Sports
Post 100 upends Andy Valley
Jul 15, 2011 12:00 amTURNER -- Swasey-Torrey is playing with a purpose as action heats up in Zone III American Legion baseball.
Tyler Chiasson hit a towering two-run homer in the fifth inning for the eventual winning runs and a trio of pitchers proved to have the right stuff as Post 100 settled in for an 8-4 triumph against Andy Valley at Leavitt High School.
Action-filled weekend
Jul 15, 2011 12:00 amJulia Perry of the Heat slides into third base ahead of a late tag by Canton third baseman Jessie Conant following a wild pitch during a senior girls' softball playoff contest. (Times photo by Bruce Farrin)
Out at first
Jul 15, 2011 12:00 amTiger catcher Cooper Chiasson throws out a runner at first during a Little League playoff contest with DARE. (Times photo by Bruce Farrin)
Seven-on-seven drills underway
Jul 15, 2011 12:00 amRUMFORD -- The summer is suppose to be laid back and a time for relaxation, however, the Mountain Valley football team certainly must be thinking about the upcoming season.
There will be changes to deal with, so the Falcons can not afford to rest on their laurels.
Several of the players and a few coaches will be involved with seven-on-seven drills at Leavitt High School in Turner throughout July. These events are designed to create greater versatility with the offense and attract numerous high school teams from throughout western and central Maine.
Expos edged out by Bethel
Jul 15, 2011 12:00 amRUMFORD -- Sometimes the opportunities simply are limited and that was the case for the Rumford baseball team in a Pine Tree League game last Wednesday evening.
Terry Collins hit a towering two-run homer, which proved to be the eventual winning runs in the fifth inning and veteran pitch made it stand up as Bethel walked away with a 4-3 win against the Expos at Hosmer Field. It was the second straight loss for Rumford after having began the season with four wins.
AYF news
Jul 15, 2011 12:00 amMEXICO -- Area Youth Football coaches should attend at meeting at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, July 27 at the Mexico Recreation Center.
On July 28, sign-ups and equipment were handed out at the rec center for kids entering the 3rd-6th 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.
Locals named MVC all-stars
Jul 08, 2011 12:00 amRIVER VALLEY -- In every team sport, there are always a handful of players who create additional attention by standing out in one or more aspect on the playing surface.
Mountain Valley competed throughout the spring and each coach had an opportunity to nominate players for respective Mountain Valley Conference all-star teams.
In girls' tennis, Betsy Noyes and Addy Fuller of Dirigo made first team MVC North Division. The Cougars honorable mention were doubles partners Coral Howe and Grace Hebert.
MV senior Aylssa Greene earned all-star selection.
Players of the Week
Jul 08, 2011 12:00 amKeegan Foreman was the Green Monster Player of the Game on June 23 against Andover.
Keegan is seven years old and is in his second year with the Green Monsters. Keegan’s coaches know they can count on him for two things. One he never misses a practice or a game. Two, his coaches can count on him to play any position. Coach Errin says he is an “Ironman,” sounds like a great new knickname Keegan!
UNDEFEATED
Jul 08, 2011 12:00 amUNDEFEATED -- Congratulations to the Dixfield Babe Ruth Team who finished 14-0 in the regular season in the Tri-County Babe Ruth League. From left in the front row are Gavin Arsenault, Bennett Dorian, Barry Campbell, Gus Brown, Tyler Frost and Mitch Kubesh. In the back row are Coach Dave Frost, Dylan Kidder, Nick St. Germain, Coach Steve Arsenault, Brian Volkernick, Nick Young, Chad Snowman, Kaine Hutchins, Matt Irish and Coach Don St. Germain. (Photo by John Volkernick)
Post 100 earns 3-2 Legion win
Jul 08, 2011 12:00 amDIXFIELD -- It's difficult to put things together when action is few and far between and that was the situation Swasey-Torrey faced because the team wasn’t able to play many baseball games last month.
Aaron Fenstermacher pitched a complete game and Tyler Chaisson led the offense as Swasey-Torrey proved worthy in a 3-2 win against Smith-Tobey in American Legion action at Hosmer Field.
