Archive for ‘Sports’

  • Lakers put it all together, 4-0

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer Rain rarely is helpful to a sports team, but Mother Nature may have done Lake Region a big favor. Forced to practice inside the gym last Friday due to rain, the Lake Region field hockey team was forced to “quicken” their game. That faster pace carried over to Saturday’s […]

  • Player of the Week: Theresa Butler

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer When Coach Lynne Harrison first met Theresa Butler and watched the freshman play soccer, she truly wondered what kind of high school career this talented yet headstrong teen would have. “One of the great things about coaching high school is that you get to see young kids grow up […]

  • Booters punch playoff tickets

    There’s a saying in sports, “It’s not how you start, it’s how you finish.” Coach Bob Hodgman-Burns has to like what his Fryeburg Academy team is doing heading into the soccer post-season. The Raiders are playing their best ball, coming off an impressive 4-0 win over previously undefeated Waynflete to close out the regular season […]

  • Player of the Week: Kyle DeSouza

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer Kyle DeSouza is making the kind of progress every cross-country running coach wants to see. “His times have improved from the first meet to our last meet. Kyle never misses a day of practice and always gives 100%,” Lake Region varsity cross-country coach Dan Dors said. “Only a freshman, […]

  • Player of the week: Julia Carlson

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer Her name hasn’t appeared in the Top 10, but Julia Carlson may be one of the hardest working members of the Lake Region cross-country team. “Julia is one of the hardest workers on the team — someone who never complains although she has been injured at times,” Lake Region […]

  • Raider Profile: Elizabeth Grzyb

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer FRYEBURG — Elizabeth Grzyb is a “natural” runner, Fryeburg Academy cross-country coach Bill Reilly says. “Elizabeth has great core strength for a freshman,” he said. “She has made every practice and shows great commitment. I believe she has the desire to want to compete at the highest level in […]

  • This week in sports: Playoffs on the horizon

    FOOTBALL Lake Region makes no bones about their game plan. Offensively, they want to grind it out and chew up the clock. Defensively, they want to hit an opponent hard, and try to avoid big plays. The formula almost worked at Livermore Falls last Friday. Campbell Conference newcomer Spruce Mountain (formerly Livemore/Jay) scored twice in […]

  • Great day to run: Big field takes on Waterford

    WATERFORD — A spectacular Indian Summer fall day Sunday produced an enthusiastic 5K-road race in Waterford on the Common. The 12th annual 5K Fall Foliage road race was held at noon with 204 racers participating. Adam Goldstein, 28, of Hudson, N.H. set the winning pace at 19 minutes and 17 seconds. Ann Marie Johnson, 36, […]

  • Lakers dig early hole, fall 46-14

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer To upset a very good opponent, a team must catch some breaks and play a perfect game. Lake Region did neither Friday night. Two Laker first quarter fumbles resulted in quick strike scores and Yachtsmen quarterback Matt Kingry completed 7-of-9 passes for 143 yards and three touchdowns as Falmouth […]

  • One that slipped away: Raiders had their chances against Greely

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer FRYEBURG — When you’re in it, you want to win the game. David Turner knows his Fryeburg Academy football team had a great chance to earn a “statement” win Saturday against playoff contender Greely (4-1), but came up just short, 20-8. Mistakes (five turnovers — three interceptions and two […]