Archive for ‘Sports’

  • FA sophomore designs winning Lovell race logo

    LOVELL — Jordan Westerberg, a sophomore at the Fryeburg Academy, submitted the winning design for the 16th Annual Lovell Old Home Days 5K Run t-shirt. As part of the competition, Fryeburg Academy art students were asked to incorporate the themes of Lovell and running into their artwork. Jordan lives in Brownfield, has a passion for […]

  • Runners look forward to Bridgton return

    The 2019 Four on the Fourth women’s winner, Mary Pardi of Falmouth, will be racing in Bridgton once again this summer, and she is looking to defend her title.  After a year away from racing due to Covid-19, Pardi is eager and excited to return to the road racing scene. Pardi has been training for […]

  • Player of the Week: Mercedes Martin

    Mercedes Martin has been a leader and role mode on the Lake Region girls’ varsity tennis team since day one, according to Laker Head Coach Jenny Dunn.   “She has not missed a practice and is always the first one there and the last one to leave,” Coach Dunn said. “Her dedication to get better every […]

  • Player of the Week: David DelVecchio

    David DelVecchio has not only been an ambassador of the Lake Region varsity boys’ tennis program, but he is “a great motivational leader and also a competitive player,” Coach Joe Dorner said.   “David has been with the program since he was a freshman. He had great potential that I recognized back then. He took criticism […]

  • Player of the Week: Mackenzie Siebert

    Mackenzie Siebert is one of those players that is so much better than she thinks she is, Lake Region varsity girls’ lacrosse Coach David Keenan says.  “Makenzie has tremendous speed and has worked hard each summer with the Maineiax club program to bring her lacrosse skills up to the next level,” the coach said. “She is […]

  • Player of the Week: Zach Vogel

    Zach Vogel not only studies the game of lacrosse to make himself a better player, he passes on whatever tips he can to his teammates. “He listens to coaching, puts into use what he learns and makes great suggestions,” said Lake Region varsity boys’ lacrosse Coach George Lawson. “He is the type of player that […]

  • It’s a go for some road races in 2021, uncertainty for others

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer It’s a go… At least for now, area road race directors remain “optimistic” that as the country undergoes Covid-19 vaccinations and restrictions continue to be lifted the Lake Region will see the return of popular four milers and 5Ks — as we remember them. Right now, races expected to […]

  • Laker senior athlete profile: Evan Willey

    Name: Evan Willey Residence: Casco Parents: Jim and Sally Willey Sports you play: Basketball School groups/honors: WMC First Team selection, McDonald’s All-Star Q. Why did you choose to play basketball? My parents signed me up for it and I really enjoyed it. I realized I had thepotential to be good one day. Q. What do […]

  • LR senior spotlight: Bella Russo

    Name: Bella Russo Residence: Casco Parents: Tara and Steven Russo Sports you play: Soccer, Lacrosse, Basketball  School groups/honors: National Honor Society Q. Why did you choose these sports? I’ve played them since emendatory school and just kept signing up because I couldn’t get enough! Q. What do you enjoy most about sports? The adrenaline rush, […]

  • FA senior spotlight: Maggie Powers

    Name: Maggie Powers Residence: Fryeburg Parents: Sarah and David Powers  Sports you play: Field Hockey, Lacrosse, Unified Basketball Q. How long have you played each? I’ve played field hockey for nine years, lacrosse for six, and unified basketball for three seasons. Q. Why did you choose these sports? I used to do the kids’ field […]