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Telstar Football Coach: Tim O’Connor (sixth year, first as varsity program) Last year’s record: 8-0 as a club team Top players : Sen iors — Drew Wilson (WR/CB), Kenny Haas (C/ NT), Derick Poland (LB), Dylan Poland (TB), Jason Powers (G), Devin Vail (G/DE), Ricky Osgood (CB), Corey Howa rd ( T E/DE ), Eric Varnum (S/DE); Juniors —
Dominic Haines (QB), Nick Mills (TB/DE), Kurt Morga n (G/DE), Will Lyman (FB/LB); Sophomore — Logan Bartlett (OL/DL); Freshman — David Pilgrim (OL/DL). Outlook: While other developmental programs jumped qu ick ly i nto t he Cla ss C f ray, Telstar took its time, playing five full JV-level seasons. Last year’s undefeated run against the likes of Monmouth. Poland and GrayNew Gloucester left t he Rebels feeling optimistic about the logical next step. Nine seniors and aboveaverage size up front will help ease the transition. Mills, who played youth football before turning to
Derick Poland soccer for two years, should be an impact player on both sides. Haines moves from receiver and takes over for four-year starter T.J. O’Connor, the coach’s son, under center. There is football tradition in the archives:
Drew Wilson
Kenny Haas
Ricky Osgood
Telstar won Class C titles in 1972 and ’73. Coach’s comment: “We are not small. We have some big, rugged, aggressive kids.” – Coach Tim O’Connor
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Monmouth Academy Monmouth Boys’ Soccer C oach : Jo e F le t c her ( s e c ond season) Last year’s record: 5-8-1 Returning players: Seniors — Nick Trenholm (MF), Kyle Brown (FB); Juniors — Drew McFarren (FB), Devin West (G), Russell Neal (MF); Sophomore — Kyle Fletcher (SK). Key losses: Robbie Neal (G), Eric Columbe (SW ), Tim W hit more (SK), Jeremy Ashlock (MF). Promising newcomers: Senior —
Monmouth Cross Country Coach: Tom Menendez (10th year) Returning players : Boys : Sen iors — Mat t Br ya nt, Br ia n Nugent; Junior — Tyler Horsford; S o p h o m o r e s — B e n B a i l e y, Marques Houston, Dylan Thombs, Stewa rt Bu zzell; Girls: Ta mmy Cu sh ma n, MacKen z ie Kel le y ; Sophomores — Ti f fa ny Pea se,
Nick Trenholm Ben Woodman (SW); Freshman — Ben Bolstridge (FB). Outlook: The Mustangs have a solid group returning a nd add 11 freshmen to the mix. Fletcher was an all-conference player and Amanda Anair. Key losses: Boys: Pat McInnis, Matt McInnis, Kevin Desmond Prom isi ng newcomers : Boy s : Freshmen — Alex Turbide, Hannon Sanford; Girls: Senior — Christine Kahl; Freshmen — India Pickett, Jordan Mann, Becky Bryant, Emilly Czotkowski. Outlook: Numbers are strong on both teams this year. The boys lost t heir top t hree, including
Kyle Fletcher
Kyle Brown
scored 20 goals last year. He is joined by Trenholm and Neal in the middle and Brown and McFarren in the back. West replaces Robbie Neal in goal. Monmouth is hoping to make great strides this season and Matt McInnis, who transferred out of state. Menendez st i l l hopes to get five harriers under 18 :30 in t ime to contend at the end of October. The girls could surprise with a strong sophomore class led by Pease, who finished in the top 15 at regionals and states last year. Coach’s comment: “We’ve got a good solid core of six or seven kids.” – Coach Tom Menendez
Drew McFarren
be a factor in the playoff chase. Coach’s comment: “We expect to compete at a high level within our conference. We look to improve upon t he prog ress we showed last year. With West, Woodman,
Devin West
McFarren, Trenholm and Fletcher play i ng i n t he m idd le of t he f ield, we shou ld compete a nd cha l lenge for a playof f ber t h.” – Coach Joe Fletcher
Christine Kahl
Matt Bryant
Brian Nugent
Kourtnee Langlois
Colby Wilson
Angie Bechard
Monmouth Girls’ Soccer Coach: Gary Trafton (fifth year) Last year’s record: 7-5-2 Returning players : Sen iors — Colby Wilson (MF), Molly Menice (FB), Kourtnee Langlois (FB), Angie Bechard (FB), Lauren Beaudoin (F), Chelse Arsenault (F); Juniors — Danielle Burmann (FB), Melissa Brassard (MF), Lenny Urquhart ( F B ) ; S op h om or e s — A s h l e y Coulombe (F), Natalie Young (G), Kylie Kemp (F), Sabrina Beck (F), Paxton Lessard (MF). Key losses: Kristi Hilton (FB), Kelsie Hilton (G). Outlook: The Mustangs lost two a l l-c on ferenc e player s i n t he Hilton sisters but still have most of the team back. Monmouth should be strong defensively and have experience in the midfield. After just missing the tournament last year, despite a w inning record,
Molly Menice
Monmouth should contend for a Western C playoff spot. Coach’s comment: “We had a very successful season last year. With the addition of new players and the strong committment of our entire team, we are focused on moving to the next level.” – Coach Gary Trafton
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