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H.S. Football: Poland beats Lake Region for first win

POLAND — The Poland football team was looking to pick up its first win of the season in front of a homecoming crowd, and the Knights did not disappoint. They capitalized on five turnovers and a blocked punt en route to a 32-20 win over Lake Region in Friday night football action. Poland rushed the […]

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HS Football: Lisbon strongarms Dirigo

Friday, the Greyhounds gained the upper hand early and never let go in a 30-0 win over the Cougars in a Class D South  game at Harlow Park. Quarterback Tyler Halls threw for a touchdown and rushed for two more for the visiting Greyhounds. Lisbon set the tone early behind middle linebacker Kurtis Bolton and […]

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Football: Hampden eludes feisty Mt. Blue

FARMINGTON — It has been a football season of “almosts” and “what ifs’ for the Mt. Blue Cougars. Scores and records are often deceptive — and that is certainly the case for Mt. Blue — which continues to play with the tenacity of a winning high school team but has come up empty-handed so far. […]

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H.S. Football: Lewiston handles Bangor on the road

BANGOR — Lewiston High School senior split end-defensive back Desmond Jackson isn’t the regular Blue Devil punt returner. But when injuries left Lewiston shorthanded in that department, head coach Bruce Nicholas inserted him into that role last week in a 28-20 loss to Cheverus of Portland. Jackson just may have won the job on Friday […]

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HS Football: Scott, Ramblers dominate Seagulls

OLD ORCHARD BEACH — Winthrop/Monmouth senior running back Nate Scott earned the nickname “Edelman,” after Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman, some time before his Friday night tour de force against Old Orchard Beach. But Ramblers’ head coach Dave St. Hilaire was glad to see the senior running back demonstrate how well-earned the moniker is. “We […]

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H.S. Football: Cheverus trips up Edward Little

AUBURN — Edward Little moved the ball but couldn’t finish in its 17-14 loss to Cheverus at Walton Field on Friday night. The Red Eddies turned the ball over four times after driving into Cheverus territory, including twice in the fourth quarter when they had moved inside the 10-yard line while trailing by three points. […]

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Girls’ soccer: Camden Hills runs away from EL

But in the second half, Camden Hills put the pedal to the floor, scoring five times to post a 7-1 victory over the Red Eddies in a KVAC contest Friday.. Kristina Kelley had a hat trick and Bryn Anderson added two goals and an assist to lead the Windjammers (6-1). Charlotte Messer and Emily Blackwell […]

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H.S. Football: Weekend blitz

Friday, 7 p.m. The Red Eddies played Portland close for a half, and played Cheverus close for 48 minutes, but lost both games. They will need to play very well for 48 minutes against an Eagles team that is better than their 2-2 record and nearly beat Thornton Academy on the road. SANFORD (2-2) AT […]

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H.S. roundup: Spruce Mountain field hockey edges Mt. View

THORNDIKE — Alex Bessey scored in the opening half 4:34 remaining as Spruce Mountain edged Mount View 2-1 in field hockey action Thursday afternoon. The Phoenix (6-2) scored again in the second half to make it 2-0. The Mustangs (3-5) spoiled the shutout with 10:12 left to play in the game. Rachelle Ravin converted a […]