Lewiston’s Hunter Landry isn’t one of those pitchers flirting with a no-hitter who demands complete silence in the dugout or strict adherence to no-no superstitions. “I’m not one of those guys that puts it aside,” he said. “It’s always fun to think about it a little bit.” Landry, a junior lefthander, no-hit Brunswick in the […]
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H.S. Baseball: Falcons break away from Mustangs
Mountain Valley’s Ethan Laubauskas catches the ball as Monmouth’s Tom Neal slides back to first base during Wednesday afternoon’s baseball game in Rumford. (Andree Kehn/Sun Journal) RUMFORD — Monmouth and Mountain Valley played Wednesday’s MVC baseball matchup with the urgency of two teams looking to bounce back from embarrassing losses. They were close to even, […]
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Retiring Cayer passing Mountain Valley torch to Danylik
Tom Danylik, left, addresses Regional School Unit 10 directors recently in Rumford. They hired him as assistant principal and athletic director for Mountain Valley High School in Rumford, starting July 1. (Sun Journal file photo) RUMFORD — Al Cayer won’t stop actively rooting for Mountain Valley teams next fall, even though it will be the […]
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Tennis Notebook: Mt. Blue boys' finding their groove as the playoffs loom ahead
The Mt. Blue boys’ tennis team is on a hot streak, having won its past five matches. To win in team tennis, you have have depth, and that’s what the Cougars have this season. The winning streak started with a victory against Cony on May 4. Last week they defeated Hampden Academy, Bangor and Brunswick […]
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H.S. Tennis Notebook: Mountain Valley and Dirigo set to clash
On Wednesday, Mountain Valley and Dirigo take their rivalry to the tennis court when the Cougars host Mountain Valley in the girls’ match, while the boys’ teams will battle in Rumford. Both matches will start at 4 p.m. The Falcons’ girls’ team is relying on its youth during their strong, 5-1 start to the season. […]
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H.S. Baseball: Ames belts two homers, Falcons club Cougars, 19-9
Mountain Valley’s Hunter Ames (44) is greeted by teammates after crossing home plate following a grand slam Friday night during their game with Dirigo. (Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal) DIXFIELD — A few extra swings off the tee at dawn on Thursday led to a power surge on Friday by Mountain Valley’s Hunter Ames. Ames belted a […]
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Lauren Sterling sets her sights on a third state title
Mountain Valley track and field champion Lauren Sterling will try to defend her title again this year. (Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal) RUMFORD — Lauren Sterling has a banner in her bedroom with the Mountain Valley Conference 100-meter hurdles record of 15.94 on it — handmade by her father. The Mountain Valley senior and two-time defending state […]
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B South Baseball Preview: Phoenix look to challenge Falcons in return to MVC
Spruce Mountain shortstop Nick Lombardi leaps to catch a high throw as Freeport’s Shea Wagner (7) slides safely into second base as second baseman Landon Brochu (22) watches that action during a playoff game in Livermore Falls last season. No one at Spruce Mountain is happier the school is back in the Mountain Valley Conference […]
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Wagners help Freeport past Poland in opener
POLAND — Brothers Shea, Colby and Gabe Wagner have discussed how much fun it will be to play together this year for the Freeport High School baseball team. On Thursday in the Falcons’ Western Maine Conference opener against Poland, the threesome showed that it has the capability of leading Freeport while also having fun. They […]
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2018 Boys Tennis capsules
Dirigo Coach: Bruce Thompson Conference: MVC; Class: C Last year’s results: 7-3, (Fifth in Class C South) Returning athletes: Juniors — Brandon Litalien, Alex Gotham, Nathan Child, Jack Lavorgna. Key losses: Justin Grignon, Noah Brown, Justin Cantin Promising newcomers: Junior — Cameron Kidder; Sophomore — Nolan Downs; Freshmen — Jacob Chow, Sam Skibitski, Brandon Harris Season outlook: They […]