RICHMOND — The Richmond girls soccer team may have graduated two key players, but the Bobcats retain enough depth and experience to make a run at a third straight state title this season.
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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Lucas, Rams conquer wind
AUGUSTA — Saturday’s strong wind did little to slow Cony’s Ben Lucas. The junior quarterback threw four touchdown passes and rushed for another as the Rams routed Edward Little 41-13 for their first win of the season. Lucas completed 14 of 28 passes with one interception for 241 yards and looked effective with or against the wind.
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Messalonskee rolls by Lewiston
LEWISTON — The chant “Hoggies, Hoggies” erupted from the Messalonskee bench throughout Friday night’s game against Lewiston, an encouragement for the Eagles offensive line.
MLB: Gardiner police to present colors at Fenway
It matters little that the Red Sox are no longer in playoff contention. Gardiner police sergeant Ike Peppard and his fellow officers have been waiting for this day for two years.
COLLEGE FIELD HOCKEY: Aggressive play fuels UMF’s Weymouth
The University of Maine at Farmington field hockey roster generously lists Kashley Weymouth’s height at 5 feet, 4 inches.
HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER NOTEBOOK: Monmouth makes early statement
Monmouth Academy girls soccer coach Gary Trafton wasn’t quite sure where his team was headed until it faced Class A Lewiston in a preseason game and came away with a 3-1 victory.
WINDSOR INVITATIONAL: Malek Hanover repeats, ties track record
WINDSOR — Everything fell into place for Kevin Switzer Jr. and Malek Hanover on a perfect afternoon for harness racing Monday at Windsor Fair.
HARNESS RACING: Bartlett headlines field for Windsor Invitational
WINDSOR — Any time Jason Bartlett appears at Windsor Fair, he draws the attention of bettors. That should be the case today as Bartlett drives pre-race favorite Viper Hanover in the 10th annual Windsor Invitational.
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Black Bears roll in opening win
READFIELD — Lightning delayed the start of Maranacook’s football season for 45 minutes Friday night.
HORSE RACING: Bartlett back to race at Windsor
Jason Bartlett is coming home to the Windsor Fair this weekend to “kind of relax.”