Lindsey Allen of Jay plays for the Thomas College women’s lacrosse team after not playing the sport in high school. WATERVILLE — When the Thomas College women’s lacrosse players were picking team captains for the 2017 season, they all agreed upon Spruce Mountain graduate Lindsey Allen. “I allow the team to vote and give reasons […]
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Women’s lacrosse: Bates handles University of Southern Maine
LEWISTON — The Bates womens’ lacrosse team used precise passing and a balanced scoring attack to down the University of Southern Maine 16-6 in a non-conference battle at a misty and chilly Garcelon Field on Tuesday Bates fired 39 shots, 23 of them on goal, to keep constant pressure on the USM defense, never really […]
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The Year in Sports: Triumph, tragedy and never a dull moment
The year 2016 had it all. All across the Twin Cities, the tri-county area and beyond, it was a memorable twelve months for local sports. It’s more than can possibly fit in one story, but this one will try to hit on as many of the standout moments as possible. The memorable wins for local […]
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Gastonguay finds her passion in lacrosse
After all, lacrosse is the St. Dominic Academy junior’s favorite sport. She lives and breaths the game. Her exploits on the field for the Saints are reasons why Gastonguay has been named 2016 Girls’ Sun Journal All-Region Player of the Year. “It’s awesome,” Gastonguay said. “Lacrosse is my favorite sport. It’s an honor.” Gastonguay is […]
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Boys’ Lacrosse State Championships: Scarborough and Falmouth win Titles
PORTLAND — For the fifth time in the past seven seasons, the Scarborough Red Storm (12-3) are the Class A champions. Saturday, they defeated Brunswick 18-10 behind four-goal efforts from Cam Thibault, Sam Neugebauer and Marco Manfra. Marc Guerette also had a pair of goals in the victory. The Dragons’ goals came from Max Gramins, who had […]
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Class A North lacrosse: Messalonskee ousts pesky Lewiston in regional final
WATERVILLE — Begin with the end in mind. That’s what Messalonskee girls’ lacrosse coach Ashley Pullen stressed from day one to her team. The Eagles avoided the end Wednesday night, defeating Lewiston 9-4 in the Class A North regional girls’ lacrosse final to advance to the state championship game Saturday against Massabesic. From the start, […]
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High school playoffs: Edward Little holds off Messalonskee in baseball
AUBURN — Junior pitcher Jarod Norcross-Plourde smashed a two-run home run and struck out 11 as Edward Little captured a 4-2 victory over Messalonskee in baseball action Wednesday afternoon. Grant Hartley doubled in the fourth inning for the Red Eddies (16-1). Christian Beliveau pinch ran for Hartley and scored the game-winning run. Senior designated hitter […]
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Girls’ lacrosse: Mt. Ararat tops Edward Little in A North quarterfinal
LEWISTON — Throughout a tough season, Mt. Ararat coach Sam Chard has spoken about his team’s poor shot selection over and over again. On Wednesday at Bates College, Chard’s team got the message, using pinpoint — and low — shooting, along with game-long pressure, to carry a 14-9 decision over Edward Little in the teams’ […]
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Girls’ lacrosse: Blue Devils trample Eagles
TOPSHAM — Three times in the opening five minutes of Thursday’s Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference girls’ high school lacrosse game, Mt. Ararat lined up for a free-position shot. Each time, Lewiston goaltender Kaylyn Labonte turned the shots away. From there, it was all Blue Devils, who finished their regular season with a resounding 11-1 victory […]
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College lacrosse: Bates falls short against Springfield in defensive battle
The two defensively minded teams clashed in a second-round NCAA Division III playoff matchup at Garcelon Field on Sunday, each putting on a display of stifling defense, superb goaltending and gritty play through the midfield. In each team’s lowest-scoring effort of the season, Springfield shoveled one more goal across the line than Bates, and the […]