TOPSHAM — The Mt. Ararat High School field hockey team played its third game in four days on Thursday, looking to cap off the week with another win following a pair of victories. The Eagles earned the trifecta, exploding for four first-half goals en route to a 5-1 victory over Hampden Academy in Class A Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference field hockey action. […]
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New play clock rule has ripple effects in high school football
It was a subtle change to the rulebook before the season — but one that could cause a few ripples in high school football this season. In February, the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS), whose rules govern the game in Maine, tweaked the play clock, going from 25 seconds to 40 seconds. […]
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Field Hockey: Massabesic stays unbeaten in close call with Thornton Academy
SACO – Each time the Massabesic High field hockey team comes away with a victory this season, the players ask head coach Michele Martin-Moore how close they are to matching last year’s win total of five. After Thursday’s 2-0 victory at Thornton Academy (1-2), Massabesic (4-0) won’t have to ask for too much longer. “It’s […]
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Field Hockey: Goff’s goal lifts Biddeford past Scarborough
SCARBOROUGH – A matchup between two of the top field hockey teams in the state lived up to its billing Thursday night. For close to 45 minutes, Biddeford and Scarborough engaged in a back-and-forth scoreless battle that saw the Tigers dominate field position in the first half, only for the Red Storm to get their […]
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Thornton Academy to salute former football coach Bob Cote on Saturday
SACO — Hill Stadium will feature a showdown between state champions on Saturday when Marshwood travels to Saco to take on Thornton Academy — and it will be the perfect setting to honor legendary coach Bob Cote. “He made a great impact on the school. He was known, the term I’ve seen used is a […]
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High School Roundup: Kennebunk girls’ soccer beats Deering/Portland
FIELD HOCKEY MASSABESIC 2, THORNTON ACADEMY 0: Emily Jacobs scored twice and goalie Julia Gregoire didn’t allow a goal as the Mustangs (4-0) shutout the Golden Trojans (1-2) at Thornton Academy. Editor’s note: To read more about this game, visit www.journaltribune.com KENNEBUNK 3, PORTLAND/DEERING 2: A pair of goals from Taylor Creech and one from […]
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Field Hockey: Biddeford focuses on positivity amid title defense
BIDDEFORD – Two games into the field hockey season, Biddeford High has played as advertised. The Tigers are young, talented and one of the favorites to represent Class A South in the state championship for a second straight year. But there’s still work to be done if the plan to win consecutive titles will come […]
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Boys soccer — Mt. Abram holds off ’Hounds, 3-2
LISBON — Mt. Abram spent much of the first half preoccupied with calls that were getting made or weren’t getting made. A halftime talk and a downpour to start the second half washed away the Roadrunners’ worries. A goal two minutes into the second half, followed by two more in a three-minute span later in the […]
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Area roundups — Polar Bears edge Bates in FH play, Freeport falls to Lake Region
LEWISTON — Emma Stevens scored less than three minutes into action and the Bowdoin College field hockey team held on for a 1-0 conference win at Bates on Wednesday evening. The Polar Bears improved to 3-0 (2-0 NESCAC), while the Bobcats dropped to 1-1 (1-1 NESCAC). The win is Bowdoin’s 34th consecutive victory over Bates. On […]
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High school roundups — ’Builders earn big FH win
BATH — The Morse High School field hockey team earned a key Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference victory on Tuesday, downing Nokomis, 3-1, on McMann Field. Paige Willis gave the Shipbuilders (2-0) a 1-0 lead with 8:39 remaining until halftime. In the second half, Dylan Barr doubled the Morse lead with 15:10 left, and Willis chipped home […]