When Kalilwa was a freshman, she was still relatively new to the country and to Lewiston. She would later have to overcome being left homeless because of a fire that destroyed everything. Any potential as an athlete was clouded by the uncertainties of life. But then she started to see the light. She started to […]
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All-Region Softball: Howard completes stellar Telstar career
Howard’s mother, Donna, had played for the Rebels and coach Jim Lunney herself in high school. So the thought of Becca following in similar footsteps intrigued them both. “We talked about it all the time when I was younger,” Howard said. “And especially when I got to high school. We didn’t know if Jim Lunney […]
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Boys Tennis: Ouellette delivers for Devils when it counts
The Lewiston junior fought back from a dropped first set against Mt. Blue’s Evan Backus to win in three sets, helping the Blue Devils win the Class A North regional 3-2 in June. It was a rare three-set match for Ouellette, who was strong all season for a Lewiston team that entered the playoffs with […]
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2016 Sun Journal All Region Boys’ Lacrosse: Rivet leads a young Blue Devils squad
The Lewiston High School attacker scored 47 goals and 24 assists this past season and has been named the 2016 Sun Journal’s Boys Lacrosse Player of the Year. Rivet points to his teammates to the success he attained during the 2016 season. “It was a great season, not just for me in general, but we […]
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Hammond leads the way as St. Dom’s captures crown
But Hammond, as she has been since she started at St. Dom’s, was also regarded as one of the top players in Maine. And she did not disappoint, reaching the semifinal round of the MPA singles tourney for the third consecutive year. But perhaps more satisfying, not only to Hammond, but to the St. Dom’s […]
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H.S. Baseball Player of the Year: Norcross-Plourde was Edward Little’s ace in the hole
The junior delivered on the bump, and when he wasn’t pitching he produced at the plate as well. Playing for one of the best teams in the region, and standing out on what was a talented roster, Norcross-Plourde earned his stripes in being named the Sun Journal All-Region Baseball Player of the Year. “I thought […]
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Boys’ Outdoor Track Athlete of the Year: Gray-NG’s Zack Haskell made jump, sprint past competition
That was Zack Haskell’s outdoor track season in a nutshell. More specifically, the Gray-New Gloucester senior started his season off with three event wins, then nearly duplicated that performance at the Class B state championship. He had to settle for just two wins and a second-place finish. Haskell went from good to great this season […]
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Gastonguay finds her passion in lacrosse
After all, lacrosse is the St. Dominic Academy junior’s favorite sport. She lives and breaths the game. Her exploits on the field for the Saints are reasons why Gastonguay has been named 2016 Girls’ Sun Journal All-Region Player of the Year. “It’s awesome,” Gastonguay said. “Lacrosse is my favorite sport. It’s an honor.” Gastonguay is […]
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St. Dominic Academy selects Yorkey to lead athletics department
AUBURN — Who says you can’t go home? Home is what has brought J.P. Yorkey to St. Dominic Academy as the school’s new Dean of Students and Athletics. Yorkey replaces Keith Weatherbie as the athletic director, albeit with a different title and added responsibilities. “This is a really good fit for me, in terms of […]
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Maine Shrine Lobster Bowl: East holds off West in shootout
BIDDEFORD — Defense be darned. The East scored a team-record 58 points and combined with the West for game-record 110 overall points in the East’s 58-52 victory in the 27th Maine Shrine Lobster Bowl Classic at Waterhouse Field on Saturday. “That’s a first for me and a lot of other guys,” said West quarterback Dalton […]