DIXFIELD — Thursday’s Western Class C field hockey quarterfinal at Harlow Park was all about circles. When host Dirigo gathered in its halftime circle, coach Gretchen Errington made it clear that if the Cougars didn’t cash in more of their opportunities in the scoring circle, they could forget about the Saturday game that probably was […]
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H.S. Football: Greyhounds work OT to top Cougars
Junior QB Kyle Bourget’s 6-yard touchdown pass to freshman Noah Francis put the Greyhounds ahead in overtime, then Austin Proctor’s interception in the end zone clinched a 22-14 win over Dirigo at Thompson Field. The Greyhounds lost star senior running back Quincy Thompson to an apparent dislocated elbow on the first play of the second […]
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Field hockey: Playoffs loom as seeds are set
Lisbon is in a familiar position. So is Winthrop. And Leavitt. And Spruce Mountain. And, of course, Skowhegan and Scarborough. People hoping for new blood atop the Maine field hockey standings and in the playoffs are going to have to hope an underdog or two wins. Otherwise, many of the same schools who made it […]
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H.S. Girls Soccer: Raiders damage Cougars’ playoff hopes while boosting own
And they’re still alive after Oak Hill’s 3-1 win, but both squads still have some work to do. The Raiders scored all three goals in the second half, with freshman Hannah Nadeau collecting two and senior Sarah Barbay scoring what was essentially the game-winner as Oak Hill picked up its season-high third win a row. […]
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H.S. Roundup: Monmouth boys’ edge Carrabec
NORTH ANSON — Josh Reny fed a through ball to Kyle Fletcher and the speedy Monmouth forward won a battle with Carrabec goalie Trent Richardson to push the ball over the goal line, lifting the Mustangs to a 1-0 win over the Cobras in MVC boys’ soccer action Wednesday. Fletcher’s goal came in the first […]
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H.S. Football: Dirigo holds off OOB
The Cougars accepted the challenge several times in the second half and delivered a message each ocassion. Tyler Frost broke loose for a 30-yard touchdown run in the second quarter. Dylan Kidder recovered a fumble on the goal line and Brett Beauschesne ran for a 1-yard score, with less than two minutes to play. The […]
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High School Football Roundup: Dirigo, Winthrop/Monmouth cruise to Class D victories
SOUTH HIRAM — Brett Beauchesne rushed for 123 yards and two touchdowns on only seven carries Saturday afternoon, leading Dirigo to a 40-8 Western Class D football victory over Sacopee Valley. Beauchesne’s scores covered 1 yard in the first quarter and 51 yards in the second period. Tyler Frost and Heath Hersom also had touchdown […]
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H.S. Football: Cougars find right blend, blank Rebels
DIXFIELD — Although things haven’t gone the Cougars’ way lately, they weren;t about to let that stand in their way. Dirigo put its best foot forward and solid execution paid off in a Class D Campbell Conference football game at Harlow Park as sophomore quarterback Riley Robinson passed for two touchdowns and also ran for […]
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MVC Field Hockey: One streak ends, one continues as Spruce slips Dirigo
JAY — Whether their brand of hockey is played on ice or grass, coaches consistently preach the importance of scoring in the first minute of a period or the last minute. Goals are great whenever, of course, but to chalk one up right out of the starting blocks or just before the water and orange […]
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H.S. Field Hockey: Dirigo repels rival Mountain Valley for 4th straight win
DIXFIELD — Dirigo believed a week ago if it could win one field hockey game — any game — that its season would start falling into place. The Cougars’ faith was rewarded again Monday afternoon. Brooke Holmquist’s goal just under five minutes into the contest was enough for a 1-0 victory over neighbor and rival […]