WESTBROOK—The Eagles jumped ahead of the Blazes early in the game on Monday afternoon, April 30: Caleb McCartney, Bryce Afthim, Chris Naylor and Brady Afthim all scored in the top of the first. Windham showed consistency too, and ultimately cruised past Westbrook 9-3. “It was pretty much just ‘pass the bat’: next hitter, next hitter, […]
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Bonny Eagle seizes control in second half, topples Portland for Class A crown
The Scots capped a perfect season on Saturday afternoon, Nov. 19, topping the Bulldogs 34-14 to capture their sixth Class A Title since 2004. Portland kept pace with Bonny Eagle – even controlled – for much of the first half, but the Scots refocused during the break and returned to the field for the latter […]
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Gronk drops in on Gorham kids
Patriots superstar tight end Rob Gronkowski and his oldest brother, Gordie, paid a visit to Gorham Youth Football on Wednesday, July 20, bringing with them $30,000 worth of equipment courtesy of Riddell. Gronk’s visit, and the gear he delivered, were the payoff for the efforts of Jessica Risbara, president of the Gorham Football Boosters, and […]
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Boys Hockey: MOB look fiery, but fall to Storm regardless
Matt Caron notched four goals in a decisive, 7-0 Red Storm victory over Massabesic/Old Orchard Beach/Bonny Eagle (a.k.a. the MOB) on Tuesday night, Feb. 23. For their part, however, the MOB played some of their best hockey of the season. The MOB’s schedule wasn’t loaded with Tier 1 teams this season; their toughest opponent was […]
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Boys Hockey: MOB look fiery, but fall to Storm regardless
Matt Caron notched four goals in a decisive, 7-0 Red Storm victory over Massabesic/Old Orchard Beach/Bonny Eagle (a.k.a. the MOB) on Tuesday night, Feb. 23. For their part, however, the MOB played some of their best hockey of the season. The MOB’s schedule wasn’t loaded with Tier 1 teams this season; their toughest opponent was […]
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Girls Basketball: Gorham edges Red Riots for AA South crown
Gorham faced off with one of their most ferocious opponents in the AA South Final on Friday night, Feb. 19 – and emerged victorious. Mackenzie Holmes and Emily Esposito led the Rams’ offense with 12 and 10 points, respectively. 37-30 in the end. Gorham head coach Laughn Berthiaume praised the opposition: “Especially in that first […]
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Boys Basketball: Yachtsmen blanket Blue Blazes in early tourney action
The Blue Blazes came out flat against the Yachtsmen in the tournament quarters at the Portland Expo on Saturday night, Feb. 13, and never quite found their fire. Falmouth took full advantage of Westbrook’s slow start, pulling away early and eventually winning 61-33. Falmouth opened the game with a 16-1 run and only built from […]
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Boys Basketball: Yachtsmen blanket Blue Blazes in early tourney action
The Blue Blazes came out flat against the Yachtsmen in the tournament quarters at the Portland Expo on Saturday night, Feb. 13, and never quite found their fire. Falmouth took full advantage of Westbrook’s slow start, pulling away early and eventually winning 61-33. Falmouth opened the game with a 16-1 run and only built from […]
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Boys Basketball: Yachtsmen blanket Blue Blazes in early tourney action
The Blue Blazes came out flat against the Yachtsmen in the tournament quarters at the Portland Expo on Saturday night, Feb. 13, and never quite found their fire. Falmouth took full advantage of Westbrook’s slow start, pulling away early and eventually winning 61-33. Falmouth opened the game with a 16-1 run and only built from […]
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At States, three Westbrook wrestlers place in top four
Seven Blazes competed at Noble in the Class A Wrestling State Finals on Saturday, Feb. 13, and three – Noah Featherson at 160, Brandon Lajoie at 170 and Chris Kennie at 285 – finished in fourth place. “The team really stepped up and wrestled well all day,” said Blazes coach John Nicholas. “Noah pinned the […]