Coach: Sandy Albert (third year) Conference: EWC; Class: D Last year’s record: 9-6, lost in Western D quarterfinal. Returning athletes: Seniors — Alexis Bennett (SS), Ashley Campbell (3b), Brianna Damon (1b), Courtney Keough (OT); Juniors — Abby Fogg (OF/2b), Kali Litchfield (OF/Inf), Abby Shields (P/OT); Sophomores — Mickenzi Chretien (2b), Cassidy Hart (OF), Hailey McNeil (OF), Mackenzie […]
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2016 Spruce Mountain softball preview
Coach: Clint Brooks (third year) Conference: KVAC; Class: B Last year’s record: 7-9 Returning athletes: Seniors — Grace Ryan (C), Kaylee Leclerc (2b), Avery Goding (OF), Mikala Holt (OF); Juniors — Alex Bessey (P), Emily Hogan (1b); Sophomores — Allison Acritelli (OF), Hailee Perkins (3b); Key losses: Kailee Newcomb (OF), Patti Ryan (OF), Katie Gordon […]
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2016 Monmouth softball preview
Coach: Dave Kaplan and Mike Langlois (third year) Conference: MVC; Class: C Last year’s record: 10-8, lost in Western C semifinal. Returning athletes: Seniors — Katie Canning (P), Mikayla Cameron (OF); Junior — Rhiannon Dumond (OF); Sophomores — Emily Chasse (P), Tia Day (Inf), Hannah Anderson (C/3b). Key losses: Caroline Bonenfant (SS), Shannon Buzzell (2b). […]
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2016 Winthrop softball preview
Coach: Chuck Gurney (second year) Conference: MVC; Class: C Last year’s record: 3-13 Returning athletes: Seniors — Tess Moody (SS/OF); Juniors — Molly Glaser (OF), Kayleigh Oberg (C), Amber Raymond (3b), Shie Smith (1b/OF), Matti Rice (2b). Key losses: Ashley Dunham, Trisha Wilson, Lillie Beauregard Promising newcomers: Freshmen — Layne Audet (P), Hanna Caprara (C/OF), […]
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2016 Mountain Valley softball preview
Coach: Lisa Russell, Gary Dolloff (fifth year) Conference: MVC; Class: B Last year’s record: 8-10, lost in Western C quarterfinals Returning athletes: Seniors — Karen Flaherty, Sydney Petrie Jordyn Turner, Kelli Trenoweth, Victoria Meader; Juniors — Emily Laubauskas, Abigail Mazza, Grace Briggs, Jordan Duguay, Hanna Pierce, Liza White; Key losses: Lindsay Marston (P), Samantha Higley […]
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Class C South softball: Telstar, Madison could contend again
Telstar and Madison have been two of the top contenders in Class C South in recent seasons, and this spring it may be no different. The Rebels went 17-3 last year and lost in the state championship game to Bucksport after a strong finish and playoff wins over Hall-Dale and Madison. Telstar graduated all-conference talents […]
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Class B South softball: Raiders are ready for this season
It was a near miss of the playoffs for Oak Hill softball last year, but the Raiders hope to close that gap this season. Oak Hill finished 9-7 and missed out of the regional playoffs. The Raiders return much of that team and could challenge for a berth in the B South field. “This is […]
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Class A North softball: Red Eddies return contender
Only one run stood in the way of the Edward Little softball team reaching the regional final last spring. The Red Eddies lost a 2-1 heartbreaker to the eventual state champs from Messalonskee in the semifinals. This year, EL returns much of that team and hopes to be a threat again in Class A North. […]
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Class D South softball: Richmond with familiar look
There will be change in Class D South softball season, but it might not alter the success that Richmond has come to expect. The three-time defending state champs have a new coach. Tony Martin, a longtime assistant, takes over for Rick Coughlin, who stepped down after 29 years. Still, the Bobcats have much of last […]
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2016 Dirigo softball preview
Coach: Sara Thurston (fifth year) Conference: MVC; Class: C Last year’s record: 11-6, lost in Western C quarterfinals Returning athletes: Seniors — Mariah Lafleur (UT), Kenzie Lord (C), Katelyn Olsen (P), Emma Lueders (3b/SS), Ellie Jasper (1b/2b), Summer Bradbury (UT); Juniors — Brittany Greig (OF), Alexis Theriault (UT). Key losses: Megan Bradbury (C), Kelsey Hutchins […]