BETHEL — It is a rare occurrence when Jessica Dirago doesn’t put softball first. Telstar’s senior pitcher has lived and breathed the sport for much of her life and throws the ball fueled by her devotion to the game. When it came time to think about college, though, Dirago wasn’t focused on the game that […]
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H.S. girls’ basketball: Another Magnusson joins Dirigo
Karen Magnusson knew she’d return to coaching basketball again. It was always a question of when, not if. Magnusson resigned from coaching at Cony in March of 2012. Her goal was to have a baby and put family life ahead of coaching. She’s now ready to attempt juggling both. Magnusson has been named the new […]
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High school roundup: EL drops Windham
AUBURN — Calvin Bureau scored two goals and Edward Little shut out Windham (2-7) in the second half as the Red Eddies moved on with a 9-4 victory over the Eagles in a boys’ lacrosse game Thursday. The score was tied at 4 when EL reeled off five goals in the second half. Ethan Nadeau, […]
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H.S. girls’ basketball: Kane resigns at Spruce Mountain
Gavin Kane has resigned his coaching positions at Spruce Mountain High School where he coached girls’ basketball and softball. Kane will finish this softball season with the Phoenix but informed administrators this week that he would not be returning next season to coach. The girls’ basketball job vacancy has already been posted, before Kane even […]
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H.S. Roundup: Robertson, Leavitt shut out Morse
TURNER — Leavitt used a 15-hit attack and Kaitlyn Deblois smashed a two-run homer as Leavitt rolled over Morse with a 13-0 win in a softball game Wednesday. The Hornets (7-4) reeled off six runs in the first inning and erupted with another four in a five-inning game shortened by the mercy rule. Abby Robertson […]
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H.S. softball: Rebels rally past Raiders
BETHEL — After an exciting win at Madison on Tuesday, the Telstar softball team had to shrug off the thrills of victory and do it all again Wednesday. That proved easier said than done for the Rebels. “We played really well and I was really pleased with (Tuesday’s) performance,” said Telstar coach Jim Lunney of […]
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H.S. Baseball: Mustangs’ Gagne, Fletcher mow down Cougars
DIXFIELD — Nate Gagne and Kyle Fletcher came at Dirigo’s hitters from different sides and different angles on the mound. But their results were essentially the same. Gagne, Monmouth’s side-winding righthanded starter, and Fletcher, the Mustangs’ over-the-top lefthanded reliever, combined to strike out 16 Cougars and allowed just four hits for a 5-1 win in […]
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H.S. Boys’ Lacrosse: Windjammers stop Raiders
With Camden Hills keeper Aidan Gordon forced to make only eight saves in a battle of two teams fighting for playoff positioning, the Raiders were in trouble. Seven different Camden Hills players combined for eight goals and Gordon allowed only three to get past him as the Windjammers sailed past the Raiders 8-3 for an […]
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Shipbuilders construct 11-5 victory over penalized Saints
AUBURN — St. Dom’s boys lacrosse coach Jamie King was pleased after watching his team play a solid first quarter against 7-1 Morse on Wednesday. The Saints led 2-1 and held a 12-10 shots advantage, along with a huge possession edge thanks to a 3-1 face-off advantage. But, penalties caused St. Dom’s to play shorthanded […]
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H.S. Baseball: Chickering, Vikings blank Red Eddies, 2-0
AUBURN — The next time a high school baseball coach preaches about “winning the little battles,” he should show the footage of Walter Feeney’s at-bat Wednesday against Nate Pushard. Six consecutive times, Edward Little’s ace threw a fastball. On every occasion, Oxford Hills’ left-handed hitting senior flailed and fouled it to the third base side, […]