Laila Bunnitt, left, and Benedict Citenga of Lewiston High School have the two best shot put distances in Class A this season. (Daryn Slover/Sun Journal) LEWISTON — Laila Bunnitt’s Class A-leading shot put throw was powered by frustration. “I remember throwing it, and I was like, ‘Ah,’” Bunnitt said. “That was my mood when I […]
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Poland indoor track and field building from within
Poland Regional High School indoor track coach Rick Kramer watches his team warm up during the first part of practice earlier this week. (Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal) POLAND — Poland indoor track assistant coach Dan Roy runs the Panther Track Club, Poland’s summer track program that has won the past four state championships. That successful farm […]
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2017-18 indoor track and field team capsules
Edward Little Indoor Track Coach: Angela Jalbert (first year) Conference: KVAC Class: A Last year results: Boys — fifth in KVAC; 12th in state championship; Girls — sixth in KVAC; 20th in state championship. Returning athletes: Seniors — Barrak Abdraba, Russell Allen, Spencer Frahn, Fabrice Mpoyo, Amadou Ousmane, Alex Thompson, Jayson Taylor, Lauren Berube, Rebecca […]
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Face Time: Josh Kennison — track coach, champion, congenital amputee
When Joshua Kennison was born, his mom instantly knew he was a little different, but she was determined to raise him just like any other child. It was her determination and his father’s “stubbornness” that shaped him into who he is today: a bronze medal winner in the 100-meter dash at the 2013 International Paralympic […]
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Lewiston's Isaiah Harris second in 800-meter final, secures spot at World Championships
Lewiston’s Isaiah Harris knew his feet would take him places. Sunday, after a blistering personal best of 1:44.53 in the 800-meter run at the USATF 2017 National Championships, Harris learned his feet are going to keep him running all the way to London and the World Championships. Harris’ time was good for second place Sunday […]
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Casco native Kate Hall wins NCAA long jump championship
Georgia’s Kate Hall competes in the women’s long jump on the second day of the NCAA outdoor college track and field championships in Eugene, Ore., Thursday, June 8, 2017. Hall won with a jump of 22 feet, 1 inch. Kate Hall wasted no time showing that she wanted to be a national champion. Hall, a […]
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Track and Field: Lewiston’s Solis going the longer distance
Ethan Solis is a senior year sprinter on the Lewiston Track Team. Lewiston track and field coach Paul Soracco keeps sending Ethan Solis on longer runs. During the indoor track season, Soracco had the senior sprinter add the 400-meter run to his itinerary. “Made him do the 400 and stretched him out a bit,” Soracco […]
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Lewiston at Oxford Hills track and field meet — photo gallery
Lewiston High School’s Hassan Mohamed clears the third hurdle during Thursday’s race at the Gouin Complex in South Paris.Oxford Hills’ John Bowen makes his third and final attempt in the long jump event during Thursday’s meet at the Gouin Complex in South Paris.Oxford Hills’ John Bowen lands in the pit after his final attempt in […]
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Indoor Track: Eagles sweep, Lions and Panthers roar to KVAC titles
The Belfast girls and Waterville boys had similar approaches, mixed in with some standout performances, to capture Class B team titles. The Eagles girls beat out Mt. Ararat for the top spot in Class A by a 105-90 margin. Lawrence, Lewiston, Brunswick and Edward Little followed after that for top-six spots. The Messalonskee boys had […]
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Lewiston’s Isaiah Harris bests world record time in 600 meters, places second
Harris, a sophomore who nearly qualified for the 2016 Olympic Games last spring in the 800-meter dash, ran a 1:14.96 in Saturday’s 600-meter race, which would have been a new world record, had he not finished second to former Nittany Lion Casimir Loxsom, now running professionally for Brooks. Loxsom edged Harris at the line, officially […]