Sports

Freeport boys win Bradbury Mountain bike race

Freeport's Ian Moore (right) and Kellan Humphries, sponsored by Team Bikeman.com, won last weekend's Bradbury Mountain 12-hour mountain bike race in the junior category. Moore and Humphries, both 14 and students at Merriconeag Waldorf School, averaged approximately a one-hour pace to take first plac...

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Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Aaskov sister act leads to Falmouth to 5-1 field hockey victory over Greely

FALMOUTH—After successive subpar offensive efforts, the Falmouth field hockey team broke out in a big way Monday afternoon, scoring five times in an impressive 5-1 home victory over rival Greely. The Yachtsmen were sparked by the play of the Aaskov sisters, seniors Amber and Jacki...

Michael Hoffer • Sports •
Monday, September 21, 2009 at 8:20 pm
Cheverus fall teams close to perfect so far; Other schools also show promise

While all eyes have been on the fast start of their football team (please see story), the truth is, the Cheverus Stags are pretty much excelling across the board so far this fall. Better yet, the Stags have plenty of company from other squads in the city. Almost unbeatable ...

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Monday, September 21, 2009 at 9:50 am
Deering bested by Bonny Eagle again, 41-21

STANDISH — Deering quarterback Jamie Ross was no doubt strapped up in the ice after Thursday night's effort against Bonny Eagle. This time it wasn't his throwing arm that needed attention, but likely just about everything else.

Eric Carson • Sports •
Monday, September 21, 2009 at 9:30 am
Portland Sports Roundup

Portland High coaching opening Portland High School is seeking a girls' varsity ice hockey coach for the 2009-10 season. FMI, Rich Drummond 874-8257 or drummr@portlandschools.org. Maine RipTide softball team ...

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Monday, September 21, 2009 at 9:10 am
Cheverus stays unbeaten, rolls to 21-0 win over South Portland

PORTLAND—On the heels of its stirring upset win over Windham, the Cheverus Stags football team avoided a letdown Saturday afternoon, producing yet another strong performance in a 21-0 victory over visiting South Portland at Boulos Stadium. The Stags improved to 3-0 behind a domina...

Michael Hoffer • Sports •
Saturday, September 19, 2009 at 8:20 pm
Falmouth, Yarmouth boys' soccer settle for 1-1 tie

YARMOUTH—Forty-eight hours prior to gametime, longtime Falmouth boys' soccer assistant coach Todd Whitcomb wouldn't say that his team would beat fierce rival Yarmouth in the teams' first 2009 showdown, but he did predict that it would be "great theater." Whitcomb wasn't exaggera...

Michael Hoffer • Sports •
Thursday, September 17, 2009 at 8:30 pm
Local teams remain red-hot in several sports

While the fall sports season is still in its veritable infancy, it's become clear that we have some very talented athletes and teams in our midst. With the first full week (and then some) of the campaign in the books, here's a glimpse at where things stand: Football Whil...

Michael Hoffer • Sports •
Thursday, September 17, 2009 at 9:30 am
Cape Elizabeth football rolls at York, 41-12

YORK — Any doubt that the Cape Elizabeth football team has what it takes to excel in 2009 went out the window in the wake of a dominant showing last Friday night on the home field of one of the Capers fiercest rivals. Cape Elizabeth shot to a 21-0 lead at the York Wildcats, saw the hosts score...

Michael Hoffer • Sports •
Thursday, September 17, 2009 at 9:21 am
South Sports Roundup: Sept. 17

SMCC announces Hall of Fame class Southern Maine Community College will induct John Coyne and Craig Dagen into its 2009 Athletics Hall of Fame during a banquet Sunday, Oct. 11 at 1 p.m. at the HUB Athletics Center. Coyne was a point guard for the 1995 and 1996 men's basketball te...

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Thursday, September 17, 2009 at 9:20 am