Now those seniors are ready for their time. “We’ve been to the regional three years in a row,” senior quarterback Tyler Halls said. “We’re not satisfied with that. It’s getting old. We want something new: a state championship.” The Greyhounds only lost two starters to graduation. This year, they have 15 seniors, a handful of […]
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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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2016 Sun Journal football preview: Lisbon Greyhounds
Coach: Dick Mynahan (30th year) Class: D South Last year’s results: 7-3, lost in Class D South regional final. Returning athletes: Seniors — Tyler Halls (QB/S), Noah Francis (FB/DE), Jared Glover (G), Tanton Mattson (G/LB), Devon Libby (C), Tyrese Joseph (TE). Juniors — Bradley Harriman (RB), Dakota McIver (G), Noah Buiniskas (T), Morgan Perron (WR). […]
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Preview 2016: Class D South preview
The preseason consensus seems to be that Winthrop/Monmouth and Lisbon are the favorites to end Oak Hill’s reign in the region. And it’s clear why that is: the Ramblers (5-4) and the Greyhounds (7-3) are talented, skilled and experienced. Who ends up claiming the top spot could be decided in the season’s first week because […]
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H.S. football: D South heavyweights collide early
The schedule-makers can’t predict who the best teams will be. But maybe we shouldn’t complain that what looks like a must-see matchup on paper comes in the first week of the season. There’s a reason the saying goes: “The anticipation is killing me.” Football fans in Lisbon and the neighboring communities of Winthrop and Monmouth […]
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Fall 2016 Preview: Lisbon Cross Country
Coach: Jeremy Williams (third year) Conference: MVC; Class: C Last years results: Boys: MVC runner-ups, Class C South regional runner-ups, third at Class C state championship. Returning athletes: Senior — Mike Schlotterbeck. Sophomores — David Schlotterbeck, Geoffrey Shambarger, Josiah Kenney. Key losses: Nicholas Harriman, Jordan Cole, Brett Carter, Silas Crosby, Riley Leeman, Seth Tapley, Bree […]
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Preview 2016: Lisbon field hockey
Coach: Julie Petrie (sixth year) Conference: MVC Class: C Last year: 7-10 (Lost in Class C South final) Returning players: Bree Daigle (M), Kate Philbrick (M), Chase Collier (F); Juniors — Emily Brewer (D), Morgan Fenderson (M), Shelby Cyr (D), Savannah Czechalski (F), Mikaylia Harnden (G); Sophomores — Lindsay Huston (M), Mallory Fairbanks (F), Sydney […]
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Field hockey: Lisbon seniors get one last chance at the big dance
When the Greyhounds last hoisted a state championship trophy, Chase Collier, Bree Daigle and Kate Philbrick were in middle school, dreaming of their chance to do the same. Four years later, all three are ready to give it one last, good shot. “It’s nerve wracking, but it’s also such a huge hunger for us, as […]
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Preview 2016: Lisbon girls’ soccer
Coach: Brian Dube (first year) Conference: MVC Class: C Last year: 9-7, lost in Class C South quarterfinal Returning players: Seniors — Kipri Steele (F/M), Chandler Riordan (D), Kaylin Le (M), Jasmin Le (M), Emma Levesque (D), Ciera Miller (F), Ali Sult (G), Hannah Martel (M); Juniors — Sydney Douglass (D), Emma Houle (F), Anna […]
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Preview 2016: Lisbon boys’ soccer
Coach: Dan Sylvester (ninth year) Conference: MVC Class: C Returning players: Seniors — Ryley Austin (M), Nick Lerette (D), Josh Huston (M), Chris Normand (D), Andrew Balser (D), Jacob Fusaro (D), Bradley Boulet (M); Junior — Jonah Sautter (G); Sophomore — Noah Austin (M). Promising newcomers: Junior — Steve Martin (F); Sophomores — Cam Poisson […]