All four regional championship teams have the opportunity to repeat this season in Western B, C and D, and in Eastern A. But a number of teams hope to alter that history as the softball tournaments go into in full swing this week. Skowhegan, Greely, Madison and Richmond all have the chance to defend their […]
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Western D softball: Young Bobcats still have the edge
Local players to watch: Hannah Gallant, Sr. 1b, Buckfield, Alannah Knox, Sr OF, Buckfield, Arrabine Dunn, Sr. 3b, Buckfield; Taylor Esty, Jr. P, Rangeley, Tori Letarte, Sr SS, Rangeley, Blayke Morin, Soph. C, Rangeley. Favorites: Richmond graduated nine seniors but hasn’t missed a beat from last year’s state championship. The Bobcats have a younger team […]
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H.S. softball: Dirigo poised for playoffs again
DIXFIELD — As Sara Thurston’s mind works its way around all around the positions of the softball diamond, it isn’t until she reaches the outfield that the Dirigo coach can finally name one player who was starting in the same position as last year. “That’s our leftfielder, Britney Ellis,” Thurston said. After two straight trips […]
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H.S. Softball: Edward Little drives away Lewiston
There were no complaints after Friday’s first-inning parade against Lewiston. EL banged out nine runs on eight hits to overcome an early two-run deficit and cruise to a 17-5 KVAC victory in five innings at Sweetser Field. “We’ve struggled for three games to hit the ball hard,” EL coach Elaine Derosby said. “Against Messalonskee we […]
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H.S. softball: Dirigo rallies past rival Mtn. Valley
DIXFIELD — In addition to good pitch selection, one thing Dirigo’s Katelyn Olsen needed in the pitcher’s circle Wednesday was a selective memory. When Mountain Valley’s Aly Carlton drilled an Olsen offering over the fence during the first at-bat of the game, the Cougars hurler knew she needed to forget that in a hurry. “It […]
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H.S. Notebook: Impressive debut for Oak Hill softball hurler
Oak Hill’s sophomore pitcher Makayla Nadeau made her debut at the varsity level a good one this week. Just called up from the JV team, Nadeau was forced into action against Winthrop in a key MVC game Tuesday. “She came up big for us,” Oak Hill coach Allyson Collins said. “We lost our pitcher (Lauren […]
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H.S. softball: Phoenix rise up for win
JAY — The shifts in momentum Saturday were as frequent as the changes in weather. In a game that featured cloudy skies, drizzling showers, pouring rain and sunshine, the Spruce Mountain softball team fell behind three times — and also rebounded three times to grab the lead. The final rally came in the bottom of […]
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H.S. softball: Falcons bounce back
RUMFORD — Small ball led to big results Friday for Mountain Valley. “We changed our lineup,” Mountain Valley coach Lisa Russell said. “That’s what we wanted to try because we needed to score some runs after a tough loss (Thursday) at Hall-Dale.” The Falcons bounced back and used the bunt game to its benefit in […]
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H.S. softball: Dirago chooses UMF
BETHEL — It is a rare occurrence when Jessica Dirago doesn’t put softball first. Telstar’s senior pitcher has lived and breathed the sport for much of her life and throws the ball fueled by her devotion to the game. When it came time to think about college, though, Dirago wasn’t focused on the game that […]