Still, there was something special about Oak Hill’s encore journey to the Class D title. The novelty has worn off, but the thrill isn’t gone. By overcoming significant injuries, road playoff games and the pressure of being everyone’s target, the Raiders made the most of the opportunity to show everyone they were no one-hit wonder. […]
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High School football: The Raiders’ great escape
The Raiders struggled from the start of the Class D state game Saturday and found themselves trailing by seven with their backs against the end zone. That’s when quarterback Dalton Therrien walked into the huddle and told his Raiders they were in familiar territory. “At practice, the ball always gets put on the 1-yard line […]
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Class D Football Championship: A-Mace-ing repeat for Oak Hill in 41-21 win over MCI
Mace and sidekick Kyle Flaherty spent four years sharing the load of leading Oak Hill. Flaherty gave the Raiders a piggyback ride to the 2013 Class D title. Saturday afternoon, in defense of that crown, it was Mace’s turn. Three touchdowns and 341 all-purpose yards later, Mace and the Raiders repeated with a convincing 41-21 […]
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LIVE CHAT: Maine High School Football Super Saturday
PORTLAND — Another year, another triple-header of high school football action at Fitzpatrick Stadium in Portland. The Class C championship was decided Friday night in Orono, as Winslow overwhelmed Leavitt, 62-14, to earn the crown. Join the Sun Journal staff for a live, interactive chat and live updates from portland all day long. Thornton Academy […]
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Oak Hill’s Path to the Championship: Defense, ball control Raiders’ best friends
Game 2: Dirigo 14, Oak Hill 6. Road underdogs have done well in the recent rivalry between these two programs, and this Cougars’ victory was no exception. Beaten at Wales in the 2013 Class C West regional final, the Cougars charged from the gate with Joe Casey’s touchdown on the opening kickoff. Tyler Frost supplied […]
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College football: Area athletes anchor Husson University’s success
There are nearly 70 players from Maine who make up Husson University’s 114-man roster. Many played against one another during their high school careers. Some were rivals. A few won state championships at the expense of others. Once high school enemies, Husson’s home-grown talent has come together and are helping to rewrite program history. “There’s […]
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Class D Football Championship Preview: MCI, Oak Hill different, but same
Oak Hill is the defending Class D football champion. Maine Central Institute of Pittsfield, winless only two seasons ago, is making its first state title game appearance since 2000 and seeking its first Gold Ball in 40 years. Yet the Raiders, who embrace the underdog role the way your long-lost aunt puts you in a […]
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Class D Football: Oak Hill back(s) for more
Talk about each other? In the best sense of the word? Heck, Oak Hill’s two-headed monster will accept that invitation all day. “Alex can run people over and beat them to the edge, big time,” Flaherty said. “I picture me as more of outside guy. Kyle’s more of a middle guy,” chimed in Mace, repaying […]
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H.S. Football: Saturday state game times announced
PORTLAND — For the second consecutive year, Oak Hill will play for high school football’s Gold Ball in the late afternoon at Fitzpatrick Stadium. The Maine Principals’ Association announced Monday that the Class D final between defending champion Oak Hill (10-1) and Maine Central Institute (11-0) of Pittsfield will kick off at 2:36 p.m. Saturday. […]
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The Hot Corner: Football finals sing fun, familiar refrain
Here we are, and here we go again. It’s high school football championship week. For the second consecutive year, two tri-county teams – the Leavitt Hornets and Oak Hill Raiders – have earned their invitations to the party. Are you surprised? If you are, I respectfully submit that perhaps you haven’t been paying attention. I’ve […]