Coach: Amy Jones (first year) Conference: MVC; Class: C Last year’s record: 1-15 Returning athletes: Juniors — Allie Veinote (P/SS), Sarah Clark (UT); Sophomores — Janelle Bryant (P), Maggie Kase, (OF), Jasmyne Thornton (UT). Key losses: Jacqueline Schmitz (C), Johanna Cullenberg (P). Promising newcomers: Senior — Courtney Desmarias (UT); Juniors — Rhiannon Hersey (P/C), Suemi […]
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Local roundup: Buckfield rolls, drops OOB
BUCKFIELD — Buckfield erupted with eight runs in the fourth inning and coasted the rest of the way to a 16-7 victory over Old Orchard Beach in a softball opener Thursday. Abby Shields went six innings and struck out eight batters before being relieved by Julia Dow. Kali Litchfield went 3-for-5, including hitting a two […]
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High school softball: Oxford Hills shows two aces
PARIS — Having two seasoned pitchers is a luxury for any coach, but it can also be a challenge. Figuring out how to utilize them and maximize their talents can be a mental exercise that rarely ends. It’s a good problem for Oxford Hills to have. Two veteran hurlers give them options and a variety […]
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H.S. Softball: Edward Little, Lewiston start season inside
Monday was the first day for high school softball pitchers and catchers to start practicing in Maine. So naturally it snowed, forcing anyone with hopes of making the first tosses outside to hold those thoughts and settle down in the gym. “It’s certainly ironic,” Edward Little senior pitcher Sarah Hammond said of the ill-timed snow. […]
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High school softball: Mike Child to coach Lewiston softball
LEWISTON — Mike Child is no stranger to local softball fields. Over the past few decades, he’s either played on them, umpired at them or coached from their dugouts. Child has been an umpire in recent years, but this spring, he’s looking to change his perspective of the game. He’s no longer calling balls and […]
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ASA softball umpire registration and clinics upcoming
The local chapter of the ASA will be offering new umpires the opportunity to register this week, and will be holding clinics for new and returning umpires very soon. New umpires are welcome and encouraged to register on Monday, March 7, at the Lewiston Armory, from 6 to 7:45 p.m. Enter through the side door […]
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Baseball sign ups in Paris PARIS — Baseball sign-ups are scheduled for Wednesday, March 9 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., and Saturday, March 12th from 9 a.m. to noon, both at town office. Paris nights at In the Zone will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday and Feb. 25 and every Tuesday night throughout March. […]
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Maine Softball Coaches clinic slated for Feb. 6
Kaitlin Cochran, a former collegiate four-time, First-Team All-American, will be the featured speaker at the Maine Softball Coaches Association 2016 Coaches Clinic at Thomas College’s Alfond Center in Waterville on Saturday, Feb. 6, beginning at 8 a.m. Cochran attended the Arizona State University wher she helped her team win the 2008 Women’s College World Series […]