Archive for ‘Sports’

  • Pitch, Hit & Run competition this Saturday

    The Major League Baseball’s “Pitch, Hit & Run” competition will be held this Saturday, July 29 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. (end time will be extended if needed) at the Ham Complex, 40 Brag Way, in Bridgton. The competition is open to boys ages 7 to 14 (as of Nov. 15, 2023). Participation is free. […]

  • Ashe repeats as Bridgton 4 on the Fourth Road Race winner

    BRIDGTON 4 ON THE FOURTH 2023 • Record: Colin Peddie, 1987, 18:46 • 2022 winner, Eric Ashe, 20:06 • 2022 top female, Heather Gallant, 23:26 • 2022 total finishers, 1304 • 2023 total finishers, 1710 1. Erich Ashe, 35, Natick, MA, 20:44 2. Scott Mindel, 36, Burlington, MA, 21:19 3. Tim Poitras, 27, Dracut, MA, […]

  • Just Desserts — Fine sendoff to longtime Coach Art Kilborn

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer If there has been one constant for the past 50 years when one talks about Lake Region sports it is Coach Art Kilborn. He has walked the sidelines and playing green, teaching skills and values to student-athletes in the hope of them being the best version of themselves. Twenty […]

  • Player of the Week, Lizzie Brewer

    Lizzie Brewer has been a positive, supportive member of the Lake Region indoor and outdoor track and field teams. “She is often smiling and ready to step up when asked. She has helped the sprint group stay on task and used her humor to lighten the mood,” Lake Region Coach Mark Snow said. “She is […]

  • Player of the Week, Colin Murphy

    Colin Murphy demonstrates leadership, dedication, and enthusiasm in everything he does. “He stays past the end of practice often to work on his specialized pole vault event, managing three different poles this season and qualifying for the State Meet,” Lake Region varsity Track & Field Coach Mark Snow said. “He is always ready to help […]

  • Player of the Week: Ava Smith

    Lake Region varsity girls’ tennis Coach Jenny Dunn selected Ava Smith as the Athletic Boosters Club and Hancock Lumber Player of the Week because “Ava has shown up, worked hard, and has improved every practice and match.” Ava recently powered through a difficult three-set match where she came from behind and won vs a tough […]

  • Player of the Week: Jacob Chadbourne

    Jacob Chadbourne has always been a talented athlete, but this year, he has taken on more of a leadership role, Lake Region varsity baseball Coach Andrew Stacy said. “As a senior with his experience, I expected that from him, and his willingness to constantly challenge himself and improve himself as a young man is a nice example to see,” […]

  • Player of the Week, Kylie Myers

    With Lake Region off to one of their best softball starts in years (7-1), junior Kylie Myers has been one of the driving forces behind the team’s early success. “Kylie has been hitting the ball every game. She seems more confident this year at first base and doing very well hitting in the number one […]

  • Player of the Week — Carly Dyer

    Carly Dyer is a pillar of the Lake Region varsity girls’ lacrosse team. “She is our key player for the draw and on the field, you can see her always putting in her best effort. She is always there to encourage and give feedback to her teammates, always looking out for the team’s best interest,” […]

  • Player of the Week — Josiah England

    Team co-captain, senior Josiah England leaves it all on the field and works harder than every other player every day of the week, says Lake Region varsity boys’ lacrosse Coach George Lawson. “Josiah is a team player. His strength is on defense, where he is an aggressive and smart player. Opponents regret getting near him […]