KIAMA DOWNS, Australia — Former Brunswick High School and University of Maine track and field star Arnie Delaite recently won six gold medals at the Australian Masters Athletic Championships in Perth. Delaite, 75, was a champion college athlete at UMO, specializing in the discus, javelin and shot put. Recently, his shot put record at the […]
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Pendergast leads Dragons into semi
BRUNSWICK Over the last three seasons, the Brunswick High School boys lacrosse team has had much success in the State Class A tournament, winners of two of the last three state titles. Following a magical undefeated season in 2017, where the Dragons won the championship with a thrilling 18- 17 overtime win over Scarborough, the […]
Rams ready for Round 2
KENNEBUNK — When it came to the 2018 Class A South girls lacrosse regional final there was really no question in most people’s minds which two teams would be competing for a trip to the state finals. The Kennebunk Rams were moving up from Class B to Class A after winning back-to-back state titles, and […]
Rams roll over South Portland
KENNEBUNK — The No. 1 Kennebunk girls lacrosse team rolled to a 16-6 win over No. 4 South Portland in the Class A South semifinals on Saturday. Erin Gorton led the way for Kennebunk with five goals. Emily Archibald added four goals and Brie Beaudette scored three times. The Rams, who held an 11-3 halftime […]
Wells-Ogunquit school committee votes to remove Native American imagery
WELLS — The Wells-Ogunquit school committee voted unanimously Wednesday to remove Native American imagery associated with school mascots. The vote ended a seven-month study and discussion of the Wells High “Warriors” nickname and its associated “Warrior head” logo, along with other Native American-themed imagery. The discussion pitted those who considered the imagery offensive or insensitive […]
Webb powers TA past South Portland
SACO — The biggest man on the field made a big impact as unbeaten Thornton Academy’s boys’ lacrosse team rolled to a 13-4 Class A South semifinal win against No. 5 South Portland at Hill Stadium. Jack Webb, a 6-foot-5, 300-pound attack who’s better known as one of the state’s top offensive linemen in football, […]
Vikings survive Mt. Ararat rally
SOUTH PARIS As wind gusts whipped across Gouin Athletic Complex and turned insufficiently anchored objects into unguided missiles on Saturday, Janek Luksza remained unshakable in the middle of it all. The Oxford Hills junior starter breezed through the first three innings, then used all he had in reserve to hold off a fierce Mt. Ararat […]
RubberDucks power past Sea Dogs, 7-2
PORTLAND When left-handed pitcher Dedgar Jimenez arrived in Portland last July, his impact was immediate — Eight games (seven starts), 5-0 record, 2.91 ERA. This season, after taking another loss Sunday, Jimenez is 1-5 with a 5.81 ERA. A couple of pitches, here and there. Jimenez, 22, struck out seven and walked one Sunday, but […]
Hawks eliminate Greyhounds
SOUTH HIRAM Brynn Hink’s two-run first-inning homer provided a quick lead, and Lakyn Hink laced a three-run double during an eight-run third as second seeded Sacopee Valley (16- 2) downed third-seeded Lisbon (13-5), 12-2, in a Class C South high school softball semifinal on Saturday. Brenna Humphrey and Brynn Hink had two hits each for […]
Bobcats hold on to top Greenville, 3-2
RICHMOND Last year, it was easy. The Richmond High School baseball team breezed into the Class D South regional final with a mercy-rule, no-sweat, blowout win over Greenville. On Friday, it was still Greenville in the semifinals, but this was a different team. A different pitcher. And a far different game. Ultimately, however, it was […]
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