BUCKFIELD — Buckfield erupted with eight runs in the fourth inning and coasted the rest of the way to a 16-7 victory over Old Orchard Beach in a softball opener Thursday. Abby Shields went six innings and struck out eight batters before being relieved by Julia Dow. Kali Litchfield went 3-for-5, including hitting a two […]
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H.S. Baseball: Three sports, but pastime’s the thing for Therrien, Martin of Oak Hill
It would be easy to assume, then, that the gridiron is their second home, and home to their favorite sport. And that would be farther off the mark than a foul ball drifting toward some unlucky soul’s windshield in the parking lot behind the backstop at Bill Fairchild Field. “Baseball has always been my No. […]
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High school softball: Oxford Hills shows two aces
PARIS — Having two seasoned pitchers is a luxury for any coach, but it can also be a challenge. Figuring out how to utilize them and maximize their talents can be a mental exercise that rarely ends. It’s a good problem for Oxford Hills to have. Two veteran hurlers give them options and a variety […]
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Boys’ lacrosse: Blue Devils strike early and often in win over Messalonskee
LEWISTON — The Lewiston High School boys’ lacrosse team couldn’t ask for a better start to the 2016 season in a game against the Messalonskee Eagles. It took Blue Devils 16 seconds to score when Mohamed Khalid was immediately inserted into the game after the opening draw and went straight to the net where he […]
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High school girls’ tennis: Ramblers rebound and prosper
Merrill is a modest person who doesn’t strut and prefers to remain in the shadows. She will, however, gladly give most of the credit to her players for the Ramblers’ prosperity in the Mountain Valley Conference. “I like to think I do (have something to do with the turnaround), but I think I really would […]
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2016 Edward Little Boys’ Tennis Preview
Coach: Greg Vincent (First year) Conference: KVAC; Class: A Last year’s record: 0-12 Returning athletes: Junior — Donnie Peterson Key losses: Tynan Collins, Ben Knoblock. Promising newcomers: Juniors— Zach Boyd, Marshall Chadbourne, Kobe Humason-Fulgham, Michael Gordon, Jamison Pooler, Brandon Case. Season outlook: Last year’s team suffered from a lack of players, having only four players at season’s end. This year’s […]
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2016 Lisbon Boys’ Tennis Preview
Coach: Paul Giggey (Eighth year) Conference: MVC; Class: B Last year’s results: 0-12 Returning athletes: Juniors — Alex Couillard, Andrew Balser. Key losses: John Pettingill Promising newcomers: Sophomore — Zachery Morin; Freshmen — Christian Pomerleau, Alex Wells Season outlook: The team’s goal is to improve on last year’s record with a combination of veterans and young players.
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2016 Mountain Valley Boys’ Tennis Preview
Coach: Todd Papianou (Sixth year) Conference: MVC; Class: B Last year’s record: 3-9 Returning athletes: Juniors — Ethan Boucher, Clifton Chapman; Key losses: Connor Woods. Promising newcomers: Senior — Franscesco Polvara; Junior — Katriel Czerniak; Sophomore — Lucasz Bukowski; Freshmen — Aaron Cameron, Gabe Ladd, Cameron Gallant, Vinnie Serios. Season outlook: The Falcons are building off a season during which they gained […]
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2016 Mt. Blue Boys’ Tennis Preview
Coach: Zac Conlogue (Third year) Conference: KVAC; Class: A Last year’s results: 9-5 (Lost in Eastern Maine Class A semifinals) Returning athletes: Seniors — Evan Backus, Jack Leopold, Alex Bunnell, Dylan Roberts; Juniors — Thomas Marshall, Andrew Haszko, Tristin McFarlane, Emiliano Flores; Sophomores — Alden Thompson-Vought, Joe Crandall, Ben Andrews Key losses: Sullivan Abbott, Drew […]
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2016 Lewiston High School Boys’ Tennis Preview
Coach: Tom LeBlond (Fourth year) Conference: KVAC; Class: A North Last year’s record: 10-4 (Lost in the Eastern Maine Class A semifinals) Returning athletes: Seniors — Kyle Morin, Eric Hall, Reid Pomerleau, Sam Zashut, Nick Poland; Juniors — Ben Ferrence, Cole Ouellette; Sophomore — Joe Bisson. Key losses: None Promising newcomers: Sophomore — Timo Teckenberg Season outlook: With […]