TURNER — Opening night mistakes. State championship game drama and intensity. Mutual respect that will last a lifetime. High school football returned with an incomparable flourish Friday night at Libby Field, where Cape Elizabeth, a team with legitimate Class C championship aspirations, knocked off reigning king Leavitt, 35-34, in an overtime, three-hour donnybrook. After throwing […]
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Boys’ Soccer: Hornets attack pesky Phoenix
The Hornets also, admittedly, have no idea what that’s supposed to feel like. They aren’t used to those lofty expectations. “We have a lot of seniors. They have a lot of confidence,” Leavitt coach Isaiah Davis said. “They think they’re going to be really good, but they aren’t really sure until it happens. We look […]
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2014 Leavitt football preview
Coach: Mike Hathaway (13th year) Conference: West Class: C Last year: 11-0, state champions Returning players: Seniors — Mitchel Davis (TE/DE), Will Parkin (C/MLB), John Davis (OL), Kyle Knight (OL/DL), Taylor Woodbury (DE); Juniors — Billy Bedard (slot/QB/S), Max Green (WR/CB), Kevin Knight (OL/DL), Chandler Lajoie (OL/DL), John Rousseau (TB/DE). Key losses: Tyler Chicoine (QB), […]
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Leavitt football: Youth, athleticism to carry Hornets’ title defense
TURNER — A year ago, you would have needed all your fingers and toes to tally Leavitt’s list of returning starters. Taking inventory of the current total is simple as counting a helmet and a pair of cleats. But if you count out the reigning Class C football champions, do so at your peril. “Last […]
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Game of the Week: Hornets have what Capers want
The speculation ends tonight. We don’t have to wait to judge if this season is a speed bump between Class C championship runs at Leavitt or another building block in a dynasty. There will be hard evidence before all eyes at Libby Field when Leavitt confronts another of the co-favorites in the Campbell Conference, Cape […]
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2014 Leavitt cross country preview
Coach: Dustin Williamson (10th year) Conference: KVAC Class: B Last year: Boys eighth at KVACs, 12th at Class B regionals; Girls third at KVACs, eighth at regionals. Returning athletes: Boys: Seniors — Noah Castonguay, Reed Farrar, Harrison Knowlton, Josh Therrien; Junior — Carter Veilleux; Sophomores — Joseph Bussiere, Jason Labbe. Girls: Seniors — Allison Heikkinen, […]
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2014 Fall Preview: Leavitt field hockey
Coach: Wanda Ward-MacLean (31st year) Conference: KVAC Class: B Last year: 11-3 (Lost in Western B semifinal in OT) Returning players: Seniors — Emma Martineau (M), Sadie Royer (M), Emma Fournier (M/B); Juniors — Chantel Eells (B), Kierstin Leclerc (F), Ashley Mathieu (F). Key losses: Sierra Santomango, Brianna DeGone, Meagan Dow, Kendra Gilbert, Emily Shaw, […]
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Fall Preview 2014: Leavitt boys’ soccer
Coach: Isaiah Davis (14th year) Conference: KVAC Class: B Last year: 2-10-2 Returning players: Seniors — Madison Noel (MF), Ben Fullerton (G), Matthew Grondin (MF), Tyler Roux (SK), Nicholas Kelley (FB), Derek Gosselin (FB), Drew L’Italien (FB), Zachary Johnson (MF); Juniors — Evan Clark (FB); Sophomores — Ian Godfrey (FB). Key losses: Reilly Burgess, Taelor […]
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Fall Preview 2014: Leavitt girls’ soccer
Coach: Chris Cifelli (ninth year) Conference: KVAC Class: B Last year: 5-7-2, lost in Western B quarterfinals Returning players: Seniors — Livie Gilbert (FB), Emily Miller (FB); Juniors — Lili Cousineau (F), Amanda Poulin (MF), Tessa Benson (F), Kristen Morrisette (F), Angela Daigle (G); Sophomores — Miranda Coombs (FB), Victoria DeCoster (MF), Shannon O’Malley (F). […]
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Mt. Blue High School graduation moved to Sunday
FARMINGTON — The SAD 9 board unanimously voted Tuesday night to hold the Mt. Blue High School graduation Sunday, June 7, to avoid a scheduling conflict for student athletes. Principal Bruce Mochamer said a change from the traditional Saturday graduation was necessary because this year some seniors were forced to choose between competing in state […]