OLD ORCHARD BEACH — Winthrop/Monmouth senior running back Nate Scott earned the nickname “Edelman,” after Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman, some time before his Friday night tour de force against Old Orchard Beach. But Ramblers’ head coach Dave St. Hilaire was glad to see the senior running back demonstrate how well-earned the moniker is. “We […]
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High school roundup: Winthrop field hockey topples Telstar
BETHEL — Kinli Dibiase tallied two goals and Emily Molina pitched in a goal and an assist in Winthrop’s 6-0 road win over Telstar in MVC field hockey action Wednesday. Bri McClure, Bri Feeney and Katie Perkins completed the scoring for the Ramblers (6-1-1). Sarah Spahr, Nora Conrad and Moriah Hajduk added assists. Perry Morton […]
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H.S. Field Hockey: Molino, Ramblers take advantage of scoring chances and Greyhounds
Winthrop coach Jessica Merrill changed formations last week after the Ramblers were shut out by Oak Hill. The result of going from a three-forward front to four forwards has been five goals in the last two games, including Monday’s 3-0 win over Lisbon. “We realized we needed to be more offensive. We’ve got the talent […]
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H.S. Football: Ingram to Brook TD with 16 seconds left gives Ramblers win over Cougars
WINTHROP — Winthrop/Monmouth had enough time for three, maybe four plays to win Friday night’s Campbell Conference Class D clash with Dirigo in regulation. The Ramblers also had the hope, however slim it might be, that senior speedster Bennett Brooks would draw single coverage on at least one of those plays. It turned out that […]
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HS football: Winthrop/Monmouth survives Traip
He also knows now that his own team from Traip Academy is not far off. The Rangers, idle as high school football teams across the state kicked off their seasons last week, debuted with a 19-7 defeat at Memorial Field. Winthrop/Monmouth (2-0) took control of a touch-and-go game in the second half, wearing down the Rangers […]
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High school football: Weekend Blitz
Friday, 7 p.m. The Black Bears’ schedule began with a three-time defending champion with something to prove (Oak Hill). Now they face the Greyhounds, who are coming off a tough loss. Yikes. Mt. Blue (0-1) at Brewer (1-0) Friday, 7 p.m. Last week, Cony quarterback Taylor Heath passed all over Mt. Blue. This week, the […]
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Pigskin Prognostications
Brewer 24, Mt. Blue 13 Leavitt 31, Morse 20 Yarmouth 30, Mtn. Valley 14 Portland 31, Edward Little 14 Oxford Hills/Buckfield 28, Lewiston 20 Cape Elizabeth 40, Poland 8 Spruce Mtn. 27, Lake Region 13 Fryeburg 23, Gray-NG 13 Winthrop/Monmouth 38, Traip 13 Oak Hill 32, Old Orchard Beach 13
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High School Football: Ramblers open with big win over Lisbon
After a close game in the opening half, the Ramblers were ground down by the Greyhounds in an opening-day loss. In the 2016 opener for both teams Saturday on Thompson Field, Winthrop/Monmouth showed its grit throughout its 31-12 Class D South win in a battle of highly regarded teams. The Ramblers (1-0), who visit Traip […]
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The 12 games of High School Football
Another high school football season in Maine is upon us, and for the most ardent fans across the state, the first Friday night feels like Christmas morning: So much anticipation, so much joy. Everything is new and shiny. In the spirit of Christmas, let’s look at 12 games this season — one per week — […]
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2016 Sun Journal football preview: Winthrop/Monmouth Ramblers
Coach: Dave St. Hilaire (third year) Class: D South Last year’s results: 5-4, lost in Class D South regional semifinals. Returning athletes: Seniors — Nate Scott (RB/CB), Matt Ingram (QB/LB), Andrew Pazdziorko (WB/LB), Brad Arsenault (SE/CB), Avery Amero (TE/DE), Bennett Brooks (SE/S), Antonio Meucci (WB/LB), Tyler Cote (RB/S), Alec Brown (FB/LB), Jared Gosselin (G/DT), Jack […]