Football
Coach: Jason McLeod (2nd Year)
Fall 2005 Record: 2-6
How did last season end: Won consecutive games versus South Portland and Cheverus
Key veterans: Dereck Gilman, Joel Chadbourne, Tony Cook, Will Wescott, Eric Anderson, Brian Doyle, Nick Marchant
Key newcomers: Joey Cook, Michael Anthony, Justin Richards
Key concern: “A lack of depth might hurt, but the players are working very hard. A lot of players will be expected to play on both sides of the ball.”
Coach’s outlook: “Each game every week is tough. We play in a very competitive conference. There are no easy opponents. If the team can stay healthy, we have a great shot of being competitive. We’ll be looking for all players to contribute.”
Boys Soccer
Coach: Tim Gillis (15th year)
Fall 2005 Record: 14-3
How did last season end: Lost in Western Maine semifinal to defending state champion Greely, 2-1
Key veterans: Dereck Gilman, Joel Chadbourne, Tony Cook, Will Wescott, Eric Anderson, Brian Doyle, Nick Marchant
Key newcomers: Travis Rand, Eben Perkins, Brian Cooke, Galen Perkins, Matt Foye
Key concern: ” A lack of depth and loss (to graduation) of about a foot in average height:”
Coach’s outlook: “We will have to play above our size and strength to compete with the top teams this year.”
Girls Soccer
Coach: Vince Aceto (2nd year)
Fall 2005 Record: 4-10
How did last season end: Did not advance to postseason
Key veterans: “The entire varsity squad is back and all have very important roles this fall.”
Key newcomers: Mallory Driscoll, Stephanie Wagner
Key concern: “With only 15 players on the varsity roster, I am hopeful we stay healthy and fit for what I consider to be a very important year.”
Coach’s outlook: “Our team is still very young. All the players have a role in this squad. If they perform at the level they know they are capable of, very positive results will come their way.”
Field Hockey
Coach: Beth Murphy
Fall 2005 Record: 13-5
How did last season end: Lost to Bonny Eagle in the quarterfinals
Key veterans: Erin Knott, Molly McDonough, Meghan Quigley, Julia Cuddy, Darcy Pratt, Katie Swett, Jackie Potvin, Jenn Chau, Lauren Ludka, Alyssa McCarthy, Erin Murphy
Key newcomers: Katrina Ramos, Jenna Gammon, Liz Rodriguez, Lacy Dugas, Jess Perreault, Olivia Hebert, Ashley Clifford
Coach’s outlook: “This is a very dedicated and close knit group who know what their goals are, and that is to be one of the top teams in the SMAA. Our strengths will be speed on the forward line and a very talented midfield and defensive team. We cover all areas this year where last year we depended on certain individuals to carry us. This year is a total team effort and team chemistry will hopefully carry us there as long as we can stay healthy.”
Girls Cross Country
Coach: Suzanne Hussey (2nd year)
Fall 2005 Record: 2-12 regular season
How did last season end: Finished 11th at the regional meet
Key veterans: “Junior Keelin O’Connor led the team last year and will continue to run in one of the top positions again this year. Senior-captain Jen Robertson will round out the top three and is looking to have a very strong season after running 25 seconds faster than last years time in the SMAA Relay meet.”
Key newcomers: “Junior Jackie Cote will be a top runner for Westbrook as well as in the SMAA. Jackie clocked the 7th fastest time overall in the SMAA Relay meet. Juniors Amy McIntire and Leah Grabaz are great additions that should be among the top runners on the team. Freshman Kristle Doughty has some great potential and should be running in the top seven this season.”
Coach’s outlook: “We are looking forward to a strong season. The team has doubled in size from last year with 14 runners on the team. With the addition of some talented runners the Lady Blazes are looking to work hard all season in hopes to qualify as a team for the State Championship meet.”
Golf
Coach: Mark Luthe (2nd Year)
Fall 2005 Record: 2-8
How did last season end: “We had a young team and unfortually did not make it to states. It was a great group of kids that loved the game of golf and always wanted to learn the game.”
Key veterans: Adam Fenderson, Andrew Blais, Zack Joy, Mike McCaffrey, Ross Fletcher, Chris Howard
Key newcomers: Nick Finachiro, Vinnie Aceto, Shane Nealey, Joe Gouse, Todd Hood, Ryan Simineau
Key concern: “We are in a tough conference but I have high aspirations with this team. Cheverus is a tough team again this year.”
Coach’s outlook: “This will be another building year. We are only losing one senior, Adam Fenderson. We set our goals high for this season and I think my young team can pull through down the stretch. I look forward to working with these kids for many more years.”
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