After struggling to get the clutch hit for much of the game against Gray-New Gloucester, it was two home runs that proved decisive in the seventh inning. That gave the Rangers enough of a cushion to hold off the Patriots in a 7-5 victory. “It ended up being long ball that saved our butts,” Greely […]
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High school softball: Rebels rally for dramatic win
The ball kept rolling. Howard kept running. “I knew I had to get a few (bases),” the senior shortstop said. “I was rounding second base, and she was still running for it. I knew I wasn’t going to get tagged out at third base again.” Howard had been thrown out earlier in the game trying […]
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High School softball: Falcons bounce back against Ramblers
RUMFORD — After a disappointing loss on a soaked and soggy Friday, the sun came out for the Mountain Valley softball team Saturday in more ways than one. The Falcons bounced back in a big way with a 9-5 win over Winthrop, helping to erase the frustration of a loss by the same score against […]
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High school softball: Telstar races past Dirigo
DIXFIELD — When Ashley Savage gets on base, she’s not there to take in the scenery. Telstar’s senior lead-off hitter looks to move whenever she reaches base. If the batting order behind her gives her the chance, she’ll do just that. “As soon as I get on the bases, I know I have to run,” […]
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High school softball: Oak Hill earns valuable win over Lisbon
Playing a predominantly Mountain Valley Conference Class C schedule can make it a challenge for the Raiders to rise in the Class B South standings. Oak Hill has won all but one game this season, but that’s only put them in sixth position in the rankings. “Coming into today, we knew it was a big […]
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High school softball: Lisbon rallies past Dirigo
LISBON — As the game began to turn in Dirigo’s favor Monday, the Lisbon softball team wasn’t worrying about what had just happened. With the game on the line, the Greyhounds were focused on the next play and the one after that. “We preach a lot about the next thing,” Lisbon coach Terri Tlumac said. […]
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Youth baseball results
Auburn Suburban Major 12u Softball Pepsi 11, Rotary 1 Cora Younk and Hannah Smith each had multiple hits, while Isabelle Trombley had a double to pace Pepsi in an opening day matchup on April 30 against Rotary 11-1 at Sweester Field. Elly Russell, Audrey Hamel and Cassidy Landre each had a hit for Pepsi. Smith […]
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High school softball: Lewiston takes giant leap forward
LEWISTON — After mustering just one win last season, the Lewiston softball team was hoping for some progress this spring. First-year coach Mike Child described the team’s original approach to the season as “taking baby steps.” The Blue Devils have been taking giant leaps, instead. At 6-2, Lewiston has already eclipsed its win total from […]
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Local roundup: Poland edges Fryeburg in WMC matchup
POLAND — Caleb Hodgkin smacked a double and scored twice as Poland edged Fryeburg 3-2 in baseball action Saturday afternoon. The Knights (2-6) scored two runs in the third inning and the eventual game-winner in the fourth frame to take a 3-0 lead after four. Jake Wiseman earned is first pitching victory of the season […]
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H.S. Softball: Telstar shuts out Mountain Valley to stay undefeated
RUMFORD — In a game when neither team could find a consistent offense, pitching and defense became paramount. Telstar proved to be better in those two categories, and eventually on the offensive side as well, downing Mountain Valley 5-0 in a MVC softball game Saturday. The Rebels are now 7-0, while the Falcons drop to […]