JAY — Spruce Mountain shook off opening-night jitters and turned to its speed and agility to sidestep Mt. Abram’s bulky big men in a Mountain Valley Conference boys’ basketball opener Friday night. The Roadrunners’ powerful assets dominated the boards, but the Phoenix’s defense was fast and furious, allowing Spruce Mountain to dismiss stubborn Mt. Abram […]
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Mt. Abram Boys' Basketball
Last year, Mt. Abram came agonizingly close to earning a tournament prelim spot and vying for its first trip to the Augusta Civic Center since 1999. “It came down to the last night of the regular season,” coach Richard Hawkes said. “Obviously, our goal this year is to get back to Augusta.” The Roadrunners had […]
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Girls' soccer: Lisbon blanks Mt. Abram, 3-0
Lisbon’s Giana Russo fires a shot past Mt. Abram’s Baylie McLaughlin, right, Thursday afternoon at Lisbon. Russo scored two goals and the Greyhounds won, 3-0. LISBON — After mustering only a pair of goals in losing to Oak Hill and Spruce Mountain to open the season, the Lisbon girls’ soccer team decided to mix things […]
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Mt. Abram outdoor track and field 2017 preview
Coaches: James Danala (five years), Shannon Monahan (three years). Class: C; Conference: Mountain Valley. Returning athletes: Boys: Seniors — Xavier Romanoski (distance), Machaon Henderson (racewalk). Girls: Seniors — Avery Taylor (jumps), Risa Marble (discus/sprints/relays), Kate Marble (shot put). Season outlook: The Roadrunners’ strength is in their numbers. Danala said the seniors love the sport and […]
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Mt. Abram baseball 2017 preview
Coach: Frank Orcutt (Third year) Class: C; Conference: MVC Last year’s record: 0-16 Returning athletes: Seniors — Sean Allen (P/1B), John May (P/Util), Riley Davenport (IF/P), Dan Luce (OF/P); Juniors — Bryce Werzanski (2B/P), Sam Storer (INF/P). Key losses: Seth Thomas, Hunter York, Austin Ladd, Cody York. Promising newcomers: Freshmen — Kaleb Clark (INF/P), Nathan […]
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Mt. Abram softball 2017 preview
Coach: Bridget Blood (first year) Class: C South; Conference: MVC Returning athletes: I have six returning juniors this year. Juniors — Chenoa Savage (3B), Abby Holland (SS), Emma Berube (2B), Kaci Presby (C), Denesha Begin (OF), Victoria Glidden (1B/OF); Sophomore — Summer Ross (P). Key loss: Alora Ross (injury). Promising newcomers: Freshmen — Allison Pinkham (1B), Hailey […]
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Girls’ basketball: Boothbay bounces Mt. Abram
AUGUSTA — Miss a handful of point-blank shots and watch the Boothbay Seahawks come to life. Mt. Abram had ample opportunity to score, especially in the opening quarter, but the 10th-ranked Roadrunners (11-9) had an arduous time getting the ball in the hoop. Mt. Abram’s stale shooting opened the door for second-ranked Boothbay (18-1) to […]
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Girls’ basketball: Mountain Valley topples Mt. Abram
RUMFORD — To say the Mountain Valley team had a chip on its shoulder would be an understatement. The Falcons turned up the tempo in a 58-40 win over Mt. Abram at Puiia Gymnasium on Wednesday. Seniors Ashley Russell and Liza White each recorded double-doubles and the Falcons amped up the pressure defensively in the […]
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Girls’ basketball: Mt. Abram ditches Oak Hill
WALES — A couple of lapses on offense didn’t throw Mt. Abram off its game. The Roadrunners simply shrugged of those hiccups, demonstrated their composure down the stretch and sidestepped pesky Oak Hill in a 36-32 victory in a girls’ basketball game Saturday afternoon. The Raiders had a tough time with their shooting in the […]
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Winter Preview 2016: Mt. Abram Alpine skiing
Coach: Leah Danala (third year) Conference: MVC; Class: C Last season results: Boys finished fourth at state championships. Girls won the MVC and finished fifth at state. Key returners: Boys: Seniors — Sean Allen, Machaon Henderson. Girls: Juniors — Emma Berube, Denesha Begin; Sophomore — Jocelyn Stevens. Promising newcomers: Girls: Freshmen — Yvonne Provencher, Hannah Holland Season […]