FARMINGTON — As Eryn Doiron prepared for a free kick early in a playoff game against Brewer, the Witches decided to make sure the senior sniper from Mt. Blue wasn’t going to score. Brewer lined up all 10 players in the wall to defend Doiron and a direct shot on net. “I don’t think I’ve […]
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All-Region Golf: Winthrop’s Anthony Owens steady as he goes
One thing that has been consistent in Anthony Owens’ golf game has been his, well consistency. He finished third in the Class C state individual championship, where he shot an 80, three shots behind state champion Logan Thompson of Mattanwcook Academy. At the Class C state team championships, he also shot 80 to help the […]
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2015 Sun Journal All-Region Golf Team
First Team Anthony Owens (Winthrop) Brendon Croteau (Lewiston) Justin Keaney (St. Dom’s) Nate Richard (St. Dom’s) Conor Drouin (Oak Hill) Brandon Donovan (St. Dom’s) Second Team Stephanie Rodrigue (Lewiston) Alex Robert (Lewiston) Mike Kersey Jr. (Dirigo) Janelle Bryant (St. Dom’s) Mac Kim (Oxford Hills) Zac Robertson (Winthrop) Honorable Mention Jacob Gaudin (Dirigo) Charlie de Hass […]
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Field hockey: Carly King a true leader for Poland
Carly King’s numbers aren’t gaudy. But her value to the Poland Regional High School field hockey team was measured in far greater metrics than goals and assists. “Carly is the total package,” Poland coach Amy Hediger said. “She is a dynamic player with a superior offensive and defensive skill set. She demonstrates excellent speed, agility […]
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2015 Sun Journal All-Region Field Hockey Team
First team F – Chase Collier, Lisbon F – Carly King, Poland F – Kaylee LeClerc, Spruce Mtn. F – Kylee Veilleux, Oak HIll M – Katriona Hajduk, Winthrop M – Emma Lueders, Dirigo M – Hayley Peterson, Telstar M – Leah St. Laurent, Mt. Blue D – Chantel Eells, Leavitt D – Katelyn Gervais, […]
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H.S. Girls’ Hockey: Edward Little/Leavitt/Poland breaks through against Mt. Ararat/Morse
BRUNSWICK — Like trying to break through ice, the Leavitt/Edward Little/Poland girls’ hockey team kept chipping away at getting onto the scoreboard. It took 16 shots to get there, but the Red Hornets finally broke through against Mt. Ararat/Morse with a goal that proved to be just the beginning in a 3-0 victory at Bowdoin […]
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Girls’ hockey: Lewiston/Monmouth/Oak Hill takes out Cape Elizabeth/Waynflete/South Portland
LEWISTON – It took Lewiston/Monmouth/Oak Hill half a period to warm up in Wednesday night’s high school girls’ hockey game against Cape Elizabeth/Waynflete/South Portland, but once the Blue Devils (2-0) got hot, they stayed that way. The hosts put four goals in the back of the net during the closing half of the opening period […]
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The Hot Corner: Football repeat? Difficult. Four at once? Ridiculous.
Meet the new champs. Same as the old champs. In the space of about 23 hours this past weekend, the four reigning high school football state champions evolved into four repeat high school football state champions. Those of us paid to write and broadcast such details reported this anomaly with disarming, matter-of-fact, oh-by-the-way detachment, as […]
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Class B football championship: Brunswick rallies, but Marshwood repeats
PORTLAND — Zach Doyon was the only current player on the Marshwood roster to score a touchdown in the Class B football championship one year ago. Cole McDaniel had never played quarterback in his life until seven weeks ago. Together, they led the new-look Hawks to the same result, and one that has become commonplace in […]
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Class C football championship: Winslow repeats, 24-10, over Yarmouth
Giving up a 64-yard quarterback keeper on the second play from scrimmage isn’t there, either. And there’s no evidence that five turnovers are any part of the equation. Even with all that stacked against Yarmouth, the Clippers’ defense played well enough to win for most of Saturday afternoon before Winslow walked away with its second […]