Millinocket, Me---- Opening day of the 2010 field hockey season was like no other. While many school children were being sent home, games and practices canceled (not due to snow but record breaking heat and humidity). The Stearns Field Hockey team took to the field for their season opener with a tent to hide under, large amounts of water and mandatory 10 minute breaks.
In goal for the Crusaders was Aubry Stanislawski and for the Lady Minutemen Kirsten Marter. Lori Lincoln is the Stearns coach and she does not remember playing or coaching in a game when the heat was like it was today. Lincoln said, "As I watched them go to the cage I was very thankful I was not a goalie today or a field player for that matter. I don't ever remember games when it was this hot. In the "old days" we played in the rain, mud and snow but never the heat and humidity of today."
Marter faced seventeen shots on goal and had five saves for the day. Stanislawski faced twelve shots on goal and had four saves. Elise Tilton of John Bapst got a shot past Marter with 19:48 on the clock. As the clock ticked down Stearns had several breakaways but was unable to answer the Crusaders goal and John Bapst wins their opening game on the road. Stearns coach Lori Lincoln heads back to the drawing board with her assistant Mary Osborne to come up with the winning combination as the Lady Minutemen travel to Guilford for a game on Saturday afternoon against P.C.H.S..
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Maine football kicks off Sept. 2 on Military Appreciation Day
Written by SV Weekly Staff
ORONO - The University of Maine hosts the Albany Great Danes on Sept. 2 in the two teams' mutual football season-openers. Kickoff is at 7.
The university has announced that the game will be Military Appreciation Day.
Military members (active, reserve and veterans) and their families will receive free tickets by emailing Kerry Birmingham at kerry.birmingham@us.army.milThis e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . There will be refreshments in the Field House at 5 p.m. with speakers as well as a military parade, displays and special recognition at the game.
Parking for military members and their families will be free at the Collins Center with shuttles running throughout the evening.
The Black Bears return 17 starters and 42 letter winners from last season's team that went 5-6 and 4-4 in the Colonial Athletic Association, finishing in second place in the CAA North Division. They are ranked No. 22 in the Athlon Preseason Poll, and are receiving votes in Sports Network and Coaches Polls.
Maine is looking to avenge a 20-16 loss at Albany last season,
The Bears are led this season by quarterbacks Warren Smith and Chris Treister while running backs Jared Turcotte, Derek Session and Pushaun Brown will look to pound the rock. Senior wide receivers Tyrell Jones and Desmond Randall bring experience to the receiving corps while the offensive line also gained a solid year of experience after being one of the youngest lines in the CAA last season.
The Black Bears are led on defense by senior linebacker Mark Masterson.
Albany is led by Andrew Smith, a multi-talented player at tailback who can also throw the football as well.
Last season in Albany, the Great Danes came back from a 16-0 deficit to upend Maine 20-16 with a touchdown in the closing minutes.
Other CAA games this week: Thursday, Sept. 2: West Chester at Delaware, 7 p.m. URI at Buffalo, (Time Warner Cable Sportsnet) 7 p.m.; Towson at Indiana (Big Ten Network), 7:30 Friday, Sept. 3: Temple at Villanova (ESPN3), 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 4: Central Conn. At UNH, noon William & Mary at Umass (Comcast Network/Comcast SportsNet New England/Cox 11-TV), 3:30 Richmond at Virginia (ESPN3), 6 Morehead State at James Madison, 6.
ORONO - The University of Maine hosts the Albany Great Danes on Sept. 2 in the two teams' mutual football season-openers. Kickoff is at 7.
The university has announced that the game will be Military Appreciation Day.
Military members (active, reserve and veterans) and their families will receive free tickets by emailing Kerry Birmingham at kerry.birmingham@us.army.milThis e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . There will be refreshments in the Field House at 5 p.m. with speakers as well as a military parade, displays and special recognition at the game.
Parking for military members and their families will be free at the Collins Center with shuttles running throughout the evening.
The Black Bears return 17 starters and 42 letter winners from last season's team that went 5-6 and 4-4 in the Colonial Athletic Association, finishing in second place in the CAA North Division. They are ranked No. 22 in the Athlon Preseason Poll, and are receiving votes in Sports Network and Coaches Polls.
Maine is looking to avenge a 20-16 loss at Albany last season,
The Bears are led this season by quarterbacks Warren Smith and Chris Treister while running backs Jared Turcotte, Derek Session and Pushaun Brown will look to pound the rock. Senior wide receivers Tyrell Jones and Desmond Randall bring experience to the receiving corps while the offensive line also gained a solid year of experience after being one of the youngest lines in the CAA last season.
The Black Bears are led on defense by senior linebacker Mark Masterson.
Albany is led by Andrew Smith, a multi-talented player at tailback who can also throw the football as well.
Last season in Albany, the Great Danes came back from a 16-0 deficit to upend Maine 20-16 with a touchdown in the closing minutes.
Other CAA games this week: Thursday, Sept. 2: West Chester at Delaware, 7 p.m. URI at Buffalo, (Time Warner Cable Sportsnet) 7 p.m.; Towson at Indiana (Big Ten Network), 7:30 Friday, Sept. 3: Temple at Villanova (ESPN3), 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 4: Central Conn. At UNH, noon William & Mary at Umass (Comcast Network/Comcast SportsNet New England/Cox 11-TV), 3:30 Richmond at Virginia (ESPN3), 6 Morehead State at James Madison, 6.
Week 1 High School Football Preview
Written by Larry Grard/SV Weekly
Sometimes, it's best to catch a top team early. There will be plenty of curious fans on hand Friday night (Sept. 3) when the Skowhegan Indians open their football season against perennial Pine Tree Conference Class A powerhouse Bangor.
Skowhegan, of course, has been one of those good PTC A teams. Last year, the Indians fell to 3-5. But on both sides of the ball, they have experience at key positions.
Bangor, which fell to Windham in last year's state title game, features standout senior quarterback Joe Seccareccia. As usual, the Rams will be deep.
Tri-captains Kaleb Austin, Matt Bigelow and Mike Bishop give Skowhegan the kind of balance Coach Mike Marston hopes will be a mainstay all season long.
The first game at Larrabee Field in Knox on Saturday at 1 p.m. could be a telling one for the host Mount View Mustangs. Mount View was 3-5 last year in the Little Ten Conference while visiting John Bapst was 7-1. The Crusaders are an established football program. The Mustangs look to be on the rise.
“The Bapst game is as big an opening game as we could have,” said Mount View Coach Jack Brady. “We want to find out if we're ready to play with the power teams in the league.”
Mount View played home games its first three years at Belfast. This year's games will be held at the field built by Clayton Larrabee and other volunteers, while the field at the school is being finished,
Look for Mount View to put the ball in the air, with Aaron Santana throwing to standout wide receiver Erick Nealley. The Mustangs have the size in the line to give Santana protection.
PTC CLASS A
Lawrence at Brewer
Friday, 7 p.m.
Lawrence flexed its muscles in its preseason finale last Saturday, beating up on Waterville 33-13 at Colby. That doesn't bode well Friday night for the Witches.
Yes, Waterville is a Class B team. But the Purple Panthers are one of the preseason PTC B favorites. The Bulldogs led 33-0 before the Panthers scored on Lawrence's second-team defense in the third quarter.
Coach John Hersom has led the Bulldogs to two state championship games in his five seasons, winning a state title in 2006 and falling to Bangor in the Eastern Maine title game last year. Lawrence has a bunch of juniors and seniors, and will be reckoned with again.
Lawrence might not have the big bodies to push people around, but the team is loaded with skilled players.
Brewer, which has bounced back and forth from Class B to A in recent years, is coming off a 1-7 season.
PTC CLASS B
Winslow at Gardiner
Friday, 7 p.m.
The Black Raiders gave Class A Messalonskee a pretty good preseason game last Friday night before falling to the Eagles, 24-13. Winslow's task doesn't get a whole lot easier at Gardiner, one of the traditional league football schools.
“Gardiner is Gardiner,” said assistant coach Jimmy Poulin. “They will hit you from, the time you get off the bus.”
In a rarity, Winslow failed to make the playoffs last year. The team remains young, and will look to a veteran linebacker corps to help it jell. Winslow will try to keep Gardiner's tough defense off-balance with its motion offense.
Poulin liked what he saw against Messalonskee, and said the Raiders need to keep growing as a team.
“Their offense is tough to defend,” he said. “They run the double-wing well. Our kids didn't give up on plays. We pursued the ball.”
Nokomis at Camden Hills
Saturday, 1 p.m.
Nokomis opens its season against the team it defeated last year, Camden Hills.
That doesn't mean that Nokomis Coach Haggie Pratt isn't wary.
“Camden Hills has the ability to mix the run and pass evenly,” Pratt said. “They have a huge offensive line and moved the football well in the ground in their exhibition game with Rockland. Their quarterback, Colin Downs, is very athletic and he is their game-breaker.”
Pratt said that the Warriors must contain Downs, who has talented receivers.
Nokomis also has a solid offensive line, and Pratt is working with a solid group of 17 returning players. The Warriors hope to display the same kind of offensive balance that Camden Hills has shown in the preseason.
“Camden Hills seems to have the pieces in place to have a much-improved season,” Pratt said. “We need to continue our rate of improvement to be successful this weekend.”
LTC
MCI at Bucksport
Friday, 7 p.m.
Maine Central Institute goes into Bucksport looking for what would be a mild upset. Or would it?
Most years, it would be more than that. But MCI is coming off a 5-3 season, and concluded its preseason last Friday night with a 41-6 thumping of Class B Nokomis. Bucksport was 4-4, but the Bucks are high on most people's LTC power list. MCI, however, must be respected. The Huskies have good team experience, and an interior line that can move bodies around.
The Nokomis/MCI exhibition was close in the first half, but the Huskies' depth proved too much for the Warriors. The Huskies have quick running backs, and quarterback Craig Reazor can also put the ball on the ground.
This is a big LTC game, as both teams are playoff threats.
Foxcroft at Dexter
Saturday, 1 p.m.
Yes, it might be a cliché. But in this one, you could very well toss out the records.
Foxcroft Academy, of course, is coming off an 8-0 LTC season, and went all the way to last year's state Class C title game. This year, the Ponies will pose problems for opponents with their speed. On defense, they have a solid linebacker corps. Some pick them to win the league title again, though Stearns is the consensus pick among the coaches.
But the Ponies and the Tigers are arch-rivals. And it's not like Dexter was a pushover last year. The Tigers finished 4-4 in league play, and qualified for the playoffs. And Dexter might be able to match Foxcroft's speed, so this one should be fun to watch.
They won't be going into this game in awe of Foxcroft.
“When you come here, you better be ready to play,” said Coach Tim Wilson.
Sometimes, it's best to catch a top team early. There will be plenty of curious fans on hand Friday night (Sept. 3) when the Skowhegan Indians open their football season against perennial Pine Tree Conference Class A powerhouse Bangor.
Skowhegan, of course, has been one of those good PTC A teams. Last year, the Indians fell to 3-5. But on both sides of the ball, they have experience at key positions.
Bangor, which fell to Windham in last year's state title game, features standout senior quarterback Joe Seccareccia. As usual, the Rams will be deep.
Tri-captains Kaleb Austin, Matt Bigelow and Mike Bishop give Skowhegan the kind of balance Coach Mike Marston hopes will be a mainstay all season long.
The first game at Larrabee Field in Knox on Saturday at 1 p.m. could be a telling one for the host Mount View Mustangs. Mount View was 3-5 last year in the Little Ten Conference while visiting John Bapst was 7-1. The Crusaders are an established football program. The Mustangs look to be on the rise.
“The Bapst game is as big an opening game as we could have,” said Mount View Coach Jack Brady. “We want to find out if we're ready to play with the power teams in the league.”
Mount View played home games its first three years at Belfast. This year's games will be held at the field built by Clayton Larrabee and other volunteers, while the field at the school is being finished,
Look for Mount View to put the ball in the air, with Aaron Santana throwing to standout wide receiver Erick Nealley. The Mustangs have the size in the line to give Santana protection.
PTC CLASS A
Lawrence at Brewer
Friday, 7 p.m.
Lawrence flexed its muscles in its preseason finale last Saturday, beating up on Waterville 33-13 at Colby. That doesn't bode well Friday night for the Witches.
Yes, Waterville is a Class B team. But the Purple Panthers are one of the preseason PTC B favorites. The Bulldogs led 33-0 before the Panthers scored on Lawrence's second-team defense in the third quarter.
Coach John Hersom has led the Bulldogs to two state championship games in his five seasons, winning a state title in 2006 and falling to Bangor in the Eastern Maine title game last year. Lawrence has a bunch of juniors and seniors, and will be reckoned with again.
Lawrence might not have the big bodies to push people around, but the team is loaded with skilled players.
Brewer, which has bounced back and forth from Class B to A in recent years, is coming off a 1-7 season.
PTC CLASS B
Winslow at Gardiner
Friday, 7 p.m.
The Black Raiders gave Class A Messalonskee a pretty good preseason game last Friday night before falling to the Eagles, 24-13. Winslow's task doesn't get a whole lot easier at Gardiner, one of the traditional league football schools.
“Gardiner is Gardiner,” said assistant coach Jimmy Poulin. “They will hit you from, the time you get off the bus.”
In a rarity, Winslow failed to make the playoffs last year. The team remains young, and will look to a veteran linebacker corps to help it jell. Winslow will try to keep Gardiner's tough defense off-balance with its motion offense.
Poulin liked what he saw against Messalonskee, and said the Raiders need to keep growing as a team.
“Their offense is tough to defend,” he said. “They run the double-wing well. Our kids didn't give up on plays. We pursued the ball.”
Nokomis at Camden Hills
Saturday, 1 p.m.
Nokomis opens its season against the team it defeated last year, Camden Hills.
That doesn't mean that Nokomis Coach Haggie Pratt isn't wary.
“Camden Hills has the ability to mix the run and pass evenly,” Pratt said. “They have a huge offensive line and moved the football well in the ground in their exhibition game with Rockland. Their quarterback, Colin Downs, is very athletic and he is their game-breaker.”
Pratt said that the Warriors must contain Downs, who has talented receivers.
Nokomis also has a solid offensive line, and Pratt is working with a solid group of 17 returning players. The Warriors hope to display the same kind of offensive balance that Camden Hills has shown in the preseason.
“Camden Hills seems to have the pieces in place to have a much-improved season,” Pratt said. “We need to continue our rate of improvement to be successful this weekend.”
LTC
MCI at Bucksport
Friday, 7 p.m.
Maine Central Institute goes into Bucksport looking for what would be a mild upset. Or would it?
Most years, it would be more than that. But MCI is coming off a 5-3 season, and concluded its preseason last Friday night with a 41-6 thumping of Class B Nokomis. Bucksport was 4-4, but the Bucks are high on most people's LTC power list. MCI, however, must be respected. The Huskies have good team experience, and an interior line that can move bodies around.
The Nokomis/MCI exhibition was close in the first half, but the Huskies' depth proved too much for the Warriors. The Huskies have quick running backs, and quarterback Craig Reazor can also put the ball on the ground.
This is a big LTC game, as both teams are playoff threats.
Foxcroft at Dexter
Saturday, 1 p.m.
Yes, it might be a cliché. But in this one, you could very well toss out the records.
Foxcroft Academy, of course, is coming off an 8-0 LTC season, and went all the way to last year's state Class C title game. This year, the Ponies will pose problems for opponents with their speed. On defense, they have a solid linebacker corps. Some pick them to win the league title again, though Stearns is the consensus pick among the coaches.
But the Ponies and the Tigers are arch-rivals. And it's not like Dexter was a pushover last year. The Tigers finished 4-4 in league play, and qualified for the playoffs. And Dexter might be able to match Foxcroft's speed, so this one should be fun to watch.
They won't be going into this game in awe of Foxcroft.
“When you come here, you better be ready to play,” said Coach Tim Wilson.
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