Sports
Cougars edged in exciting tune up
Sep 02, 2011 12:00 amDIXFIELD -- What started in the sunlight ultimately ended under the lights, as dew covered the playing surface at Harlow Park and the chilly air provided an indication of things to anticipate. The event began a new era because the Dirigo football team hosted Fryeburg Academy in a scrimmage last Friday night.
First contest playing under Harlow lights
Sep 02, 2011 12:00 amDIXFIELD -- There was certainly a lot of preparation in the endeavor and it has proven to be extremely rewarding with the installation of lights at Harlow Park.
The Dirigo football team hosted Fryeburg Academy in a scrimmage last Friday night. It was the first-time ever that the Cougars had played an actual opponent under the lights at Harlow Park. The regular-season home-opening game against Freeport is Friday night.
Bean talks about wrestling philosophy
Sep 02, 2011 12:00 amRUMFORD -- There can be two sides to wrestling and Chris Bean has experienced both. However, the new varsity coach at Mountain Valley still believes that learning and executing the basics.
Bean and the Falcons have high expectations and plenty of shoes to fill. That’s because MV is the defending Class B state champions.
GRCC fall sports sign-ups
Sep 02, 2011 12:00 amRUMFORD -- Sign-ups for fall sports at the Greater Rumford Community Center are now being accepted.
These includes the following:
Soccer -- grades K-6, Mondays and Wednesdays beginning on Aug. 29;
Flag football -- Grades K-4, Tuesdays beginning on Sept. 13;
Gymnastics -- Ages 3 through high school;
Karate, Jujitsu -- Ages 6 to adult;
Tumbling -- Grades 5 through high school.
For more information or to register, call the GRCC at 369-9906.
Cougar football preview
Aug 26, 2011 12:00 amDIXFIELD -- What transpired last fall was extremely rewarding. However, the Dirigo football team is focused on the present situation.
The new-look Cougars have a new cast of players who are determined to develop their own identity.
Dirigo will unveil its new look in a regular season opening game against Freeport, under the new lights on September 2.
Cougar golf preview
Aug 26, 2011 12:00 amDIXFIELD -- When a team assembles, there is usually several goals established and its up to everyone involved to strive toward them.
For those individuals who made up the Dirigo golf team last season everything proved to turn out positive.
GRCC fall sports sign-ups
Aug 26, 2011 12:00 amRUMFORD -- Sign-ups for fall sports at the Greater Rumford Community Center are now being accepted.
These includes the following:
Soccer -- grades K-6, Mondays and Wednesdays beginning on Aug. 29;
Flag football -- Grades K-4, Tuesdays beginning on Sept. 13;
Gymnastics -- Ages 3 through high school;
Karate, Jujitsu -- Ages 6 to adult;
Tumbling -- Grades 5 through high school.
For more information or to register, call the GRCC at 369-9906.
Bradley played in Lobster Bowl as well
Aug 19, 2011 12:00 amRIVER VALLEY -- There is another individual who deserves recognition for having participated in the annual Maine Shrine Lobster Bowl classic. Taylor Bradley joined the ranks to play in football game last month between recently graduated seniors from through out the state.
Bradley was a late addition to the prestigious event and it provided him with an opportunity to complete his football career in style. He was a member of the West roster, along with Mountain Valley teammates Cam Kaubris and Christian Durland. Spencer Ross of Dirigo was on the West team also.
A car for a hole in one
Aug 19, 2011 12:00 amOXFORD -- On Wednesday, Aug. 24, the Western Maine Veterans’ Advisory Committee is having a golf tournament to support our Veterans. All funds received from this event will be used exclusively for activities and needs of the residents at the Maine Veterans’ Home in South Paris.
Sports Desk
Aug 19, 2011 12:00 amThe time has finally arrived when the athletic teams from Mountain Valey and Dirigo are busy in an an effort to prepare for their respective fall seasons. The student-athletes assembled at designated practice areas on Monday morning to endure preseason drills.
A majority of the teams will conduct two-a-days, meaning practices are currently being held 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4-6 p.m. each day. These are held annually for several reasons, including developing techniques, working together as a unit, creating team bonding and physical condioning.
