Lewiston 69, Skowhegan 40 SKOWHEGAN — Ryan Bell paced Lewiston with 13 points Friday night in the Blue Devils’ 69-40 KVAC boys’ basketball victory over Skowhegan. Tykeem Gaines helped the Devils (2-1) with 11 points, while Trever Irish dropped in 10. Skowhegan (1-2) received a game-high 15 from Isaac Witham. Dirigo 71, Telstar 45 BETHEL […]
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Boys’ hockey: Brunswick Dragons hold off Leavitt Hornets
AUBURN — Playing in its first game with a new coach and a new system, the nerves were apparent for Brunswick in its first 15 minutes against Leavitt. By the time the puck dropped for the second period, those nerves were gone and the Dragons looked like a brand-new team. Brunswick senior forward Jared Parent […]
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2014 Winter Previews: Leavitt Alpine Skiing
Coach: Jacob Johnston (seventh year) Conference: KVAC Class: A Returning athletes: Boys: Seniors — Scott Marshall; Juniors — Gavin Cobb, Mitchell Knox; Sophmores — Hunter Marshall, Alex Whitehouse. Girls: Seniors — Abbie Gaudette; Juniors — Gabby Sargent, Kierstin Leclerc. Key losses: Eban Johnston, Derek Plourde, Taylor Benson. Promising newcomers: Boys: Freshmen — Ben Hodgkin, Gunnar […]
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2014 Winter Preview: Leavitt Nordic Skiing
Coach: Dustin Williamson (11th year) Conference: KVAC Class: A Last year’s results: Boys: KVAC Champions, Class A Runner’s Up; Girls: Third at KVAC, Third at States Returning athletes: Boys: Seniors—Noah Castonguay, Harrison Knowlton, Josh Therrien; Juniors—Jarod Farrar, Dylan Peters, Carter Veilleux; Sophomores—Tanner Binette, Dawson Curtis, Jason Labbe, Noah Lind, Leonardo Lopez. Girls: Seniors—Olivia Mallar, Brooke […]
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High school skiing: Therrien hopes to help Hornets to title
Now a senior at Leavitt Area High School, he’s expected to be one of the team’s leaders as the boys’ team tries to defend its KVAC crown and chase down defending champion Falmouth for the Class A state championship. “At the beginning of high school, I wasn’t too serious about skiing,” Therrien said. “Over the […]
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Girls’ Hockey: Leavitt/Edward Little/Poland Red Hornets blank Mt. Ararat, remain unbeaten
AUBURN — Any worry Leavitt/Edward Little/Poland would have tired legs Saturday against Mt. Ararat was quickly thrown out the window. Less than 24 hours removed from a hard-fought victory over defending state champion Scarborough, the Red Hornets found their legs early and remained unbeaten with a 7-0 victory over the Eagles at Norway Savings Bank […]
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2014 Winter Preview: Leavitt girls’ basketball
Coach: Dave Gerrish (second year) Last year’s record: 6-12 Returning players: Juniors —Chantel Eells C, Delaney Strout G; Sophomores — Carlee Long G, Shannon O’Malley G, Allie Bellaire G, Miranda Coombs F, Molly McCormick F, Abigail Robertson G, Kylie Fuller G. Key losses: Megan Dow G, Tasha Cloutier G, Sierra Santomango F, Kendra Gilbert F. […]
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Leavitt boys’ basketball preview
Low numbers, an abbreviated preseason and football injuries may hamper Leavitt boys’ basketball early in the season. The Hornets have lost at least three players who were hurt in the Class C state gridiron game, possibly for the season. Size and varsity experience are at a premium. Eli Calder is the lone returning starter, and […]
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2014 Winter Preview: KVAC Girls’ Basketball Preview
There won’t be a shortage of contenders coming out of the Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference this winter. The defending regional champs from Oxford Hills should be among the top teams. The Vikings were a bit of a surprise last year, but went 14-4 and stormed through the Eastern A tourney to claim the regional crown […]
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KVAC Boys’ Basketball: Eddies at No. 1, but no shortage of wanna-be challengers
Coaches don’t necessarily embrace being ranked No. 1 in a preseason poll. It’s as good as taping a dartboard configuration over the numbers on the back of your uniform. When you never miss the regional semifinals and make a habit of going beyond that, however, you can probably expect it and take it as a […]