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The 12 games of High School Football

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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Preview 2016: Class D South preview

The preseason consensus seems to be that Winthrop/Monmouth and Lisbon are the favorites to end Oak Hill’s reign in the region. And it’s clear why that is: the Ramblers (5-4) and the Greyhounds (7-3) are talented, skilled and experienced. Who ends up claiming the top spot could be decided in the season’s first week because […]

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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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Preview 2016: Oak Hill field hockey

Coach: Betsy Gilbert (fourth year) Conference: MVC  Class: C Last year: 12-6, lost in Class C state final Returning players: Seniors — Abby Asselin (F), Lexi Fuller (D), Erika Hannigan (M/F), Mercedes Pease (M), Hayden Spencer (F), Lindsay Wright (D); Juniors — Maegan Sheehy (F/D), Kiera Young (M); Sophomores — Zoe Buteau (M), Alexis Faucher […]

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Fall 2016 Preview: Oak Hill Golf

Coach: Michael Pelletier (12th year) Conference: MVC; Class: B Last year’s result: 3-5 Returning athletes: Senior — Austin Fournier; Juniors — Jonah Bergeron, Cohen Donnell, Bobby Francis; Sophomore — Noah Moring. Key loss: Conor Drouin Promising newcomers: Juniors — Bailey Drouin, Brandon Michaud, Theo Mahaleris. Season outlook: Oak Hill will be returning three of its […]

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Preview 2016: Oak Hill girls’ soccer

Coach: Jeremy Young (first year) Conference: MVC  Class: B Last year: 9-5 Returning players: Seniors — Charlotte Waterman (M), Kierra Rolston (M), Kasey Doyle (D), Alicen Gilbert (M), Aryn Hebert (D), Halee Lair (F), Hannah Nadeau (D), Cassidy Tibbetts (D), Sam Weeks (F); Juniors — Anna Dodge (G), Sydney Drew (F/M), Rylea Mae Swan (F/M), […]

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Preview 2016: Oak Hill boys’ soccer

Coach: Pete Letourneau (fifth year) Conference: MVC Class: B Last year: 0-12-2 Returning players: Seniors — Jeremiah Childs (D); Collin Clark (M), Kaleb Morissette (D), Kam Veilleux (G), Colin Pickett (M); Juniors — Ethan Ivy (F), Vinny Rinaldi (M); Sophomores — Adam Lapoint (D), Nate Ashton (F), Troy Lafata (M), Zach Oullette, Alex Goulet, Connor […]

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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 […]