Three-point fourth quarter barrage propels Lakers over Raiders

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer Sometimes, it takes just a little spark to start a roaring fire. With the Lakers holding a 53-47 lead over Fryeburg Academy Friday night, freshman Brock Gibbons swished a 3-point shot. It triggered a flurry of haymakers. The Lakers scored five straight 3-pointers — two by Jacob Chadbourne (16 […]

Raider’s Shaw sinks foul shots to thwart Laker comeback

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer As Coach Billie L’Heureux watched her squad play with aggressiveness and confidence in the opening eight minutes of Saturday’s game against Lake Region, she wondered, “where has this been?” The Fryeburg Academy coach hadn’t seen that level of play since opening night against Greely. The Raiders forced turnovers, scored […]

Player of the Week, Leah Plummer

Leah Plummer has been a top-notch athlete in every track and field season in her career, qualifying for the New England championships in every season that the meet was held. “More importantly has been her assistance and leadership this season. She is essentially another coach for our team,” Lake Region Indoor Track & Field Coach […]

Player of the Week, Jacob Lemery

Jacob Lemery has been a huge part of the 8-1 Ice Cats hockey success this year. “He has grown a lot from freshman year to sophomore and is a solid teammate. Jacob brings a hard work ethic to the team and the will to learn and get better each day and be better before each […]

Player of the Week, Shelby-Lynne Sheldrick

“Shelby-Lynne has been a tremendous leader for us. She works hard at her game, in practices, as well as on her own time. She is a legitimate scorer and deserves to be recognized in her role as a senior leader!” Lake Region varsity girls’ basketball Head Coach Paul True said. “It is my pleasure to recognize […]

Player of the Week — Jacob Stone

Jacob Stone is making up for lost time on the basketball floor. “We severely missed not having Jake last year, not only because of his basketball talent but because of his leadership abilities, as well. He is an extremely hard worker, he is vocal with the team, holds everyone to a high standard and the […]

Santa Shuffle benefits Bridge Crossing Academy

Join Santa and likely some elves for a 5K Shuffle, run or walk, on Saturday, Dec. 4 in Bridgton. The first Santa Shuffle benefits the children of Bridge Crossing and their new school, Bridge Crossing Academy (located on Wayside Avenue). Registration is available online at nfinorth.com or go to: https://runsignup.com/Race/ME/Bridgton/SantaShuffleMaine First up is a free […]

Player of the Week — Jo-Hannah Vincent

Senior Jo-Hannah Vincent continually brings positivity to her Lake Region varsity volleyball team, by encouraging her teammates in practices, as well by cheering them on during games, according to Coach Ryan Shible. “Jo-Hannah has also been a great role model for hard work and commitment to her team this season,” he noted. “Jo-Hannah has worked […]

Player of the Week — Michael Ross

Michael Ross is the perfect example of that phenomenal football player you wished that you had for “one more year,” Lake Region varsity Head Coach Mike Meehan said. “On one hand, you have a born leader that our entire team of players look up to. On another, you have an incredible athlete who doesn’t have […]

Player of the Week: Noah Duprey

Captain Noah Duprey is a dedicated young man with great work ethics when it comes to playing golf, Lake Region Coach Art Kilborn says. Noah has maintained a 9-hole average score of 37.1 over 24 rounds. “In the 18 years that I have been coaching this sport, his average is the best. He has turned in […]

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