Dragons drop frosh football opener, 24-16

LEWISTON — The Brunswick High School freshman football team opened its season with a close 24-16 loss to Lewiston on Thursday.

Tied at 16 with two minutes remaining, the Blue Devils scored on a broken play to win the contest.

The Dragons (0-1) had a chance on their final drive, but time ran out near midfield.

Nate Girardin scored the Dragons’ touchdowns and an extra point, with Ryan Duffy adding the second two-point conversion. Donny Bromiley also ran hard and played strong defense, along with Jakeb Robinson and Jeremiah McNeill.

Brunswick plays host to Gardiner this upcoming Thursday.

Patriot players to visit in October

GRAY — The autumn air will come alive as former New England Patriot players will be visiting and competing under the lights at Gray-New Gloucester High School.

The Cumberland County Sheriff ’s Office will host the New England Patriots Greats Flag Football game on Oct. 24 at 6 p.m.

In addition to the main event, there will be a free, firstcome, first-serve, Patriots Greats professional football clinic for children ages 5-12 to be held before the game at 5 p.m. The Patriot players will also be available for autographs and pictures. During the game, there will be entertainment, raffles, food, fun and more.

Doors will open at 4 p.m. Gray-New Gloucester High School is located at 10 Libby Hill Road in Gray.

For more information, send an email to alex@ecmgevents.com .

Brunswick JV field hockey falls to Eagles

BRUNSWICK — The Mt. Ararat High School jayvee field hockey team downed “Battle of the Bridge” rival Brunswick, 4-2 on Friday.

Trailing 1-0, Brunswick’s Bailey Herinckx tied the game at the half. Mackenzie Burrows gave the Dragons a 2-1 lead two minutes into the second half.

But, the Eagles scored three goals down the stretch to pull out the win.

Brunswick (0-2) goaltender Anna Webster had 16 saves. Burrows played well on defense, while Rosie White was solid up front. Defender Emily Austin made a key stop to prevent a Mt. Ararat goal.

Nichols mans net in Green Mountain’s opener

POULTNEY, Vt. — The Green Mountain men’s soccer team opened its season on Saturday, falling to Newbury College, 8-2 in the fourth annual Cadet Kickoff Classic.

Newbury scored the first seven goals, all in the first half.

Green Mountain rebounded in the second half, outscoring Newbury, 2-1. Green Mountain goaltender Sam Nichols of Brunswick had five saves in his first collegiate match.

Skorapa runs for Maine Maritime Academy

BANGOR — The Maine Maritime Academy men’s cross country team finished fifth at the Husson Harrier Invitational on Saturday.

Former Freeport High School standout Victor Skorapa finished 29th for MMA in 31:17.20.

New England College claimed the win.

MMA returns to action this upcoming Saturday at the University of New England Invitational in Biddeford.

Brunswick JV girls soccer opens with 3-0 win

FARMINGTON — Emily Larochelle scored a pair of goals to lead the Brunswick High School girls soccer team to a 3-0 win over Mt. Blue on Saturday.

Haile Cummings added a goal for the visitors, while the Dragons defense was led by Zoe Battle, Mattie Donovan and Tess Alexander.

Outstanding play was turned in by Brunswick’s Bridget Smith, Kambria Carlisle and Katherine Hartnett.

Bath’s Crosby on All-America rugby team

BATH — Former Morse High School student/athlete Sadia Crosby has been selected to the Women’s Collegiate All-American Rugby team for the 2014/15 season.

In all, 55 players were selected, including Crosby, who attends Roger Williams University.

“The rising level of skill and ability in women’s college players, in all divisions and across all regions of the country, made it difficult for the All-American coaching staff to narrow their selections into one final list,” said Associate Collegiate Director Tam Breckenridge. “However, these young women demonstrated excellence with their respective college programs and are most deserving of this very special honor.”