Another high school football season in Maine is upon us, and for the most ardent fans across the state, the first Friday night feels like Christmas morning: So much anticipation, so much joy. Everything is new and shiny. In the spirit of Christmas, let’s look at 12 games this season — one per week — […]
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First and 10: Weekend blitz
Friday, 7 p.m. Two teams with aspirations of knocking on the door of the top three Portland-area teams. It was a close game last year, and a win this year puts one of the teams in the driver’s seat for a home playoff game. CHEVERUS AT OXFORD HILLS/BUCKFIELD Friday, 7 p.m. The Vikings get to […]
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First and 10: Wil’s pigskin prognostications
WIL KRAMLICH’S PICKS Edward Little 20, Bangor 16 Cheverus 35, Oxford Hills/Buckfield 12 Windham 42, Lewiston 13 Mountain Valley 34, Gray-NG 12 Cony 26, Mt. Blue 16 Wells 32, Spruce Mountain 20 Leavitt 28, Westbrook 26 Dirigo 26, Medomak Valley 20 Oak Hill 27, Maranacook 16 Poland 20, Freeport 13 Winthrop/Monmouth 26, Lisbon 22
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High School Field Hockey: Oak Hill overcomes a slow start to defeat Mountain Valley
Even the most experienced teams, like the Oak Hill Raiders, who went to the Class C State Championship game in 2015, need a reminder how important it is to one another. After a rusty first half in their Mountain Valley Conference opener against the Mountain Valley Falcons, the Raiders returned to form in the second […]
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Preview 2016: Mountain Valley field hockey
Coach: Melissa Forbes (20th year) Conference: MVC Class: C Last year: 9-5 Returning players: Seniors — Chelsea Allison (F), Marissa Crosby (F), Makayla Burgess (F), Brooke Carrier (D), Liza White (D), Kassie Thibodeau (F); Juniors — Alyvia Lee (F), Alyssa Akers (G), Abby Harding (F); Sophomores — Leigha Carrier (M), Brianna Burgess (F). Key losses: […]
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Fall 2016 Preview: Mountain Valley Golf
Coach: Adam Curato (third year) Conference: MVC; Class: B Last year’s result: Eighth at MVC. Returning athletes: Senior — Riley Bell; Junior — Luke Beaudoin; Sophomores — Montana Averill, Jacob Bellgarde, Aaron Cameron, Keagen Hodsdon, Cam Godbois. Promising newcomers: Sophmore — Noah Ronin Season outlook: The athletes seem excited to start the season and have […]
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Preview 2016: Mtn. Valley girls’ soccer
Coach: Lynn Gould Conference: MVC Class: C Last year: 8-6-1 (Lost in B South quarterfinal) Returning players: Seniors — Abby Mazza (M), Ashley Russell (D), Emily Laubauskas (M), Grace Brigg (F/G), Julia Perry (F); Juniors — Brooke Carver (D), Lauren Sterling (G), Hailey Akers (M/D), Hailey McNally (M/D); Sophomores — Taylor Henry (F), Kylee Pelletier […]
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Preview 2016: Mountain Valley boys’ soccer
Coach: James Taylor (third year) Conference: MVC Class: B Last year: 12-2-0, lost in B South quarterfinal Returning players: Seniors — Andrew Arsenault (MF), Jon Adley (MF), Jacob Beauchesne (G), Jesse Pelletier (D), John Pepin (D), Tom Parlin (F), Scott Sage (G), Lee Tang (D); Juniors — Dylan Knox (D), Seth Peaslee (M), Jacob Rainey […]
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Maine Shrine Lobster Bowl: East holds off West in shootout
BIDDEFORD — Defense be darned. The East scored a team-record 58 points and combined with the West for game-record 110 overall points in the East’s 58-52 victory in the 27th Maine Shrine Lobster Bowl Classic at Waterhouse Field on Saturday. “That’s a first for me and a lot of other guys,” said West quarterback Dalton […]
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RSU 10 honors 13 retiring staff members
DIXFIELD — Thirteen staff members and one board member from Regional School Unit 10 were honored Monday night for more than 350 years of combined service. Among those honored was Mountain Valley Middle School physical education teacher and coach Elaine Michaud, who was presented with a sentiment from the 127th Legislature by Richard Pickett, R-Dixfield, […]