WINTHROP — It wasn’t always pretty, but Winthrop/Monmouth displayed the kind of football that wins high school playoff games in Maine. Led by a stout defense and a sustained offensive attack, the Ramblers pulled away from Maranacook, 27-3, in a Class D South quarterfinal at Maxwell Field on Friday night. The No. 4 Ramblers’ night […]
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H.S. Football: Greely shocks Leavitt in Class B South quarterfinals
One week after spoiling Falmouth’s undefeated regular season in a win-or-else game to make the Class B South football playoffs, No. 7 Greely dominated the second half to oust No. 2 Leavitt, 34-26, in a quarterfinal stunner at Libby Field. Greely (4-5) won a postseason game for the first time in the 13-year history of […]
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Field hockey: Oak Hill faces stern test with MCI in Class C title game
The unknown suits the Oak Hill Raiders just fine. Oak Hill takes on the Maine Central Institute Huskies in the Class C field hockey state championship Saturday at the University of Maine in Orono. Both teams are searching for their first state title, and neither team played a common opponent this season, with MCI playing […]
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Boys’ soccer: Buckfield returns to regional final with win over GPC
BUCKFIELD — The mission this fall for the Buckfield boys’ soccer team has been constant. After losing in the regional final last year, the Bucks aimed high and hoped for a return trip to the Class D South title game. Friday, Buckfield made that dream a reality with a 4-1 semifinal win over Great Portland […]
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Boys’ soccer: Lewiston runs away from Bangor in Class A North semifinal
The Lewiston boys’ soccer team has made that adjustment, and while the Blue Devils are still scoring at a good clip, opponents are making Lewiston work harder. “Coach (Mike) McGraw said that teams aren’t going to be the same,” sophomore forward Muktar Ali said. “They’re going to work harder because its the playoffs. For seniors, it’s […]
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Oak Hill field hockey goalie Abby Fuller overcomes, perseveres
Abby Fuller will not be intimidated. Ten years into her field hockey career, the senior Oak Hill High School keeper has stared down her share of shooters. She’s stopped point-blank shots, penalty strokes, tip-in attempts. She’s been scored upon, too, and even knocked over a few times in the process. But she has always bounced […]
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H.S. Football Head to Head: Predictions
Although they aren’t battle-tested going into the Class A North playoffs, the Portland Bulldogs have a team that’s built for this time of year. Hard to say which element I like more: the one-two punch at running back, or the smothering defense that hasn’t allowed a point in, oh, a month. Seeds will hold up […]
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H.S. Football Game of the Week: Eddies try to repeat history vs. Rams
It is difficult to overstate how much Edward Little frustration was put to rest when the Red Eddies traveled to Bangor and beat the Rams at Cameron Stadium on opening night of football season. EL was beaten 12 consecutive times and 20 out of the previous 21 games in the series. The Eddies hadn’t tamed […]
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H.S. Football: Oakes’ Week 9 prognostications
Bangor 21, Edward Little 19 Cheverus 48, Lewiston 14 Cony 26, Mt. Blue 22 Leavitt 36, Greely 14 Yarmouth 35, Mountain Valley 7 Cape Elizabeth 21, Gray-New Gloucester 12 Wells 34, Poland 6 Spruce Mountain 30, Fryeburg 27 Oak Hill 27, Traip 6 Dirigo 33, Old Orchard Beach 8 Lisbon 20, Boothbay 0 Winthrop/Monmouth 12, […]
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H.S. Football: Winthrop/Monmouth offense is balanced diet
Leading receiver Bennett Brooks was sidelined in the first quarter of a win at Old Orchard Beach the previous Friday. Fullback Dustin Tripp went down in the second quarter. Halfback Nate Scott was ejected when his reach for the end zone pylon was perceived as taunting, leading to his second unsportsmanlike conduct penalty of the […]