LISBON FALLS — Most soccer coaches will preach long and hard about the five minutes. There’s the first five of any half and the five minutes after a goal is scored. Those are significant moments in any soccer game and how a team responds very well might make the difference. “We have a five-minute rule,” […]
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Girls’ soccer: EL ditches Lewiston
LEWISTON — Halftime was filled with talking and listening. But after sitting in a circle during the intermission, the Edward Little girls’ soccer team put that discussion into action. “When we get down, our team is really good at talking together, working together and listening to each other about what we have to do better,” […]
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Girls’ soccer: Knights shut out Rangers
POLAND — Poland Regional High School sisters Emily and Sarah Bolduc were happy to have a 3-0 win over Traip Academy on Wednesday. That doesn’t mean they were happy with the score. “I was disappointed with 3-0,” said Emily, a senior midfielder. “I thought we could have done so much more. A little disappointing, but […]
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H.S. girls’ soccer: Hornets rally past Panthers
TURNER — It was a play that Tessa Benson might have been reliving in her mind for days. As her Leavitt girls’ soccer team tried to rally Tuesday, she had the perfect pass, an open net and a prime opportunity to tie the game. But she missed. “I knew after that I needed to pick […]
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H.S. girls’ soccer: Saints rally for overtime win
MONMOUTH — There was more than just desperation in their motivation. The St. Dom’s girls’ soccer team wasn’t out for just the tying or winning goal Wednesday as their varsity girls’ soccer game wound down. The Saints wanted to pull the game out for their goalie and leader Kelly Pomerleau. “I think we just wanted […]
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High school girls’ soccer: Blue Devils settle for tie
LEWISTON — Butch Dow warned his team. Despite an early lead, the Lewiston girls’ soccer coach advised his club not to be complacent in the second half Saturday. He could see Brewer picking up its play, and if the Blue Devils didn’t react accordingly, that lead could be in jeopardy. “At halftime, I told the […]
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Finishing kick: Kemp looks to close out stellar soccer career in style
Before the leaves began to turn last fall, Kylie Kemp was already drawing attention and double teams. “Toward the end of last year, I had two or three girls guarding me,” said the Monmouth senior forward. “Every team had one really good person on me. It got really frustrating. I knew if two people were […]
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Preview 2013: Edward Little girls’ soccer
Coach: Craig Latuscha (fourth year) Class: A Conference: KVAC Last year’s record: 7-8, lost in Eastern A preliminary Returning letter-winners: Seniors — Kory Norcross (SK), Taylor Landry (G), Danny Rock (FB), Emily Schario (FB), Rebeka Abel (SK); Juniors — Hannah Smith (FB), Molly Murray (MF), Calli Murray (MF), Olivia Paione (MF), Makayla Norcross (SK); Sophomore […]
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Preview 2013: Gray-New Gloucester girls’ soccer
Coach: Kiaran McCormack (third year)Class: B Conference: WMCLast year’s record: 6-7-4, lost in Western B semifinal. Returning letter-winners: Seniors — Anna Knapp (G/FB), Julia Martell (F/MF), Julia Ritter (FB/MF), Angelina Lacarrubba (MF/F); Juniors — Zoe Adams (G/FB), Anisa Hayman (FB), Emily Hotham (MF/F), Ashley Moreau (MF/F), Maria Valente (MF/FB); Sophomores — Sarah Giggey (MF/F), Kaelyn […]
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2013 Preview: Mt. Blue girls’ soccer
Coach: Fred Conlogue (fifth year) Class: A Conference: KVACLast year’s record: 9-6-1, lost in Eastern A semifinalsReturning letter-winners: Seniors — Miranda Nicely (F), Kiana Thompson (MF), Savannah Swain (MF), Rachel Wolfe (MF), Elise Beauchamp (FB), Thia Bridges (G); Junior — Hope Thompson (MF); Sophomores — Eryn Doiron (F), Caitlin Kane (MF), Britlin Karkos (FB).Key […]