Archive for ‘Sports’

  • Player of the Week: Ethan McMurray

    Ethan McMurray is a freshman, but plays football like an upperclassman. “Ethan puts in hard work on the field and weight room all summer, which is translating nicely to the regular season. He has taken on multiple positions on both offense and defense and excels at each one, becoming a two-way starter and standout on […]

  • Player of the Week: Addie Blais

    Dan Dors has coached a very long time, and he has seen some tremendous athletes cross his path during that span. Addie Blais is in that “special” category. “She is the hardest worker I have had the pleasure to coach in my 20 years here at Lake Region,” Dors said. “She is a very dedicated […]

  • Player of the Week: Devyn Hatch

    Devyn Hatch is a dedicated, hard worker. “Always at practice and willing to do any work out with a positive approach,” Lake Region varsity cross-country coach Dan Dors said. “Devyn — with his work ethic — has the respect of Coach Peterson and myself; also his teammates.” Devyn always strives for individual and team improvement, […]

  • Lake Region fall previews

    SP w35 lr fall previews   VARSITY FOOTBALL Coach:  Brian Jahna Assistant Coaches: Mike Shea, Joseph Gasbarro, Seth Johnson  Top returning players:  Seniors Ben Roakes, OL/DL; Todd Crawford, OL/DL; Dakota Stover, WR/RB/DB. Top newcomers: Freshmen Brandon Sargent, RB/DB; Ethan McMurray, RB/DB. Other potential varsity team members:  Freshmen Brent Massey, RB/DB; Colby Chapman, OL/DL. Team strengths: Coach Jahna — This team has an incredibly […]

  • Fryeburg Academy fall previews

    VARSITY FOOTBALL Coach: David Turner Assistant Coaches: Rick White, Jim Cummings, Gio DiFazio, Gary Collelo, David Jones Captains: Kevin Ventura, Caleb Eklund, Cody Gullikson Top returning players: Seniors Kevin Ventura, OL/DL, Gage Fowler, OL/DL, Isaac Wakefield, OL/DL; Juniors Caleb Eklund, TE/DE, Cody Gullikson, RB/LB, Jared Chisari, RB/DB, Scott Parker, WR/DB, Cobey Johnson, WR/DB; Sophomores Tucker […]

  • GAC: A pain worth fighting through

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer One might think that training and competing in an Ironman event would totally prepare Kelly Edwards of Raymond for the Great Adventure Challenge. It did. And, it didn’t. While the 51-year-old was able to successfully defend her women’s title this past Saturday at the Ninth Annual GAC held at […]

  • Threat of rain drives down Tour de Lovell numbers; racers put forth competitive efforts

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer LOVELL — For Matthew Burke, the Tour de Lovell is where he discovered his love for competitive cycling. In 2008, the South Paris resident started running, and when he discovered that a new triathlon was being held in his area, he went out and bought a road bike. “I […]

  • Lovell Old Home Days 5K

    LOVELL — As he made the final turn heading toward the Lovell Athletic Field and the race finish line, Ken Foster had a chance to join a select threesome. In the history of the Old Home Days 5K, only three runners had claimed victory — David Hunt, Tim Even and Silas Eastman. Foster had a […]

  • Sebago Days Family Run Run/Walk results

    SEBAGO — Each July, Lauren Noble made strides as she moved up the Sebago Days Fun Run/Walk standings. Two years ago, she finished 27th overall in 15:47. Last year, she moved up to 19th, but her time slipped slightly to 16:05. A year older and a year stronger, Lauren was the fastest female Saturday with […]

  • Marube, Pierce Barry top male and female at 4 on the Fourth

    Moninda Marube returned to Bridgton with one thing on his mind… It wasn’t about winning his third title. For the 37-year-old, it was simply about being a part of something special. “First, I would like to deeply appreciate good organization of the race, a wonderful officer driving the lead car and great spectators along the […]