Conference: MVC Class: C Last year: 7-6-1 Returning players: Ellen Wainwright, Emma Lueders, Kelsey Hutchins, Haley Turner, Olivia Noyes, Taya Harting, Michaela Ryerson, Sabrina Smith. Key losses: Kelsey Wilson, Brittany Lapointe, Brooke Holmquist, Rylee L’Italien, Amanda Dolloff, Megan Brann, Grace Hebert, Britney Ellis, Caitlin Gallant, Katrina Riggs. Promising newcomers: Kaitlyn […]
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2014 Preview: Dirigo golf
Coach: Mike Kersey Conference: MVC Class: C Last year: 6-4 Returning players: Mitch Kubesh, Gus Brown, Mike Kersey Jr., Mason Corriveau, Kyle Murphy Key losses: Nick Hall, Matt Irish. Promising newcomer: Jacob Gaudin Season outlook: The Cougars are looking forward to a promising season with a team of well polished golfers. The entire team has […]