HEBRON — They are often the hardest working, own the dirtiest uniforms come game’s end and never wear long sleeves. But they are also some of the smartest football players and receivers of the fewest headlines. They are linemen. They are a brotherhood and a breed all of their own. And for three such representatives […]

HEBRON — There are no seagulls to speak of hovering hard to the hills above the campus of Hebron Academy. No Seagulls of the feathered kind, at any rate. There are, however, three Gulls of the gridiron species, here, helping the West squad prepare for Saturday’s Maine Shrine Lobster Bowl Classic. Defensive back Zach Chase […]

West head coach Dean Plante of Old Orchard Beach talks to the media in between practices for the 20th annual Maine Shrine Lobster Bowl Classic, Tuesday, at Hebron Academy in Hebron. (CHRIS BROCKMAN/Journal Tribune)

Sanford third baseman Matt Marra can’t quite get a handle on the ball as Pittsfield’s Colton Murray (41) slides in safely during their NECBL game, Monday, at Goodall Park in Sanford. (CHRIS BROCKMAN/Journal Tribune)

SANFORD — The lead was safe, the closer was ready to go, and Colin Snow had nothing left to prove. Except, perhaps to himself. Which was as good a reason as any to hang on to the ball and hurl a complete seven-inning three hitter to help the Sanford Mainers take a 5-1 triumph in […]

WATERBORO — As Tim Spear assumes his duties as Massabesic High athletic director, he doesn’t have to learn his way around the school’s campus. He knows every inch of it. He knows all the student athletes, too. And for that matter, he knows what type of athletic esprit d’corps he wants to bring to the […]

Kennebunk hurler Taylor Landry delivers to the plate during its Zone 5 American Legion baseball game, Thursday, against Alfredo’s. (CHRIS BROCKMAN/Journal Tribune)

KENNEBUNK — With the No.1 seeding in the upcoming Zone 5 playoffs still up grabs, it’s incumbent for top spot hopeful Kennebunk to post as many wins as possible in the waning days of the regular season. Thursday, the team was able to chalk up one more win, a hefty 8-1 triumph over Alfredo’s of […]

SANFORD — Failures in the field have been the Sanford Mainers’ bugaboo all season long. Wednesday night was no exception, as four Mainers errors paved the rutted road to a 7-6 loss to the Keene Swamp Bats, before a crowd of 766 at Goodall Park. Each Keene run was unearned, including the half dozen that […]

BIDDEFORD — It was what the baseball people call a “bulldog performance.” The determination and will on the part of a starting pitcher to finish a complete game, even if it takes a bit of bulldogging to get the final outs. Such is what lefty Tyler Audie did for his Advanced Tech teammates, to help […]