http://knox.villagesoup.com?source=rss Latest sports stories from Knox VillageSoup. Fri, 25 May 2012 01:37:53 EDT Fri, 25 May 2012 01:37:53 EDT en-us Copyright 2011 Courier Publications, LLC http://knox.villagesoup.com?source=rss /media/Common/8/6F/552823/CG_logo.gif 138 50 http://knox.villagesoup.com/sports/story/camden-hills-baseball-knocks-off-morse-softball-falters/829360?source=rss With the regular season set to conclude next week, it is crunch time for many high school baseball and softball teams hoping to earn a berth in the Eastern Class B playoffs. Among those squads is the Camden Hills baseball team, which found themselves on the fringe of the postseason prior to its May 23 game against host Morse of Bath. The Windjammers played themselves right into strong postseason position with a ... http://knox.villagesoup.com/sports/story/camden-hills-baseball-knocks-off-morse-softball-falters/829360 Thu, 24 May 2012 17:00:17 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Sports http://knox.villagesoup.com/sports/story/mariners-nip-panthers-in-competitive-game-with-bizarre-finish/829276?source=rss ]]> The Oceanside and Medomak Valley baseball teams hooked up in an exciting late-season game May 23 that included a strange ending. When the dust had settled, the host Mariners had secured a 6-5 victory and continued to give their playoff push a strong boost. For the Panthers, it was another disappointing loss, not only because it came by one run after they had the tying run on base in the top of the seventh inning, ... http://knox.villagesoup.com/sports/story/mariners-nip-panthers-in-competitive-game-with-bizarre-finish/829276 Thu, 24 May 2012 16:05:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Ken Waltz and Mark Haskell) Sports http://knox.villagesoup.com/sports/story/windjammers-lions-mariners-qualify-for-court-playoffs/829192?source=rss Just when it appeared the high school tennis playoff picture was crystal clear a few days ago the results of late-season matches muddied the waters and most of those outcomes resulted in bad news for Midcoast squads. While it once appeared both Belfast teams would host prelim playoffs, now both Lion squads will be on the road playing those matches. And just when it seemed both the Oceanside and Medomak Valley ... http://knox.villagesoup.com/sports/story/windjammers-lions-mariners-qualify-for-court-playoffs/829192 Thu, 24 May 2012 10:49:38 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Ken Waltz) Sports http://knox.villagesoup.com/sports/story/frye-twirls-no-hitter-as-mariners-blank-panthers/828977?source=rss ]]> The highly-anticipated showdown between the two top teams in Eastern Class B Wednesday afternoon, May 23, figured to be perhaps a regional championship preview, which pitted Oceanside against Medomak Valley in a rematch of the season-opener between the squads. Both teams entered Wednesday's game with only one loss and both have scored runs in droves all season, but it was the pitching of Mariner junior Rachel ... http://knox.villagesoup.com/sports/story/frye-twirls-no-hitter-as-mariners-blank-panthers/828977 Wed, 23 May 2012 21:18:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Mark Haskell) Sports http://knox.villagesoup.com/sports/story/thinking-of-my-old-friend-david-and-cherished-childhood-memories/827499?source=rss ]]> An important person from my childhood recently died and the news of his passing came as both a shock and a reality check. David Bates, 53, died May 13 in his sleep of what his father told me probably was a heart attack. David was a schoolmate — Rockland District High School Class of 1977 — and my best friend from age 6 to about 12 or 13. My old friend's passing has given me pause and time to reflect on what he ... http://knox.villagesoup.com/sports/story/thinking-of-my-old-friend-david-and-cherished-childhood-memories/827499 Wed, 23 May 2012 07:00:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Ken Waltz) Sports http://knox.villagesoup.com/sports/story/midcoast-tennis-squads-eye-postseason-berths-success/826387?source=rss ]]> The regular season for high school boys and girls tennis squads is now in the books, which bodes well for teams from both Camden Hills Oceanside once the Eastern Class B playoffs begin. Both Windjammer and Mariner boys and girls look to be locked into the Eastern Class B playoffs, while the Medomak Valley boys and girls will be on the outside looking in once the standings become final later this week. The Panther ... http://knox.villagesoup.com/sports/story/midcoast-tennis-squads-eye-postseason-berths-success/826387 Tue, 22 May 2012 23:16:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Sports http://knox.villagesoup.com/sports/story/midcoast-squads-play-well-as-regular-season-winds-down/828256?source=rss Some of the best high school baseball and softball in the state is being played in the Midcoast, which is evident by the numerous squads in the regional playoff hunt as the regular season begins to wind to a close. The final day of the regular season is Wednesday, May 30, meaning area squads have a week to finish their games before the postseason is slated to begin. The following is a recap of recently-reported ... http://knox.villagesoup.com/sports/story/midcoast-squads-play-well-as-regular-season-winds-down/828256 Tue, 22 May 2012 22:50:30 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Sports http://knox.villagesoup.com/sports/story/clc-ymca-gymnasts-win-new-england-regional-championships/825611?source=rss ]]> The Central Lincoln County YMCA gymnastics team, under the direction of coach Janice Cormier-Hay, took its nine qualifying gymnasts to the New England Regional Gymnastics Championships May 4-6. The top qualifying YMCA Gymnasts from Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New York, Maine and New Hampshire competed in the four events: vault, uneven bars, balance beam and floor exercise, as well as for all-around ... http://knox.villagesoup.com/sports/story/clc-ymca-gymnasts-win-new-england-regional-championships/825611 Tue, 22 May 2012 12:26:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Sports http://knox.villagesoup.com/sports/story/midcoast-youth-compete-in-pitch-hit-and-run-event/825653?source=rss Twenty-nine participants from Waldoboro and surrounding communities participated in the local Major League Baseball® Pitch, Hit and Run™ competition May 12 at the Waldoboro Recreation Complex. The competition was hosted by the Waldoboro Recreation Department. Local winners are eligible to compete in the sectional competition on Sunday, May 20 at "The Ball Park" in Old Orchard Beach. Sectional all-around champions ... http://knox.villagesoup.com/sports/story/midcoast-youth-compete-in-pitch-hit-and-run-event/825653 Tue, 22 May 2012 11:57:04 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Sports http://knox.villagesoup.com/sports/story/burgess-claims-second-late-model-victory-of-season-at-unity-raceway/827655?source=rss Jeff Burgess of Fairfield nailed down his second feature race victory this season in the 35-lap Late Model main event Saturday night, May 19 at Unity Raceway. Burgess, who held a narrow, one-point win in his defense of the Unity Raceway track championship over Brian Whitney of Burnham entering the night’s action, stalked Whitney throughout the race, finally making his move to the point with only three laps ... http://knox.villagesoup.com/sports/story/burgess-claims-second-late-model-victory-of-season-at-unity-raceway/827655 Mon, 21 May 2012 16:38:12 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Sports http://knox.villagesoup.com/sports/story/roller-derby-hosts-coastal-chaos-june-2-at-mrc/827625?source=rss The Rock Coast Rollers, the Midcoast's first and only flat track roller derby league, will host Coastal Chaos, the group's first public bout on its home turf. The bout will pit the BattleHips against the Thug on Saturday, June 2 at 7 p.m. at the Midcoast Recreation Center. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. This is an inter-league grudge match that promises thrills, chills and plenty of flat track action, said David Munson ... http://knox.villagesoup.com/sports/story/roller-derby-hosts-coastal-chaos-june-2-at-mrc/827625 Mon, 21 May 2012 16:24:48 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Sports http://knox.villagesoup.com/sports/story/panther-boys-capture-third-straight-meet-victory/826904?source=rss The way things are shaping up, the Medomak Valley boys should be among the favorites to win the Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference Class B track-and-field championship next weekend. The Panthers finished first in a regular-season meet for the third straight time, this time against strong Class A foes in a meet hosted by Mount Ararat May 18. Additionally, the Medomak Valley boys 4x800-meter relay team of Taylor ... http://knox.villagesoup.com/sports/story/panther-boys-capture-third-straight-meet-victory/826904 Mon, 21 May 2012 15:52:17 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Sports http://knox.villagesoup.com/sports/story/camden-hills-continues-to-fight-for-playoff-berth/827304?source=rss ]]> The Camden Hills girls lacrosse squad is in a fight for its playoff life as the regular-season winds to a close. The Windjammers have given their postseason dreams a shot in the arm with strong recent play against talented opponents. Camden Hills (2-7, 3.2639 points) is sixth in the Maine Principals' Association Heal Point Standings for Eastern Class B, with Yarmouth (5-5, 34.8611 points) first in the eight-team ... http://knox.villagesoup.com/sports/story/camden-hills-continues-to-fight-for-playoff-berth/827304 Mon, 21 May 2012 12:24:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Sports http://knox.villagesoup.com/sports/story/weary-mariners-continue-to-roll-toward-playoff-berths/826342?source=rss ]]> Perhaps no Midcoast high school athletic squads have had a more grueling recent schedule than the Oceanside baseball and softball teams. However, despite the difficult test, the Mariners came through a challenging week with flying colors. The Mariners finished a tough stretch last week, playing five games in six games. The two squads faced visiting Nokomis of Newport May 14, host Mount View of Thorndike May 15, ... http://knox.villagesoup.com/sports/story/weary-mariners-continue-to-roll-toward-playoff-berths/826342 Mon, 21 May 2012 10:32:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Ken Waltz and Mark Haskell) Sports http://knox.villagesoup.com/sports/story/what-a-blast-plenty-of-wind-fun-for-young-sailors-in-breakwater-regatta/826603?source=rss ]]> Thirty-two high school sailors from six visiting teams joined 23 sailors from the Rockland Community Sailing squad team for the junior varsity-level third annual Breakwater Blast High School Sailing Regatta May 13 in the north end of Rockland Harbor. An additional 50-plus coaches, parents and volunteer support staff converged on The Apprenticeshop waterfront to enjoy a solid day of racing. Twelve races were ... http://knox.villagesoup.com/sports/story/what-a-blast-plenty-of-wind-fun-for-young-sailors-in-breakwater-regatta/826603 Fri, 18 May 2012 21:21:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Ken Waltz) Sports http://knox.villagesoup.com/sports/story/oceanside-camden-hills-north-haven-athletes-strong-in-lions-den/826319?source=rss ]]> Five of the seven schools in the Midcoast — from Knox, Waldo and part of Lincoln counties — that offer spring outdoor track and field were at the same venue May 17 as Belfast hosted the Mariners, Windjammers, Hawks, Mustangs and their own Lions. There were many solid individual and relay performances from local student-athletes, highlighted by phenomenal efforts by Oceanside's Bethany Berry, who won the 100 and ... http://knox.villagesoup.com/sports/story/oceanside-camden-hills-north-haven-athletes-strong-in-lions-den/826319 Fri, 18 May 2012 18:12:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Ken Waltz) Sports http://knox.villagesoup.com/sports/story/busline-league-baseball-softball-squads-swing-for-strong-finishes/826305?source=rss ]]> Despite a boatload of rain this spring, which caused a bundle of postponements along the way, the conclusion of the Busline League baseball and softball regular seasons is just around the corner, with many teams in recent action throughout the area. Coaches can report results by emailing ~ or calling 594-4401. The following is a recap of reported results: Softball Medomak 8th 14, Camden-Rockport 5 At Waldoboro ... http://knox.villagesoup.com/sports/story/busline-league-baseball-softball-squads-swing-for-strong-finishes/826305 Fri, 18 May 2012 17:06:10 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Sports http://knox.villagesoup.com/sports/story/camden-adult-coed-softball-league-meeting-changed-to-may-23/817160?source=rss There will be a meeting on Wednesday, May 23 at 6 p.m. at the Camden Snow Bowl for those interested in forming a team or joining the Camden Adult Coed Softball League for the 2012 season. Team managers should attend the meeting, which has been changed from Thursday, May 24. The season runs the second week in June through late August. Each team must have a minimum of four women on the field at all times. Men must ... http://knox.villagesoup.com/sports/story/camden-adult-coed-softball-league-meeting-changed-to-may-23/817160 Fri, 18 May 2012 09:09:35 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Sports http://knox.villagesoup.com/sports/story/riverhawks-reed-gilbert-soar-to-state-crowns/814234?source=rss The Pine Tree Wrestling League crowned multiple state champions at the end of March during the middle school state championship meet, including a pair of talented youths from Medomak Middle School. Riverhawks Owen Gilbert (190-pound class) and Travis Reed (240-pound class) won state crowns in their respective divisions, with Gilbert defeating Oceanside's Chris Christian and Reed upending Monmouth's Kyler Czerepany... http://knox.villagesoup.com/sports/story/riverhawks-reed-gilbert-soar-to-state-crowns/814234 Fri, 18 May 2012 07:00:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Mark Haskell) Sports http://knox.villagesoup.com/sports/story/windammers-mariners-panthers-prevail-in-recent-court-play/825703?source=rss ]]> The high school boys and girls tennis regular seasons are coming to a close with only a few matches remaining for Midcoast squads. Many teams are making their push for the Eastern Class B playoffs and will need to rise to the occasion over the next week of play. A handful of local squads have experienced victory of late, including both Oceanside and Camden Hills boys and girls squads, along with the Medomak ... http://knox.villagesoup.com/sports/story/windammers-mariners-panthers-prevail-in-recent-court-play/825703 Thu, 17 May 2012 20:12:03 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Sports