BRUNSWICK — Once again, area high schools look to have strong boys and girls swim teams competing this winter. Morse returns several talented swimmers that helped to capture the Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference Class B titles last season, followed by strong showings at the State Class B Championships. Both Brunswick and Mt. Ararat will look to […]
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Wrestling Preview: Area grapplers look to continue competitive ways
BRUNSWICK — Area wrestling teams are enjoying growth in their programs and after a successful 2017/18. They will look to build on that success and take that increased confidence to the next level this upcoming season. Mt. Ararat/Brunswick returns a number of strong juniors for another season, while adding a talented group of freshmen to the program. Morse will rely […]
Boys Ice Hockey Preview: Area hockey teams eye postseason as season openers near
BRUNSWICK — With the girls high school ice hockey teams getting their regular season underway over the past two weeks, the boys are ready for the puck to drop this upcoming weekend. Mt. Ararat/Hyde/Lisbon/Morse returns a solid core of experienced players for coach A.J. Kavanaugh, including seniors goalie Cade Charron and top scorer Noah Austin. “When you have one […]
Maine High School Football Change: 8-man football coming, eliminating 11-man Class E
AUGUSTA — It’s first down and goal to go for proponents of eight-man football in Maine. The Maine Principals’ Association football committee voted Thursday to replace the Class E developmental league with an eight-man division next year. Classes A, B, C and D would continue to play the traditional game if the principals association approves eight-man […]
Mt. Ararat Runner Shines: Lisandro Berry-Gaviria receives more accolades
TOPSHAM — Athletes in their first year of high school are often timid and uncertain, just hoping to fit in with more mature peers. Lisandro Berry-Gaviria of Bowdoinham was nothing like that when he arrived at Mt. Ararat High School’s preseason cross country sessions two years ago. Already he had read and digested The Youth and […]
Area Runner Makes Good: Lisandro Berry-Gaviria of Mt. Ararat qualifies for Nike Cross Country Nationals
WAPPINGER FALLS, N.Y. — Mt. Ararat High School’s Lisandro Berry-Gaviria has qualified for the Nike Cross Country Nationals. On Saturday at Bowdoin Park, Berry-Gaviria placed third in the Nike Cross Northeast Regional, finishing in 16:10. The Nationals will be held in Portland, Ore., this upcoming Saturday. Berry-Gaviria, a junior, won the Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference, […]
High School Hockey: Girls hockey opens this weekend for area teams
BRUNSWICK — As most Maine high school athletic teams opened practices for its winter sports teams around snowflakes this week, girls hockey squads have been practicing for a couple of weeks now. After early morning practices and a rather quick preseason, the 2018/19 season opens this weekend with Brunswick, Mt. Ararat/Morse and Yarmouth/Freeport all hitting the ice. Here’s a […]
Winter Offerings: Topsham Recreation has several fun Winter programs
TOPSHAM — The Topsham Recreation Department has several winter programs on the docket. For more information, call the Rec. at 725-1726. Eagles Coed Basketball The Eagle Hoops seventh- and eighth-grade program is for students within the SAD-75 school district. Participants will receive skills instruction and scrimmage play. Coaching and skills will be provided by the Mt. Ararat varsity […]
Mt. Ararat Boys Basketball: A new, but familiar face leading the Eagles
TOPSHAM — There will be a new coach patrolling the sidelines on the basketball courts this winter for Mt. Ararat High School. While he is new to the varsity head coaching position, David Dubreuil is a familiar face in the boys program. The 2001 Mt. Ararat graduate began the 2018/19 season on Monday, holding his first […]
Short Football Numbers: Greely ponders its high school football future
CUMBERLAND — Greely High School’s football team has been celebrated for doing a lot with a little. But next year’s varsity roster is expected to be even smaller than this year’s band of 22 Rangers. Administrators, coaches and booster members in Cumberland said they have to start looking at options — including joining forces with another […]
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