PORTLAND – After being hemmed in its own end for almost all of the first half Saturday night, the Edward Little football team finally escaped at halftime. Down only 7-0, the Red Eddies had the chance to make up for the struggles of the first half. But while EL finally got some movement on offense in […]
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Local roundup: Dirigo outguns Wiscasset in boys’ soccer
DIXFIELD — Colton Woods netted an four goals to lead Dirigo to a 5-3 victory over Wiscasset in boys’ soccer action Saturday. Russell Marr and Nate Woodman managed to keep the Warriors competitive in the first half as the score was tied 2-2 at the break. Seth Child converted a nice combination and cross from […]
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HS Football: Patriots defense forces a turnover for their second victory
With the Fryeburg Academy Raiders driving late in the game, the Gray-New Gloucester Patriots defense created a turnover deep in their own territory. Zack Haskell popped the ball loose near the end zone after Fryeburg completed a pass and Jacob Sanborn fell on the ball in a scrum to force a touchback as Gray-New Gloucester […]
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High school football: Lisbon holds off Old Orchard Beach
LISBON — The Lisbon High School football team won a defensive battle against Old Orchard Beach on Saturday in a Class D South showdown at Thompson Field, earning a 13-6 victory. All of the scoring came in the second quarter, with Tyler Halls leading the Greyhounds to the victory with both Lisbon touchdowns, including a […]
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H.S. Football: Matthew Strout picks up fumble, Oak Hill holds off Dirigo
WALES — Connor Elwell and Brendon Tervo, crunching hits. Brian Thorpe, quarterback sack. Matthew Strout, fumble recovery. Oak Hill’s defense didn’t stop every big play Saturday afternoon. As has been the case against so many Class D opponents the past three autumns, however, when the Raiders needed one haymaker to end a Dirigo possession in the […]
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Girls’ soccer: St. Dom’s runs past Mountain Valley
RUMFORD — St. Dom’s used its speed to its advantage Saturday, combining quick feet and a solid passing game to generate several scoring opportunities. The Saints capitalized on three of those chances and earned a 3-1 win over Mountain Valley at sun-drenched Chet Bulger Field. Freshmen Abbie Zanoni and Alex Hammerton’s goals in the second […]
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H.S. boys’ soccer: Late goal lifts Bangor by Edward Little, 1-0
AUBURN — Early Saturday afternoon, Bangor High School’s Garth Berenyi wasn’t feeling so well. Between the heat and sickness, the Rams’ sophomore soccer midfielder was battling hard while also focusing on a tough KVAC matchup against Edward Little. By the end of the game Berenyi was feeling much better. His goal with 1:42 remaining in […]
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Girls’ soccer: Oak Hill edges Mt. Abram
SALEM — Playing through the toughest part of its schedule at the beginning of the season, the Oak Hill girls’ soccer team has started to gain early momentum after a solid, 2-1 win over Mt. Abram on Potter’s Pitch on Saturday. “This is a very good start for us,” Oak Hill coach Nicole Camire said. […]
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Field hockey: Messalonskee comes alive in second half, topples Oxford Hills
“I gave every girl a personal goal that they needed to accomplish that second half,” Messalonskee coach Katie McLaughlin said. With their adjustments in mind, the Eagles rattled off a pair of goals 1:32 apart in the first seven minutes of the second half and added another later in the frame to pull away from […]
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Local roundup: Cougars field hockey back in win column
DIXFIELD — Sophia Jacques and Emma Lueders each tallied a goal in the second half as Dirogo pulled out a 2-0 MVC victory over Telstar Friday. Alexa Varnum chipped in for the Cougars with two assists. Morgan Morrow made seven saves for Dirigo, while Blair Stevens turned aside nine shots between the posts for Telstar. […]