DIRIGO COUGARS Coach: Nick Chapman (first year) Conference: MVC; Class: C Returning athletes: Seniors — John Lane, Eli Lindus. Promising newcomers: Senior — Logan Timberlake; Sophomores — Jaxon Libby, Henry Waleik; Freshman — Vincent Chapman. Season outlook: The Cougars are a young team, but coach Nick Chapman expects the players to progress during the season. […]
Mt. Abram Roadrunners
2023 Sun Journal All-Region Boys Track and Field Teams
FIRST TEAM Name, School, Year — Events Athlete of the Year: Nolan Garey, Poland, Senior — Hurdles Stephen Pierre, Leavitt, Sophomore — Jumps, Hurdles Owen Booker, Lisbon, Junior — Jumps, Javelin, Pole Vault James Cognata, Winthrop, Senior — Middle, Distance, Sprints Tudum Monday, Edward Little, Senior — Hurdles, Jumps Reagan Lockaby, Mt. Abram, Sophomore — […]
2023 Sun Journal All-Region Softball Teams
FIRST TEAM Name, School, Year, Position Player of the Year: Kaydence Morse, Oxford Hills, Senior, Catcher Brooklyn Federico, Monmouth, Senior, Pitcher Maddy Miller, Oxford Hills, Junior, Infield/Pitcher Kyeria Morse, Oxford Hills, Freshman, Pitcher Sam Withee, Leavitt, Senior, Third Base Jaydn Pingree, Spruce Mountain, Junior, Pitcher/Outfield Shanna Parsons, Monmouth, Sophomore, First Base/Pitcher Amanda Raymond, Edward Little, […]
2023 Sun Journal All-Region Baseball Teams
FIRST TEAM Name, School, Year, Position Player of the Year: Eli Soehren, Oxford Hills, Senior, Pitcher/Infield Kyle Delano, Oak Hill, Senior, Pitcher Sammy Calder, Monmouth, Junior, Pitcher/Infield Ethan Vattaso, Oak Hill, Senior, Pitcher/Infield Drew Smith, Edward Little, Junior, Pitcher/First Base Campbell Cassidy, Edward Little, Senior, Pitcher/Outfield Brady Vincent, Edward Little, Senior, Pitcher/First Base Ashton Hammond, […]
Spring 2023 MVC All-Conference and All-Academic Teams
BASEBALL First Team Sam Calder, Monmouth; Kyle Delano, Oak Hill; Xavier Estes, Madison; Manny Calder, Monmouth; Levi Tibbets, Lisbon; Matt Marquis, Monmouth; Kyle Palleschi, Monmouth; Trent Drouin, Oak Hill; Ethan Vattasso, Oak Hill; Trenton Hutchinson, Dirigo; Luke Harmon, Monmouth; Hunter Frost, Monmouth; Cody Dupont, Hall-Dale; Kaden Pillsbury, Mt. Abram. Second Team Trent Holman, Dirigo; Tyler […]
High school roundup: Monmouth pulls past Lisbon in C South baseball quarterfinal
The Mustangs break a 1-1 tie with a five-run fifth; Leavitt falls to Yarmouth on a walk-off; Mt. Abram battles to the end in loss to NYA/Waynflete; five-run fifth also crucial to Monmouth’s softball win.
High school roundup: Mt. Abram tops Madison in C South baseball prelim
The Roadrunners use a six-run second to take control and advance to the regional quarterfinals. Also, Leavitt upends Freeport, and Dirigo softball pulls away from Mt. Abram.
Track and field: Winthrop’s James Cognata runs to state record in 800 at Class C state meet
Owen Booker claims two state championships and Sam Laverdiere one for Lisbon boys, who place second. Mt. Abram’s Reagan Lockaby and Carter Butterfield also earn titles. Orono sweeps team titles.
Softball: Path to region titles will include matchups with powerhouse teams
Among the squads that have been dominant this season are Oxford Hills, Monmouth, Buckfield, Hall-Dale, Gardiner, NYA, Skowhegan and York.
Baseball: Area teams head into postseason recognizing the importance of matchups
Coaches say pitching and matchups will be crucial as their teams attempt to make runs to regional and state finals.