Archive for ‘Sports’

  • Lakers serve up Just Desserts

    Lake Region High School athletes received their Just Desserts last Thursday night during an awards ceremony held in the gym. Top awards went to: Carol Youker Award to Jack Tragert. Carol Youker was a member of the LRHS Class of 1970. She was a skier with grace, speed, precision, daring but most of all, had […]

  • Raider softball achieves perfection for first time

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer For the first time, Fryeburg Academy has reached softball perfection. The Raiders completed the school’s first undefeated regular season with a hard-earned 1-0 victory over Falmouth on Memorial Day to finish 16-0. Before the bus ride to Falmouth, Raider Coach Fred Apt informed his players that he had been […]

  • Track athletes shine at WMC finals

    FALMOUTH — As track & field coaches, Mark Snow of Lake Region and Bill Reilly of Fryeburg Academy hope to see their athletes peak at the end of the season. Both coaches had to smile following the Western Maine Conference Championships held last Saturday at Falmouth High School. Champions were crowned. State Meet tickets were […]

  • Leckie, Hennessy dominate Clash

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer SOUTH HIRAM — Doe Leckie is hardly your average hurdler. “What sets Doe apart is her quickness and possibly her determination.  I have not seen an athlete so quick over the hurdles before,” Lake Region varsity track & field coach Mark Snow said. “She needs quickness because she takes […]

  • Player of the Week: Andrew Carlson

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer Andrew Carlson is one of the most dependable athletes Lake Region Track & Field Coach Mark Snow has been involved with. “Andrew understands our coaching philosophy and is usually able to convey that to his teammates. It’s often like there is another coach at practice or at a meet,” […]

  • Player of the Week: Haley Nadeau

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer FRYEBURG — Haley Nadeau always is seeking to improve her tennis game. “Haley has the desire to improve and work on things,” Fryeburg Academy varsity girls’ tennis coach Chris Chaffee said. “She always has a positive and competitive attitude. She is also a great teammate to the girls.” In […]

  • Raiders keep firm grip on #1

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer FRYEBURG — With just two games remaining in the regular season, Fryeburg Academy is keeping the pedal pushed to the metal. There is no letting up on the gas as the Raiders crushed Gray-New Gloucester 10-0 Monday as Sarah Harriman hurled a 2-hitter while striking out eight to log […]

  • Player of the Week: Wes Sulloway

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer Wes Sulloway has the daunting task of trading volleys against some of the best tennis players from powerhouse programs in the state. The Laker junior, however, takes it all in stride. “Wes is a leader. He is consistent and reliable,” Lake Region varsity boys’ tennis coach Kurt Peterson said. “Wes […]

  • Player of the Week: Alice Sanborn

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer When Lake Region varsity girls’ tennis coach Kim Peterson needed a player to fill an opening, she didn’t have to look too far. Alice Sanborn was her answer. “Dependable, dedicated, and deserving describe Alice,” Coach Peterson said. “Alice has already been asked to play both singles and doubles in […]

  • Player of the Week: Mike Mageles

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer Mike Mageles has brought a great attitude and hard work ethic to the Lake Region varsity baseball team every day. “Mike is a competitor. He plays hard and is the anchor in our outfield. Despite only being a sophomore, Mike is setting an example of how to do things right […]