CAMDEN HILLS _ Mt. Ararat rallied from a three-run deficit, earning its first win with a 16-5 victory over Camden Hills in high school softball Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference action on Thursday. The Eagles, 1-9 and slated to visit Messalonskee on Monday, tallied three runs in the fourth for a 4-3 lead. A six-run fifth put […]
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MPA, legislators reach agreement on allowing athletes to compete in more elite events
The Maine Principals’ Association is removing some hurdles for Maine high school athletes looking to compete at regional and national events. State legislators and the Maine Principals’ Association reached a handshake agreement earlier this week designed to give athletes more opportunities to compete at elite events and have their coaches coach them. The agreement provides […]
Area roundups: Brunswick ‘Sharpe’ in baseball win, Morse GLAX downs EL
BRUNSWICK — Sam Sharpe doubled twice, tripled and singled to lead the Brunswick High School baseball team to a 10-4 Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference win over Morse on Wednesday. The Dragons improved to 3-5, while the Shipbuilders fell to 4-4. Sharpe was 4-for-4, drove in two runs and scored twice to power Brunswick, with Henry Burnham […]
HS Softball: Quick start carries ’Builders by improving Dragons
BRUNSWICK — There is little doubt according to Morse High School softball coach Wil Laffely that Brunswick is an improving program. The Dragons have certainly had their struggles over the past few seasons, and after Wednesday’s 5-0 Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference loss to the Shipbuilders, Brunswick is 2-6 midway through its season. However, in nearly each of those […]
HS baseball: Mt. Ararat puts away Shipbuilders, 17-7
BRUNSWICK — The game of baseball can sometimes be like a rollercoaster, with steep climbs and some real sharp dips. The Mt. Ararat high school baseball team experienced that ride against a game against Morse on Monday by falling behind 5-0 after a half inning. The Eagles answered with four runs in their half of the […]
Area briefs: Mt. Ararat JV teams earn wins, Rinaldi nets a pair for USM and Ararat Boosters to host golf tourney
Rinaldi scores in USM lax setback PLYMOUTH, N.H. — In a battle of the top offensive team against the top defensive side, the second-seeded University of Southern Maine women’s lacrosse team failed to overcome a 5-0 halftime deficit and fell to top-seeded Plymouth State University, 12-7, in the championship game of the 2019 Little East […]
Area high school roundups: Kulis tosses 1-hitter in Morse softball win, Brunswick BLAX wins
TOPSHAM — Dory Kulis carried a perfect game into the seventh inning before settling for a one-hit shutout as the Morse High School softball team rolled to a 14-0 Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference win over Mt. Ararat on Monday. Kulis struck out 16, walked one, and permitted only one hit — a single to Eagle Ema […]
Boys lacrosse: Freeport keeps Shipbuilders at bay, 18-10
BATH – For the first time in days, Morse and Freeport boys high school lacrosse teams were able to play in dry conditions with moments of sunlight piercing through clouds in the sky with relatively warm temperatures. The Falcons made the most of their chances, setting the tone early with aggressive play and solid defense, for an […]
Area briefs: Bowdoin athletes receive awards, Ararat Babe Ruth tyrouts, Bath MS baseball in action
Bowdoin sailing receives awards BRUNSWICK — The Bowdoin College sailing team was honored in All-New England Intercollegiate Sailing Association awards handed out on Sunday. Senior Matt Kaplan was named a First Team All-NEISA Skipper, while classmate Louisa Lindgren was named a Second Team All-NEISA Crew. Bowdoin head coach Frank Pizzo was recognized as the NEISA […]
Area roundups: Mt. Ararat, ’Builders fall in high school action
BANGOR — Morgan-Carter Moulton launched two home runs and drove in four runs to power the Bangor High School softball team to a 7-3 Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference win over Mt. Ararat on Thursday. The Eagles are 0-6 heading into today’s game at Lewiston (4 p.m.). Gabby Gonzales added a pair of singles in the win, […]