Archive for ‘Sports’

  • The ‘gold’ drought is over, Lakers clip Eagles for state hoop title

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer BANGOR — When the playoffs started, Lake Region players followed a ritual as they went through their layup warm-up drill. As each player approached the backboard, he said, “You’ve got my back. I’ve got your back.” So when leading scorer and rebounder Jack Lesure was saddled with early foul […]

  • South champs! Not to be denied, Laker boys take care of unfinished business

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer PORTLAND — A year ago, Nate Smith and Jack Lesure made a promise to each other as they sat on the bench watching Cape Elizabeth players cut down the nets at the Civic Center. “Jack and I made a promise to each other after last year’s (West final) game […]

  • Valiant effort: Laker girls push Gray-NG to limit, lose semis in OT

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer PORTLAND — They had a chance. With the game tied and just 33.8 seconds left in regulation, Lake Region had a shot of upsetting second-ranked Gray-New Gloucester in the Class B South semifinals last Thursday. “Going into the game, our mindset was to keep it close, it will come […]

  • Lakers stay composed, focused to pull away from Poland to advance

      By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer PORTLAND — With upstart Poland seemingly matching basket for basket over the first 24 minutes, Brandon Palmer and his Laker teammates simply stuck to the game plan. “We try to never get too high or too low on the court,” the senior said. “We try to be the […]

  • True’s late free throw sinks Yarmouth in quarterfinals

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer PORTLAND — With opposing fans chanting her name, Chandler True’s facial expression quickly changed from focused to dejected when her foul shot attempt bounced off the iron. 3.3 seconds left. Game tied 31-31 Hoping to add just a little more pressure onto the shoulders of the Laker sophomore, Yarmouth […]

  • Leavitt stings Raider girls in quarterfinals with fourth quarter surge

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer PORTLAND — How quick a coach can make in-game adjustments often decides whether his or her team wins or loses. For nearly 24 minutes, Fryeburg Academy had contained Leavitt senior center Chantel Eells. But, she became a force with the game on the line. Eells scored 10 of her […]

  • Jack of all basketball skills: Lesure looks to lead LR to golden finish

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer Ask John Mayo how best to describe his senior point guard Jackson Lesure, one word comes to the Lake Region basketball coach’s mind. Special. “Jack is the leader of this team and he leads by example. He brings a toughness, a confidence and a desire to win that is […]

  • Hoop Tourney Preview: Lakers vs Yarmouth

    #3 LAKE REGION (14-4) vs. #6 YARMOUTH (9-9) Class B South Quarterfinal Tuesday, Feb. 16, 10:30 a.m. Portland Expo Previous meetings • GM 2, 12/8/15, LR 39-29 LR: Kristen Huntress, 16 points YAR: Alison Clark, 7 points • GM 17, 2/2/16, LR 42-36 LR: Melody Millett, 14 points YAR: Alison Clark, 12 points Lakers Points For: […]

  • Hoop tourney preview: Raiders vs. Leavitt

    #3 FRYEBURG ACADEMY (15-3) vs. #6 LEAVITT (9-9) Class A South Quarterfinal Monday, Feb. 15, 2 p.m. Portland Expo Previous meetings • GM 2, 12/11/15, FA 42-38 FA: Julia Quinn, 18 points LVT: Rebecca Fogg, 14 points • GM 7, 1/2/16, FA 50-28 FA: Lexi L’Heureux-Carland 16 points, Julia Quinn 16 points LVT: Rebecca Fogg, 7 […]

  • Player of the Week: Karley Nichols

    Karley Nichols brings enthusiasm, hard work and dedication to the Lake Region Alpine Ski team. “She is constantly cheering on her teammates. In her first year racing, she has performed very well,” Lake Region Alpine Ski Coach Charlie O’Brien said. In recognition of her strong work ethic, determination, commitment and good sportsmanship, Karley is this […]