Coach: James Taylor (third year) Conference: MVC Class: B Last year: 12-2-0, lost in B South quarterfinal Returning players: Seniors — Andrew Arsenault (MF), Jon Adley (MF), Jacob Beauchesne (G), Jesse Pelletier (D), John Pepin (D), Tom Parlin (F), Scott Sage (G), Lee Tang (D); Juniors — Dylan Knox (D), Seth Peaslee (M), Jacob Rainey […]
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H.S. Baseball: Cinderella Freeport flying high into Class B final
FREEPORT — Josh Burke was just hoping to get a couple starts on the mound this year for the Freeport baseball team. Flip the calendar ahead two months and Burke has already made two starts in the playoffs, and on Saturday will make a third — in the Class B state championship game. Burke’s change […]
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Baseball state championships: Mostly favorites in finals, but some surprises
The Northern Maine baseball playoffs played out like they were supposed to on paper, with the top seeds in each class advancing to the state championships. That was partly the case in southern Maine, except Sacopee Valley in Class C was an underdog who then ended another underdog story, and in Class B, Freeport flipped […]
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H.S. Softball: Telstar shuts out Mountain Valley to stay undefeated
RUMFORD — In a game when neither team could find a consistent offense, pitching and defense became paramount. Telstar proved to be better in those two categories, and eventually on the offensive side as well, downing Mountain Valley 5-0 in a MVC softball game Saturday. The Rebels are now 7-0, while the Falcons drop to […]
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H.S. Baseball: Halls whiffs 13; Lisbon mauls Mountain Valley with late flurry
RUMFORD — Wednesday’s windswept MVC baseball game at Hosmer Field decelerated from a pitchers’ duel into a pounding more quickly than you could burn dinner. Lisbon didn’t have a hit until the fourth inning and failed to cross the plate until the fifth. Once the Greyhounds got into a rhythm, however, they were relentless in putting […]
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H.S. Baseball: Dirigo survives against Mountain Valley
The Falcons (0-2) loaded the bases in the first inning and the seventh inning, but were held scoreless in both frames. The first three batters of the game reached, on an error and a pair of walks issued by Cougars (1-1) starter Cooper Chiasson. The sophomore right-hander got out of the jam with back-to-back strikeouts, […]
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High School Outdoor Track Preview: Mountain Valley Falcons
Coaches: Boys: JT Taylor, fifth year; Girls: Adam Curato, fifth year Conference/Class: MVC/Class C Last year’s results: Boys: fifth at MVCs, 17th at Class C states; Girls: seventh at MVCs Returning athletes: Seniors — Mike Provencher (sprints), Holden Blauvelt (middle distance/throws); Juniors — Kyle Farrar (sprints/jumps), Kris Ring (throws); Sophomores — Chris Glover (middle distance/ […]
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Boys’ Outdoor Track: Mountain Valley’s Farrar looking to make another leap
RUMFORD — Kyle Farrar thought he would do well in the long jump at last year’s Class C outdoor track state championship. He did better than just well, wining the event with a personal-best jump. It was a little bit of a surprise first-place finish for the Mountain Valley sophomore. He won’t be able to […]
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Mountain Valley 2016 baseball preview
Coach: Steve LaPointe (37th year) Conference: MVC Class: B South Last year’s record: 7-10, lost in Class C preliminary Returning players: Seniors — JT Greene, Curtis Steele, Alex Ridley, Tim Fitzgerald; Juniors — John Pepin, Nick Newman, Jacob Beauchesne, Jon Adley, Andrew Arsenault Key losses: Caleb Gauvin, Ian Austin, Logan Wilhoite, Tucker Rowland, Tom Marshall, Josh Mason. Promising newcomers: Senior — Austin […]
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2016 Mountain Valley Boys’ Tennis Preview
Coach: Todd Papianou (Sixth year) Conference: MVC; Class: B Last year’s record: 3-9 Returning athletes: Juniors — Ethan Boucher, Clifton Chapman; Key losses: Connor Woods. Promising newcomers: Senior — Franscesco Polvara; Junior — Katriel Czerniak; Sophomore — Lucasz Bukowski; Freshmen — Aaron Cameron, Gabe Ladd, Cameron Gallant, Vinnie Serios. Season outlook: The Falcons are building off a season during which they gained […]