Leavitt Nordic Skiing Coach: Dustin Williamson (ninth year) Last year's record: Boys: 6th at Class A states; Girls: Class A state champions. Returning skiers: Boys: Seniors — Ben Ramser, Tim Enos Juniors — Rylee Knox, Matt Thibodeau, Colby Varney; Sophomores — Noah Castonguay, Drew Emond, Justin Freda, Harrison Knowlton, Josh Therrien. Girls: Seniors — Maddie Wiegman, Morgan Shaw; Juniors — Abby Chase, Alisha Labbe, Emily Shaw, Allison Simmons, Michaela Therrien,
Leavitt Alpine Skiing Coach: Jacob Johnston (second year) Last year's record: Boys: 5th at Class A states; Girls: 11th at Class A states. Returning skiers: Boys: Juniors — Eban Johnston, Derek Plourde; Sophomore — Lance Harder. Girls: Junior — Taylor Benson; Sophomore — Abbie Gaudette. Key losses: Katlyn Davis, Inga Rolfe, Addison Gagnon, Andrew Gaudette, Drew Bennett,
Leavitt Cheering Coach: Brenda Perry (13th year) Assistant Coach: Rachel MacNamera (third year) Seniors: Lindsey Arnold, Carrina Bowden, Kelly Harris, Alexandra Hudner; Juniors:
Kallah Turner; Sophomores — Olivia Mallar, Brooke Varney, Mackenzie Varney, Kate Mawhinney. Key losses: Nate Miller, Taren McGray, Lucy Knowlton, Alana Mallar, Emily Chase. Promising newcomers: Boys: Senior — David Hersom; Junior — Derek Plourde; Freshmen — Nate Allen, Chad Bates, Anthony Benson, Jarod Farrar, Bobby Kennan, Mitchell Knox, Mitchell Morrison, Dylan Peters, Tyler Simmons, Carter Veilleux. Girls: Senior — Sarah Enos; Junior — Cheryl Fichter; Freshmen — Julia Dillingham, Kierstin Leclerc, Lauren McKinley, Maya Merrill, Travis Nichols, Jacob Harris Promising newcomers: Boys: Freshmen — Colby Nadeau, Sam Gagnon, Gavin Cobb. Outlook: The Hornets graduated six seniors and will look for their juniors to fill the leadership void during a rebuilding year. Johnston, Harder, Gaudette and Benson have state meet experience. Coach’s comment: “Our hope is that with such a young team we will be able to help each skier focus on their strengths and grow throughout the season.” — Coach Jacob Johnston
Ashley Pratt, Corinne Rabon. Outlook: With more than 40 skiers, the Hornets have plenty of talent and depth to make a run in the KVAC and Class A. Wiegman is the defending state classical champion and will be looking for Chase and Labbe to take over for Knowlton and McGray as top-10caliber scorers. The boys have all but one racer back and welcome a large freshman class. Coach’s comment: “This is one of the largest teams we’ve ever had. With great numbers come awesome talents.” — Coach Dustin Williamson
Ben Ramser
Maddie Wiegman
Leavitt Girls’ Basketball continued
Eban Johnston
Taylor Benson
Kelly Harris
Lindsey Arnold
undefeated JV team and could be ready for increased roles. Coach's comment: “We’ll be small and quick and once again be an up-tempo team that will be scrappy and tenacious.” — Coach Tammy Anderson
Mariah Treadwell
Alexia Barcelou, Nicole Bradley, Madison Cote, Kelsea Marschall, Emily Perkins; Sophomores: Emma Fournier, Olivia Gilbert, Gretchen Hudner, Larissa Desrosiers; Freshmen: Kayla Crooker, Madison Green, Sydnee Vanhorn, Adrianna Whitaker.
Alexandra Hudner
Jenna Cote
Kristen Anderson
Ben Brown
Chris Burns
Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School Oxford Hills Alpine Skiing Coach: Mike Grace (14th year) Last year's record: Boys: 7th at Class A states; Girls: 5th at Class A states. Returning skiers: Boys: Senior — Ben Brow n; Juniors — Matt Michaud, Kieran Sadler; Sophomore — Chris Burns. Girls: Seniors — Colleen Stauder, Amanda Hanning; Sophomores — Annika Kahkonen, Miranda Murphy.
Key losses: Victoria Ebsworth, Samantha Hatch, Mimi Baumhoff. Promising newcomers: Boys: Freshmen — Finn Williamson, Todd Gustaitis; Girls: Freshmen — McKayla Ivey, Taylor Pullen, Ellie Bessette, Tayla Roberts. Outlook: All of the Vikings’ returners skied at states last year, with Michaud and Stauder posting top-10 finishes. The veterans will need more strong performances as the newcomers take time to develop. Coach’s comment: “The success of this season will rest on the core of veteran skiers we have.” — Coach Mike Grace
Amanda Hanning
Colleen Stauder
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