Ellsworth, Bucksport wrestling teams begin regular seasons December 9, 2017 by Staff on Sports, Wrestling ELLSWORTH — After several preseason meets and tournaments, the Ellsworth and Bucksport wrestling teams began their 2017-18 regular seasons with road contests Saturday afternoon. Ellsworth traveled to Waldo County to face Belfast, Medomak Valley and Oceanside over the weekend and competed admirably despite numerous injuries. The Eagles fell to a one-point defeat against Belfast before …
After 15 years, Bucksport High School still remembers Detour December 2, 2017 by Mike Mandell on Sports, Wrestling BUCKSPORT — The first Saturday in December has held significant meaning in recent years at Bucksport High School. This year was no different. Before six wrestling teams took to the mat for this year’s edition of the Ryan Detour Memorial Tournament, all eyes were focused on the stage at the corner of the school gymnasium. …
Bucksport opens wrestling preseason with dual tournament win November 25, 2017 by Mike Mandell on Sports, Wrestling BUCKSPORT — Every year, Dan Ormsby’s wrestling team manages to wow him. The unofficial start of the 2017-18 season was no different. Up against some of the best teams and individual wrestlers in the state Saturday afternoon, the Bucksport Golden Bucks more than held their own. And when the dust settled, the Bucks walked away …
Reclassification to affect local high school volleyball teams May 2, 2017 by Staff on Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross-Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Sports, Swimming, Tennis, Track, Volleyball, Wrestling ELLSWORTH — The Maine Principals’ Association finalized its reclassification proposal last Thursday, and three volleyball teams in the area are on the move. Bucksport, George Stevens Academy and Sumner will move from Class B to the newly created Class C in the sport. Joining them will be Washington Academy, Machias, Jonesport-Beals, Lee Academy, Calais, Narraguagus, …
Ellsworth’s St. Peter wins at middle school wrestling tournament March 29, 2017 by Staff on Sports, Wrestling ELLSWORTH — The Pine Tree Wrestling League, which consists of 21 varsity middle school teams and independent representatives from 10 additional middle schools, held its championship meet Saturday at Skowhegan Area High School. Ellsworth’s Landon St. Peter won the 99-pound weight class in a major decision against Bucksport’s Kaleb Nightingale. Elsewhere for Bucksport, Travis Hutchinson …
High school girls find empowerment through wrestling March 13, 2017 by Mike Mandell on Sports, Wrestling BELFAST — Hannah Workman walks out to a wrestling mat in an upstairs room at Belfast Area High School. There isn’t much space, but the room is packed with fans, and the stage is hers. Workman is one of roughly 40 participants at the state’s girls’ wrestling championships, but as her opponent trots out to …
Ellsworth wrestlers finish 3rd, 4th at New England championships March 8, 2017 by Staff on Sports, Wrestling ELLSWORTH — Ellsworth’s Trent Goodman and Peyton Cole finished third and fourth, respectively, to lead the Eagles to 18th place at the New England wrestling championships Friday and Saturday in Providence, R.I. Goodman lost his first match of the tournament but followed it up by winning six in a row to claim third place. The …
Ellsworth’s Cole, Bucksport’s Gross earn wins at All-State wrestling tournament February 28, 2017 by Staff on Sports, Wrestling ELLSWORTH — All season long, Ellsworth’s Peyton Cole and Bucksport’s David Gross have dominated opponents on a weekly basis. Even against wrestlers from the biggest schools in the state, the two still couldn’t be beat. Cole and Gross added more hardware to their collections when they won their respective weight classes at Maine’s All-State wrestling tournament Saturday …
COMMENTARY: Class B wrestling championships an event to behold February 21, 2017 by Mike Mandell on Sports, Wrestling Some events are worthy of stories. Others can be explained better through columns. The Class B wrestling championships in Bucksport deserve both. Most wrestling events are long, and it’s rare to have one shorter than six hours. Even if you’re not a wrestler, you’re probably going to be tired at the end of the day. …
Bucksport, Ellsworth wrestlers claim glory at Class B championships February 18, 2017 by Mike Mandell on Sports, Wrestling ELLSWORTH — The wait was no more than a minute, but for David Gross, it was the longest of his life. Two minutes remained in the Bucksport freshman’s 285-pound title bout against Erskine Academy’s Jakob Peavey, but there was some confusion on the mat. As the previous period had ended, both coaches were unsure of …
