Coach: Gary Dolloff (first year, 11th overall) Conference: Mid-State League Class: B Last year’s results: West regional champions; second in state. Returning athletes: Seniors — Ian Austin, Dakota Jacques, Michael Provencher, Brandon Gill, Coyote Freeman; Sophomores — Caleb Austin, Ethan Boucher, Eddie Deroche. Key losses: Jacob Thornton, Anthony Boucher, Zach Cross. Promising newcomers: Freshmen — […]
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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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Oxford Hills wrestling preview
Coach: Tony Stevens (eighth year) Conference: KVAC Class: A Last year’s results: Fourth in East regional; 12th in state. Returning athletes: Seniors — Malik Geiger, Cordell Brooks, Jeff Merrill, Jon Higgins, Mike Williams (EL); Juniors — Taylor Gudeahn-Alleano, Logan Truman, Tyler Wallace, Skyler Bang (EL). Key losses: Jon Hankey, Sheldon Bang (EL). Promising newcomers: Seniors […]
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Girls’ Hockey: Red Hornets roll past Saints
AUBURN — There was no question Leavitt/Edward Little/Poland had a sizable advantage against St. Dominic Academy on Saturday. All one had to do was glance at both benches during the course of the game to realize that. With six players on the ice for each team, one bench yielded an additional 14 players while the […]
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The Hot Corner: High school football season is … only beginning?
High school football season ended Saturday night, although the coaches, players and true fans among us chuckle and raise our eyebrows at that statement. We recognize that the sport doesn’t take a vacation, at least among those who hope to achieve a level of it that exceeds mediocrity. You’d better believe that Thornton, Marshwood, Winslow […]
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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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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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H.S. football: Ruff half lifts Trojans
It was a rough second half for Windham, also, but that wasn’t to the Eagles’ benefit. The Trojans produced a strong second half and erased an early deficit to beat Windham 35-14 to win the Class A football state championship at Fitzpatrick Stadium. Thornton outscored Windham 27-0 in the second half to claim its second […]
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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 […]