Spruce Mountain’s Haley Turcotte (24) dishes the ball off to Julianne Doiron (21) during an MVC basketball game in Jay on Thursday. (Tony Blasi/Sun Journal) JAY — Senior guard Calley Baker’s game-winning shot heard around Jay, Livermore and Livermore Falls might just be the gift that keeps on giving when the postseason rolls around and […]
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Local roundup: James Anderson’s 39 points lead Mt. Blue over Brewer
FARMINGTON — James Anderson led the Mt. Blue Cougars to a 75-61 victory over Brewer in KVAC boys’ basketball action Tuesday. Anderson put up 39 points in the win. Garrett Reynolds added 12 for the Cougars (2-0). Brewer spread the scoring around. Brandon Glidden led the way with 17 points, while Trevor Pearson had 12 […]
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2018-19 Nordic skiing preview capsules
DIRIGO COUGARS Coach: Ann Speth Conference: MVC; Class: C Returning athletes: Seniors — Ethan Couture, Riley Dumont, Tori Averill; Juniors — Damien Nadeau, Adrianna Belskis; Sophomores — Jacob Gallant, Spencer Jacques.. Season outlook: The Cougars return all of their skiers from last year’s team. Those experienced skiers will be joined by 13 sophomores and freshmen […]
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Local roundup: Edward Little boys' hockey takes down Falmouth
FALMOUTH — Ben Lane Robichaud had back-to-back power play goals to close the second and open the third periods as Edward Little skated to a 6-2 victory over Falmouth in boys’ ice hockey action Saturday. The Red Eddies (1-0) rattled off three first-period goals, including freshman Wesley Clements’ first varsity goal. Edward Little led 4-0 […]
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2018-19 girls' basketball preview capsules
BUCKFIELD BUCKS Coach: Ryan Wilkins (fifth year) Conference: East-West; Class: C Last year’s results: 1-17. Returning athletes: Senior — Hannah Shields; Juniors — Deja Bennett, Katy Henderson, Karen McNeil; Sophomore — Siana Jacobs. Promising newcomers: Senior — Soyoung Park; Juniors — Molly Bourget, Josephine Replogle; Sophomores — Cassidy Lowell, Shyloe Morgan; Freshmen — Kailie Bernard, […]
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Class C South boys’ basketball preview: Ramblers poised for another tournament ride
Andrew Shaw of Spruce Mountain gets a piece of Cam Wood of Winthrop last season in Jay. (Daryn Slover/Sun Journal) In a decade that began with a Dirigo dynasty, Class C South has evolved into one of the most competitive regions in the state over the last six years. Five different teams have won the […]
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2018-19 boys’ basketball preview capsules
BUCKFIELD BUCKS Coach: Kyle Rines (third year) Conference: EWC; Class: C South Last year’s results: 9-9, lost in C South preliminary round Returning athletes: Seniors — Noah Wiley (5-9 guard), Hunter White (6-1 center), Abram Cormier (5-10 forward), Jacob Toomey (6-0 forward), Shawn Hardy (5-10 forward), Corey Umsteadt (5-10 forward); Junior — Tyler Gammon (6-2 forward), Dan Perry (6-0 forward); […]
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Winter preview: Dirigo boys’ basketball
With no seniors, this is the youngest team the Cougars have had for some time, so the annual quest for hardware may be put on hold for a year or two. “There are different expectations this year,” coach Travis Magnusson said. “Now, the goal is to get into the playoffs and see what happens.” Expect […]
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High school softball: Telstar races past Dirigo
DIXFIELD — When Ashley Savage gets on base, she’s not there to take in the scenery. Telstar’s senior lead-off hitter looks to move whenever she reaches base. If the batting order behind her gives her the chance, she’ll do just that. “As soon as I get on the bases, I know I have to run,” […]
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High school softball: Lisbon rallies past Dirigo
LISBON — As the game began to turn in Dirigo’s favor Monday, the Lisbon softball team wasn’t worrying about what had just happened. With the game on the line, the Greyhounds were focused on the next play and the one after that. “We preach a lot about the next thing,” Lisbon coach Terri Tlumac said. […]