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  • Cape overcomes turnovers, Greely, to stay hot

    CUMBERLAND—Committing 35 turnovers is usually a recipe for disaster, not victory, but everything seems to be going the Cape Elizabeth boys' lacrosse team's way as the 2013 season hits its midway point. The Capers had to overcome an earlier-than-normal start time, an unfamiliar playin...

    Michael Hoffer • Sports •
    Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at 8:30 pm

  • Falmouth downs NYA for first signature win of 2013

    FALMOUTH—Entering Monday night's home game against red-hot North Yarmouth Academy, the Falmouth boys' lacrosse team was in major need of a victory against a top opponent. Afetr losing in overtime to Yarmouth and Cape Elizabeth, the two-time defending Class B state champion Yachtsmen ...

    Michael Hoffer • Sports •
    Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at 1:30 am

  • Portland edges Scarborough in girls' tennis clash

    PORTLAND—At the midway point of the 2013 Western Class A girls' tennis season, it's clear that two teams, Portland and Scarborough, stand apart. Monday afternoon at Deering Oaks, the Bulldogs hosted the Red Storm in the first of a likely two meetings this spring. Most anticipa...

    Michael Hoffer • Sports •
    Monday, May 6, 2013 at 11:50 pm

  • Super Six Lacrosse Poll

    (Ed. Note: The Super Six Poll is released every Sunday at twitter.com/foresports. This week's poll reflects games played through Saturday, May 4)

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    Monday, May 6, 2013 at 3:00 pm

  • Falmouth edges Greely in slugfest

    FALMOUTH—Just 24 hours after suffering an 11-7 loss at rival Greely, the Falmouth softball team got another crack at its rival and this time, the Yachtsmen got the job done. Saturday afternoon at Stetson Memorial Field, Falmouth overcame some early sloppiness to grab a 7-3 lead, but ...

    Michael Hoffer • Sports •
    Sunday, May 5, 2013 at 3:40 pm

  • Cape caps resurgent week with win over undefeated Yarmouth

    CAPE ELIZABETH—It didn't take the Cape Elizabeth boys' lacrosse team long to round into the form expected of it prior to the season. After a surprising loss at North Yarmouth Academy, in which the Capers uncharacteristically failed to score for a huge swath of time, while letting up ...

    MIchael Hoffer • Sports •
    Saturday, May 4, 2013 at 11:50 pm

  • Flyers fend off feisty Falmouth to stay unbeaten

    FALMOUTH—Considering the height at which its bar is set, it's not easy for the powerhouse Waynflete girls' lacrosse team to exceed expectations. Yet that's exactly what the defending Class B state champions have done so far in 2013, as they've reached the midway point of the regular ...

    Michael Hoffer • Sports •
    Saturday, May 4, 2013 at 10:30 am

  • Greely downs defending champ Falmouth in battle of unbeatens

    CUMBERLAND—A year ago, the Greely baseball team ruled the regular season, but its dominance became a footnote when it was upset in the quarterfinals and rival Falmouth went on to capture the Class B state title. Friday afternoon, under a gorgeous, sunny sky at Twin Brook Recreation C...

    Michael Hoffer • Sports •
    Saturday, May 4, 2013

  • Portland can't solve Windham ace in frustrating loss

    PORTLAND—No matter how well a baseball team is playing, it's just one hot opposing pitcher away from disappointment. The Portland Bulldogs ran into such a pitcher Thursday evening at Hadlock Field and went down to defeat for just the second time this spring. Portland got a sol...

    Michael Hoffer • Sports •
    Friday, May 3, 2013

  • Weather cooperates as spring fun continues

    Spring sports excitement picked up in recent days (under sunnier skies). Baseball Morse's baseball team continued its hot start with recent wins over visiting Oceanside (6-5) and at Mt. View (11-0) and Belfast (6-0) to improve to 5-1, good for the top spot in the Western Class B H...

    Sports •
    Friday, May 3, 2013
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