LEWISTON — Mike Child is no stranger to local softball fields. Over the past few decades, he’s either played on them, umpired at them or coached from their dugouts. Child has been an umpire in recent years, but this spring, he’s looking to change his perspective of the game. He’s no longer calling balls and […]
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Unified Basketball quarterfinals: Lewiston pulls away from Winthrop
The Blue Devils built a double-digit advantage in Tuesday’s Unified basketball regional quarterfinal, but watched Winthrop trim that lead. The Ramblers actually tied it in the opening minute of the fourth quarter. “We were all getting a little nervous because we didn’t want to lose,” Lewiston’s Theresa Morin said. “We were getting mad, too.” The […]
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Girls’ basketball: Kristina Blais lifts Lewiston past Bangor
AUGUSTA – At the beginning of the season, Kristina Blais vowed that she wasn’t finishing her high school career without a playoff appearance. She helped make sure that guarantee materialized, and Wednesday, the Lewiston senior had the chance to deliver the Blue Devils one step further. Lewiston’s rally rested in the hands of Blais at […]
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Class AA North girls’ basketball: Oxford Hills rolls into the tourney
Players to watch: Sr. F Tianna Sugars, Oxford Hills; Jr. G Erin Morton, Oxford Hills; Sr. G Emily Jacques, Edward Little; Sr. F Karli Stubbs, Edward Little; Jr. F Katie Butler, Bangor; Soph. G Abby Cavallero, Cheverus; Jr.G Tasia Titherington, Deering; Jr. F Morgan Eliasen, Lewiston; Sr. G Kristina Blais, Lewiston. Favorites: Oxford Hills, Edward […]
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KVAC Indoor Track Championships: Lewiston girls’ repeat, edge Edward Little for title
The defending KVAC indoor track champions from Lewiston were in a nip-and-tuck battle for the team title Saturday at Bowdoin College and with just the triple jump and the 4×200 relay left, every place and every point mattered. “I was like I have to get this and get points for my team,” said the senior. […]
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Girls’ hockey: Lewiston rallies past Brunswick in quarterfinals
LEWISTON — Two quick goals proved equally stunning and motivating Wednesday night. After Brunswick scored twice in a span of just 15 seconds, the Lewiston girls’ hockey team not only watched their lead disappear but also realized it needed to respond. “I knew we could come back,” sophomore Jordan Mynahan said. “We compete. I think […]
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Boys hockey: Longtime coach Norm Gagne second to none in Maine
Pacing atop the 8-inch-wide bench behind his red-black-and-white-clad Scarborough Red Storm skaters, Norm Gagne’s thick rasp echoed off the boards. “Dump it and change!” “Skate!” “Noooo!” His voice trailed off, but it was still audible. And unmistakable. For nearly 42 seasons Gagne’s voice has bounced off many boards, ice surfaces and locker room walls. On […]
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Girls’ basketball: Edward Little gets jump on Lewiston
In a span of just three minutes, the Edward Little girls’ basketball team forced five turnovers and jumped out to a double-digit lead. That start put Lewiston in an early hole and helped propel the Red Eddies to a 52-32 victory. “What I’m so happy with is how defensively well we’ve played all year,” EL […]
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Girls’ basketball: Lewiston’s long range downs Morse
The Blue Devils hit an abundance of 3s, and those were key as Lewiston ran away with a 52-38 win. “That was nice finally see those go in,” Lewiston coach Lynn Girouard said. “It’s been a rough season without those. It’s a good time for those to start falling. Hopefully it continues.” Lewiston hit seven […]
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Girls’ basketball: Colby free throws lift Oxford Hills past Lewiston
LEWISTON — Jayden Colby wanted the ball. After two missed free throws and the game on the line Friday, the Oxford Hills senior craved another chance. “I was ready,” Colby said. “I was ready to make them. I got my misses out, and I was ready to go.” After the Vikings struggled offensively, especially down […]