GRAY — Kyle Farrar led the way as Mountain Valley thwacked Gray-New Gloucester 63-6 in the season opener. Farrar, a senior, ran for five touchdowns in Friday’s game, and helped the Falcons put the game away early. Mountain Valley led 21-6 after one quarter and 42-6 at halftime. “Obviously, we were extremely happy with the […]
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2016 Sun Journal football preview: Mountain Valley Falcons
Coach: Patrick Mooney (first year) Class: C South Last year’s results: 2-6, lost in Class C South quarterfinals Returning athletes: Seniors — Peter Cogley (G), Zach Duguay (FB/LB), Kyle Farrar (HB/S), Jacob Parise (DT), Todd McKellick (G/LB), Hunter Sorensen (LB); Juniors — Ian Brennick (T/LB), Curtis Gauvin (TE/DE), Nate White (CB), Cameron Payne (CB); Sophomore — Will Bean (LB). Key losses: […]
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Mountain Valley football: Falcons look to the past for better future
The Falcons have once again dipped into their history for their third head coach in program history. Pat Mooney may bleed Mountain Valley blue and silver, but that blood is boiling as he takes over the task of bringing the Falcons back to their glory days. He should know what that will take, seeing as […]
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Preview 2016: Class C South football preview
Three teams were a cut above the rest of the pack last year, and expect that trio to still be at or near the top of the Class C South standings in 2016. Yarmouth (the defending regional champion), Wells (regional finalist) and Cape Elizabeth all will look to re-load, rather than rebuild. Spruce Mountain finished […]
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The 12 games of High School Football
Another high school football season in Maine is upon us, and for the most ardent fans across the state, the first Friday night feels like Christmas morning: So much anticipation, so much joy. Everything is new and shiny. In the spirit of Christmas, let’s look at 12 games this season — one per week — […]
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High School Field Hockey: Oak Hill overcomes a slow start to defeat Mountain Valley
Even the most experienced teams, like the Oak Hill Raiders, who went to the Class C State Championship game in 2015, need a reminder how important it is to one another. After a rusty first half in their Mountain Valley Conference opener against the Mountain Valley Falcons, the Raiders returned to form in the second […]
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Field hockey: Frerport gets revenge against Gray-New Gloucester
FREEPORT — After a double-overtime loss to Gray-New Gloucester in last year’s postseason, Freeport hosted the Patriots on Wednesday and soundly took advantage of the opportunity for revenge. Four goals and a stout defensive performance led to a decisive 4-1 victory. And the win was that much sweeter. “When the girls saw that that was […]
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Preview 2016: Mountain Valley field hockey
Coach: Melissa Forbes (20th year) Conference: MVC Class: C Last year: 9-5 Returning players: Seniors — Chelsea Allison (F), Marissa Crosby (F), Makayla Burgess (F), Brooke Carrier (D), Liza White (D), Kassie Thibodeau (F); Juniors — Alyvia Lee (F), Alyssa Akers (G), Abby Harding (F); Sophomores — Leigha Carrier (M), Brianna Burgess (F). Key losses: […]
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Fall 2016 Preview: Mountain Valley Golf
Coach: Adam Curato (third year) Conference: MVC; Class: B Last year’s result: Eighth at MVC. Returning athletes: Senior — Riley Bell; Junior — Luke Beaudoin; Sophomores — Montana Averill, Jacob Bellgarde, Aaron Cameron, Keagen Hodsdon, Cam Godbois. Promising newcomers: Sophmore — Noah Ronin Season outlook: The athletes seem excited to start the season and have […]
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Preview 2016: Mtn. Valley girls’ soccer
Coach: Lynn Gould Conference: MVC Class: C Last year: 8-6-1 (Lost in B South quarterfinal) Returning players: Seniors — Abby Mazza (M), Ashley Russell (D), Emily Laubauskas (M), Grace Brigg (F/G), Julia Perry (F); Juniors — Brooke Carver (D), Lauren Sterling (G), Hailey Akers (M/D), Hailey McNally (M/D); Sophomores — Taylor Henry (F), Kylee Pelletier […]