What struck me the most about the game was the way Falmouth successfully used the read-option with its quarterback, Jack Bryant. Not all of the runs were long, but they were effective. The Leavitt defense had trouble stopping the zone-read, even when the Hornets knew it was coming. Many high school teams have used the […]
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H.S. Football: Weekend blitz
Friday, 7 p.m. The Hornets showed in a losing effort to Falmouth that they are better than their record says they are. Falmouth coach John Fitzsimmons said as much. Leavitt is at home for a second straight week, hosting a Rangers team that has fed on Class B South’s lower tier. EDWARD LITTLE (2-3) AT […]
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H.S. Football: Pigskin prognostications
Portland 35, Lewiston 12 Deering 28, Oxford Hills/Buckfield 14 Leavitt 34, Greely 20 Mt. Blue 22, Nokomis 14 Cape Elizabeth 63, Gray-New Gloucester 6 Mountain Valley 28, Freeport 14 Fryeburg 34, Poland 12 Spruce Mountain 34, Yarmouth 31 Dirigo 26, Traip 18 Lisbon 24, Oak Hill 20 Winthrop/Monmouth 36, Medomak Valley 16
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H.S. Football: Darling back running for Spruce Mountain
“I really wanted to focus on basketball,” Darling said. “And then I realized how much I missed it, missed football, and so I decided to return.” Darling is back on the Spruce Mountain football team, now as a senior, and the Phoenix are glad he’s there. Now instead of running through fields and around trees, […]
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Field hockey: Spruce Mountain seniors have their day
At halftime of a field hockey game against Lincoln Academy (1-12), Evans told the Phoenix (10-3) that if there was an opportunity for DiPompo to score her first-ever goal, the senior should be given that option. That occasion came up in the second half when the Eagles were penalized. DiPompo was summoned to take the […]
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High school golf: Spruce Mountain has a turnaround season
LIVERMORE — Coming into the 2016 season, the Spruce Mountain golf team had only one win the past two years. The Phoenix’s fortunes changed this season as they made it all the way to the KVAC Class B South division semifinals, all while compiling six wins in 12 regular-season and playoff matches. The season isn’t […]
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Football: Phoenix land on Knights
LIVERMORE — The Spruce Mountain Phoenix put several days of controversy behind them and then staged dazzling display of air power and a dominating ground game that moved the ball at will Friday night. Assistant coach David Frey, who took over as head coach after Walter Polky resigned earlier this week, called the shots from […]
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First and 10: Head to head with Wil and Lee
Halfway through the season we’re starting to see some trends pop up from all of our local teams, whether positive or negative, with Spruce Mountain’s speed being one of them. Gray-NG’s youth and drop-off from last year’s senior class is another, as well. What trends are you starting to spot at the halfway point from […]
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H.S. Football: Pigskin prognostications
Sanford 22, Lewiston 12 Mt. Blue 23, Gardiner 20 Lake Region 22, Gray-NG 14 Cape Elizabeth 28, Mountain Valley 22 Spruce Mountain 30, Poland 16 Dirigo 28, Maranacook 6 Winthrop/Monmouth 22, Oak Hill 20 Oxford Hills/Buckfield 26, Massabesic 8 Lisbon 26, Traip 12 Falmouth 28, Leavitt 21
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Walter Polky resigns as Spruce Mountain football coach
Walter Polky has resigned as varsity football head coach at Spruce Mountain High School. Polky stepped down before Tuesday’s practice. The Phoenix play a home game against Poland on Friday night. Assistant coach David Frey will serve as interim head coach for the remainder of the season. The Phoenix are 2-2 and ranked sixth in […]