Lee Horton

Lewiston

Sports Editor at Sun Journal (Lewiston, ME)

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Watch Maine high school teams celebrate reaching state championships

1 week ago | sunjournal.com | Lee Horton

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Traip girls lacrosse knocks off top-seed Wells in triple overtime

1 week ago | pressherald.com | Lee Horton

LEWISTON — After missed chances at the end of regulation and the first overtime, fourth-seeded Traip Academy finally put away top-seeded Wells in a Class C girls lacrosse semifinal Tuesday. Keira Durgin scored on a free-position shot nearly halfway through the third overtime to give the Rangers an 8-7 victory at Don Roux Field. “I was thinking, ‘Oh, my God, I’m shaking right now.
Edward Little softball upsets top seed Bangor for Class A North title

1 week ago | sunjournal.com | Lee Horton

AUBURN — The improbable playoff run of the Edward Little softball team is still alive. The Red Eddies, the seventh seed in the Class A North playoffs, beat top-seeded Bangor 4-1 for the regional championship on Tuesday at Central Maine Community College. Edward Little (13-6) will meet Class A South champion Windham on Saturday in the state final. “It feels great,” said Edward Little senior center fielder Lexi Kelsea, who had two hits.
St. Dom’s baseball wins Class D semifinal in school’s final home game

1 week ago | sunjournal.com | Lee Horton

AUBURN — The Saint Dominic Academy baseball team knew Saturday’s game was going to be one to remember, win or lose. But the Saints really didn’t want to go out with a loss. Second-seeded St. Dom’s defeated No. 3 Telstar 6-4 in a Class D South semifinal in the final home for a Saint Dominic Academy varsity team, due to the closure of the high school by the Diocese of Portland.
Medomak Valley softball beats Leavitt in B South semifinal

1 week ago | sunjournal.com | Lee Horton

TURNER — In his 16 years as softball head coach at Medomak Valley High, Richard Vannah’s team had never reached a regional championship game. Until now. The third-seeded Panthers beat second-seeded Leavitt 10-3 on Saturday, earning a spot in the Class B South final Tuesday against fourth-seeded Freeport or top-seeded York. Medomak outhit Leavitt 12-2.
Meet the Maine Mr. Baseball, Miss Softball finalists

2 weeks ago | sunjournal.com | Lee Horton

The Maine Baseball & Softball Coaches Association on Thursday announced the finalists for the Mr. Baseball and Miss Softball awards, which are given to the top senior players in the state. The Dr. John Winkin Mr. Baseball award winner will be announced at the Ed Flaherty Classic senior all-star games Tuesday, June 24, at St. Joseph’s College in Standish.
Telstar baseball blanks Forest Hills, advances to semifinals

2 weeks ago | sunjournal.com | Lee Horton

BETHEL — The Telstar baseball team scored six runs in the fifth inning to seal a 10-0 mercy-rule victory over Forest Hills in a Class D South quarterfinal on Wednesday, June 11. Rebels senior Brody Walker threw a perfect five-inning game, allowing no hits, no runs and no walks while striking out nine. “This was the perfect last home game for the seniors. I couldn’t be more proud of the way they battled today,” said Telstar coach Josh Mowery.
Monmouth baseball breaks away in 6th, ousts Lisbon in quarterfinals

2 weeks ago | sunjournal.com | Lee Horton

MONMOUTH — Lisbon escaped a bases-loaded jam in the bottom of the fifth, but Monmouth filled the bases again an inning later and this time capitalized for eight runs to claim a 10-0 six-inning victory Wednesday in a Class C South baseball quarterfinal. “We knew it was going to be a tight game, and it was a tight game. It was not a 10-0 game,” Monmouth coach Eric Palleschi said. “Those guys put a lot of pressure on, and then we put the pressure on them.
South Portland boys repeat as Class A track champions

2 weeks ago | sunjournal.com | Lee Horton

AUBURN — It took an extra day, and most importantly a third-place finish in the high jump from Tyler Bryant, but the wait was worth it for the South Portland High boys track and field team. Bryant’s finish in the high jump gave the Red Riots enough points to hold off Lewiston for their second consecutive Class A championship. “Man, it’s fantastic because of the way we’ve done it, both last year and this year, with a complete team effort,” said South Portland coach David Kahill.
Bucksport girls, Orono boys track run away with Class C titles

2 weeks ago | sunjournal.com | Lee Horton

OAKLAND — It was the greatest day in the history of the Bucksport girls track and field program. And, sadly, head coach Matt Morrison was not there to enjoy it. The Golden Bucks ran away with the Class C title Tuesday at Messalonskee High’s Veterans Stadium — the first state championship in program history. Bucksport finished with 91 points, followed by runner-up Maine Central Institute (72.5 points) and Orono (65).