Jillian Richardson (Andree Kehn/Sun Journal) In her junior year, Jillian Richardson of Edward Little climbed to heights that haven’t been seen at her school in years. Richardson qualified for the New England championship meet at Belfast this season, a race in which she’s wanted to participate before her senior year. “I was hoping that I […]
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College roundup: CMCC women and men each blow out Hampshire
AUBURN — The Central Maine Community College women’s basketball team routed Hampshire 93-16 on Saturday. The Mustangs held the Black Sheep to eight points in each half. Natalie Thurber paced CMCC’s offense with 17 points to go along with five steals, four rebounds and three assists. She accomplished that in only 11 minutes on the […]
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Record falls at New England Cross Country Meet in Belfast
Fairfield Prep’s Drew Thompson celebrates after crossing the finish during the 83rd annual New England interscholastic cross country championships at Troy Howard Middle School in Belfast on Saturday. Thompson took first. (Ashley L. Conti photo) BELFAST — Two runners broke the girls’ course record Saturday during the New England Cross Country Championships at Troy A. […]
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Maine standouts have high hopes at New England cross country championships in Belfast
Yarmouth High senior Luke Laverdiere and Falmouth freshman Sofie Matson had few opportunities to run with a pack this fall on Maine cross country trails. That will change Saturday in Belfast, where the New England championships are scheduled at Troy Howard Middle School. Laverdiere is attempting to become the first Maine schoolboy to win the […]
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Cross country: UMF makes strong showing in NAC championships
UMF’s Robbie Hollis (24) looks to his right as he runs beside teammate Jeremiah Sands (20) during the men’s 8K race of the North Atlantic Conference cross country championships in Farmington on Saturday. (Tony Blasi/Sun Journal) FARMINGTON — Cross country coach Dan Campbell knew that taking a back seat in a championship race wouldn’t sit […]
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Laverdiere ties record as state cross country titles handed out
CUMBERLAND — Luke Laverdiere knew he was close to setting the state meet record at Twin Brook. As he lunged to the line at the end of the Class B boys’ cross country state championship race Saturday, Laverdiere fixed his gaze on the clock. “I didn’t know where I’d be at the end,” Laverdiere said. […]
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Cross country state championship preview
After a long and fast fall, aided by incredibly-friendly weather throughout, it’s time for the Class A, B, and C state meet at Twin Brook. On Saturday, however, the weather may affect the quick times runners have been accustomed to in 2017. In Class A, the boys’ are led by sophomore Lisandro Berry-Gaviria of Mt. […]
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Edward Little's Richardson running away from the competition
Jillian Richardson, running for Edward Little, charges down a straightaway near the end of the Class A Maine State Cross Country Championships in Belfast last season. (Andree Kehn/Sun Journal) AUBURN — Jillian Richardson is one of the top cross country runners in Class A despite — or perhaps because she’s had three different coaches in […]
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Cross country: St. Dom's boys and girls, Monmouth girls reach Class C championships
CUMBERLAND — The Class C and B regionals had all the finishes and exciting aspects of a cross country race one could ask for. Saturday’s finishes at Twin Brook featured dominating teams, close and runaway finishes, insane kicks, and even freshmen winning the Class A and C girls’ races. In the first race of the […]
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Cross country North regionals: Mt. Blue, Lewiston boys qualify for state meet
Oxford Hills’ Dominic Sclafani during the Class A North cross country championships Saturday Oct. 21, 2017 in Belfast. BELFAST — Waterville junior Nick Dall is rounding into form at just the right time, and the Mt. Blue and Lewiston boys are going to the Class A state cross country meet. Saturday, Dall won his third […]