WALES — Oak Hill High School wasn’t going to let Madison’s Madeline Wood beat it during the second half of the Raiders’ tilt with the Bulldogs on Thursday. The 5-foot-4 sophomore guard drilled three 3-pointers in the first half before being swarmed defensively in the second half by Oak Hill’s Danielle Samson and Jamie Prue. […]
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Boys’ basketball: Lisbon outlasts Oak Hill, 65-64
LISBON — In an entertaining game between neighboring boys’ basketball teams that never met a shot they didn’t like, the difference Monday night was the one Lisbon’s Josh Huston didn’t let Oak Hill take. After emerging from the timeout huddle, Huston anticipated an inbounds pass to Adam Merrill and knocked it loose with four seconds […]
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2014 Winter Preview: Oak Hill Girls’ Basketball
Coach: Charlie Castonguay (first year) Last year’s record: 14-4, lost in Western B preliminary round Returning players: Seniors — Kayla Veilleux C, Sadie Goulet G, Iris Abbott F, Vanessa Wright G, Danielle Samson G, Meagan Crosby G; Juniors — Jamie Prue G, Sara Noel G/F, Grace Sabine C/F; Sophomore — Brianna Mulherin G/F. Key Losses: […]
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Oak Hill boys’ basketball preview
For the second consecutive year, the Raiders lost the first week of preseason while the football team stormed to a state title. Coach Tom Smith said that he learned from the previous experience and tailored the team’s preparation differently this season in hopes of making up for lost time. Dalton Therrien to Drew Gamage and […]
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Oak Hill wrestling preview
Coach: Ric Swett (11th year) Conference: KVAC Class: B Last year’s results: 10th in West regional; 15th in state. Returning athletes: Seniors — Logan Childs, Sierra Tibbetts; Junior — Zach Cloutier, Brendon Tervo, Sam Woodard; Sophomores — Danny Buteau, Michael Harper. Key losses: Sadiee Austin, Baylee Ayres. Promising newcomers: Juniors — Kayin Gagne, Noah Green; […]
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Oak Hill championship aftermath: Repeat was no less sweet
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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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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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: 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: No secrets when Oak Hill Raiders, Lisbon Greyhounds meet
The first go-round was a controlled scrimmage. The second, a glorified exhibition, as it had no bearing on playoff positioning. This time, the Class D West championship lingers in the balance when defending state champion No. 3 Oak Hill (9-1) travels to No. Lisbon (8-1) for a 12:30 p.m. kickoff at Thompson Field. “I don’t […]