Archive for ‘Sports’

  • Local 10U softball team wins state title, next stop Regionals

    Five local girls — Kasey Johnson, Melissa Mayo, Kathryn McIntyre, Caydence Riley and Emily Rock of Bridgton — are headed to the New England Regional Babe Ruth 10U softball tournament in Stamford, Conn. as members of the Andy Valley 10U all star team that won the state championship last week. After a tough 18-17 loss […]

  • Lace’m up! Plenty of area races to compete in this summer

    Saturday, July 4 4 on the Fourth, Bridgton Start time: 8 a.m. Registration is only online. There will be no race day or early pick-up registration. Registration will close after 2,200 runners have registered or at 8 p.m. today, July 2. Race Director Jim Cossey thinks the race could hit the 2,2000 capped number. “We […]

  • The Jump…for the ages? Kate Hall sets national long jump record

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer All season, Kate Hall was the one raising the bar in the long jump. Then on Sunday on the biggest high school track stage, she found herself in an unfamiliar position. Kate needed to deliver her best jump ever to win the national title. Courtney Corrin, a junior from […]

  • FA spring sports honorees

    FRYEBURG — To put the final touches on the Raider sports year, the following awards were presented to Fryeburg Academy athletes: Raider Plaques Girls’ Lacrosse: Bridget Tweedie, McKenna Gerchman Boys’ Lacrosse: Corey Thibodeau, Hannes Schneider Baseball: Hunter Day, Trevor Henschel Boys’ Track & Field: TJ Rose, Christian Bedell Girls’ Track & Field: Olivia Pelkie, Oriagna […]

  • Early run enough to down Raiders in West softball final

    STANDISH — Cat Thompson admitted she has a tough time hitting a change-up. But, she tagged enough of a first inning change-up to knock the ball into the outfield for a base hit. That hit proved to be a difference make between keeping Fryeburg Academy out of the big game. Thompson’s RBI single with two […]

  • Kate Hall leaves her mark

    KATE HAS SURELY LEFT HER MARK — At the annual Just Desserts Athletic Night, Lake Region honored record-setting track athlete by unveiling this specially-created banner, which will grace the gymnasium wall marking the achievements of All-American Kate Hall of Casco. Kate closed out her high school career Saturday at the New England Championships held at […]

  • Lake Region Just Desserts banquet; Varsity Club award winners

    Lake Region High School student-athletes were honored last Thursday, June 4, at the annual Just Desserts Athletic Awards. Varsity Club Awards and special honors presented included: SPRING SPORTS Boys’ Lacrosse: Ethan Green Girls’ Lacrosse: Katie Throgmorton Softball: Ashley Clark Baseball: Adam Butler Tennis: Sarah Carlson Girls’ Track: Kate Hall Boys’ Track: Kyle DeSouza All-Academic Selections […]

  • Player of the Week: Liza Wildey

    Liza Wildey is competitive yet gracious on and off the tennis court. Liza has played tennis all four years as a member of the Lake Region varsity girls’ squad. “The improvement in Liza’s game is remarkable. She is one of our most versatile players able to play both the net and back,” Laker Coach Kim […]

  • Crowe’s design selected for Lovell race

    LOVELL — Phoebe Crowe, a junior at Fryeburg Academy, submitted the winning design for the 11th Annual Lovell Old Home Days 5K Run T-shirt. As part of the competition, students are asked to incorporate the themes of Lovell and running into their artwork. Phoebe lives in Lovell, enjoys graphic design and will be studying this […]

  • Player of the Week: Aisley Sturk

    Freshman midfielder Aisley Sturk is quietly becoming a very good lacrosse player. “Aisley is a talented three-sport athlete and the skills she has developed through soccer and basketball have served her well on the lacrosse field,” said Lake Region varsity girls’ lacrosse coach David Keenan. “Aisley does a tremendous job getting up and down the […]