Player of the Week: Mackenzie Siebert

Mackenzie Siebert is one of those players that is so much better than she thinks she is, Lake Region varsity girls’ lacrosse Coach David Keenan says. “Makenzie has tremendous speed and has worked hard each summer with the Maineiax club program to bring her lacrosse skills up to the next level,” the coach said. “She is […]

Player of the Week: Zach Vogel

Zach Vogel not only studies the game of lacrosse to make himself a better player, he passes on whatever tips he can to his teammates. “He listens to coaching, puts into use what he learns and makes great suggestions,” said Lake Region varsity boys’ lacrosse Coach George Lawson. “He is the type of player that […]

It’s a go for some road races in 2021, uncertainty for others

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer It’s a go… At least for now, area road race directors remain “optimistic” that as the country undergoes Covid-19 vaccinations and restrictions continue to be lifted the Lake Region will see the return of popular four milers and 5Ks — as we remember them. Right now, races expected to […]

Laker senior athlete profile: Evan Willey

Name: Evan Willey Residence: Casco Parents: Jim and Sally Willey Sports you play: Basketball School groups/honors: WMC First Team selection, McDonald’s All-Star Q. Why did you choose to play basketball? My parents signed me up for it and I really enjoyed it. I realized I had thepotential to be good one day. Q. What do […]

LR senior spotlight: Bella Russo

Name: Bella Russo Residence: Casco Parents: Tara and Steven Russo Sports you play: Soccer, Lacrosse, Basketball School groups/honors: National Honor Society Q. Why did you choose these sports? I’ve played them since emendatory school and just kept signing up because I couldn’t get enough! Q. What do you enjoy most about sports? The adrenaline rush, […]

FA senior spotlight: Maggie Powers

Name: Maggie Powers Residence: Fryeburg Parents: Sarah and David Powers Sports you play: Field Hockey, Lacrosse, Unified Basketball Q. How long have you played each? I’ve played field hockey for nine years, lacrosse for six, and unified basketball for three seasons. Q. Why did you choose these sports? I used to do the kids’ field […]

All-Decade pick — Former Laker Kristen Huntress named to Central Maine CC select women’s basketball team list

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer AUBURN — Kristen Huntress built a resume at Central Maine Community College that easily placed her in the conversation to be named to the Mustang’s All Decade Women’s Basketball Team. As Coach Andrew Morong simply put it — “I think her resume speaks for itself.” The resume is indeed […]

LR Senior Spotlight: Aidan Lajoie

Name: Aidan Lajoie Residence: Naples Year in School: Senior Parents: Nicholas and Sarah Lajoie Sports you play: Lacrosse, basketball, soccer School groups/honors: Class President, Varsity Club, Interact Club, Environmental Club, ASTRA Club Why did you choose these sports? I’ve always played lacrosse but recently, I felt the need to be more involved in athletics at my […]

LR senior athlete spotlight: Chantale Symonds

Name: Chantale Symonds Residence: Casco Year in School: Senior Parents: William and Susan Symonds Sports you play: Field Hockey, Track & field, Softball Q. Why did you choose these sports? I chose these sports because they’re fun, it brings positive energy into your day and gives you the chance to be in something other than […]

FA senior athlete spotlight: Will Galligan

Name: Will Galligan Residence: Fryeburg Parents: Terry and Sheryl. Brother Owen and Sister Carlin Sports you play: Soccer, Hockey and Lacrosse Q. How long have you played each? Soccer and hockey since Kindergarten; Lacrosse since third grade. Q. Why did you choose these sports? I love to compete as part of a team. Q. What do you […]

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