READFIELD — For the relatively short history of Maine high school lacrosse, players from outside Cumberland County might have been willing to sign away their future first-born child or cut a deal with the netherworld for a chance to beat North Yarmouth Academy. Now, the undefeated cooperative program from Maranacook/Winthrop has done it twice in […]
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H.S. Lacrosse Playoffs: Unfinished business for Devils
Sam Cote and Laurianne Murphy have spent their entire Lewiston lacrosse careers knocking at the door. A bounce here. An inch or two there. Oh-so-close to putting the Blue Devils in the state championship conversation. Wednesday afternoon, the two seniors get one more chance to leave their mark. No. 5 Lewiston (7-5) opens what should […]
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High school roundup: Edward Little boys head to playoffs on winning note
AUBURN — Cam Cormier punched up four goals and earned an assist as Edward Little shook off Oak Hill (4-8) for a 7-2 victory in a boys’ lacrosse game Tuesday. The Red Eddies (5-7) held a 4-1 advantage at halftime. Calvin Bureau, Matt Merrill and Henry Nguyen all scored a goal for the Red Eddies. […]
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H.S. Boys’ Lacrosse: Windjammers stop Raiders
With Camden Hills keeper Aidan Gordon forced to make only eight saves in a battle of two teams fighting for playoff positioning, the Raiders were in trouble. Seven different Camden Hills players combined for eight goals and Gordon allowed only three to get past him as the Windjammers sailed past the Raiders 8-3 for an […]
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Boys’ Lacrosse: Oak Hill shuts out Mt. Blue
WALES — Oak Hill lacrosse coach Dan Brannigan’s Wednesday afternoon dress code — black-and-gold hat, with a slightly dated, T-shirt-style Tim Thomas jersey — paid homage to his Stanley Cup playoff alliance. He might have been sending a subtle message to his team, too. “I keep telling them they’re like the Bruins,” Brannigan said, “because […]
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Girls’ Lacrosse: Eagles’ early flight too much for Devils
Lewiston showed substantial heart Tuesday afternoon after watching Messalonskee fill the net seven consecutive times in the first half at Don Roux Field. The Blue Devils crawled to within a pair on three different occasions after intermission before dropping a 12-9 KVAC and Class A East verdict. “From about the 13-minute mark of the first […]
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H.S. Boys’ Lacrosse: Knights turn back Vikings for first win
The Vikings had their home turf, their home fans and didn’t have to sit on a bus for more than an hour for a 10 a.m. start. Noble had depth, and an offensive juggernaut in Collin Harrigan, who helped the Knights collect their first victory of the season. Harrigan scored six goals, set up two […]
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H.S. Boys’ Lacrosse: Red Eddies double up Blue Devils
LEWISTON — A little halftime pep talk and a knock to the head were all Henry Nguyen and the Edward Little offense needed to turn things around Thursday to secure just their second-ever victory over Lewiston in boys’ lacrosse. Nguyen netted three goals in the second half and the Red Eddies’ defense held off a […]
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Girls’ Lacrosse: Devils dominate Eddies
LEWISTON — It was clear from the get-go that Lewiston had the size, speed and experience to overwhelm rebuilding rival Edward Little in Thursday’s Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference lacrosse game at Bates College’s Morgan McDuffee Field. The Blue Devils’ next objective was to maintain control throughout the contest, and that’s where sophomore Shaima Naji came […]
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Boys’ Lacrosse: Devils burn Vikings with third-quarter surge
LEWISTON — There’s a distinct, thick line between the haves and have-nots in Class A East boys’ lacrosse. Right now, Lewiston is standing on it. The goal is to end the season in the high-rent surroundings to which the Blue Devils have become accustomed. For the second time this soggy, slow-developing spring, Lewiston made a […]