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Staff photo by Joe Phelan
BATTING COACH: Coach Jim Russell works on hitting with Mareya Ortiz during a Capital Area Youth Softball Association team practice last week at the Piggery Road complex in Augusta.
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Vashon finds right fit at Thomas
Chris Vashon will undoubtedly be hitting the men's league circuits soon.

Colby eliminated from tournament
CLINTON, N.Y. -- The Colby College women's lacrosse season came to an end Saturday when the ninth-ranked Mules fell 13-6 to fourth-ranked Hamilton College in an NCAA Division III tournament regional semifinal.

Coaches help out in youth sports for many reasons, but main one seems to be . . .
Early in his ice hockey coaching career, Mike Grenier would get nervous. Not at practice, just before games. Grenier knew he could teach the game, he just wasn't sure if he could coach a game.

Tough to stay civil online
I will call you the most vile thing I can think of, but that's all right because I'm just trying to be funny.

Change works for Sea Dogs
PORTLAND -- Jeff Corsaletti found himself in a new spot in the Portland Sea Dogs' batting order Saturday.

BEDARD DEAL WORKING FOR O'S
PORTLAND -- When the Seattle Mariners acquired left-hander Erik Bedard last February, it became one of the top trades of the offseason.

When are holes on courses too tough?
South African Ernie Els made headlines this week at The Players Championship when he suggested the devilish 17th island hole at TPC Sawgrass be blown up.

Buccaneers score 2 in 7th to sink 'Dogs
THOMASTON -- Georges Valley scored two runs in the seventh inning to defeat Hall-Dale 3-2 in Mountain Valley Conference softball action Saturday.


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Bulldogs band right on
SWEET MUSIC: Lawrence High School band sharp at Augusta Civic Center during basketball tournament.
Catch the latest action, post-game interviews and highlights from the Maine high school basketball tournament. More tournament videos and bonus Cindy Blodgett interview.

2008 high school championship slideshows
Black Raiders win Class B high school hockey championship by rallying past York On March 8, the Winslow High School ice hockey team defeated York, 4-3, in overtime for its 11th state crown and first since 2000. Watch the slideshow.
Winslow tops York in OT for 11th title
[March 8, 2008]
Order re-prints of Winslow's amazing state title run.

Class B state championship: Waterville wins second straight The Waterville girls basketball team won its second straight Class B state championship with a 54-35 victory over Lake Region on February 29. The Panthers have won 44 consecutive games. Watch the audio slideshow.
Waterville girls repeat
[March 1, 2008]
Order re-prints of Waterville's history state title run.

More slideshows.
Athletes of the Week
hero The Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel sports staff selects high school athletes of the week each week. The winners will be posted on our Athletes of the Week web page on Tuesdays. To see the latest selections, or to nominate an athlete of the week, click here.


High school sports blogs

A LOOK BACK, AHEAD
A few leftovers from the week of May 4 and a look ahead.... more > MaineToday.com 05/10/08 North rules the day in KVAC A
Friday was crossover day for Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference Class A softball teams. All told, there were eight matchups between North and South Division teams.... more > MaineToday.com 05/09/08 BASEBALL: Heads-up play
In the fourth inning of his team's 8-6 loss at MCI on Friday, Waterville pitcher Brian Bridger made one of the most astute plays you'll... more > MaineToday.com 05/09/08

2008 spring preview Scouting report Read all about your favorite high school teams, athletes and sports in our 2008 high school spring sports preview section. For complete previews for baseball, softball, tennis, lacrosse and track, click here.
Perfect gift: Sports photos Order prints of great sports moments through our archive. These photos are suitable for framing and make great gifts! Make your own custom T-shirts, mouse pads, coffee mugs, ornaments and more! Browse our galleries, purchase a photo.
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Jenn LizotteBump Draft Darlington thoughts
Happy Mother's Day to all you moms out there! First my thoughts on the Nationwide race: -- Congrats to Tony Stewart on his win. -- What on earth happened with Mark Martin? I think someone made a really bad mistake... more
[PressHerald.com 05/11/08]

Kevin ThomasClearing the BasesCorey traded; Vaquedano promoted
The Pawtucket Red Sox notes report that reliever Bryan Corey has been traded to the San Diego Padres. He is being traded for future considerations... more
[PressHerald.com 05/11/08]

Jenn Menendez Inside UMaine Sports A good reminder 05/08/08 Jenn Menendez takes you inside UMaine sports

Maine Birds Herb Wilson, a professor of biology at Colby College, provides columns and other prose on ornithology in Maine and beyond. Click here.


Patriots Beat Pats fill some needs, get younger 04/28/08 Blethen Maine Newspapers' NFL reporter Mike Lowe covers the New England Patriots.

Mt. Blue High School sports
Winter 2007-08 All-Stars We salute central Maine's high school athletes Read about the recently completed winter sports season and the stars and top coaches who helped bring excitement, leadership and victories to their schools.
Go to All-Star page.

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