Don’t like the way the Phoenix are performing? Wait a minute. The next wave of high pressure is sure to hit, in the form of two or three substitutes who hit the floor and impact the game without any hint of a drop-off. When shots didn’t fall, Spruce Mountain’s depth and defense didn’t falter Wednesday […]
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Phoenix basketball teams open season with victories
JAY — What a difference one half of basketball can make. After trailing 18-15 at the end of the first half, the Spruce Mountain Phoenix put the pedal to the metal in the second half to pull away from Madison and win their season opener 48-30 on Dec. 7. The biggest difference, said Phoenix starting […]
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Preview 2013: Spruce Mountain alpine skiing
Coach: Lindsey Jacques (first year) Conference: MVC; Class: B Last year’s results: Boys, MVC champions, fifth in state; Girls, third in conference, fourth in state. Returning letter-winners: Boys: Senior — Zach Richards; Junior — Alex Greenleaf; Sophomores — Stephen Sylvester, Chad Richards, Ben Pomeroy. Girls: Juniors — Paige Butterfield, Destiny White; Sophomores — Veronica Davis, […]
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Alpine Skiing: Jacques gets jump on next career phase
JAY — To college skiers, the idea of coaching is not much different than the thought of becoming a parent or taking on a mortgage payment. Sure, sounds great. Get back to me in a few years. In the life-on-the-edge that is the alpine world, however, careers are short. Lindsey Jacques learned that as a […]
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Preview 2013: Spruce Mountain Nordic skiing
Coach: Jane DiPompo (first year) Conference: MVC; Class: B. Last year’s results: Boys, third in MVC, ninth in Class B state meet; Girls, seventh in MVC, 10th in state. Returning letter-winners: Boys: Junior — Alex Greenleaf, Andrew Wilcox, Avery Noll; Sophomore — Stephen Sylvester, Chad Richards; Girls: Juniors — Karlee Noll. Key losses: Boys: Zachary […]
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Preview 2013: Western B has a familiar ring
The Western B field should have a familiar look to it this winter. Traditional powers like Lake Region, York and Greely should be among the top Western Maine Conference teams challenging for tourney spots. With the exception of Leavitt, those three teams have ruled the roost in Western B over the last decade. One team […]
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For better or worse, Phoenix will rise in B West via the MVC
Expectations are high at Spruce Mountain for the 2012-13 basketball season. The Phoenix have virtually everyone back after reaching the Western B quarterfinals last year, and a spot among the Mountain Valley Conference’s elite is there for the Class B school’s taking. What Spruce does beyond that is anyone’s guess, though. Like most Class B […]
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2013 Preview: Spruce Mountain girls’ basketball
Coach: Gavin Kane (third year) Last year’s record: 18-1, lost in Western B quarterfinal. Returning players: Seniors — Victoria Ouellette (5-10 forward), Ladesta Tracy (5-5 guard); Juniors — Samantha Richards (6-0 center), Nicole Hamblin (5-7 guard), Kailee Newcomb (5-5 guard), Amanda Castonguay (5-6 guard), Amia Pelletier (5-6 forward), Vanese Barnes (5-8 forward), Emily Keene (5-7 […]
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Preview 2013: Spruce Mountain Boys’ Basketball
Coach: Chris Bessey (third year) Last year’s record: 14-6, lost Western B quarterfinal Returning letter-winners: Seniors — Scottie Hall (5-9 guard), John McKenna (5-10 guard), Austin Couture (5-10 forward); Juniors — Peter Theriault (5-11 guard), Anthony York (6-3 forward), Deonte Ring (6-1 forward), Tyler Kachnovich (6-0 forward). Key loses: Nate Hamblin (guard), Josh Wilcox (forward). […]
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Preview 2013: Spruce Mountain cheering
Coaches: Rosie Richmond (26th year), Kellee Fortier (17th year) Conference: Mountain Valley; Class: C Team roster: Seniors — Brooke Steele, Mikaela Buote, Chelsey Boulay, Tricia Flaherty; Juniors — Kaylee Marrassa, Ashley Morrell, Alyssa Ladd; Sophomores — Shae-Lynn Fortier, Kalie King, Emily Melotto, Alex Perkins, Lexi Lloyd, Baylee Gilboe; Freshmen — Natashia Waas, Haley Beaupre, Calli […]