Archive for ‘Sports’

  • Judy H. Shedd

    1946-2023 I have had an adventurous and diverse life, and was fortunate enough to spend my life with my Angel daughter and grandson. I have celebrated many years of love, support and happiness in marriage and friendship, living a life of love and compassion, with no regret. (Any sharing of happy stories should be with […]

  • Q&A with new Naples Town Clerk Michelle Thibodeau

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — Many people have probably known the new town clerk since she was a young girl.  After all, Michelle Thibodeau was born and raised in Naples plus her parents are high profile and well-known in the community. Her father Andy Madura heads three departments in the local school […]

  • Short-handed Raider girls beat Waynflete, hand Coach Stacy first varsity win

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer FRYEBURG — As sophomore guard Alysa Grawe pulled the trigger from behind the arc without hesitation and swished her first two shooting attempts, Raider Coach Kristen Stacy had just one thought. Finally! Grawe and fellow guard Sydney Shaw took their offensive games to the next level last Thursday night, […]

  • Raider defense digs in, thwarts Greely comeback bid in season opener

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer FRYEBURG — For Coach Dan Thomas, it was easy to point to the top item on the Raider basketball team’s next practice list. After watching his squad nearly squander an 11-point lead over the final 2:01 of Friday’s season opener at Wadsworth Arena against Greely, Coach Thomas planned to […]

  • Turnovers bite Laker boys in loss against Maranacook

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer Coach Ryan Martin knows his team will experience growing pains this year with eight sophomore and freshmen on the varsity roster. But, he likes the promise and tenacity these rookies possess. The Lakers battled a good shooting, aggressive Maranacook team throughout Tuesday night’s game at Nutting Gym. In the […]

  • Winter Preview: Lake Region

    BOYS’ BASKETBALL Head Coach: Ryan Martin Assistant Coaches: Ben Allen, Ken Martin The Roster: Seniors Jacob Chadbourne (forward), Jack Bueler (center); juniors Evan Duprey (point guard),Stevie Stewart (point guard), Trevor Belanger (forward); sophomoresIan Brogan (guard), Brock Gibbons (forward),Aiden Roberts (forward), Jackson Libby (center),Noah Peterson (guard); freshmenJacoby Bardsley (point guard), Matt Plummer (guard),Jacoby True (guard). Strengths of the Team? Speed, […]

  • Winter Preview: Fryeburg Academy

    BOYS’ BASKETBALL Head Coach: Dan Thomas Assistant Coach: Ben Darling The Roster: Seniors Bryce Richardson (guard), Geri Daiu (guard), Camden Johnson (guard), Lorenzo Catana Vallemani (guard/forward), Joao Teixeria Orlando (forward), Matteo Sbuell (guard); juniors, Gunnar Saunders (point guard), Boone Douglass (forward), Baraka Decesere (forward), Jordan Dutton (forward), Emerson Hall (forward), Austin Warren (guard), Sean Davis (guard); […]

  • Winter Preview: Ice Cats hockey

    ICE HOCKEY Head Coach:Wayne Neiman Assistant Coaches:Bo Apt, Wyatt Knightly The Roster: Seniors Logan Campbell (OH, goalie), Caleb Micklon (FA, forward), Owen Galligan (FA, forward), Colin Murphy (LR, forward), Peyton McMurtray (FA, forward), Colton McCarthy (FA, forward), Myles Garland (FA, defense); juniors Blake Small (OH, defense), Myles Wooster (OH, forward/defense), Kadan Neureuther (OH, forward), Brenan Ellis […]

  • Player of the Week — Madison Richard

    When it comes to remembering past cheers, dances and techniques, Lake Region varsity cheering coach Janine Rocca-Chaine heads to her “go-to-girl,” Madison Richard.   “We always say, don’t worry, just ask Maddie! She quietly steps up to lead where and when it’s needed while always staying humble,” Coach Rocca-Chaine said. “I rely on Maddie on and […]

  • Player of the Week — Brock Gibbons

    When you ask Lake Region varsity football Head Coach Mike Meehan to describe sophomore quarterback Brock Gibbons, he uses one word, “special.” Coach Meehan feels Gibbons has all the traits — athleticism, size, speed, feel for the game, a true team player, leadership,  coachability and “amazing work ethic: — to develop into an elite quarterback.  Coach […]