But what happens when the void left behind by graduation is a player, or players, that don’t get as much recognition, those who wear a number in the 50s, 60s or 70s, those who do all the dirty work? That void can be felt monumentally by coaches and teammates, especially those looking to be the […]
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Preview 2016: Leavitt field hockey
Coach: Wanda Ward-McLean (34th year) Conference: KVAC Class: B Last year: 11-6, lost in B South final Returning players: Seniors — Alana Hartford (D), Allie Belaire (M); Juniors — Hailey DeMascio (G), Kaitlyn Leclerc (F), Samantha Martineau (D); Sophomores — Tamra Benson (F/M), Colleen Mathieu (D/M). Key losses: Chantel Eells, Kierstin Leclerc, Kaitlyn Deblois, Alivia […]
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Preview 2016: Leavitt girls’ soccer
Coach: Chris Cifelli (10th year) Conference: KVAC Class: B Last year: 6-5-4 (lost in B South preliminary round) Returning players: Seniors — Miranda Coombs (D), Emmalee Duguay (F), Carlee Long (M), Shannon O’Malley (F); Juniors — Nikki Daigle (F), Sophie Gilbert (M), Becca Fogg (D), Zoe Nadeau (D), Allie Ryan (M); Sophomores — Jenna Boucher […]
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Preview 2016: Leavitt boys’ soccer
Coach: Zac Conlogue (first year) Conference: KVAC Class: B Last year: 4-8-2 Returning players: Seniors — Ian Godfrey (D), Lucas Perry (G), Noah Fullerton (M), Isaiah Banks (M), Noah Lind (F), Alex Ledbetter (M); Juniors — Seth Ramser (M), Brian Hewitt (M), Julien Clements (D), Alex Tedesco (D), Josh Peterson (D), Connor Cyr (M). Promising […]
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Maine Shrine Lobster Bowl: East holds off West in shootout
BIDDEFORD — Defense be darned. The East scored a team-record 58 points and combined with the West for game-record 110 overall points in the East’s 58-52 victory in the 27th Maine Shrine Lobster Bowl Classic at Waterhouse Field on Saturday. “That’s a first for me and a lot of other guys,” said West quarterback Dalton […]
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Local quarterbacks lead near-comeback
Three Class D state championships as the quarterback of Oak Hill, for example. So it means something that a 58-52 loss in the Lobster Bowl on Saturday ranks pretty high. “It was one of the best high school football games that I’ve been involved in. Absolutely,” Therrien said. “I won three state championships, and this […]
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Class B state track and field: Foxcroft boys, York girls tops at state meet
The couple spent all day at Mount Desert Island High School, where they combined for four individual titles while competing in the Class B track and field state championship meet. Once they finished, they made a hasty departure so they could attend their respective senior proms at Belfast and Camden Hills high schools. Nealey captured […]
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High school baseball: Postseason preview
Class A North Two-time defending state champion Bangor finished the season at the top of the A North standings, edging out second-seeded Edward Little, which like the Rams compiled a 15-1 record. The Red Eddies dealt Bangor its only blemish, 1-0 late in the season in Bangor. EL looked dominant until getting mercy-ruled and no-hit […]
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High school softball tourney overview
Class A North With just two seniors and many players in new positions, it was going to take some time for Oxford Hills to build some steam this season. The Vikings stumbled through a 3-4 start but rapidly improved toward a strong finish. Oxford Hills is peaking at the right time, just like it hoped. […]
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H.S. Baseball: Brooks, Black Bears sting Hornets
TURNER — Jason Brooks did it all for the Maranacook Black Bears. The senior had two hits at the plate, and when he made an out, it was a productive out. He came into pitch to close out the 6-3 victory over the Leavitt Hornets in KVAC baseball action. “He’s a senior captain, he (has) […]