http://waldo.villagesoup.com?source=rss Latest sports stories from Waldo VillageSoup. Fri, 25 May 2012 01:32:53 EDT Fri, 25 May 2012 01:32:53 EDT en-us Copyright 2011 Courier Publications, LLC http://waldo.villagesoup.com?source=rss /media/Common/8/6F/552822/TRJ-logo.gif 138 50 http://waldo.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://waldo.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://waldo.villagesoup.com/sports/story/lions-regular-seasons-draw-to-close-playoffs-on-deck/826379?source=rss The regular season has come to a close for the Belfast boys and girls tennis squads and, after weeks of hard work, it could see the Lions host preliminary matches in the upcoming Eastern Class B playoffs. The Lions girls ended the regular season 8-4 and the Lion boys 7-5, and both teams are in the midst of the regional playoff picture. If things shake out, the Waldo County squads will host lower-seeded opponents ... http://waldo.villagesoup.com/sports/story/lions-regular-seasons-draw-to-close-playoffs-on-deck/826379 Tue, 22 May 2012 15:45:21 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Sports http://waldo.villagesoup.com/sports/story/waldo-county-baseball-squads-sport-outside-shot-to-claim-playoff-spots/828019?source=rss The regular seasons for Waldo County high school baseball and softball squads are winding to a close, with a few area teams sporting an outside shot of qualifying for the postseason. The Belfast and Mount View baseball teams likely would have to win their final games if they hope to qualify for Eastern Class B preliminary playoff games, while the Mustang and Lion softball teams, along with the Searsport baseball ... http://waldo.villagesoup.com/sports/story/waldo-county-baseball-squads-sport-outside-shot-to-claim-playoff-spots/828019 Tue, 22 May 2012 12:59:14 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Sports http://waldo.villagesoup.com/sports/story/mustangs-gallop-past-lions-in-thrilling-eight-inning-affair/827884?source=rss ]]> With both teams on the outside of the Eastern Class B playoffs looking in, the May 21 high school baseball game between rivals Belfast and Mount View was worth more than Waldo County bragging rights. Both squads will need to do well with their remaining regular-season schedules in the hope of earning a trip to the postseason and both played with that urgency Monday in a back-and-forth affair that needed an extra ... http://waldo.villagesoup.com/sports/story/mustangs-gallop-past-lions-in-thrilling-eight-inning-affair/827884 Tue, 22 May 2012 11:17:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Mark Haskell) Sports http://waldo.villagesoup.com/sports/story/with-a-little-luck-lions-outlast-mustangs-in-waldo-county-battle/827737?source=rss ]]> The high school softball game between Belfast and Mount View May 21 was not about playoff positioning, with both teams well out of the Eastern Class B playoff race with only one win between them. Monday's game, however, was more about pride between the Waldo County rivals and proved a close affair between the Lions and Mustangs for much of the contest, before the hosts rallied for seven unanswered runs late to ... http://waldo.villagesoup.com/sports/story/with-a-little-luck-lions-outlast-mustangs-in-waldo-county-battle/827737 Tue, 22 May 2012 10:42:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Mark Haskell) Sports http://waldo.villagesoup.com/sports/story/fast-furious-action-may-19-20-at-winterport-dragway/827680?source=rss There was plenty of fast and furious action May 19-20 at Winterport Dragway. The individual May 19 results were: Darlings Ford Gamblers Race — 1. Willy Larrabee, Stockton Springs; and 2. Gage Reynolds, Bangor. Semifinalists: Randy Therrien, Unity; and Russell Calder, Campobello, New Brunswick. The individual May 20 results were: Super Pro/Pro Final — 1, Randy Herrick, Stockton Springs; and 2, Jerry Hatch, ... http://waldo.villagesoup.com/sports/story/fast-furious-action-may-19-20-at-winterport-dragway/827680 Mon, 21 May 2012 17:17:50 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Sports http://waldo.villagesoup.com/sports/story/northport-golf-club-member-member-twilight-league-results/827666?source=rss The Northport Golf Club held is annual member-member championship May 20 and its weekly twilight league play May 15. On May 20 in the member-member championship, the results were: Men's division — Cecil and Moe Eastman, first gross 58 (overall champions); Paul Jasienowski and Tim Riley, as well as Greg McDaniel and Bob Delio, tied second gross 63; Larry Quinn and Terry Fancy, fourth gross 64; David and Devin ... http://waldo.villagesoup.com/sports/story/northport-golf-club-member-member-twilight-league-results/827666 Mon, 21 May 2012 17:08:44 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Sports http://waldo.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://waldo.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://waldo.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://waldo.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://waldo.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://waldo.villagesoup.com/sports/story/what-a-blast-plenty-of-wind-fun-for-young-sailors-in-breakwater-regatta/826603 Fri, 18 May 2012 21:21:42 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Ken Waltz) Sports http://waldo.villagesoup.com/sports/story/lions-mustangs-soar-in-large-belfast-hosted-meet/826330?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 Mount View's Curtis Griffin who won the 110- and ... http://waldo.villagesoup.com/sports/story/lions-mustangs-soar-in-large-belfast-hosted-meet/826330 Fri, 18 May 2012 19:01:23 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Ken Waltz) Sports http://waldo.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://waldo.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://waldo.villagesoup.com/sports/story/oceanside-squads-jammer-baseball-among-may-16-winners/825650?source=rss ]]> Midcoast high school baseball and softball squads were on display on fields across the state May 16 and several of those contests saw a great deal of success for local squads, particularly those from Knox County. The Camden Hills and Oceanside baseball teams prevailed against Gardiner and Mount View of Thorndike, respectively, with the Windjammers eeking out a 7-6 win over the Tigers and the Mariners upending the ... http://waldo.villagesoup.com/sports/story/oceanside-squads-jammer-baseball-among-may-16-winners/825650 Thu, 17 May 2012 19:04:23 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Sports http://waldo.villagesoup.com/sports/story/mpa-state-singles-seeds-pairings-set-for-midcoast-athletes/826001?source=rss The seedings and pairings for the upcoming Maine Principals' Association state singles boys and girls tennis tournaments have been released, with five Midcoast student-athletes hoping to prove they have what it takes to be crowed the best high school players in the state. The tournament will begin Friday, May 25 and extend through Saturday, May 26, with the semifinals and finals to be Monday, May 28. The tournamen... http://waldo.villagesoup.com/sports/story/mpa-state-singles-seeds-pairings-set-for-midcoast-athletes/826001 Thu, 17 May 2012 18:47:23 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Sports http://waldo.villagesoup.com/sports/story/new-venue-host-no-problem-for-popular-mothers-day-5k/823761?source=rss ]]> It did not matter that the traditional race had a new host or venue because runners and walkers turned out in droves to participate in the annual Mother's Day 5-Kilometer Road Race May 13 at Oceanside East High School off Broadway. For years, Penquis Community Action Program of Rockland hosted the event to raise money for Head Start, a program under Penquis Child Development. However, this year, Oceanside High ... http://waldo.villagesoup.com/sports/story/new-venue-host-no-problem-for-popular-mothers-day-5k/823761 Wed, 16 May 2012 15:43:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Ken Waltz) Sports http://waldo.villagesoup.com/sports/story/swinging-for-fences-benefits-b-n-s-cal-ripken-league/828722?source=rss The Belfast-Northport-Swanvlle Cal Ripken League hitting derby May 19 proved a swinging success and helped the youth baseball program raise money. When the swinging was over in the day-long event, the highest batting point totals for each age were: Stan Sturgis Jr., 12, 345 points; Alex Newcomb, 11, 255 points; Dakota Payson and Gage Newcomb, both 10, 250 points; Ryder Wagenkecht, 9, 140 points; and Jason ... http://waldo.villagesoup.com/sports/story/swinging-for-fences-benefits-b-n-s-cal-ripken-league/828722 Wed, 16 May 2012 15:30:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Sports http://waldo.villagesoup.com/sports/story/belfast-baseball-tops-gardiner-oak-hill-other-local-squads-come-up-short/824614?source=rss ]]> Waldo County high school baseball and softball games have been coming fast and furious and will continue to be played at a feverish pace over the next few weeks as the regular season winds to a close. Belfast, Mount View and Searsport all have been in action, with the most significant recent victory coming to the Lion baseball team, which bested host Gardiner 2-0 May 14. The following is a recap of recently-report... http://waldo.villagesoup.com/sports/story/belfast-baseball-tops-gardiner-oak-hill-other-local-squads-come-up-short/824614 Tue, 15 May 2012 12:30:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Sports http://waldo.villagesoup.com/sports/story/bahs-moll-advances-to-state-singles-tourney-for-second-time/824644?source=rss Six Belfast Area High School tennis players made the trek to the University of Maine in Orono May 12 for the Maine Principals' Association state singles tennis Region 2 qualifiers in the hope of playing their way into the upcoming state tournament. And of the six Lions who participated, only one roared on. Junior Shashanna Moll knocked off her two opponents and qualified for the prestigious tournament, which will ... http://waldo.villagesoup.com/sports/story/bahs-moll-advances-to-state-singles-tourney-for-second-time/824644 Tue, 15 May 2012 12:08:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Sports http://waldo.villagesoup.com/sports/story/lions-vikings-excel-in-recent-meets/821489?source=rss Two Waldo County high school track-and-field teams — Belfast and Searsport — participated in recent meets and realized significant success. Both the Lions and Vikings participated in a meet May 12 in Brewer. The boys team scores were: Hampden Academy 181, Belfast 126, Brewer 116, Orono 100, Bangor Christian 50, Calvary Chapel 11 and Searsport no score. The girls team scores were: Orono 194, Brewer 165, Hampden ... http://waldo.villagesoup.com/sports/story/lions-vikings-excel-in-recent-meets/821489 Tue, 15 May 2012 11:39:13 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Sports http://waldo.villagesoup.com/sports/story/mount-view-hosts-first-meet-in-decade/821533?source=rss ]]> After a wait of more than 10 years, Mount View High School hosted an outdoor track-and-field meet May 12. And if that was not enough, the Mustangs had to wait an extra two days due to inclement weather. In this case, the Mustangs certainly learned that patience is a virtue. It was the team's first meet at the new school and first meet hosted by Mount View High School since 1992. And the Mustangs enjoyed plenty of ... http://waldo.villagesoup.com/sports/story/mount-view-hosts-first-meet-in-decade/821533 Tue, 15 May 2012 11:15:36 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Ken Waltz) Sports