Baseball
Coach: Bryan Harvie (3rd year)
Spring 2005 record: 5-9
How did last season end? Lost in the first round of the playoffs
Key players: Derek Poulin (catcher, senior); Zack Crouanas (pitcher/ third base/ shortstop, senior; Matt Wahrer (pitcher/ third base/ first base, senior); Kevin Chamberlain (pitcher, junior)
Season outlook: “I look for us to improve tremendously over last season and compete with the best in our league. We have a lot of experience back from last year and are primed for a great season.”
Softball
Coach: Tom Griffin (17th year)
Spring 2005 record: 17-3
How did last season end? Lost 1-0 to South Portland in the Western Class A finals
Key players: Kelsey Griffin (shortstop/ pitcher, junior); Meaghan Myers (catcher, junior); Caitlin LeBorgne (shortstop/ pitcher, junior); Becky Hooper (third base, senior); Sarah Bonenfant (second base, sophomore); Katrina Collins (outfield, senior)
Season outlook: “We lost (pitcher) Ambre Davidson for the season so this has been a big setback for our team, but we have two strong pitchers and our catcher returning so we should be OK there. Our entire infield will be new this year. We should be faster than last year and will have good talent that will come off the bench. We should be able to be competitive with the top teams in the league.”
Boys Lacrosse
Coach: Tobey Farrington (3rd year)
Spring 2005 Record: 9-5 MPA (12-6 Overall)
How did last season end? Lost to Cape Elizabeth in the Western Maine semifinals
Key players: Bryan Macphie (senior), Andy Clark (junior), Eric Payne (senior) Brent Mayo (junior), Cody Powers (junior), Ed Needham (junior), and Mark Strait (senior)
Season outlook: “We return all of our offensive threats this spring. The big question this spring is in the goal with the graduation of All-American David Hamilton. We have three goalies who will battle it out for the starting job. After having an extremely young team for two years, we will have some maturity this spring. Many of our juniors and seniors will be playing varsity for the third or fourth season. Several have been contributors since their freshman year. Because of our depth, we should be able to play a more up-tempo offense and a more aggressive defense.”
Girls Lacrosse
Coach: Marcia Wood (2nd year)
Spring 2005 record: 11-2
How did last season end? Lost in the quarterfinals
Key players: Jess Bolton (goalie); Lauren Hagerman (attack); Jess Baker (attack), Brittany Kane (defense); Amy Brigham (center); Jen Chiarantona (defense)
Season outlook: “We only lost three seniors to graduation. Bolton will anchor the defense along with Chiarantona and Kane. Hagerman will lead the attack with Baker and Brigham. Many of the girls have been playing together for three years so they are very comfortable with each other and how each girl plays. We have a tougher schedule this year so it will be interesting to see how the girls can handle the pressure.”
Boys Tennis
Coach: Craig McDonald (6th year)
Spring 2005 Record: 7-4
How did last season end? Lost in the Western quarterfinals to Windham
Key players: Mike Leary (No. 1 singles); Alex Hennings (No. 2 singles); Chris Packhem (doubles); Ethan McElwain (doubles); Pierre Soubrier; Nick Tolman
Season outlook: “This should be our deepest and most talented team since I started coaching at Scarborough. The team has the leadership and ability necessary to make a deep run into the playoffs.”
Girls Tennis
Coach: Tracy MacNider (5th year)
Spring 2005 Record: 9-4
How did last season end? Lost in the Class A semifinals
Key players: Kayla Goode and Alison Camire
Season outlook: “We should be somewhere in the middle of the mix.”
Boys Track
Coach: Derek Veilleux (4th year)
How did last season end? Finished 12th at the conference meet and 14th at the state meet.
Key players: Chris Harmon (distance, senior); Brian Van Dam (sprints, senior); James Mina (sprints, senior); Tyler Nelson (distance, senior); Chad Decker (sprints/ jumps, senior); Taylor Burns (racewalk, junior); Brecht Moulin (middle distance, junior); Ben Talbot (distance, junior); Travis Griffin (distance, junior); Henry Prosack (distance, junior); Scott Delano (sprints, sophomore); Brad Nakanishi (pole vault, freshman); Sam Chick (hurdles/ jumps, freshman)
Season outlook: “(I’m) not sure what to expect out of this team. We will struggle during the regular season as we don’t the bodies to cover all the events. However, when the championship meets come around I fully expect we will be in a position to challenge the top teams. We have a lot of top-end talent, which is going to help us at the big meets … I think a top-five finish at the state meet is in reach if things go well for us this year.”
Girls Track
Coach: Ron Kelly (29th year)
How did last season end? Second at the conference meet; third at the state meet
Key players: Becky Sither (hurdles/ jumps, senior); Karen Smith (pole vault, senior); Jaymie Coulston (javelin/ pole vault, senior); Rachael Mumm (sprints, senior); Christina Cange (relays, senior); Jesse Schoppee (javelin/ discus, senior); Erica Jesseman (distance, senior); Emma Judkins (jumps) Allison Chamberlain (middle distance); Annie Mills (hurdles); Devon Leighton (high jump)
Season outlook: “We will be battling Thornton for the top honors. Field events will our key this year. We are strong in the middle distance and up and strong in all three relays.”
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