Softball

2006 Record 11-7

Coach Pete Walker

Highlight “This was our first year in Class A playing in the tough SMAA League and being very competitive. We won our first playoff game and played South Portland very tough, losing to them in the playoffs.”

Seniors Melissa Sanborn, Anna Willis, Alison Fiebel, Devon Racine and Maura Brady

Awards Coach’s Award: Melissa Sanborn, Anna Willis; MVP: Tammie Arsenault; SMAA 1st Team All Conference: Rachele Burns, Caitlyn Butterfield and Tammie Arsenault; SMAA 2nd Team All Conference: Melissa Sanborn

Coach’s Comment “The team started the year with a complete new infield and only one returning starter in the outfield. The battery of Sanborn and Arsenault held them together early. The team was one of the best defensively. With the experience of their first year in Class A behind them, the team is looking forward to next year.”

Magic Numbers 1.02 and 99: Tammie Arsenault’s season E.R.A. and strikeouts.

Baseball

2006 Record 14-4

Coach Rocky Myers

Highlight Reaching the regional final in the team’s first season in Class A.

Magic Number 27 The number of wins that Mark Schmidt had, against just one loss, in his baseball career pitching for Gorham.

Boys Tennis

2006 Record 4-8

Coach Viet Ly

Highlight “Our highlight was defiantly defeating Scarborough in the preliminaries and No.1 seed Deering in the first round of the playoffs. We eventually lost to Windham, 4-1, in the semifinals. The team had a great year despite the overall record, led by co-captains Mike Ryan and Shaugh Allen.”

Seniors Mike Ryan, Shaugh Allen, Kyle Pomeleau, Dan Gouzie

Awards Aaron Bergeron, 1st team Western Maine all-star and honorable mention in the state

Coach’s Comment “Having a top all-star in Aaron Bergeron back will help anchor another strong team. We have many underclassmen returning who saw varsity play. Gorham has definitely put its name in Class A competition by making it to the semifinal.”

Magic Number 20: Aaron Bergeron made the top 20 in the boys singles tournament

Girls Tennis

2006 Record 8-4

Coach Sonja Frey

Highlight “Highlights of the season were the tie-breaking doubles’ match against McAuley, where Sally Patterson and Molly Stelmack won in three sets, to give us the win, 3-2, and lots of Heal points. Another long three-setter was Libby Johnston’s singles match against Deering, where she lost the first set, was down love-30, 2-5, in the second and came back to win that set, 7-5, and then won the third, 6-0.”

Seniors Molly Stelmack, Charlotte Stuart and Bethany Straw.

Awards Coach’s Award: Kelsey Wilson; Most Improved: Libby Johnston; Senior: Bethany Straw

Coach’s Comment “The best part of the season, for me as the coach, was to be competitive in every match and not have the lop-sided matches that we had in “B” tennis, where we would lose 0-5. I love having a fairly even playing field, where it is up to the girls’ ability to be flexible, adapt to different players and be mentally tough.”

Girls Track

2006 Record Regular Season: 0-4; tied for third at Southwesterns; fifth at state meet.

Coach John Caterina

Season Highlight “The high points of the season were the team’s very impressive third-place finish in the league championship meet, and the fifth place finish in the state meet, both in our first year in Class A.”

Seniors Kathryn Cyr, Johannah O’Malley, Kristi Hall, Sarah Popovics, Danielle Moody

Awards Outstanding performer for running events: Alyson Fearon, sophomore; Outstanding performer for field events: Kathryn Cyr, senior; Most Valuable Performer: Leigh Maniscalco, sophomore

Coach’s Comment “I was very pleased with our first season in Class A. With only five seniors, the team proved to be very competitive in the SMAA and in the state meet. Top scorers for the team included senior Kathryn Cyr and sophomores Leigh Maniscalco and Alyson Fearon. With a strong group of returnees, Gorham should be able to contend next year with such top class A teams as Scarborough and Thornton Academy.”

Magic Number .08: The fraction of a second that Leigh Maniscalco defeated Lindsay Soule of South Portland by to win the 300-meter hurdles in the Class A state meet.

Boys Track

2006 Record Undefeated in the regular season; fourth at Southwesterns; seventh at states

Coach John Wilkinson

Season Highlight The team’s undefeated record in the regular season – its first in Class A. Adding to the accomplishment, the fact that the team’s core is so young, with the majority of its top athletes returning.

Seniors Max Bass, Matt Caldwell, Ben Douglas, Ryan Dyer, Phil Hodgkin, Jon Kalloch, Adam Kidder, Mutumbo Mutumbo, Phil Reed, Josh Tanguay, Ben Toye

Awards 10th Annual Wilkinson Memorial Trophy: Max Bass; Most Improved: Mutumbo Mutumbo; MVP: Josh Maxwell and Andy Nash

Magic Number 6-foot-2: Josh Maxwell’s winning height at the Class A state meet.

Boys Lacrosse

2006 Record 5-9

Coach Ken Templeton

Season

Highlight “The final game of the regular season against Bonny Eagle was one of the most exciting games I’ve ever seen. Both teams played extremely hard and Gorham ended up winning, 13-12. The game had everything: great shots, amazing saves, good defense and excellent teamwork on both sides of the ball. It was a highlight for Gorham because, with the win, we assured ourselves a playoff spot.”

Seniors Steve Simpson, Dan Sanford, Ashton Lande and Branden Laughlin

Awards MVP: Chad Henry; Offensive Player of the Year: Brendan Ryan; Defensive Player of the Year: Cam Fecteau; Unsung Hero: Clayton Loubier; Leadership Award: Steve Simpson; Scholar-Athlete Award: Dan Sanford; Tough Nugget Award: Alex Chase; SMAA 2nd Team All Conference: Brian Plowman (Goalie); Maine Chapter, US Lacrosse Coach of the Year: Ken Templeton

Coach’s Comment “As a second-year program, it is a tremendous achievement that we have made the playoffs in both seasons. With many returning varsity athletes and a large ninth-grade class, the future looks bright for Gorham lacrosse. This year, we were competitive in most of our games, and I look forward to next season, as many players are excited about taking the next step.”

Magic Number 1:58: The time remaining when Branden Laughlin scored the game winning goal against Bonny Eagle to assure Gorham a playoff spot.

Girls Lacrosse

2006 Record 8-5

Coach Sarah Dolley

Highlight “Making playoffs with a No. 4 seed.”

Seniors Chelsea Chase, Barbie Thorne, Anastasia Miliano

Awards Heart Award: Anastasia Miliano; MVP: Kayla Nielsen; Mental Toughness Award: Chelsea Chase; SMAA All Academic Team: Anastasia Miliano; SMAA 2nd Team Honorable Mention: Kayla Nielsen

Coach’s Comment “I couldn’t be happier with how the season turned out. The girls worked exceptionally hard and really got along well.”