Coaches: Andrew Girouard (second year); Assistant coach: Derrick Lacasse (second year) Conference: MVC; Class: C South Last year’s record: 10-2 Returning athletes: Juniors — Laurel Christopher, Chloe Dwinell, Bethany Hammond, Clare Kramer, Rachel Kurtz, Hannah Phelan, Kassaundra Stacy. Key losses: Zoë Caron. Season outlook: After posting a 10-2 record last season and finishing third in […]
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2016 Winthrop girls’ tennis preview
Coach: Jessica Merrill (third year) Conference: MVC Class: C Last year’s record: 11-2 Returning athletes: Seniors — Celeste Hannum, Olivia Audet, Kennedy Connor; Juniors — Megan Chamblerand, Corinna Coulton, Sarah Spahr, Katriona Hajduk. Key losses: Hayley Choate Promising newcomers: Freshmen — Nora Conrad, Tia Hafford. Season outlook: The Ramblers expect to be competitive again this […]
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Poland 2016 baseball preview
Coach: Mike Connor (seventh year) Conference: WMC Class: B South Last year’s record: 5-11 Returning players: Juniors — Jake Wiseman (C), Ben Bernier (P). Key losses: Ethan Callier, Alex Biron, Adam Mocciola. Promising newcomers: Gabe Crosby (C/3B), Noah Salmons (P), Caleb Hodgkin (1B). Season outlook: Graduation has taken a toll on the Knights the past two years. Poland […]
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Oak Hill 2016 baseball preview
Coach: Matt Bray (fourth year) Conference: MVC Class: B South Last year’s record: 7-9 Returning players: Seniors — Dalton Therrien (SS), Jonah Martin (P/CF), Connor Nilsson (OF), Duncan Trotter (2B); Juniors — Kaleb Morrissette (P/OF), Adam Mooney (C/1B), Matt Clifford (P/3B), Brent Mulherin (OF), Austin Noble (3B/P). Key losses: Jacob Bannister, Adam Merrill. Promising newcomers: Senior — Connor Elwell […]
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Spruce Mountain 2016 baseball preview
Coach: Brian Dube (fifth year) Conference: KVAC: Class: B South Last year’s record: 3-13 Returning players: Seniors — Ian O’Donnell (1B/P), Sebastian Lombardi (3B/P); Juniors — Nate Goodine (P/SS), Austin Gilboe (P/SS), Noah Preble (CF), Caulin Parker (C), Devan Pomeroy (2B); Sophomores — Shane Pelletier (LF), Landon Brochu (RF). Key losses: Bradley Hodges (1B), Matt Vigue (CF/SS), Anthony York […]
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St. Dom’s 2016 baseball preview
Coach: Bob Blackman (14th year) Conference: MVC Class: C South Last year’s record: 16-5, Class C champions Returning players: Senior — Nate Richard (CF); Juniors — Justin Keaney (C/SS), Bobby Shelley (LF); Sophomores — Gavin Bates (P/C), Mack Pelletier (P/IF). Key losses: Mike Bryant, Mitch Lorenz, Ray Mosca, Ryan Harvey, Matt Keaney, Caleb Labrie. Promising newcomers: Senior — Austin […]
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Class C South softball: Telstar, Madison could contend again
Telstar and Madison have been two of the top contenders in Class C South in recent seasons, and this spring it may be no different. The Rebels went 17-3 last year and lost in the state championship game to Bucksport after a strong finish and playoff wins over Hall-Dale and Madison. Telstar graduated all-conference talents […]
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Class B South softball: Raiders are ready for this season
It was a near miss of the playoffs for Oak Hill softball last year, but the Raiders hope to close that gap this season. Oak Hill finished 9-7 and missed out of the regional playoffs. The Raiders return much of that team and could challenge for a berth in the B South field. “This is […]
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Class A North softball: Red Eddies return contender
Only one run stood in the way of the Edward Little softball team reaching the regional final last spring. The Red Eddies lost a 2-1 heartbreaker to the eventual state champs from Messalonskee in the semifinals. This year, EL returns much of that team and hopes to be a threat again in Class A North. […]
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Class D South softball: Richmond with familiar look
There will be change in Class D South softball season, but it might not alter the success that Richmond has come to expect. The three-time defending state champs have a new coach. Tony Martin, a longtime assistant, takes over for Rick Coughlin, who stepped down after 29 years. Still, the Bobcats have much of last […]