PORTLAND—Saturday afternoon, Falmouth’s boys’ lacrosse unequivocally became the finest squad in the state of Maine. Three days after holding off defending champion Cape Elizabeth in a “Game of the Year’ regional final, the Yachtsmen completed their mission with an (as expected) decisive 15-4 win over the North Yarmouth Academy Panthers at Fitzpatrick Stadium in Portland. […]
2011
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Scarborough boys down Lewiston, go back-to-back
PORTLAND—The Scarborough boys’ lacrosse team once again is the cream of the Class A crop. Saturday morning at Fitzpatrick Stadium, the Red Storm got a superb defensive effort, just enough offense and held off a plucky effort from Lewiston to win the state title for the second year in a row and fourth time since […]
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Cheverus crushes Lewiston, wins first baseball state title!
AUGUSTA—First baseman Harry Ridge was the first one there, wrapping up pitcher Joey Royer in a big bear hug. Shortstop Louie DiStasio wasn’t far behind, flying in with a chest bump. Third baseman Tyler Flaherty raised one finger high as he rushed over. The celebration started to lean when catcher Nic Lops charged in. By […]
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Greely bats Locked down in 1-0 state final loss
STANDISH—It was a superb matchup and initially a great day for a ballgame at St. Joseph’s College in Standish as the Greely Rangers and Waterville Purple Panthers battled it out for the Class B state title, with Waterville getting just enough offense to win 1-0, repeating as champions in the process. Senior Tim Locke threw […]
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Scarborough girls edge Brunswick, repeat as Class A champs
PORTLAND—A year ago, the Scarborough girls’ lacrosse team was perfect. This spring, the Red Storm wasn’t supposed to be championship-caliber, but Saturday afternoon at Fitzpatrick Stadium, they suggested that they might be in the midst of a long title run. A young team culminated its season of coming of age in dazzling fashion with a […]
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BASEBALL Kennebunk powers to an early lead, picks up first win by toppling Bonanza Taylor Landry hit a two-run double as Kennebunk (1-1) jumped out to a 4-1 first-inning lead and never looked back, beating Bonanza of Sanford (1-1) 9-3 Saturday at Kennebunk. • Zach Culver hit a two-run shot as Cape Elizabeth handled Freeport […]
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Auto Racing Roundup: Busch on pole yet again
BROOKLYN, Mich. – Another race, another pole for Kurt Busch. This is a drill he’s happy to get used to. “To be on the pole three weeks, what it does — there are so many benefits behind the scenes,” Busch said. “Picking your pit selection first, having track position right away in the race. … […]
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Brewers thwart Lester’s shot at No. 10
Jon Lester gives up three home runs and misses a shot at his 10th victory as the Red Sox lose 4-3.
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Roundup: St. Dominic adds another baseball title
BANGOR – Kurt Johnson pitched a five-hitter and had an RBI single Saturday as St. Dominic earned its fourth Class C baseball state championship since 2005, edging Calais 5-4 at Mansfield Stadium. Andrew Gosselin and William Desmarais also had RBI singles for St. Dom’s (18-2), which scored the tiebreaking run in the fifth without a […]
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Class D Softball: Mariners rally late to get past Bobcats for title
Deer Isle-Stonington rallies from a 2-0 deficit, getting 16 hits in a 7-2 victory against Richmond.