AUBURN — Greely had a relatively easy time playing its first six girls’ hockey games of the season, out-scoring its opponents 44-4 amidst an undefeated start. One of those wins came against Leavitt/Edward Little/Poland, but the rematch was far from easy skating for the Rangers. The Red Hornets showed improvement the second time around, pushing […]
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Girls’ basketball: Oxford Hills cruises past Leavitt
The Vikings just don’t know who the go-to player will from game to game. After struggling to score against Edward Little a week ago, Oxford Hills has started to develop some consistent offense, but the go-to scorer has varied. Erin Morton led the team last Friday in a win over Portland. Tuesday night, it was […]
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Girls’ hockey: Devils, Red Hornets leave things unsettled
The big hit that Arseneault took also caused collateral damage to the Blue Devils (4-2-1), who were without freshman Bree Bergeron for the remainder of the game after being called for a boarding minor late in the second period. “It happens,” Blue Devils head coach Ron Dumont said of losing Bergeron. “They make the call, […]
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Leavitt Alpine Skiing
Coach: Jacob Johnston (Eighth year) Conference: KVAC; Class: A Returning athletes: Boys: Senior — Gavin Cobb; Junior — Hunter Marshall; Sophomore — Ben Hodgkin; Senior — Kaitlyn Leclerc; Sophomore — Kierstin Leclerc. Key losses: Scott Marshall, Abbie Gaudette. Promising newcomers: Boys: Senior —Julian Kirouac; Freshmen — Garret Addison, Jake Hodgkin. Season outlook: Leavitt is building […]
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Fitzpatrick Trophy semifinalists: Dirigo, Leavitt, Mt. Blue, Oak Hill players among 12 named
Semifinalists for the annual James J. Fitzpatrick Trophy were announced Monday, and the list has a decidedly local flair. Riley Robinson of Dirigo, Levi Craig of Leavitt, Nate Pratt-Holt of Mt. Blue and Dalton Therrien of Oak Hill are among the 12 players selected as semifinalists for the Portland-based award, presented each year to an […]
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Leavitt Nordic Skiing
Coach: Dustin Williamson (13th year) Conference: KVAC; Class: A Last year’s results: Boys: KVAC runners-up, Class A Nordic runners-up; Girls: 3rd in KVAC, 4th at states. Returning athletes: Boys: Seniors — Jarod Farrar, Carter Veilleux, Dylan Peters; Juniors — Tanner Binette, Dawson Curtis, Jason Labbe, Noah Lind, Leonardo Lopez; Sophomores — Justin Cabral, Isaac Dionne, Josh […]
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Nordic Skiing: Pratt, Thibodeau look to lead Leavitt
TURNER — The Leavitt Nordic ski team has a simple motto: “Keep doing what we have always been doing.” Coach Dustin Williamson is stressing that message even more this season in what he calls a transitional year for the program, especially on the girls’ side after cousins McKenize and Brooke Varney graduated after leading the […]
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2015 Winter Preview: Class A North/South Preview
There are just two local teams playing in the new Class A realignment this year. Both are hoping to challenge for playoff spots. Mt. Blue is in A North, while Leavitt is playing in A South. The Cougars went 11-7 last year before losing in the Eastern A quarterfinals to Edward Little. Mt. Blue is […]
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2015-16 Leavitt boys’ basketbal preview
Coach: Mike Hathaway (eighth year) Conference: KVAC Class: A Last year’s record: 7-11 Returning players: Seniors — Nathanael Goulette (G), Chad Morin (F); Juniors — Eli Calder (G), Jack Sylvester (F), D’Andre James (C). Key losses: Isaiah Calder, Korey Caito, Gabe Seeley, Mitchel Davis, Matt Albert, Isiah Trask, Bryce Hudson (injured), Anthony Degone (injured). Promising newcomers: Seniors — Matt Lavoie […]
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Boys’ basketball: Leavitt faces challenge of return to Class A
Leavitt holds a mixed bag as the Hornets prepare for their boys’ basketball season in the KVAC. While the Hornets graduated a wealth of talent, some key components return. There’s also the not-so-small matter of a return to the Class A division of the KVAC after several seasons in Class B. And although football injuries […]