Winter sports

Published
December 11, 2014

Swim teams to watch

GIRLS 1. Brunswick: After falling six points shy of the Class A title last winter, the Dragons appear poised to claim their first state championship since 2001. Juniors Lynsie Russell and Emma Blair and All-American sophomore Caitlin Tycz lead a squad of three dozen that hasn’t lost a dual meet in two years. 2. Cheverus: The defending […]
Published
December 11, 2014

Swimming Preview: Sea of change coming for state championship swim meet format

The format using morning prelims followed by evening finals is eliminated in favor of timed finals.
Published
December 10, 2014

Young Greely Rangers dominate from start in rout of Freeport

Despite graduation losses, Greely looks strong in win over Falcons.
Published
December 10, 2014

Wrestling Teams to Watch

1 Marshwood: Coach Matt Rix’s Hawks have won three straight Class A titles and a fourth straight title seems almost a given. The powerhouse program is star-studded. Jackson Howarth and New England runner-up (in overtime) Cody Hughes, who will likely wrestle at 160 and 170 pounds, are seeking to become the 17th and 18th four-time […]
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December 10, 2014

Wrestlers to Watch

Bradley Beaulieu, Marshwood, sophomore: Tenacious and skilled, Beaulieu impressed in battles against top wrestlers en route to Class A 113-pound title and a second-place finish at the New England qualifier. Elvis Bowan, Oceanside, sophomore: A transfer from Camden Hills, Bowan will boost the third-year program and join junior Dallas Ball as state title contenders. The […]

Published
December 10, 2014

Wrestling Preview: Practice makes pretty good for Maine’s top wrestlers

Out-of-state competition and offseason workouts prove beneficial.
Published
December 9, 2014

Boys’ Hockey Preview: Taking charge and taking hits

Falmouth senior Isac Nordstrom, who grew up in Sweden, has learned to play a more physical game in the U.S.
Published
December 9, 2014

Boys’ hockey: Players to watch

Reece Armitage, Falmouth sophomore defenseman: A strong defender who recorded six points last year and was a coaches’ Class A All-West selection. Ben Bragg, Scarborough senior goalie: A Class A All-West selection, Bragg will be counted on to keep the young Red Storm in games as they improve. Ethan Cailler, Gray-New Gloucester/Poland/Oak Hill senior forward: […]
Published
December 9, 2014

Boys’ hockey teams to watch

1 Falmouth: No team has won three straight Class A titles in 30 years, but the Yachtsmen have the depth and talent to pull off the feat this winter. Falmouth lost All-State goalie Dane Paul to graduation but brings back 15 players. Yarmouth Coach David St. Pierre said, “Falmouth is the best team … maybe […]
Published
December 6, 2014

Saturday’s high school roundup: Yarmouth beats Kennebunk in boys’ basketball opener

Cody Cook and Adam LaBrie lead the Clippers to a 75-49 win.