Sports

Deering coach, former major leaguer Ladd named to Maine Baseball Hall of Fame

New Deering baseball coach Mike Coutts and former major leaguer Pete Ladd are two of the 12 new inductees to the Maine Baseball Hall of Fame, The Forecaster learned Friday morning. Coutts, of Scarborough, was a co-captain on the 1981 University of Maine squad that went to the Colle...

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Friday, April 24, 2009 at 12:30 pm
South Sports Roundup

Livada named Player of the Week Former Cape Elizabeth standout Drake Livada, now a junior designated hitter at Brandeis University, was named the University Athletic Association's Player of the Week after hitting safely in all five games last week, to the tune of .571 with fo...

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Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 9:50 am
Midcoast Sports Roundup

Rowing club looking for members

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Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 9:20 am
Bowdoin Beat

Track teams earn victories Bowdoin's spring teams have had mixed results in most sports in recent days, but one has produced some triumph. Track

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Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 9:20 am
Spring Preview: Cheverus Stags

There's a lot of new this spring at Cheverus as baseball, softball, boys' track and girls' tennis all feature first-year coaches. There's plenty of optimism as well. Baseball hopes to make a run at the postseason. Softball is looking to return and go even deeper. Both lacrosse teams are positio...

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Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Spring Preview: Deering Rams

Springtime always seems to bring plenty of triumph to Deering. The powerhouse baseball team is coming off yet another Class A crown. The Rams will seek to three-peat behind a new coach. Softball has a seismic change after longtime coach Tige Curran retired. That squad shows promise. Boys' lacro...

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Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Spring Preview: McAuley Lions

McAuley's spring sports teams are hoping for improvement. Softball has some talent and could move up the standings. Lacrosse looks to take advantage of an easier scheduling tier. Track always produces solid athletes. Tennis should return to its accustomed perch as a top contender.

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Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Spring Preview: Portland Bulldogs

Several Portland High spring sports teams appear primed for a strong year. Baseball, always a lead contender, welcomes a new coach. Softball does as well and looks to build on last year's playoff berth. The boys' lacrosse squad has positioned itself as a perennial threat to win it all. The coul...

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Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Spring Preview: Waynflete Flyers

Waynflete won a pair of state championships last spring and hopes to equal or better that total this season. As always, girls' lacrosse figures to be a power. After returning to the pinnacle last year, the Flyers have all the necessary ingredients for a repeat. Boys' tennis is also hoping to go...

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Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Spring Preview: Cape Elizabeth Capers

The spring of 2009 should be memorable for fans of Cape Elizabeth athletics. Baseball reached the state final in stunning fashion last year and is widely expected to make it back there this time around. Softball has been a top contender for several seasons and is on the short list of favorites....

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Wednesday, April 22, 2009