http://waldo.villagesoup.com?source=rss Latest sports stories from Waldo VillageSoup. Sun, 26 May 2013 01:05:30 EDT Sun, 26 May 2013 01:05:30 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/p/young-athletes-track-success-crms-girls-mms-boys-rule-championships/1006875?source=rss ]]> The Camden-Rockport Middle School girls and Medomak Middle School boys — along with a bundle of Midcoast student-athletes — shook off damp conditions Thursday afternoon, May 23 to earn Busline League middle school track-and-field team and individual championships at Medomak Valley High School. The Schooner girls and Riverhawk boys actually dominated the talent-laden competition. The girls team scores were: ... http://waldo.villagesoup.com/p/young-athletes-track-success-crms-girls-mms-boys-rule-championships/1006875 Fri, 24 May 2013 20:01:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Sports http://waldo.villagesoup.com/p/come-boating-belle-fast-rows-to-first-at-essex-river-race/1006899?source=rss ]]> Come Boating! continued its long winning streak by taking first place in its class in the May 18 Essex River Race, an event sponsored by the Cape Ann Rowing Club. The Belle Fast was among 10 boats competing in the Fixed Seat Multi class, which included seven Cornish gigs and three Ocean 4s (four-oar boats similar to gigs). The race course followed the meandering Essex River through salt marshes and tidal flats to ... http://waldo.villagesoup.com/p/come-boating-belle-fast-rows-to-first-at-essex-river-race/1006899 Fri, 24 May 2013 18:03:48 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Sports http://waldo.villagesoup.com/p/wells-wins-northeast-mini-stock-tour-at-wiscasset-speedway/1005264?source=rss The Northeast Mini Stock Tour made its only appearance this year in Maine at the Wiscasset Speedway Saturday night, May 18. Under the bright lights, 31 cars raced in an action-packed 50-lap feature. Starting the lineup were heat winners Mike Mason, Matt Sonnhalter and Shawn Swallow. In what proved to be a close-quarter race, leader changes at the start were swift. Sonnhalter drifted back in the pack, Glen Thomas ... http://waldo.villagesoup.com/p/wells-wins-northeast-mini-stock-tour-at-wiscasset-speedway/1005264 Fri, 24 May 2013 17:00:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Lisa Maguire) Sports http://waldo.villagesoup.com/p/mariners-prevail-over-eagles-panthers-lions-split-in-may-23-action/1006573?source=rss The high school baseball and softball regular seasons are nearly in the books, with only a few more contests still on the docket for Midcoast squads. Several teams were in action on Thursday, May 23, in makeup games, with Oceanside, Medomak Valley and Belfast looking to secure crucial late-season victories in hopes of bolstering their playoff chances. The Mariner squads earned a sweep over visiting Lincoln ... http://waldo.villagesoup.com/p/mariners-prevail-over-eagles-panthers-lions-split-in-may-23-action/1006573 Fri, 24 May 2013 15:05:41 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Sports http://waldo.villagesoup.com/p/unlucky-13-lion-squads-fail-to-qualify-for-court-playoffs/1006481?source=rss The high school boys and girls tennis regular seasons have drawn to a close for the Belfast boys and girls tennis squads. Try as they might, both Lion teams came up just short in their efforts to claim spots in the upcoming Eastern Class B playoffs. In Eastern Class B, the Belfast girls (5-7, 18.6806 points) finished 13th, while Ellsworth (11-1) finished first in the 16-team region. The top 11 teams qualify for ... http://waldo.villagesoup.com/p/unlucky-13-lion-squads-fail-to-qualify-for-court-playoffs/1006481 Fri, 24 May 2013 14:16:25 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Sports http://waldo.villagesoup.com/p/with-venue-change-mpa-state-singles-tourney-set-for-coming-days/1006607?source=rss Albeit with a venue change due to persistent rain and wet outdoor courts, the Maine Principals' Association state high school boys and girls singles tennis tournaments will go off without a hitch this weekend. The Round of 48 and Rounds of 32 originally were slated to be Saturday, May 25 at Bates College in Lewiston, however, were moved to the Racket & Fitness Center in Portland, an indoor facility, on that same ... http://waldo.villagesoup.com/p/with-venue-change-mpa-state-singles-tourney-set-for-coming-days/1006607 Fri, 24 May 2013 13:59:09 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Sports http://waldo.villagesoup.com/p/vikings-swept-by-red-riots-sdhs-baseball-remains-in-playoff-hunt/1006097?source=rss The Searsport baseball team was poised early in the season to earn a spot in the Eastern Class C playoffs. But now, perhaps not so fast. The Vikings, off to a hot start earlier this spring, has dropped five of their last six games, most recently a 3-2 decision to Orono on May 21 at the University of Maine in Orono. The Vikings occupy the 11th and final playoff spot in Eastern Class C with three games remaining on ... http://waldo.villagesoup.com/p/vikings-swept-by-red-riots-sdhs-baseball-remains-in-playoff-hunt/1006097 Thu, 23 May 2013 20:13:09 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Sports http://waldo.villagesoup.com/p/midcoast-babe-ruth-league-swings-in-with-may-19-play/1005018?source=rss One of the surefire signs that summer is on the horizon is the start of the Midcoast Babe Ruth League baseball season, which kicked off Sunday, May 19 with a full slate of games. Eleven teams are in the league this year, spanning Knox, Waldo and Lincoln counties, with each team playing 12 regular-season games prior to the start of the postseason July 6. Scores from Week 1 included: Damariscotta Lions 14, Waldoboro... http://waldo.villagesoup.com/p/midcoast-babe-ruth-league-swings-in-with-may-19-play/1005018 Tue, 21 May 2013 20:23:58 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Sports http://waldo.villagesoup.com/p/cowboy-shootout-state-championship-may-25-26-at-fort-knox/1004909?source=rss The American Cowboy Quick Draw (ACQD) Championships will take place Saturday and Sunday, May 25-26, at the Fort Knox State Historic site. The event is organized by the local ACQD affiliate known as the Winterport Rangers, led by Will Cotton. The tentative schedule for the event is listed below: May 25 8:30 a.m. — Registration and gun check opens. Main match will begin no later than 9:30 a.m. All firearms and ... http://waldo.villagesoup.com/p/cowboy-shootout-state-championship-may-25-26-at-fort-knox/1004909 Tue, 21 May 2013 14:07:51 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Sports http://waldo.villagesoup.com/p/positive-finish-lions-end-regular-season-with-wins-over-huskies/1004856?source=rss Though it appears both squads will fall short in their bids for Eastern Class B playoff berths, the Belfast boys and girls high school tennis teams ended the regular season in style Monday, May 20 with a pair of 5-0 victories over Maine Central Institute of Pittsfield. The Belfast boys bested the Huskies in Pittsfield, while the Lion girls defeated MCI in Belfast. The final installment of Maine Principals' ... http://waldo.villagesoup.com/p/positive-finish-lions-end-regular-season-with-wins-over-huskies/1004856 Tue, 21 May 2013 13:56:31 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Sports http://waldo.villagesoup.com/p/camden-hills-diamond-squads-sweep-to-wins-over-stangs/1004906?source=rss With many high school baseball and softball games postponed due to rain, the battles between Camden Hills and Mount View on Monday, May 20 were the only diamond shows in the Midcoast as all four squads eyed wins with the end of the regular season in sight. In the end, the Windjammers rode the bus back home from Thorndike happy with a sweep of the Mustangs, as the Camden Hills baseball team prevailed 8-1 and the ... http://waldo.villagesoup.com/p/camden-hills-diamond-squads-sweep-to-wins-over-stangs/1004906 Tue, 21 May 2013 13:48:45 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Sports http://waldo.villagesoup.com/p/hot-heavy-spring-play-at-northport-golf-club/1002415?source=rss Play at the Northport Golf Club has been busy, busy, busy in recent days. On May 19 in the member-member championships, for the women, Sue Hodgkins and Roxie Whitney finished first gross 69 and Lisa Chase and Megan Farris second gross 70. The pin winners were: Megan Farris, 17 feet 8 inches on the third hole; Roxie Whitney, 36-11 on the 12th; and Sue Hodgkins, 10-11 on the 18th. For the men, John McKay and Tim ... http://waldo.villagesoup.com/p/hot-heavy-spring-play-at-northport-golf-club/1002415 Tue, 21 May 2013 11:24:45 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Sports http://waldo.villagesoup.com/p/rock-coast-rollers-babys-first-brawl-quite-an-opening-act/1002007?source=rss ]]> The Rock Coast Rollers women's flat track roller derby hosted their first home bout of the season, "Baby’s First Brawl," on Saturday, May 18 at the Midcoast Recreation Center. A portion of the proceeds from the event were donated to Andy O'Brien, a 3-year-old Lincolnville boy battling brain cancer. "The league is excited to introduce two teams comprised of a mixed lineup of both veterans and rookies, the latter ... http://waldo.villagesoup.com/p/rock-coast-rollers-babys-first-brawl-quite-an-opening-act/1002007 Mon, 20 May 2013 19:22:33 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Sports http://waldo.villagesoup.com/p/mustang-baseball-rips-black-bears-for-fourth-win/1004411?source=rss The end of the regular season is around the corner for Waldo County high school baseball and softball teams, with Mount View, Belfast and Searsport in action Friday, May 17 in hopes of adding to its respective win totals. The Mustang baseball team picked up an 11-5 win over Maranacook of Readfield, while the Mount View softball team dropped an 11-2 decision to the Black Bears in a pair of games at Thorndike. Both ... http://waldo.villagesoup.com/p/mustang-baseball-rips-black-bears-for-fourth-win/1004411 Mon, 20 May 2013 16:57:46 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Sports http://waldo.villagesoup.com/p/layton-rodrigue-demonstrate-toughest-mettle-in-family-triathlon-festival/1004193?source=rss ]]> It was, by all accounts, a true celebration of the triathlon, including the hard work and confidence-building of the sport, and the disciplines of swimming, biking and running that make up the activity. And let us not forget the fun-filled, family atmosphere and unwavering encouragement directed to the participants from the event's many volunteers. Such was the scenario for the fourth annual Family Triathlon ... http://waldo.villagesoup.com/p/layton-rodrigue-demonstrate-toughest-mettle-in-family-triathlon-festival/1004193 Mon, 20 May 2013 15:05:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Ken Waltz) Sports http://waldo.villagesoup.com/p/lions-split-court-cases-with-black-bears/1004222?source=rss The Belfast boys and girls tennis squads hit the court Friday, May 17 against Marancook of Readfield, as the Lions look to play their way into the upcoming Eastern Class B playoffs. In the end, both the Lions and Black Bears earned a court split, with the Lion boys winning 3-2 in Belfast and the Lion girls falling 3-2 to the Black Bears in Readfield. Despite the recent win for the Lion boys, it appears both BAHS ... http://waldo.villagesoup.com/p/lions-split-court-cases-with-black-bears/1004222 Mon, 20 May 2013 12:16:32 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Sports http://waldo.villagesoup.com/p/belfast-rules-own-meet-against-oceanside-camden-hills-mount-view/1003770?source=rss ]]> Midcoast high school track-and-field athletes continued their preparation for postseason meets — starting with the Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference Class B championships on Saturday, May 25 at McMann Field in Bath, in the Belfast Downeaster Classic on Friday, May 17. The Lions proved the hosts with the most — talent — as the BAHS squads finished with team firsts in the event. The girls team scores were: ... http://waldo.villagesoup.com/p/belfast-rules-own-meet-against-oceanside-camden-hills-mount-view/1003770 Mon, 20 May 2013 09:40:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Ken Waltz) Sports http://waldo.villagesoup.com/p/vikings-tripped-up-by-visiting-patriots/1003619?source=rss The Searsport baseball and softball squads hosted Bangor Christian Tuesday, May 14, with both Viking squads coming up on the short end against the Patriots. The Viking baseball team was blanked 5-0 by the visitors, while the Viking softball squad remained winless, despite putting up a season-high in runs in a 17-14 loss. The games originally were scheduled for May 11, but were postponed due to inclement weather. T... http://waldo.villagesoup.com/p/vikings-tripped-up-by-visiting-patriots/1003619 Fri, 17 May 2013 19:29:41 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Sports http://waldo.villagesoup.com/p/vikings-experience-strong-efforts-at-umaine/1003314?source=rss Searsport student-athletes were back on the track — and field — for a Penobscot Valley Conference regular-season meet Thursday, May 16, an event hosted by Orono and Old Town at the University of Maine Beckett Family Track. The girls team scores were: Orono 158, Old Town 122, Hermon 91, John Bapst of Bangor 71, Foxcroft Academy of Dover-Foxcroft 26, Central of East Corinth and Piscataquis of Guilford 14, Greenville... http://waldo.villagesoup.com/p/vikings-experience-strong-efforts-at-umaine/1003314 Fri, 17 May 2013 19:25:07 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Sports http://waldo.villagesoup.com/p/two-windjammers-two-lions-one-mariner-qualify-for-state-singles-tourney/1003143?source=rss While high school tennis teams throughout the state are gearing up to make a run at their respective state titles, so to are dozens of individual student-athletes with the May 14 qualifiers for the Maine Principals' Association boys and girls singles championships. The event was scheduled for Saturday, May 11, but was postponed due to inclement weather. Many individual tennis players took to the courts in six ... http://waldo.villagesoup.com/p/two-windjammers-two-lions-one-mariner-qualify-for-state-singles-tourney/1003143 Fri, 17 May 2013 10:37:31 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Mark Haskell) Sports