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  • Game plan works perfectly for Laker Sam Laverdiere, who claims Class B cross-country title

    BELFAST — As junior Sam Laverdiere reached the home stretch of last Saturday’s Class B state cross-country championship in Belfast, he was the race’s leader, but he kept a watchful eye on defending champ Carter Libby of Gray-NG. Libby was lurking, and Laverdiere expected his top competitor to make a move. “That was one of […]

  • Hancock Lumber Player of the Week: Sethlen Lester

    Sethlen Lester has been “an incredible leader for us all season,” says Lake Region varsity football Head Coach Mike Meehan. “He has an incredible work ethic. His ability to be vocally positive with his teammates along with his outstanding athletic ability, is an undeniable asset for our football program,” the coach added. “We are extremely excited that […]

  • Player of the Week, Vylet Robbins

    As a captain, Vylet Robbins’ leadership skills, maturity, creativity and athletic abilities have helped set the tone for the Lake Region cheerleading team this fall season. “She models the values, work ethic, and behavior any coach would want to see in an athlete, demonstrating commitment, responsibility, and a positive attitude,” Lake Region Coach Janine Rocca-Chaine […]

  • Player of the Week, Kaylee Maguire

    Kaylee Maguire is a “workhorse” on the Lake Region varsity volleyball team, according to Coach Ryan Shible. “A junior, Kaylee brings experience to our team, especially with playing in tough, close matches. As our setter, she is involved in 99% of our plays at the front of the net in some capacity, and she has […]

  • Player of the Week, Evan Duprey

    Lake Region varsity golfer Evan Duprey recently closed out his high school golf career in the grandest of ways — he posted the lowest score at the state competition on Friday, Oct. 6.  He also posted the second lowest scoring average for the season and was the team’s captain. “His performance throughout the year was […]

  • Player of the Week — Abigail Roberts

    Abigail Roberts’ dedication to the sport of running goes unmatched. “Ever since she joined the team last season, she has been a positive role model and leader. Her results speak for themselves (she has won six meets this season alone and is ranked among the top runners in the state), but what people may not […]

  • Player of the Week — Michael Clarke

    Michael Clarke has really stepped up as a leader and competitor this season for the Lake Region boys’ cross-country team. “Last year, he was just outside of our top 7 (varsity) runners. This year, he has been our consistent #4 and has drastically cut down his 5k PR (personal record); he entered the season having […]

  • Player of the Week, Emily Reardon

    Emily Reardon may not say much, but her work ethic and performance speaks volumes. “Emily’s game has improved so much since she first joined us as a sophomore. She became an impact player her second year as a Junior and has continued to elevate her game, especially in her hits and elimination skills,” Lake Region […]

  • Player of the Week, Marissa Harlow

    Marissa Harlow’s attitude and effort has made her a standout on the Lake Region varsity girls’ soccer team this fall says Coach Peter Webb. A junior, Marissa has started every game this year filling the role as a holding midfielder. “She continues to improve every game and has done a great job at thwarting any […]

  • Player of the Week, Matthew Plummer

    If there is a job to do on the Lake Region varsity boys’ soccer team, Matthew Plummer is willing to step into any role to support the team, Coach Ryan Harlow said. “Matthew was selected as captain this preseason because of his hard work and his ability to lead the team,” Coach Harlow said. “His […]