Archive for ‘Sports’

  • Big time Raider response

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer BREWER — Kendra Hayward is a coyote, but she easily could be a witch. Outside the right field fence at Coffin Field in Brewer is a snack shack appropriately named the “Witch’s Kitchen.” Hayward, a junior pitcher for the Class B East champion Old Town Coyotes, whipped up a […]

  • Just Desserts

    With the end of the spring sports season, Lake Region athletes were honored last week at the annual Boosters’ Club Just Desserts Night. The following awards were presented: Principal’s Award, given to the student-athlete who achieved an overall grade point average higher than a 90, was a captain of a team and was an all-conference […]

  • Player of the Week: Zach Tidd

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer Zach Tidd works hard at the game of lacrosse, both in practices as well as games. “He is always exhausted at the end of the games because he gives it everything he has,” Lake Region varsity lacrosse coach Don White said. “He is a great student-athlete to coach because […]

  • Fantastic finish for FA Raiders: Score twice in final at bat to win

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer FRYEBURG — “In the playoffs, anything can happen.” Fryeburg Academy head coach Fred Apt has seen his Raiders rally from big and small deficits in past playoff games over the past five years, clearing the path to state championship titles. So, when the top-ranked Raiders (17-1) fell behind fifth-seeded […]

  • Player of the Week: Kelsey Winslow

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer Kelsey Winslow was willing to try new things this track and field season, and she discovered what Lake Region Coaches Dana Caron and Mark Snow believed from the beginning — that she can be one of those athletes who can thrive at high levels in many disciplines. Kelsey learned […]

  • Player of the Week: Kate Hall

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer Kate Hall brings a determination to the team that is more focused than many others. “Her success on the track is due to her attention to details in practice, and that carries over to her teammates,” Lake Region track and field coach Dana Caron said. “I look forward to […]

  • Hancock Lumber Player of the Week: Emily Bartlett

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer In recognition of her strong work ethic, determination, commitment and good sportsmanship, Emily is this week’s Boosters and Hancock Lumber “Player of the Week.” Each week, a Lake Region athlete is recognized for his/her dedication (does more than what is asked), work ethic, coachability and academic good standing. Recipients […]

  • Gray, Bedell set record paces

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer Kayla Gray and Corinn Bedell find themselves on opposite spectrums. Kayla knows how to walk really fast. Corinn knows how to run really fast. Each athlete posted record times at the Western Maine Conference Track & Field Championships last Saturday at Yarmouth. At the start of the season, LR […]

  • Harrison Memorial Day ’12

  • Johnson wins Fryeburg 5k

    FRYEBURG — Jim Johnson of Madison, N.H. and Tami Celso of Intervale, N.H. were the top male and female finishers at the inaugural Fryeburg 5K race held Sunday along the new Mountain Division Trail. Here’s how participants fared: 1. Jim Johnson, 35, Madison, NH, 15:42 2. Donald Fredrikson, 52, Conway, NH, 19:17 3. Brendan Sullivan, […]