Sports

SP keeps good times rolling with upset win at Cheverus

PORTLAND—After a four-goal first half lead dissolved into a two-goal third period deficit, the stirring season opening run of the South Portland boys' lacrosse team appeared to be coming to an end with a thud as a disheartening defeat to reigning Eastern Class A champion Cheverus loomed Sat...

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Sunday, April 21, 2013 at 11:50 am
Yarmouth edges NYA in Wounded Warrior benefit

YARMOUTH—It takes a lot to overshadow an NYA-Yarmouth boys' lacrosse game, especially a regular season opener, but even one of the most intense rivalries in New England took a backseat Saturday afternoon to the Wounded Warrior ...

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Saturday, April 20, 2013 at 9:40 pm
Deering boys earn bragging rights over Portland again

PORTLAND—Depth and resilience were the theme for the Deering boys' lacrosse team Friday night at Fitzpatrick Stadium. Visiting fierce rival Portland, the Rams raced to a 6-0 lead as six different players tickled the twine, but the B...

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Saturday, April 20, 2013
Graff's gem leads SP to win in opener

SOUTH PORTLAND—The South Portland baseball team wasn't mentioned as a favorite entering the season, but when the Red Riots have things rolling, they're going to be very tough to beat. South Portland put its winning recipe on display Friday afternoon in the regular season opener: One ...

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Friday, April 19, 2013 at 4:40 pm
Mid-Coast Sports Roundup

Olympic legend to appear at Fosbury Track Camp Olympic Gold Medal winner Tommie Smith will join teammate Dick Fosbury on the staff of the Dick Fosbury Track Camp to be held at Bowdoin College June 24-28. Smith won the gold in the 200 meter ...

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Friday, April 19, 2013
South Sports Roundup

SPNLL Opening Day upcoming The South Portland National Little League will hold its Opening Day ceremonies Saturday, April 27, at 9 a.m., at the Little League fields on Pine Street. The festivities will include the introduction of the league’s teams and coaches. Abo...

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Friday, April 19, 2013
North Sports Roundup

Freeport coaching openings Freeport High School has openings for a varsity field hockey coaches, varsity football assistant/coordinators and junior varsity football head and assistant coaches. Freeport Middle School seeks head and assistant football coaches. FMI, 865-4706, ext. 228 or

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Thursday, April 18, 2013
South Portland Red Riots Spring Sports Previews

South Portland's spring sports teams are primed for another exciting year. Baseball made the playoffs a year ago and has promise. Softball fell two runs shy of a state title and is bound and determined to finish the job this spring. Boys' lacrosse is expecting to make a leap into contention. The ...

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Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Portland Sports Roundup

Deering to introduce new football coach Deering last week named Scott Parsons its new football coach. Parsons, a Kennebunk High School graduate, coached in college at Fordham, Becker and St. John Fisher. Deering will have an evening to meet the new coach Monday at 6 p.m., at the high sch...

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Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Scarborough Red Storm Spring Previews

Another season, another abundance of championship-caliber teams at Scarborough High School. Last year's loot was awe-inspiring: three state titles, a regional title and another team which got to a regional final. Don't be surprised if we're talking about similar accomplishments in June. Baseball ...

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Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at 9:30 pm