Forest Hill High School spring sports previews
SOFTBALL
Coach: Ernie Giroux (15th season)
Last season: 9-6, reached Western D semifinals
Top returners: P Crystal Allen (Sr.), 3B Elise Begin (Sr.), SS/P Jasmine Worster (Sr.), LF/C Jessica Worster (Sr.), RF Bianca Giroux (Sr.), 2B Rochelle Jalbert (Fr.)
Key newcomers: CF Catherine Forge (Jr.), UT Linda Varney (Jr.), UT Jasmine Giroux (So.), C Erica Turner (8th), UT Kaylee Bridges (8th), UT Bailey Brown (8th)
Outlook: The Tigers return only four starters, and all four started on the successful girls basketball team this winter. Allen's experience on the mound is a big plus for Forest Hills, and Coach Giroux said the Worster twins are talented enough to play any position. The Tigers will need consistent hitting to play with the top teams in Western D.
Coach's comment: "With a lot of hard work and commitment, I like our chances of making the tournament."
Baseball
Coach: James Caron (2nd season)
Last season: 6-10, reached Western D semifinals
Top returners: Cory Plante (Jr., 1B), Max Bradford (Jr., 2B-OF), Josh Mercure (So., SS-3B-P), Spencer Conrad (So., OF), Michael Amaya (So., 1B-C), Dillon McNally (So., C-P), Kevin Brackett (Fr., OF), Miles Achey (Fr., OF)
Key newcomers: Kyle Fitzpatrick (Jr., P-3B), Derek Ouellette (8th, OF-IF), Evan Worster (8th, 3B-P)
Outlook: The Tigers don't have much depth, so every player is going to have to be versatile. A pitcher last season, Plante is coming off of shoulder surgery and could be limited to first base. Mercure will be the top starter, with McNally also seeing a lot of innings.
Coach's comment: "We play as a team much better than last year."
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High School Sports
Results for Sat. Nov. 7
Boys Soccer
 Bangor Christian 2, Richmond 1
Girls Soccer
York 4, Winslow 0
Boys Cross Country
Freeport 59, Boothbay Region 58, Mattanawcook Academy 257, Orono 232, Calais 217, Hall-Dale 201, Lee Academy 190, Lisbon 146, Monmouth Academy 141, Merriconeag 109, North Yarmouth Academy 104 box score
Greely 74, Maranacook 373, Winslow 308, Medomak Valley 299, Belfast 283, Presque Isle 264, Fryeburg Academy 193, Yarmouth 181, Ellsworth 173, Hampden Academy 147, Caribou 122, Cape Elizabeth 115, Falmouth 108, York 105 box score
Scarborough 97, Cheverus 83, Deering 307, Lewiston 275, Marshwood 246, Mt. Blue 245, Mt. Ararat 237, Windham 230, South Portland 222, Edward Little 177, Cony 170, Brunswick 155, Gorham 138, Massabesic 131 box score
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Girls Cross Country
Cape Elizabeth 46, Winslow 257, Greely 250, Presque Isle 237, Hampden Academy 214, Medomak Valley 212, Falmouth 197, Poland 195, Maranacook 181, Ellsworth 181, John Bapst 141, Mt. Desert Island 111, York 110 box score
Cheverus 52, Messalonskee 325, Deering 291, Brewer 290, Edward Little 255, Brunswick 216, Mt. Ararat 206, Scarborough 178, South Portland 176, Windham 171, Gorham 160, Thornton Academy 143, Mt. Blue 126, Massabesic 101 box score
Football
Dirigo 26, Winthrop 0 box score
Results for Fri. Nov. 6
Football
Bangor 25, Messalonskee 13
Brunswick 27, Lawrence 14 box score
Gardiner 20, Morse 13 box score
Schedules
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