Bucksport knocks out Ellsworth/Sumner, clinches No. 2 seed October 22, 2018 by Mike Mandell on Football, Sports BUCKSPORT — The road to victory wasn’t quite as smooth as it could have been for the Bucksport football team had in mind, but the result was all the same. Coming off three games in which it had scored early and often against opponents near both the top and bottom of the Little Ten Conference …
Ellsworth boys, girls earn hard-fought Senior Night wins over MDI October 16, 2018 by Mike Mandell on Football, Sports ELLSWORTH — As he walked off the Del Luce Stadium field in an Ellsworth uniform one last time, Shane McCarthy couldn’t get help but get a little emotional. Tuesday’s Senior Night festivities were bittersweet for McCarthy, one of eight senior soccer players to be recognized between the boys’ and girls’ games at the track. For …
Bucksport, MDI football teams win big; Eagles fall to Mattanawcook Academy October 13, 2018 by Staff on Football, Sports BUCKSPORT — The Bucksport and Mount Desert Island football teams earned blew out their opponents Friday evening to post big Week 7 victories. In Orono, Bucksport improved to 6-1 on the season with a 61-22 win over the Red Riots. The Golden Bucks led Orono (1-6) 34-16 at halftime before running away with the game …
Doak field goal gives Maine football team 2nd straight walkoff win October 13, 2018 by Guest on Football, Sports By Mike Lowe Portland Press-Herald KINGSTON, R.I. — Improbable? Nah, last week was improbable. This one was stunning, mind-boggling, jaw-dropping, even a little outrageous. For the second straight week, Kenny Doak kicked a field goal as time expired to lift the football team to victory, this time with a 39-yarder Saturday as the Black Bears …
MPA Football Committee discusses prospects for 8-man football in Maine October 9, 2018 by Guest on Football, Sports By Travis Lazarczyk Kennebec Journal/Morning Sentinel AUGUSTA — The Maine Principals’ Association Football Committee discussed prospects for eight-man football on Tuesday but decided to withhold final recommendations on a possible league in 2019 until completion of the current football season. Eight-man football is not played at Maine high schools, but the idea has gained traction …
Golden Bucks outpace Lynx in LTC shootout September 28, 2018 by Mike Mandell on Football, Sports BUCKSPORT — The Bucksport football team’s best path to victory in recent years has been to put forth strong showings on offense. After lighting up scoreboards in their first two games this season, the team’s past two showings entering Friday had been a bit of a step back. Coming off a one-point loss against Foxcroft, …
Bucksport football team falls to Foxcroft in thrilling Class D North battle; Eagles beat Stearns/Schenck September 21, 2018 by Mike Mandell on Football, Sports BUCKSPORT — The many years Joel Sankey has spent as head coach of the Bucksport football team have given him plenty of games he’ll always remember. The Golden Bucks’ season finale last year is one he’d like to forget. Last November, Bucksport’s football season came to an end with a road loss to Foxcroft in …
Ellsworth/Sumner football beats Washington Academy; Bucksport holds on to top Dexter September 15, 2018 by Staff on Football, Sports ELLSWORTH — The Ellsworth/Sumner and Bucksport football teams stayed in the thick of the Class D North playoff race over the weekend with vital road wins over Little Ten Conference opponents. Ellsworth/Sumner traveled to East Machias on Friday and earned a 39-16 victory over Washington Academy (1-2). The Eagles led 18-8 at halftime before running …
Full-strength Ellsworth/Sumner dominates 1st half to top Orono September 7, 2018 by Mike Mandell on Football, Sports ORONO — Finding the numbers to support high school football is a problem many teams throughout Maine have to face. The Ellsworth/Sumner Eagles have been no exception. Between injuries, competitions with other sports over players and other mitigating factors, few of the state’s Class D football programs find fielding a full team to be an …
CBS affiliate to televise local high school football games September 4, 2018 by Staff on Football, Sports ELLSWORTH — Central and eastern Maine CBS affiliate WABI is planning to televise three Hancock County high school football games this season. The first televised game can be seen on WABI affiliate The CW at 7 p.m. tomorrow, Sept. 7, when Ellsworth/Sumner faces Orono on the road. The Eagles defeated the Red Riots 41-3 in …
