Rarely challenged along the way (only two of 11 wins were by less than 20 points), Wells rolled to the state title in its first year in Class D in 2017. The Warriors will be favored again despite graduating a bushel of talent, including Fitzpatrick Trophy finalist Nolan Potter. The consensus is that they will […]
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H.S. field hockey: Mountain Valley opens season with shutout win over Lisbon
LISBON — The Mountain Valley High School field hockey team came into its regular season opener with rival Lisbon wanting to play more consistent after an up-and-down 2017 campaign. Longtime Falcons coach Melissa Forbes liked what she saw Wednesday as her squad captured a solid 3-0 Mountain Valley Conference road win. Following a season of […]
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H.S. football: Kates ready for year two as Lisbon coach
Lisbon football coach Chris Kates goes over a drill with a few of his players during a recent practice. The Greyhounds open Kates’ second season as their leader on Aug. 31 at Fryeburg Academy. (Bob Conn/Brunswick Times Record) LISBON — When former Lisbon High School standout quarterback Chris Kates realized a dream last season, he […]
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Shorey took non-traditional route to becoming a success story
Husson quarterback Jeremy Shorey drops back to pass against Becker during his senior season in 2007. (Husson University athletics) Jeremy Shorey approached the football office at Husson College (now University) in 2005 and introduced himself to the man sitting just outside the door. Assistant coach Nat Clark didn’t recognize the name at first, but he […]
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‘What a game to come back for’ — Dick Mynahan returns to coach West at Lobster Bowl
Maine Shrine Lobster Bowl West coach Dick Mynahan sits with other coaches during media day at Foxcroft Academy in Dover-Foxcroft on Tuesday. (David Leaming/Morning Sentinel) DOVER-FOXCROFT — Dick Mynahan admits to being a little bit nervous being a coach again. But Mynahan, who retired in 2016 after 30 years as Lisbon’s football coach, has had […]
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H.S. baseball: Four-run third helps Maranacook beat Lisbon, reach regional final
LISBON — Maranacook always had an answer Saturday in a Class C South regional semifinal baseball game against Lisbon. When the Greyhounds scored, the Black Bears responded the next half inning. Then Maranacook landed a haymaker in the top of the third to put the game out of reach en route to a 7-4 victory. […]
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C South softball quarterfinal: Greyhounds rally back from 6-1 to defeat Cobras
Carrabec’s Ashley Cates connects with the ball during Wednesday afternoon’s Class C South quarterfinal softball game in Lisbon. Carrabec’s Mackenzie Baker gets a lead at second base as Lisbon’s Kiley Merritt, gets ready for the ball. (Andree Kehn/Sun Journal) LISBON — Lisbon hadn’t dwelt on its predicament while clawing back from a 6-1 deficit in […]
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H.S. softball: New-look Lisbon a confident contender in C South playoffs
Giana Russo, right, works with Mallory Fairbanks on a batting practice during indoor softball practice at Lisbon High School. (Andree Kehn/Sun Journal) LISBON — What looked like a big, empty hole to fill was actually just a chance to start anew for the Lisbon softball team. After losing five key senior players, the Greyhounds appeared […]
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H.S. baseball: Hall-Dale slips by Lisbon
Lisbon third baseman Lucas Francis makes a basket catch of a pop fly ball against Hall-Dale on Wednesday in Farmingdale. The Greyhounds fell to the Bulldogs 3-2. (Bob Conn/Brunswick Times Record) FARMINGDALE — To say the least, the Lisbon and Hall-Dale baseball teams are becoming real familiar with each other. On Thursday, the teams will […]
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H.S. Baseball: Greyhounds edge Ramblers, 2-1
LISBON — A lot of times in the game of baseball, it’s all about making the most of your opportunities. Monday’s Mountain Valley Conference clash between Lisbon and Winthrop was no different. The Greyhounds took advantage of three first inning walks and stole an unearned run in the fourth to slip past the Ramblers, 2-1 […]