Stories by Joseph Cyr

5 years ago

Warrior girls advance to D semis

Upsets in the world of sports are always special and such was the case Tuesday afternoon as the No. 5 Southern Aroostook (10-5) girls soccer team upset No. 4 Schenck/Stearns, 3-1, in a Class D North quarterfinal.

5 years ago

Shire football earns first home playoff berth

The Houlton football team will host a home playoff game for the first time in the modern era after the Shires blasted Schenck/Stearns 34-0 Friday evening in the regular season finale.

5 years ago

Busy first round for soccer playoffs

Friday was a busy day for soccer playoffs with five local squads hosting playoff games, and several others on the road. The quarterfinals are slated for Tuesday and Wednesday, with semifinal games on tap for Saturday, Nov. 2.

5 years ago

Madawaska girls get past Hodgdon in OT

“The girls fought really hard today,” Madawaska coach Thomas Gerard said. “Hodgdon gave us a really good game. Everything that I’ve heard about them was true. They were athletic and played with a lot of heart. It was a great 8-9 matchup. I love games like this because they show the true spirit of high school athletics.”

5 years ago

Hawk boys soar to shutout win against Woodland

No. 4 Hodgdon shut out No. 13 Woodland, 3-0 Friday afternoon. The Hawks (13-1-1) will now host the winner of Saturday’s prelim game between No. 5 Easton and No. 12 Southern Aroostook in the quarterfinals.