ELL 9/10 All-Star team eliminated from state tourney after close losses July 15, 2018 by Staff on Softball, Sports ELLSWORTH — The Ellsworth Little League 9/10 All-Star softball team’s 2018 season came to an end over the weekend after a pair of tight losses against Medomak Valley and Kennebunk-Wells at the state tournament in Glenburn. Ellsworth came close to topping Medomak Valley on Saturday but fell 5-4. Anna Stevens and Lily King combined for …
Making old times new: Green Grass League set for reunion after 25 years July 11, 2018 by Mike Mandell on Softball, Sports ORLAND — The visual details on two photos three decades old are hard to make out, but Jeff Gammelin remembers them fondly. One color photo on his desk at Freshwater Stone in Orland has edges that have faded after years inside a frame. The other, black and white, has hints of film grain that could …
Ellsworth 9-10 softball team wins District 1 championship July 2, 2018 by Staff on Softball, Sports ELLSWORTH — The Ellsworth Little League 9-10 All Stars won their first two games of District 1 tournament play last week and clinched the championship Monday evening to head to the state tournament. Ellsworth began the tournament last Tuesday when it faced Machias Little League on the road. The team recorded a 16-10 win to …
Madison tops Narraguagus for Class C softball crown; Scarborough, Brewer, Greenville also take titles June 20, 2018 by Staff on Softball, Sports ELLSWORTH — Class C South No. 1 seed Madison defeated Northern Maine No. 1 Narraguagus 7-3 on Saturday at St. Joseph’s College in Standish to claim the state softball championship for the third time in five seasons. Narraguagus (18-2) led 3-1 after the first inning, but Madison with five runs in the second to take …
Narraguagus beats Bucksport to earn Class C North softball title June 12, 2018 by Mike Mandell on Softball, Sports BREWER — Dethroning a powerhouse is never an easy task at any level of sports, but neither is consistently staying atop a field that includes numerous challengers. When Downeast Maine’s top softball teams met Tuesday for the Class C North title, one of those two things had to give. Narraguagus edged No. 1 Bucksport 4-2 …
Bucksport softball tops Orono to reach Class C North championship game June 9, 2018 by Staff on Softball, Sports BUCKSPORT — Competing for championships has become an expectation for the Bucksport softball program in recent years. After a blowout win Saturday, the Golden Bucks will be doing so once again. Bucksport advanced to the Class C North title game with a 16-2 home victory over Orono on Saturday. The regional championship game appearance was …
Local baseball, softball players earn All-PVC honors June 8, 2018 by Staff on Baseball, Softball, Sports ELLSWORTH — Local players were among those named to the All-Penobscot Valley Conference baseball and softball teams in Class B last week. Ellsworth juniors Matt Burnett, Conner Wagstaff and Jackson Curtis were named to the baseball first team, and Mount Desert Island seniors Matt Perconti and Alden Fournier joined them. Seniors Brad Smith of Ellsworth …
Hancock County sends 10 teams to baseball, softball playoffs May 31, 2018 by Staff on Baseball, Softball, Sports ELLSWORTH — The baseball and softball regular seasons concluded Wednesday, and two local teams will be seeded first in their respective classes when Hancock County’s 10 eligible teams compete in next week’s playoffs. The 15-1 Ellsworth baseball team will get the top seed in Class B North after stretching its winning streak to 13 games …
Bucksport softball team pushes winning streak to 9 games May 22, 2018 by Staff on Softball, Sports BUCKSPORT — The Bucksport softball team extended its winning streak to nine games with road wins over Orono and Searsport last week and a home victory over Ellsworth on Tuesday. After beating Orono 17-3 on Wednesday, Bucksport plated a season-high 20 runs in a 20-3 win over Searsport on Friday. The wins gave the Golden …
Sumner softball adds big wins; Bucks top Mattanawcook in clash of Class C giants May 14, 2018 by Staff on Baseball, Softball, Sports SULLIVAN — The Class C North softball playoffs are getting closer, and two local teams are getting hot at the right time after adding a pair of wins to their respective résumés over the past week. In Sullivan, Sumner shut out Machias 14-0 last Wednesday and followed it up with a 7-6 win against Orono …
