Poland Regional High School Poland Boys’ Soccer Coach: Kris Wright (fourth year) Last year's record: 4-10 Returning players: Seniors — Nick Allen (FB), Alex Corcoran (F), Tucker Jones (M), Tyler Lafrinea (F), Nate Morin (MF), Cameron Morrell (F), Wyatt Ray (MF), Adam Verreault (G); Juniors — Dan Bernier (FB), Corey Cunliffe (FB), Shawn Mitchell (MF),
Poland Girls’ Soccer Coach: Andrew Pelletier (first year) Last year's record: 5-10, lost in Western B preliminary Returning players: Seniors — Emma-Jane Turton (SK), Sophia Spiller (FB), Paxton Arsenault (FB), Katie Letourneau (MF), Ashley Marchesseault (MF), Deirdre Ball (SL), Keiko Sneed (G), Sarah Mickool (FB); Juniors — Emily Bolduc (SK), Val Ashcroft (SK), Delaney Woodford (MF), Lindsay Theriault (FB); Sophomores — Marissa Zink (MF), Kylie Martin (FB), Haley Whitworth (G), Jessie Quint (FB).
Poland Football Coach: Ted Tibbetts (second year) Last year’s record: 4-4 Returning players: Seniors — Tyler Sturtevant (FB/LB), Tony Whalen (QB/CB), Brandon Drottar (SE/DE), Isaac Stone (T/MLB), Sam Scales (C/DT), Nelson Goyette (G); Juniors — Sam Bridgham (T), Everett Bertrand (slot). Key losses: Christian Hanscomb (RB/DB), Matt Russell (OL/DE), Pat Summers (SE/CB). Promising newcomers: Junior — Jake Simard (G); Sophomore — Adam Mocciala (FS). Outlook: A .500 mark didn't translate into a playoff spot for the Knights because of the Crabtree system, but they did take steps forward in their first season under Tibbetts and in Class C. The hope is that with nine of 11 offensive starters returning, that trend will continue. Whalen directs the triple option with
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Poland Cross Country Coach: Sean Galipeau-Eldridge (11th year) Last year’s results: Boys — 15th in Western B; Girls — Ninth in Western B. Returning athletes: Boys: Senior — Jeremy Doane, Tyler Hemond, Ian Pickett, Taylor Wood; Sophomores — Chris Lobley, Joe Principe, Jeremy Sampson; Girls: Sophomores — Kristina Smith, Hannah Belanger, Whisper Waite.
Shawn Murphy (FB), Nigel Williams; Sophomores — Cody Kostro (G), Zack Lowe (G). Key losses: Logan Nichols (MF), Trevor Morin (MF), Dillon Douglas (G), Cameron Spiller (FB), Richard Bryant (F). Promising newcomers: Junior — Lukas Johnson (FB); Sophomore — Sean Kruse. Outlook: The Knights took a significant step last year and expect to continue that progress. Poland Key losses: Jen Powell (MF), Anna Bolduc (MF), Makayla Dube (F), Tanisha Elston (FB). Promising newcomers: Sophomore — Michaella Arsenault (MF); Freshmen — Sarah Bolduc (MF), Brooke Yorkey (MF), Courtney Cunliffe (MF), Sadie Pelletier (FB). Outlook: The Knights have been a consistent playoff team in recents years and return six starters from last year, including Turton, an all-star scorer. Poland should also have an experienced defense that should help the Knights build on last year. Coach’s comment: “Since this is my first year, there were different team philosophies and tactical strategies than in the past. The leadership of our toughness, while Sturtevant, Tibbetts says, "is the heart and soul of the team" as 155-pound fullback and outside linebacker. If the Knights can cut down on the self-inflicted wounds such as turnovers, they could surprise. Coach’s comment: “We don't need to be great. We need to establish being consistently good.” — Coach Ted Tibbetts.
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Key losses: Jake MacDonald, Connor Pinkham, Amanda Gagnon, Renee Reid, Anna Poirier. Promising newcomers: Boys: Seniors — Dakota Wyne, Robert Emerson; Junior — Coady Lagasse; Freshmen — Robbie Cleaves, Eddie Scott; Girls: Freshman —Norma Williams. Outlook: With the leadership from four-year mainstays Doane, Hemond and Pickett and additions of Wyne and Lagasse, the Knights' rebuilding program should take a big step forward. Doane, Hemond and
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scored twice as many goals last year (20) as the year before and allowed significantly fewer (34 compared to 55 two years ago). The Knights are working hard on possessing the ball and learning to control play. Seeing that improvement last year has them optimistic about this fall. Coach’s comment: “We have our sights on a playoff berth this season. We feel as though this goal is not only possible but that it is probable if we keep our focus on controlling those aspects of ourselves and our game that we can control. We have to play smart, work hard and maintain our focus.” — Coach Kris Wright.
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captains has helped with this transition along with the freshmen's transition to high school soccer. With the commitment the girls have shown and the
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improvements we have made, we should have the ability to contend in every match this season.” — Coach Andrew Pelletier.
Poland Field Hockey Coach: Amy Hediger (sixth year) Last year’s record: 0-13-1 Returning players: Seniors — Paige Brousseau (M), Mimi Carmichael (F), Sally Littlefield (D), Ashley Cleaves (M/D), Melora Lavoie (G), Amanda Gibson (M), Zoe Leino (D), Richelle Pratt (D/M); Sophomores — Amanda Dube (F), Ainsley Parent (F), Abbie L'Italien (D/F), Emily Gibson (M), Mary Everett (F/M). Key losses: Felicia Baril, Heidi Chipman, Chelsey King, Kenzie Chase. Promising newcomers: Senior — Gabrielle Farias (F); Junior — Liz Callahan (G); Sophomores — Lilia Conway (M), Kyla Sturtevant (F); Freshman — Carly King (F). Outlook: Eleven seniors have yet to win a varsity level game for the Knights, but Poland believes that experience will help turn things around in the rugged WMC. Eight starters return, including tri-captains Brousseau, Gibson and Lavoie. The Knights will employ a 5-3-2 alignment to take advantage of improved team speed. Sturtevant, a Lewiston transfer, will help the team's transition from defense to offense. Lavoie was a first-team conference all-star in 2011. She will keep most games close, and the Knights expect their heightened scoring punch to Lobley had great summers running, and that momentum may carry over into lower pack times and scores. Smith, the defending WMC champion, is one of the fastest runners in the state. The hope is the dedication of the sophomore class brings out more runners to help the program grow. Coach’s comment: “This team will be built around lowering pack times and advancing its lead runners up into the front.” — Coach Sean Galipeau-Eldridge.
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put some notches in that elusive win column. Coach’s comment: “This tea m has t he opportunity to exhibit a tremendous amount of growth. They are all solid athletes. I am excited to see what they can achieve together.” — Coach Amy Hediger.
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