Regional Sports
July 26, 2012, The Bridgton News, Page C
Nominees sought for LR Athletic Hall of Fame Do you know someone who should be considered for the Lake Region High School Athletic Hall of Fame? The Hall of Fame Committee is seeking nominations of athletes who excelled at LRHS through the year 2007. To be eligible for consideration as an athlete: • Must have competed in at least one varsity sport at Lake Region High School; • Must have completed all sea-
sons participated as an athlete in good standing; • Must have been recognized for outstanding achievement as a member of the team and school, conference, state level or multiple conference citations. To be eligible for consideration as a coach: • Must have coached a varsity sport at Lake Region High School for at least three years; • Must have performed all coaching responsibilities in a pro-
fessional manner; • Must have left employment as athletic coach in good standing with the athletic department and the school; • Program success — Number of wins and losses; • Recognition: Coach of the Year. To be eligible as a fan/contributor: • Must have been a positive contributor to the Lake Region Athletic scene through deeds and actions or
generosity. Nominations for the next Hall of Fame class are due by Aug. 18. Nomination forms are available by contacting LR Athletic Director Paul True at the high school or email paul.true@lakeregionschools. org. The nomination form will be on the SAD 61 website in the near future. The Hall of Fame Committee consists of eight members — a longtime girls’ athletic coach with four-plus years of experience, a
longtime boys’ athletic coach, former athletic director/coach with 10 years of experience, current athletic director, current varsity coach, Bridgton News sports editor, LR Booster Club president and LR community member. The committee will review nominations, using a 1–5 scale to determine Hall of Fame induction. Unsuccessful nominees will be automatically added to next year’s ballot. If a person is unsuccessful after five consecutive tries, his or
her name will not be carried over for a sixth year. However, he or she may be renominated at a later date. New Hall of Fame members will be honored during this fall’s Homecoming at Lake Region H.S. Current Hall of Fame members include: Linda Whitney, Tom Clow, Cindy Fagan, Wanda WardMacLean, Gary Speed, Lee-Lee Morrison, Matt Hancock, Arlene Hudson, Erich Reed, Tia Theriault, David Kilborn, Debbie Libby and Arthur Kilborn, Jr.
Eastman shatters Lovell record
FUN RUN top runners were Christine Koch and Michael Nickerson. The couple plan to marry in November.
Is racing part of this couple’s pact? SEBAGO — Michael Nickerson and Christine Koch were a pair at the Sebago Family Fun Run on Saturday. Michael was the top runner in the “down-and-back” race with a time of 10 minutes, 34 seconds. Meanwhile, Christine was the top female finisher, crossing the finish line in 12:50, good for fifth place in the field of 147 finishers. Soon, they become an “official” couple. The two will marry in November. Michael is the son of Stephen Nickerson, who is the brother of co-race director Marie Cutting of Sebago. Division winners were: Ages 10 & Under: Daniel Chizmar, Lauren Noble. Ages 11-13: Ayden Grass, Sarah Conforti. Ages 14-17: Mark MacDougall, Anna Noble. Ages 18-29: Jake Albert, Sarah Cutting. Ages 30-39: James Westburg, Jen Candage. Ages 40-49: Patrick Ludden, Kim Tupper. Ages 50-59: Stephen Nickerson, Nancy Hart. Ages 60-plus: John Lynch, Sheila Googins. Race Directors Jeff and Marie Cutting would like to thank all the participants, as well as the dedicated volunteers — Michele Rowe, Irene
LOVELL — July has been a very fast month for Silas Eastman. It started with an impressive win at Bridgton’s 4 on the Fourth race and continued on Saturday at Lovell’s Old Home Days 5K where he shattered the previous course record of 16:10, set in 2006 by David Hunt, with a time of 15 minutes 37 seconds. Eastman, 17 of Chatham, N.H., will be a senior this fall at Fryeburg Academy. Terry Ballou repeated as overall female winner with a time of 19:10. Fresh from competing in the Master’s Invitational in Eugene, Oreg., Terry cruised finishing more than two minutes ahead of the next female runner. Both Eastman and Ballou received awards designed by Conway glassblower, Nathan Macomber. One hundred-twenty eight competitors ran the course that finished at the Lovell Athletic Field. “What a joy to see Carol Roberts, running her first race ever, finish with a smile on her face,” said Stan Tupaj, race director. “The mother-daughter duo of Sarah and Michelle Boucher were just one of many family combos to enjoy the race. And how about Bryce Thurston
and his son Jake, finishing the race in the top 20 and then returning to the course to escort Laurie Ramsay to the finish line?” Race proceeds are evenly split between the Lovell Recreation Department and the Old Home Days Parade. The event would not be possible without the generous support of sponsors: Norway Savings Bank, Midtown Marketing Services, Muddy Moose Restaurant, Bennett Transportation, Bliss & Associates, FairPoint Communications, Harvest Gold Gallery, Michael Friedman, Esq., Doyle Antiques, Micklon Tree & Landscaping, JB Storage, White Birch Guide Service, Mo’s Electric & Solar, Chet Rogers, Thurston Home Builders, Drew Corporation, Dr. N. Scott Ferguson, Rachel Kuvaja, Ski Sundries, Bob the Screenprinter and Kezar Realty. Poland Spring, Rosie’s, Ebenezer’s Pub and the Center Lovell Market all contributed to the post-race refreshments. The Frontside Grind, New Balance Factory Store, the AMC, Lake Kezar Country Club, Kezar Lake Marina, Pirate’s Cove Golf and the Stow Corner Store pro-
and Hibby Nickerson, Matt and Katie Norton, Harvey Dutil, Sarah and Hannah Cutting, Moe and Chris Harriman, Tom Cutting, Ben Mckenney, Sebago Days Committee and Sebago Rescue. Thanks to the sponsors: Jordan’s Store, Kurt Christensen Custom Homes, Stone Surface Granite, Osgood Electric, Stop ’N Chop Tree Farm, Timberdown Logging and Gemme’s General Store. Here’s how runners fared: 1. Michael Nickerson, 10:34 2. Mark MacDougall, 11:43 3. James Westbury, 11:59 4. Stephen Nickerson, 12:33 5. Christine Koch, 12:50 6. Pete Hine, 13:02 7. Drew Drummond, 13:06 8. Anna Noble, 13:10 9. Jake Albert, 13:11 10. Ben Drummond, 13:11 11. Corrie Kavanaugh, 13:24 12. Brad Donohue, 13:39 13. Sarah Cutting, 13:52 14. Brycen Hill, 14:14 15. Jen Candage, 14:21 16. Anthony Bobeck, 14:25 17. Daniel Chizmar, 14:31 18. Bobby Barnes, 14:52 19. John Noble, 14:53 20. Anthony Rosa, 15:01 21. Ayden Grass, 15:12 22. Rick Fox, 15:13 23. Josh Kenney, 15:16 TIME TO COOL DOWN — Chet Rogers of Hollis, N.H. 24. Heather Drummond, 15:21 enjoys a bottle of water after running the Lovell 5K last 25. Patrick Ludden, 15:22 Saturday. (Photo by Frederic S. Sater, All Rights Reserved) FUN RUN, Page C
Cloning Tuesday races the trend David Eddy’s Thistle once again took first place at the third race of the Lake Region Sailing Club Tuesday Night Race Summer Series. This sailing season has been looking like repeats week to week. Is it Tuesday? Must be light to moderate airs dying to a drifter! The only significant difference was the wind direction, this time from the south. As a result, the first mark was set off Bluff Point rather than near Bell’s. With a thunderstorm-ridden front due to come in from “New Hampsha Way,” one of the towboats had a laptop and wireless hotspot uplink with NOAA Radar refreshing on the screen to allow the changing weather to be monitored. Like the previous Tuesday, the first boats set off in moderate but dying airs, with most holding to the left on starboard. The later faster-rated vessels
TIGHT FORMATION during recent Lake Region Sailing Club Tuesday Night Race Summer Series on Long Lake. saw a progressive lift and were able to ride up over the earlier starters. It was looking like Eddy’s Thistle “Gwaihir” to be first to the weather pin, but
ambiguous airs and nice sailing by Bob Bean and crew on the J22 “Rampage” gave that boat rounding honors. However, in light stuff such as was coming
to be the norm for Tuesday evenings, “Rampage” had to swing a bit wide, and into the gap went Eddy’s Thistle, off on leg two and never to be challenged again. Meanwhile, the balance of the fleet worked back from the left side, sailing in a massive header that no one really wanted. The storm clouds loomed large over Pleasant Mountain, rumbles were heard from the west and an occasional distant bolt was seen. Time to call the race for safety’s sake! Positions were noted by race committee and boats returned to their respective harbors. On to next Tuesday then! Final Results 1. Fast Eddy and Stephean Chute, Thistle, “Gwaihir” 2. Bob Bean, Mike Bray and Paul Gillis, J22 “Rampage” 3. Rob Knowles and Anne Wold, Capri 22, “Barbara B” SAILING, Page C
VICTORY SMILES — Silas Eastman and Terry Ballou were the top male and female finishers at the 8th Annual Lovell Old Home Days 5K. (Photo by Frederic S. Sater) vided wonderful prizes for the race a success and especially to random awards. the residents of Lovell for their “A special thank you goes enthusiasm and to the Old Home to all of the volunteers who Days Committee for their supwork every year to make this port,” Tupaj said.
How they finished 8th Annual Lovell Old Home Days 5K 1. Silas Eastman, 17, Chatham, NH, 15:37 2. Nick Brown, 14, Madison, NH, 17:54 3. Eric Hannes, 16, Lovell, 18:10 4. TJ Rose, 15, Lovell, 18:11 5. Logan Gerchman, 17, Denmark, 18:18 6. Darin Brown, 45, Madison, NH, 18:20 7. Adam Armington, 16, Lovell, 18:37 8. Liuke Yang, 15, Fryeburg, 18:46 9. Donald Fredrickson, 52, Lovell, 19:01 10. Bryce Thurston, 42, Lovell, 19:06 11. Terry Ballou, 44, Staten Island, NY, 19:10 12. Patrick Carty, 14, Sweden, 19:34 13. Albert Zulps, 50, East Boston, MA, 19:39 14. Chris Solter, 19, Brownfield, 20:54 15. Jim Carty, 43, Sweden, 20:57 16. Cutter Meeker, 12, Naples, 21:06 17. Jarque Couture, 47, Lovell, 21:07 18. Jake Thurston, 17, Lovell, 21:09 19. Michael Sleron, 64, Buckfield, 21:29 20. Sarah Wilson, 38, Newton, MA, 21:39 21. Cathleen Livingston, 46, NH, 21:53 22. Christian Bedell, 13, Center Lovell, 22:07 23. Jeffrey Davis, 42, Gorham, 22:08 24. Elizabeth Johannsen, 30, Wellesley, MA, 22:32 25. John Dione, 47, Raymond, 22:35 26. Mary Warner, 35, Milton, MA, 22:37 27. Jessica Daly, 15, Wrentham, MA, 22:39 28. Josh Rose, 9, Lovell, 22:40 29. Jonathan Burk, 15, Denmark, 22:48 30. Kevin McDonald, 62, Lovell, 22:49 31. Bill Buick, 55, Chatham, NH, 22:50 32. David Williams, 40, Eliot, 22:51 33. Alan Sparn, 53, Madison, CT, 22:54 34. Bill Fields, 47, Fryeburg, 22:59 35. Alan Kinerson, 61, Gray, 23:04 36. David Powers, 16, Lovell, 23:10 37. Craig Whiton, 61, Portland, 23:16 38. Laura Pulito, 17, Brownfield, 23:19 39. Hunter Day, 13, Lovell, 23:34 40. Melissa Brown, 12, Madison, NH, 23:35 41. Tracey Burk, 40, Denmark, 23:55 42. Casey Fleming, 28, Richmond, VA, 23:56 43. Katie Glynn, 26, Denver, CO, 24:03 44. Isabelle Attenborough, 18, Manchester, MA, 24:08 45. Kyle Manlogon, 13, Amherst, NH, 24:09 46. Neale Attenborough, 52, Manchester, MA, 24:11 47. Stephen Jacobs, 55, Lovell, 24:14 48. Eric Belcher, 38, Stoneham, 24:21 49. Denyell Gerchman, 43, Denmark, 24:22 50. Malcolm McPherson, 47, Summit, NJ, 24:27 51. Kirsten Tenttoor, 39, Hopkinton, MA, 24:46 LOVELL 5K, Page C