Emerson Flaker and Makenna Drouin talk about their tight finish in the 100-meter dash, and more sights and sounds from Thornton Academy.
Haley Jones
Staff Writer
Haley has been with the Sun Journal sports department since November 2023. She graduated from Occidental College in Los Angeles in May 2022 with a degree in international relations. Haley also played lacrosse for the Tigers, so naturally, her love of sports led her to pursue a permanent sports journalism role. Before her move to Maine, she previously worked as a general assignment reporter in Lancaster, S.C., covering education, city council, crime and business. Haley is a native southerner, born and raised in Alpharetta, Georgia, so don’t be surprised when she slips the occasional “y’all” into her interview questions.
Posted inSports, Track & Field, Varsity Maine
Track and field: Owen Booker and Emmett Mooney pace Lisbon/Oak Hill to MVC championship
Four-event winners help the Greyhounds claim their fourth straight conference title, while Maranacook wins girls championship. Mooney and Buckfield’s Mya Austin earn athlete of the meet honors.
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Posted inBoys Lacrosse, Sports, Varsity Maine
Boys lacrosse: Maranacook/Winthrop remains undefeated with road win against Oak Hill co-op
‘Silky’ Owen Lyons surpasses 100 career goals and goalie Lucas Woodruff stops 17 shots in the Hawks’ victory over the Raiders.
Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Lobster Bowl: Football players and cheerleaders learn the purpose behind the game
High school football players and cheerleaders chosen for the Lobster Bowl learn about the importance of their fundraising from patients who have been treated at Shriners Hospitals for Children.
Posted inSkiing, Sports, Varsity Maine
Nordic skiing: Mt. Blue’s Henri and Nora McCourt claim classical state titles
Twins win Class A races at Titcomb. Freeport’s Teo Steverlynck-Horne, Greely’s Sylvia Harvey, Orono’s Clara White and Fort Kent’s Alder Rearden also earn titles.
Posted inGirls Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Girls basketball: Spruce Mountain wins big over Winthrop on senior night
The Phoenix send out their five seniors by leading the entire game.
Posted inGirls Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Girls basketball: Monmouth downs Dirigo, runs win streak to three
The Mustangs take control early and maintain it throughout their victory over the Cougars. Kaitlyn Frost and Haley DeHahn pace Monmouth with 12 and 10 points, respectively, while Abby Luczynski tallies a game-high 19 for Dirigo.
Posted inGirls Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Girls basketball: Spruce Mountain battles past Cony in fourth
Led by two 3-pointers apiece from Avery Bessey and Jaydn Pingree, the Phoenix outscore the Rams by 10 points in the final quarter.
Posted inGirls Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Girls basketball: Mt. Abram starts fast and takes down Oak Hill
A 7-0 run in the opening minutes sets the tone for the Roadrunners in their road win over the Raiders. Mt. Abram’s Jenna Osgood nets a game-high 19 points.
Posted inGirls Hockey, Sports, Varsity Maine
Girls hockey: Katie Berard’s six goals lead Winslow co-op past Lewiston/Oak Hill
Winslow/Gardiner/Cony/Messalonskee/Lawrence/Erskine/Maranacook ends its three-game skid with a road win over the Blue Devils. Mt. Blue’s Leah Michaud scores a goal for the Black Tigers.