Archive for ‘Sports’

  • Laker pressure sinks Falmouth, 59-38

        By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer When Ally Hickey scored 11 of Falmouth’s first 14 points, Lake Region coach Paul True had seen enough. His answer: senior forward Kelsey Winslow. Not only did Winslow quiet the Yachtsman forward — she had only two field goals over the next 16 minutes — she had […]

  • H.S. sports report

    FRYEBURG ACADEMY • Coach Sean Watson summed up his team’s season following a close loss to Freeport. “We keep knocking on the door,” he said, “Hopefully soon, we walk through the door.” Again, the Raiders played a tight game Tuesday night, only to fall to Cape Elizabeth 42-31. FA trailed 7-5 and 16-12 in the […]

  • H.S. girls’ basketball wrap up

    LAKE REGION: When the Lakers lost their first game of the season last week, 38-33 to Greely, Coach Paul True was disappointed in his team’s overall execution. The Lakers rebounded with an impressive effort Tuesday night against previously undefeated York. Playing at a playoff level at both ends of the court, the Lakers received 11 […]

  • H.S. boys’ basketball wrap up

    LAKE REGION: Even though he felt a little under the weather, Greely’s Mike McDevitt was a game changer Friday night. Despite some hard work inside by a host of players, Lake Region had no answer for the 6-foot-7 Ranger center, who closed down the lane with several blocked shots, while scoring a game-high 26 points […]

  • Player of Week: Jackie Laurent

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer Jackie Laurent is everything Lake Region cheerleading head coach Ashleigh London and assistant coach Samantha Scarf look for in a teammate. “She is extremely hardworking, is always motivating herself to improve as much as she can, has perfect attendance for every practice and game, makes sure to always keep […]

  • Player of Week: Tyler LaPlante

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer When a team struggles, coaches look for a player to step up and be a spark to get his mates back on track. The Fryeburg Academy/Lake Region Ice Cats ice hockey team has started the season rather slow (1-4-1), so Coach Dave Lepage has looked for someone to be […]

  • Good signs in opening week of indoor track

    GIRLS’ STANDINGS Cape Elizabeth 126 Traip Academy 87 Wells 84.5 Lake Region 80 Poland 79.5 North Yarmouth A. 72 Fryeburg Academy 65 St. Dominic’s 18 BOYS’ Standings Wells 171 Poland 117 Cape Elizabeth 111 Fryeburg Academy 75 North Yarmouth A. 40 Traip Academy 38 Lake Region 24 St. Dominic’s 8   LAKE REGION GORHAM — […]

  • Raiders win second straight with clutch free throw shooting

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer CAPE ELIZABETH— With the game on the line, Fryeburg Academy free throw shooters made their shots count. The Raiders were 8-of-10 over the final 2:30 and 23-of-28 for the game as Fryeburg held off Cape Elizabeth Saturday night, 56-48. Center Skye Dole made seven free throws en route to […]

  • Top sports stories in 2012

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer 2012 was full of sports hits and near misses. Titles were won by talented individuals, while some teams came up just short of capturing the ultimate prizes. Local athletes, past and present, were recognized for their dominance in their respective sports, earning the highest honors bestowed. And, one young […]

  • Warden Service cautions public about ice thickness

    The Maine Warden Service reminds everyone that thin ice conditions are now present. People must use extreme caution when attempting to access any body of water where ice is present. Be certain to check the ice thickness before venturing out onto the ice. Ice thickness guidelines can be found on the website: mainegamewarden.com. General ice […]