UPDATE: Smith upgraded to fair condition; doctor identified I’m thankful this morning. Thankful that a young man I’ve come to know and appreciate will be around to attend college, enjoy all the ups and downs of adulthood and relive his gridiron glory days. Thankful to live in a region where we are blessed with such good, […]
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Adam Smith of Leavitt recovering after life-threatening injury
Rapid response from coaches and medical technicians from two schools is being credited with saving the life of Leavitt senior football player Adam Smith. Smith, a two-way starter for the Hornets, suffered a shattered spleen during a game Saturday afternoon against Greely in Cumberland Center. He remained in the intensive care unit Sunday afternoon at […]
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H.S. Football Roundup: Mt. Blue, Leavitt pick up tough road wins
NEWPORT — After being shut out in the first half Saturday by winless but fired-up Nokomis, Mt. Blue exploded for three second-half scores and held on for a 24-14 Class B North football win. Zach Meader ran for the game-tying touchdown in the third quarter, then caught a 34-yard scoring toss from Ryan Pratt to give […]
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Field hockey: Leclerc goal lifts Spruce Mountain past Leavitt
LeClerc netted the game’s lone goal and Ryan stopped 10 shots — three of them on hard-hit risers in the final 10 minutes of play — to lift Spruce Mountain over Leavitt 1-0, avenging a late-season, home-field loss to the Hornets last season. “I just had flashbacks of last year’s game, when we scored first, […]
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H.S. soccer notebook: Tie turning for Leavitt girls’
There are good ties and there are bad ties. The Leavitt girls’ soccer team have had a number of stalemates this season, but the Hornets have tried to see the positive side of their efforts. “The four ties could have developed either a mindset of hopelessness or one of resiliency,” said Leavitt coach Chris Cifelli. […]
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H.S. Football: Leavitt’s streak continues in 24-14 loss to unbeaten Falmouth
FALMOUTH — It was a list of things we never see from Leavitt football, all wrapped up in one ugly game Friday night. Eleven penalties. Five interceptions. Drives that reached the red zone but ended in a turnover or a sack. Quizzical looks and hanging heads. Undefeated Falmouth, led by senior Connor Aube’s three touchdowns and […]
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H.S. Football Top 10: Another new No. 1 as Portland ascends
1. Portland 4-0 (2) Bulldogs stand alone as unbeaten in Class A. Recent history suggests Cheverus enjoys being underdog in such situations. 2. Windham 3-1 (3) OK, maybe we feel a wee bit vindicated for being the only news outlet to pick the Eagles No. 1 ahead of TA in the preseason. 3. Thornton 3-1 […]
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High school roundup: Leavitt escapes Camden Hills in field hockey
TURNER — Allie Belaire converted a cross from Kierstin Leclerc to give Leavitt a 1-0 win over Camden Hills in a rain-soaked KVAC field hockey tilt Tuesday. Hailey DeMascio made five saves for the Hornets (6-3) to notch the shutout, while Jenna Stearns turned aside three shots for Camden Hills (6-4). Kaitlyn DeBlois made a […]
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Girls’ soccer: Cousineau, Leavitt edge Erskine in OT
TURNER — With two minutes remaining in regulation Tuesday night and steady rain pelting Libby Field, it was hard to imagine Leavitt getting the one goal needed to tie Erskine, never mind two to win. Two seniors playing in their final annual under-the-lights game as high school soccer players, Amanda Poulin and Liliana Cousineau, shot down […]
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H.S. football: Marshwood holds off Leavitt rally
TURNER — After producing one second-half comeback Friday night, the Leavitt Hornets football team hoped it had another left in them. Down 21-6 at the half, the Hornets rallied in the third quarter and took the lead, but found themselves behind in the fourth. Leavitt produced a scoring drive that got them close, but a […]