That’s what Lewiston boys’ soccer coach Mike McGraw said about the first day of fall practices, which began Monday. McGraw could have been excused for admitting that the beginning of this season is different than any of his other 34 years at the helm of the Blue Devils program. He had never had to follow […]
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Boys’ Soccer: Tim Mains takes over Edward Little program
AUBURN — There will be a new voice on the sidelines for the Edward Little boys’ soccer team this fall, but it will be a familiar face. Former Red Eddie Tim Mains has been hired as the new leader of a program he once played for. Mains, a 2011 Edward Little High School graduate, takes […]
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H.S. Baseball Player of the Year: Norcross-Plourde was Edward Little’s ace in the hole
The junior delivered on the bump, and when he wasn’t pitching he produced at the plate as well. Playing for one of the best teams in the region, and standing out on what was a talented roster, Norcross-Plourde earned his stripes in being named the Sun Journal All-Region Baseball Player of the Year. “I thought […]
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American Legion Baseball: Rogers Post overcomes miscues to beat Fayette-Staples in state opener
AUGUSTA — Defense. It’s the often-times forgotten aspect of baseball. Then one play here or there, good or bad, takes the spotlight and players in both dugouts remember how important defense can be. There were miscues from each team when Rogers Post of Auburn and Fayette-Staples of Saco squared off on the first day of […]
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Maine Shrine Lobster Bowl: East holds off West in shootout
BIDDEFORD — Defense be darned. The East scored a team-record 58 points and combined with the West for game-record 110 overall points in the East’s 58-52 victory in the 27th Maine Shrine Lobster Bowl Classic at Waterhouse Field on Saturday. “That’s a first for me and a lot of other guys,” said West quarterback Dalton […]
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Banners, expectations raised for Edward Little, Lewiston, St. Dominic Academy teams
Two cities. Three schools. Seven state championships over three seasons. Yes, it was one banner year for high school sports in the Twin Cities. Teams from Edward Little High School, Lewiston High School and St. Dominic Academy each won multiple state titles for their respective schools, while giving fans on both sides of the Androscoggin […]
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Class A North baseball final: DeLaite, Bangor dominate Edward Little
AUGUSTA — Bangor wasted a prime scoring opportunity in the bottom of the first, but the two-time defending state champs didn’t waste chances in the next two innings, scoring five runs across the two frames in a 8-0 victory over Edward Little in the Class A North baseball regional final at Morton Field on Tuesday. […]
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Class A North semifinal: Edward Little baseball edges Mt. Ararat
AUBURN — It is the dream that many baseball players have growing up — Final inning, tie game, bases loaded, two outs, full count. A hit, your team wins. An out, we play on and someone else will have to be the hero. Edward Little’s Grant Hartley took a 3-2 pitch from Mt. Ararat reliever […]
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Class A North softball: Edward Little shuts down Cony
AUBURN — When Karli Stubbs’ double sailed into the air, howling winds got a hold of ball and sent it tumbling deep into left field. The ball rolled to the fence, bringing home a scrambling Grace Beaudet, who got on with walk, with Edward Little High School’s first run in the fourth inning. Stubbs’ […]
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Auburn honors longtime principal and others retiring
Miller has seen “over 6,000 students graduate from Edward Little,” said Superintendent Katy Grondin during a ceremony at Park Avenue Elementary School. “Think about how many lives he’s touched over his career.” Miller has been “very student-centered, an advocate not just for students, but his staff,” Grondin said. “His staff tells me he’s created a […]