The Jordan Hersom era as York High’s football coach ended before it ever began. Now it’s Matt Nelson, a York graduate, who will be the Wildcats’ coach. Nelson has accepted the position, pending school committee approval next week, according to a press release from Athletic Director Andy Wood. Hersom, the 2011 Fitzpatrick Trophy winner as […]
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Keeping the drive, and Hersom coaching legacy alive, John Hersom heads to A-L Hall
Jim Hersom took note of his twin brother John’s intensity and work ethic as early as pee-wee football. Their father, Lawrence “Doc” Hersom, saw it, too. As proud as the legendary Edward Little football coach was of his boys’ competitiveness, he also wanted them to be kids. So one day, while driving home after one […]
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2015 Dirigo football preview
Coach: Jim Hersom (second year) Conference: South Class: D Last year’s record: 7-2, lost in Class D West semifinals Returning players: Seniors — Gavin Arsenault (RB/WR/DB), Riley Robinson (QB/CB), Mike Casey (RB/LB), Bennett Dorion (G/DT); Juniors — Bryce Whittemore (G/LB), Vincent Hebert (FB/DE), Lucas McDonald (NG); Sophomore — Dalton Berry (C). Key losses: Tyler Frost (FB/LB), Kaine Hutchins (HB/SS), Joe […]
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Dirigo football: Riley Robinson, Gavin Arsenault slide into Cougars’ spotlight
Play to your strengths. When Dirigo employed that strategy the past four seasons, especially the 2014 campaign, it naturally involved Tyler Frost. Roughly 5-foot-8 and 235 pounds with a heart bigger than his body, Frost flaunted a knack for taking over games as a fullback and linebacker. Frost’s graduation will change the Cougars’ philosophy and […]
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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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H.S. Football: Hersom chosen to take over Dirigo post
One of the region’s high-profile athletic programs and one of its high-profile football coaches are set to join forces. Multiple sources told the Sun Journal on Thursday that Dirigo High School has selected Jim Hersom to take over its varsity gridiron program. Hersom will be presented to the RSU 10 school board for approval at […]
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Western Class D Football Championship: Cats out of the bag
DIXFIELD — Aside from a trick play or an injury-related switch there, not many championship football teams fundamentally change who they are at this time of year. Almost never will spectators see a regional semifinalist suddenly shift gears from two of the gridiron’s most time-honored offensive attacks to the gadget approach du jour … and […]