Baseball
Coach: Todd Day (3rd year)
Spring 2005 Record: 12-4
How did last season end? Lost in the Western Class B semifinals to eventual state champion Gorham
Key players: Mike Kertes (short stop); Kyle Dancause (catcher); Drake Livada (third base); Liam O’Shea (pitcher, first base); Pat Murphy; Kyle Toot; Kevin Martin
Season outlook: “(We have) a mix of veterans who know how to compete along with some key additions from the JV team, who provide an excellent mix of talent. This will be an exciting team to watch. Experienced pitchers Liam O’Shea and Pat Murphy are
ready to step into the vacated roles of graduated pitchers Tom Gruber and Nick Freed … The 2006 Cape (team) will have its own identity but expects its
staple of pitching and defense to carry it deep into the playoffs.”
Softball
Coach: Joe Henrikson (9th year)
Spring 2005 record: 13-3
How did last season end? Lost to Gorham in extra innings in the Western Maine final
Key players: Jackie Moran (pitcher, junior); Brennan Balfour (third base, junior); Maureen Kertes (second base, junior); Marla Houghton (center field, junior).
Season outlook: “We’ve got everybody back but one, so we should be tough to beat, should be strong. We’ve got a freshman catcher, Colleen Martin, replacing a senior, but I think she’ll fill the role fine … There’s a lot of good teams out there. Our record was good (last year), but I think we had seven one-run ballgames that we won.”
Girls Lacrosse
Coach: Sarah Kinchella (3rd year)
Spring 2005 Record: 9-6
How did last season end? Lost to Kennebunk in the Western quarterfinals
Key players: Carly Rapaport (forward, senior); Grace Needleman (defense, senior); Hannah Landis (midfield, senior)
Season outlook: “There is a lot of talent returning – eight seniors. We have high expectations for the team this year.”
Boys Lacrosse
Coaches: Ben Raymond (8th year)
How did last season end? Won the state championship
Key players: Evan Bagley (midfield); Matt Allen (defense); Chris Burton (midfield), Nate Stevens (attack)
Season outlook: “The team hopes to contend for the first ever class B state championship.”
Boys Track
Coach: David Weatherbie (4th year)
Spring 2005 record: 10-2
How did last season end? Class C state champions
Key players: Kevin Harrison (long jump, triple jump, 400 meter); Coleman Hatton (1600 meter, 800 meter, relays); Stanis Moody-Roberts (distance runner); Ben Weimont (throws)
Season outlook: “We expect to be one of a handful of teams with a good chance to win the Class B state championship. Our strengths are in the jumps, throws and distance Events. Kevin, Colman and Ben are the leaders. If they score well in the big meets, we will be right in the mix.”
Girls Track
Coach: David Weatherbie (4th year)
Spring 2005 record: 9-3
How did last season end? Class C state runner-up
Key players: Dana Riker (800 meter, 400, relays); Clare Egan (1600, 400, 300 hurdles, relays); Blair Griffin (100, 200, long jump, relays); Erin Gross (1600, 3200); Ashley Robinson (100, 200, long jump, relays); Laura Williamson (pole vault)
Season outlook: “Greely will be the favorite to win the girls Class B state meet. However, if we can get some points in the throws and pole vault, we will be in the
mix. Our strength is on the track. If Dana, Clare and Blair stay healthy, we will score major points in the 200, 300 hurdles, 400, 800, 1600, and all three relays.”
Boys Tennis
Coach: Andy Strout (28th year)
Spring 2005 Record: 15-1
How did last season end? Lost in the Class B state finals
Key players: Will Hall, Chris Steinroeder, Zach Rioux and Joe Tyler
Season outlook: “Depth will be the key to our success.”
Girls Tennis
Coach: Andy Strout (1st year; also coached squad in the 90s)
Spring 2005 Record: 12-4
How did last season end? Lost in the Western Class B finals
Key players: Melissa Slack and Amanda Slack
Season outlook: “Depth will be the key to our success.”
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