BUCKFIELD BUCKS Coach: Ryan Wilkins (fifth year) Conference: East-West; Class: C Last year’s results: 1-17. Returning athletes: Senior — Hannah Shields; Juniors — Deja Bennett, Katy Henderson, Karen McNeil; Sophomore — Siana Jacobs. Promising newcomers: Senior — Soyoung Park; Juniors — Molly Bourget, Josephine Replogle; Sophomores — Cassidy Lowell, Shyloe Morgan; Freshmen — Kailie Bernard, […]
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Class C South boys’ basketball preview: Ramblers poised for another tournament ride
Andrew Shaw of Spruce Mountain gets a piece of Cam Wood of Winthrop last season in Jay. (Daryn Slover/Sun Journal) In a decade that began with a Dirigo dynasty, Class C South has evolved into one of the most competitive regions in the state over the last six years. Five different teams have won the […]
2018-19 boys’ basketball preview capsules
BUCKFIELD BUCKS Coach: Kyle Rines (third year) Conference: EWC; Class: C South Last year’s results: 9-9, lost in C South preliminary round Returning athletes: Seniors — Noah Wiley (5-9 guard), Hunter White (6-1 center), Abram Cormier (5-10 forward), Jacob Toomey (6-0 forward), Shawn Hardy (5-10 forward), Corey Umsteadt (5-10 forward); Junior — Tyler Gammon (6-2 forward), Dan Perry (6-0 forward); […]
2018-19 High School boys’ hockey preview capsules
Cony/Monmouth/Hall-Dale Rams Coach: Shawn Johnson (first year as head coach) Class: A North Last year’s results: 8-9-2, lost in regional quarterfinals. Returning athletes: Seniors — Reed Hopkins (F), Joey Arps (D), Michael Boivin (F), Connor Albison (F); Juniors — Sam McFarlane (D), Mike Crochere (G), Zach Whitney (D), Caleb MacFarland (D), Collin Osborne (F); Sophomores — Tyrell […]
High school cheering: Umberhind and Dulac trade in their football pads for pompoms
MONMOUTH — Monmouth Academy freshman Jacob Umberhind wanted to stay in shape this winter and continue to work on his strength for next year’s football season. A two-way lineman for the Winthrop/Monmouth co-op team, Umberhind wasn’t interested in basketball or wrestling — two of the three sports Monmouth offers for boys during the winter as their […]
2018-19 High School Cheering preview capsules
Buckfield Bucks Coaches: Jennifer Dobson and Vickie Dobson (second year) Class: D Returning athletes: Senior —Wyatt Lewis; Juniors —Chloe Warren, Saige Collette. Key losses: Meagan Strout, Marie Robertson, Cassidy Hart, Promising newcomers: Senior — Jenna Doucette; Freshman — Jackie Lee; Foreign Exchange students — Pim Phimraphat, Sofia Martinez Soriana. What to expect: The Bucks feel […]
H.S. golf: Manuel denies Anderson fourth state title in a row
Cape Elizabeth’s Austin Legge putts during the Maine high school golf championships. (John Ewing/Portland Press Herald) VASSALBORO — Caleb Manuel appreciated what his golfing best buddy, Cole Anderson, was trying to accomplish. That didn’t mean he wasn’t going to try to beat him. Anderson, a senior from Camden Hills High, was seeking an unprecedented fourth […]
2018 H.S. Football Preview: Team Capsules
DIRIGO Coach: Jim Hersom (fifth year) Region: Class E Last year’s record: 3-6, lost in D South quarterfinals. Returning athletes: Seniors — Alex Gorham (RB/LB), Jack Lavorgna (OL/DL), Nolan Degroot (OL/LB), Cameron Kidder (TE/LB); Junior — Mike Packard (RB/DB); Sophomore — Cole Brown (QB/DB), Dallas Berry (RB), Liam Burnett (RB). Key losses: Cooper Chiasson (RB/DE), […]
2018 Boys Soccer Preview Capsules
Buckfield Bucks Coach: Kyle Rines (seventh year) Class: D South; Conference: East-West Last year’s results: 15-2, lost in D South regional final. Returning athletes: Seniors — Noah Wiley (F), Dylan Harvey (F), Cole Merrill (D), Jacob Toomey (M), Abram Cormier (D), Hunter White (F), Corey Umstead (D); Juniors — Dan Perry (D), Caleb Chabe (M), […]
Cheering: Central edges Lisbon for Class C crown; Hermon rules in Class B
Spruce Mountain High School competes in the 2018 Maine Principals’ Association State Cheerleading Championsips in Bangor on Saturday morning. (Andree Kehn/ Sun Journal) Spruce Mountain High School competes in the 2018 Maine Principals’ Association State Cheerleading Championsips in Bangor on Saturday morning. (Andree Kehn/ Sun Journal) Lisbon High School celebrates after earning second place in […]