Sports
Bean takes over Falcon wrestling
Aug 05, 2011 12:00 amRUMFORD -- There will be a change at the top. However, the faces of everyone involved with the Mountain Valley High School wrestling program certainly won’t feel uncomfortable.
The transition should be a smooth one when Chris Bean takes over as head coach of the Falcons co-ed varsity team. Bean is quite familiar with the trials and tribulations that wrestlers endure, after having served as an assistant coach for approximately 10 years.
Magnusson takes helm of Cougar boys' hoop
Jul 29, 2011 12:00 amDIXFIELD -- There’s no rest for the weary and so it goes for the Dirigo boys’ basketball program, who have been busy pounding the hardwood. The summer schedule has been in full gear throughout July.
If change allows for adapting, then the incoming seniors have a leg up on the competition. That’s because for the fourth straight year the Cougars have a new coach at the helm.
AYF news
Jul 29, 2011 12:00 amMEXICO -- Area Youth Football coached should attend a meeting on Wednesday, July 27 at the Mexico Recreation Center.
On July 28, signups and equipment will be handed out at the rec center for kids entering third through sixth grade. Payment is needed before equipment is issued.
Cost is $65 for a new player, $35 for a returning player not needing a jersey.
The player draft will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 31 at the Mountain Valley Middle School. All players and parents need to attend.
One-pitch tournament
Jul 29, 2011 12:00 amMEXICO -- The River Valley Softball League will host a men's one-pitch tournament on August 6 at the Mexico Recreation Park.
Entry fee is $110 per team. This will be a double-elimination tournament.
To register or for further information, contact Randy Gunther at 240-6152.
UMF claims Farm League title
Jul 29, 2011 12:00 amRUMFORD -- Farm League champions for 2011 is UMF.
In the beginning of the season the coaches knew they really had something special in the returning players from last year.
They had a very good core group of players, many of which have played together for the past three years.
With many good farm league teams this year, they knew they would have to show up ready to play every game, and that's just what they did. Going into the playoffs, UMF understood that any team could defeat any other team in group A.
Errington to coach Cougar field hockey
Jul 29, 2011 12:00 amDIXFIELD -- Those who step forward to take on the task are quite aware of the sacrifice and time requirements. However, Gretchen Errington is fully prepared to accept the responsibilities that transpire as varsity coach of the Dirigo High School field hockey team.
Errington is certainly no stranger to the Dirigo program because she started out wearing the blue and white as a
student-athlete in the early 1990's. This is actually her return to Dirigo coaching.
Sports Desk
Jul 29, 2011 12:00 amA surprise visitor from Connecticut resulted in to a impromptu reunion of sorts.
It all started when Tim Ziko strolled into Matt Kaubris office at the Credit Union. The two former classmates and basketball teammates enjoyed the time, while trying to catch up on some old memories, but time was short. For the younger generation, over three decades ago, Ziko and Kaubris were members of the Rumford High School that won Class A state championships in 1976 and 1977; including the New England championship in ’76.
One-pitch tournament
Jul 22, 2011 12:00 amMEXICO -- The River Valley Softball League will host a men's one-pitch tournament on August 6 at the Mexico Recreation Park.
Entry fee is $110 per team. This will be a double-elimination tournament.
To register or for further information, contact Randy Gunther at 240-6152.
AYF news
Jul 22, 2011 12:00 amMEXICO -- Area Youth Football coached should attend a meeting on Wednesday, July 27 at the Mexico Recreation Center.
On July 28, signups and equipment will be handed out at the rec center for kids entering third through sixth grade. Payment is needed before equipment is issued.
Cost is $65 for a new player, $35 for a returning player not needing a jersey.
The player draft will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 31 at the Mountain Valley Middle School. All players and parents need to attend.
Playoff action photos
Jul 22, 2011 12:00 amFouling off a pitch here is Canton batter Emma Leuders during a senior girls' softball playoff contest with the Heat. (Times photo by Bruce Farrin)
