Coach: Kristen Provencher (third year) Last year’s record: 2-10 Returning letter-winners: Jordan True, Kayla Pingree, Katie Puiia, Taylor Smart, Kayla Sinclair, Danielle Thibodeau, Ashlynn Young. Key losses: Abby Day, Alexa Fryover. Promising newcomers: Grace Briggs, Kassie Thibodeau. Season outlook: Young is the theme for many lacrosse teams in the tri-county area this season. The Falcons […]
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Oxford Hills girls’ lacrosse preview
Coach: Jaimie Brett (third year) Last year’s record: 3-9 Returning letter-winners: Seniors — Nicolle Godbout, Ellex Loper, Jesse Murch, Tayla Smedberg, Nicole Zufelt; Juniors — Paige Garcia, Abigail Angevine, Amber Jenkins; Sophomores — Samantha Bickford, Natalie DelVisco, Allyssa Hanley, Sydney Jackson. Key losses: Kristen Gamache, Amanda Hanning, Joanna Murch. Promising newcomers: Freshmen — Hannah Hartnett, […]
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Girls’ lacrosse: ‘Aggressive’ the new buzz word for Blue Devils
LEWISTON — Aggressive. Anyone who has played a sport has inevitably had at least one coach pontificate on the value of gritty, hard-nosed play. Anyone who has been around sports long enough has likely also heard the word spelled out ad nauseum via sideline cheerleaders, reemphasizing the coaches’ message. Even with no school-sanctioned cheerleaders on […]
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Boys’ lacrosse: ‘Family’ important for Oak Hill
WALES — The shrill tweet of assistant coach Brandon Tiner’s whistle pierced the wind-swept spring air. “Family!” The front line of about two dozen Oak Hill lacrosse players stepped forward, kicked their feet high into the air and touched their outstretched hands. Tweet. “Family!” Tweet. “Family!” The pattern continued for nearly 10 minutes. The drills […]
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St. Dom’s girls’ tennis preview
Coach: Kevin Cullen (Second year) Last year’s record: 10-4 (Lost in Western Class C semifinals to NYA) Returning letter-winners: Seniors — Amanda Dwyer, Alaina Dyer, Liza Gaylord, Callie Greco; Juniors — Zoe Caron, Emily Martin; Sophomore — Leah Seguin. Key losses: Kaitlin Thompson, Bella Bennett, Yolande Bennett, Krystal Lee, Carla Tyce, Soo Byun Promising newcomers: […]
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Spruce Mountain girls’ tennis preview
Coach: LeeAnna Lavoie (Fifth year) Returning letter-winners: Seniors — Emily Taylor, Taylor Boynton, Brooke Cushing, Chelsea Bouley, Kendra Peart; Juniors — Abby Hartford, Ashley Morrell, Nicole Hamblin, Samantha Richards. Key loss: Lindsey Allen. Promising newcomers: Anastasia Dunbar, Mallory Doiron, Yeora Yoon, Evelyn Castonguay, Gabrielle Richards. Season outlook: The Phoenix are expecting to compete well this year […]
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Mt. Blue girls’ tennis preview
Coach: Judy Upham, (15th year) Last year’s record: 10-4 (Runner-up in Class A East) Returning letter-winners: Seniors — Thia Bridges, Alyssa White; Junior — Patty Brady; Sophomore — Eryn Doiron. Promising newcomers: Juniors — Charlotte Thibodeau, Harley High, Danielle Baxter; Sophomores — Sophie Swain, Lilly Kendall, Jennie Chen. Season outlook: If enthusiasm and hard work […]
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Dirigo girls’ tennis preview
Coach: Kathy Crutchfield (first year) Last year’s record: 9-3 Returning letter-winners: Seniors — Grace Hebert, Lindsy Crutchfield, Ciara Keene, Christina Tubbs. Key losses: Addy Fuller, Ryanne Dailey, Michelle Morrison. Promising newcomers: Senior — Nicole Breau; Junior — NinaRadzwill; Sophomore — Kylie Palmer; Freshmen — Maddy DeGroot, Aerial Amburg, Gina Kubesh. Season outlook: The Cougars are […]
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Lewiston girls’ tennis preview
Coach: Anita Murphy (36th season) Last year’s record: 5-8 Returning letter-winners: Seniors — Kenzie Labadie, Jenessa Talarico; Juniors — Claudia Dionne, Kyleigh Letourneau; Sophomore — Maddison Roy. Key losses: Kirsty Beauchesne, Becca Michaud. Promising newcomers: Sophomores — Alanna Taylor, Corinne Laberge, Sierra Melanson; Freshmen — Maddie LeBlond, Elizabeth Michaud. Season outlook: The Blue Devils have […]
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Monmouth Academy girls’ tennis preview
Coach: Lucas Turner (First year) Last year’s record: 5-7 (lost in the preliminary round) Returning letter-winners: Seniors — Maegan Currie, Emily Lombardo, Erin Dyke, Brielle Embrey, Kirsten Greenwald. Key losses: Natalie Olko, Anna Lombardo. Promising newcomers: Monika Pouzarova, Rapee Junmesri, Emma Hill, Heather Cyr, Sam Blundon. Season outlook: Last year, Monmouth earned a spot in […]