AUBURN — St. Dominic Academy and Brunswick both opened their respective seasons with big wins, but when they faced off in the second game of the season Wednesday night only one team was going to keep its unbeaten start going, save for a tie. Brunswick coach David Boucher said his team knew it had its […]
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St. Dom’s gives thanks for grandparents, lays future plans
AUBURN — Family generations came together Wednesday as St. Dominic Academy welcomed grandparents to the school. During a special Mass, the school community thanked grandparents for their support, celebrated Thanksgiving and announced learning changes in the school. The celebration was led by Maine Bishop Robert Deeley, who encouraged those attending to remember the meaning of […]
2016-17 St. Dominic Academy girls’ hockey preview
Coach: Paul Gosselin (fifth year) Region: North Last year’s record: 19-2, state champions Returning athletes: Senior — Lexie Kesaris; Juniors — Katya Fons, Callie Samson, Madison Samson, Payton Winslow; Sophomores — Emma Theriault, Bugsy Hammerton, Dasha Fons, Avery Lutrzykowski, Addie Suckow, Izzy Frenette, Kristina Cornelio. Key losses: Tia Rotolico Promising newcomers: none Season outlook: Nearly the same team […]
Field hockey: St. Dom’s toppled Traip in Class C South semifinal
AUBURN — Given Friday’s uncertain weather forecast, St. Dominic Academy field hockey coach Brian Kay wanted his girls score early and often in the Saints’ Class C South semifinal against recent nemesis Traip Academy. The team obliged, scoring five first-half goals en route to a 6-0 victory over the Rangers. Hannah Trottier-Braun had a hat […]
Field Hockey: St. Dom’s surges past North Yarmouth Academy
The last time St. Dominic Academy and North Yarmouth Academy met in field hockey, the Saints let slip a 3-1 lead, as the Panthers scored at the buzzer to secure a 3-3 tie. Monday’s rematch had a similar 3-1 score in favor of the Saints, but this time they finished the job in a 7-1 […]
High School Field Hockey: Saints open their return to the WMC with a victory
It had been nearly a decade since the two teams had met in the regular season, and the Saints reasserted their dominance in a big way Friday, posting a 6-0 shutout victory. “They are a very strong team, it was always a struggle when they weren’t in the Western Maine (Conference), and when we finally […]
Local teams hit refresh button as fall season begins
That’s what Lewiston boys’ soccer coach Mike McGraw said about the first day of fall practices, which began Monday. McGraw could have been excused for admitting that the beginning of this season is different than any of his other 34 years at the helm of the Blue Devils program. He had never had to follow […]
St. Dominic Academy selects Yorkey to lead athletics department
AUBURN — Who says you can’t go home? Home is what has brought J.P. Yorkey to St. Dominic Academy as the school’s new Dean of Students and Athletics. Yorkey replaces Keith Weatherbie as the athletic director, albeit with a different title and added responsibilities. “This is a really good fit for me, in terms of […]
Banners, expectations raised for Edward Little, Lewiston, St. Dominic Academy teams
Two cities. Three schools. Seven state championships over three seasons. Yes, it was one banner year for high school sports in the Twin Cities. Teams from Edward Little High School, Lewiston High School and St. Dominic Academy each won multiple state titles for their respective schools, while giving fans on both sides of the Androscoggin […]