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Windham High School baseball recap - By David Field
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Windham had timely hitting and freshman
pitcher Bryce Afthim picked up the win in the seventh inning to get the
victory.
The Eagles used four pitchers in their
tilt against the Knights. Zach Skillings started the game for Windham and went
four innings and allowed one run. Evan Millett and Cam McCartney were the
middle relief and allowed four combined runs. Bryce Afthim allowed one run, but
his teammates offense got the win for him.
Tim Greenlaw belted a double in the
bottom of the seventh to tie the game. With Mitch Eskilson standing on third
base, Dylan Koza ripped a deep fly ball to left field that was caught. Eskilson
tagged up and beat the throw home to get the winning run. Both Greenlaw and
Eskilson had three hits to give the Eagles offensive strength in the middle of
the lineup.
Friday April 22 - Windham faces a tough
Cheverus team and loses 9-1.
Sophomore pitcher Mike Gilman got his
first loss as he allowed six runs in four innings of work. Cheverus earned this
victory by swinging the bat and getting twelve hits and caused Windham to
commit three errors defensively. Cheverus’ Logan McCarthy pitched a gem against
the Eagles. McCarthy struck out 11 batters and allowed one run and four hits to
earn his victory.
Windham was scheduled to play Deering on
Tuesday, April 26, but that game was postponed due to inclement weather. The
game was rescheduled for Wednesday April 27, but game results were not
available at press time.
Friday, April 22, 2016
Windham softball takes first ever trip to Florida - By Coach Travis Demmons
The
Windham High School varsity softball team embarked on a trip to Disney
World/ESPN's Wide World of Sports for five days of softball and fun in the sun.
It was the first such trip for the high school softball team in over ten
years and all involved enjoyed themselves immensely both on and off the field.
While on the field, the team played six games against teams from
Connecticut, Ohio and Maine. 
Danielle Tardiff, Erin Elder, Katie Hunter,
Lily MacPherson and Alex Morang all spent time in the pitcher's circle during
the preseason and all performed well. Windham's offense was consistently
fueled, during the trip, by Olivia Mora, Sadie Nelson, Megan Joy, Christina
Mooradian and Katelyn Troiano with everyone pitching in at various times.
During
their down time, the ladies spent time lounging by the pool, visiting several
theme parks, and enjoying time together while bonding as a team. As the
head coach of the team, I could not have asked for a better start to the
softball season. We expect this team to be high in the heal point
standings this season and their performance, and behavior, while in Florida
supported the high expectations we have for this team. Windham High School Eagles baseball opens with a win - By David Field
SANFORD - While their classmates were on
vacation, the Windham varsity baseball team opened its season with an extra
inning victory at Goodall Park on Monday. The Eagles went eight innings in
their 4-2 defeat of the Sanford Spartans.
Defensively, the Eagles were led by
Sophomore Tanner Bernier who pitched 7 innings and allowed one hit and two
runs. Bernier struck out three and had a solid defense behind him.
Windham scored first in the fourth
inning. Catcher Blake Houser belted a double to get in scoring position for the
Eagles. Dylan Koza (3-3) singled to put runners at the corners. Houser scored
on a wild pitch and Koza advanced to second. Evan Millett sacrificed Koza to
third. Evan Coughlin reached base on an error that would give Windham the 2-0
lead.
In the fifth, Bernier allowed his first
and only hit of the game. With runners at the corners, Bernier faked a throw to
first to hold the runner and was called for a balk to give Sanford their first
run. On the next pitch, Houser threw down to second to attempt to pick off the
runner. The ball squirted away and Sanford’s Xavier Chase was on third. With
one out, a deep fly ball to left scored Xavier to tie the game.
Middle School track teams race for the finish - By Coach Philip Jackson
Both boys’ and girls’ teams worked hard to improve throughout the season in a very competitive Greater Portland League. Several athletes had strong performances at the end of season festival meet. Boden Sabasteaniski won the intermediate 40. Ethan Wert won the intermediate 150. The seventh grade boy's relay of Ethan Wert, Ryan Abbotoni, Boden Sabasteanski and Robby Soucy finished in a close second place. The eighth grade boy's relay of Brady Jackson, Vireak Tray, Cameron Additon and Derek Klimko took an impressive four seconds off their time to finish third.Shalyn Bauer finished second in the intermediate 150, Kelsey Collins was third in the intermediate 150, and Hannah Langstaff was third in the senior 440. The relay team of Kelsey Collins, Vanessa Lindsay, Carissa O'Connell and Telia Flores-Brown finished fourth. The senior relay team of Sierra Guite, Kenadi Sawyer, Hannah Langstaff and Alex Hammond finished sixth.Swim season ends well for Windham Middle School - By Coach Brett Turenne
Windham Middle School swim team competed during the end
of February and all of March. Competing against teams all over southern Maine.
The middle school swim season ended very well. We had 50
kids on the team. The kids did very at the end of the festivals. Both teams had
a majority of the kids drop times and had best times. It was a great way to end
the short season on a high note. The kids worked very hard all year and it
showed off in the end.
Outstanding swimmers on the girls’ side were Kathryn
Lucas, Willow Morales, Molly Stephen, Hannah Maurais, Hannah Cornish, Rosie
Haibon and Jessie Farinella. A lot of the girls improved this season. A couple
that stood out were Chloe Wilcox, Alexis Pompeo, Sydney Nangle and Rebecca Huff.
On the boys’ side, the outstanding swimmers were Quinton
Hastings, Clay Hatch, Aiden Day, Nathan Plummer, Lucas Pondgratz, Jack DiBlasi.
The swimmers who progressed the most I would have to say were Jack DiBlasi and
Nathan Plummer.
The biggest thing my assistant coach, Mrs. Hodge, and I
worked on the most with the kids this year was making swimming fun, teaching
them techniques and making sure they worked hard. It's such a short season so
you want to make sure the kids stay interested in swimming going forward
and hope that they swim in high school.
and hope that they swim in high school.
Family hiking with children, pre-teens and teenagers - By Michelle Libby
Hiking
doesn’t have to be taking on the tallest mountains in the area, but getting
outside in the wilds of Maine to enjoy some fresh air and some sunshine. Taking
family hikes is a great way to introduce children to the enchantment of the
woods and to get exercise.
Having
a goal is a great way to determine the best hike for your family and to keep it
fun for everyone, said Bill Yeo, the Freeport Manager for the Outdoor Discovery
School at LL Bean. Angel Falls north of Rangeley is a great beginner or first
hike into see the largest waterfall in Maine. Setting a goal of seeing the
waterfall or perhaps swimming in frigid water could motivate younger hikers.
Some
hikers like to include geocaching on their hikes. Using a GPS device or an app
on a smartphone, hikers can search for hidden treasure using GPS coordinates
found on www.geocaching.com. Others might
bring snacks or a kite to enjoy at the top of the mountain or end of the hike.
Just remember to carry out what you carry in. Don’t leave trash around.
One
family had two adults and two children hiking. One of the adults ran ahead and
planted little surprises along the trail for them to find. It kept them
interested and engaged, said Yeo.
Bring
a dog on a hike is okay as long as the trail permits them. They also might need
water and treats, so be prepared to take care of Fido, too.
Establish
ground rules when hiking with older children or a group, like never get out of
sight from the last person or only go to the next cross path or road, then wait
for the rest of the group to catch up. Communication is key to a successful
hike.
“Each
time you hike, you’ll find out what works for you,” Yeo said.
Items
to take along when hiking vary family to family depending on the ages of the
hikers and their physical needs. Families with small children should remember
to bring diapers. Snacks can save the day for a family with toddlers or even
teenagers. Snacks on the low end of the glycemic scale are a better choice. On
longer hikes look into Camelback water bladders to help keep hikers hydrated.
Other items include a whistle, Tylenol,
Benadryl, bug spray, a small first aid kit, a camera, flashlights, kites or
Frisbees, Anti-bacterial wipes and a map of the area with a compass. Phones can
run out of battery or not have a signal, be prepared. Toilet paper, sunglasses
and hats, a pocket knife, sunscreen are also good items to pack, according to
Yeo, who has hiked many of the largest mountains in the United States and the
world, including Mt. Everest.
Check the weather before heading out.
Bring portable ponchos or garbage bags in case of rain.
Nothing can ruin hiking for someone
better than blisters from wearing the wrong kind of shoes or not being prepared
to take care of someone’s feet, on longer hikes. Open toed shoes are not the
best for hiking. Even if there’s a place to swim at the end, carry water shoes
or sandals in a backpack until you arrive.
Know the plants in the area that can
cause issues, like poison ivy and poison sumac. The itchy rashes these plants
can cause are irritating and not easy to clear up.
Getting lost was made famous by local
celebrity Donn Fendler, who inspired the story “Lost on a Mountain in Maine,”
when he spent nine days alone in the woods near Mt. Katadhin after wandering
away from his hiking party. The book is a great read for children and is taught
in the fourth grade in Maine schools. Children should be told that when they
get lost to stay put. If they have a whistle, they should blow it three times
loud and long, wait a moment and do it again. Rescuers are more likely to find
a lost hiker if they don’t have to chase him or her around.
When returning from a hike, always check
for ticks. They like warm moist places and can travel quickly.
The final thing to do once in the car or
back home is to debrief. Ask how the hike went for everyone? What made it
special and what did the family gain from the hike?
“I encourage you to get kids out there
in the mountains. They can grow with hiking, and it can take them anywhere they
want,” Yeo said.
For longer hikes with an overnight or
two, some of the same principals apply, but check with local outfitters for
proper gear and equipment lists.
Athlete of the week - Cameron Additon
Eighth grader Cameron Additon is the
Aroma Joe’s athlete of the week. The Windham Middle School student plays
lacrosse, football and track. He loves to play sports.
Cameron’s sports heroes are JJ Watt and
Tom Brady, both are football players.
“Cameron has shown himself as a leader
over the past few years. He is an example of hard work paying off,” said his
indoor track coach Phil Jackson.
Cameron said it is difficult to balance
school and sports because “(sports) take up a lot of time.”
He has learned that it is “easier to
work as a team,” he said. He would like to one day become a personal
trainer.
Cameron is the son of Ryan Additon and
Angela Additon and has a sibling Ashton.
Wilderness medicine courses
Saint
Joseph’s College is hosting a Wilderness First Responder Course (WFR) and A
Wilderness EMT Course (WEMT) at the campus in Standish from mid-May to early
June. The WFR is the standard for designed the outdoor adventurer, educator,
guide…anyone who wants to go a little farther, to more remote places, and know
what to do when something goes wrong. The 75+ hour course is open to anyone 16
years of age or older. There are no previous training requirements. The WEMT is
the complete course on both wild and urban emergency medicine…care for a person
in a remote setting, rescue them, and then know how to take care of them in the
back of the ambulance. Students in both courses will be taught how to assess
people who are injured or sick far from 911. They learn to resuscitate
patients, stop bleeding, clean and dress wounds, prevent and handle infections,
sprains, fractures, injuries of cold and heat, altitude, animal bites, water
emergencies, CPR, camp hygiene, medical emergencies, backcountry rescue, litter
building and much more.
These
programs stress experiential learning, skills, and focuses not on just what to
do, but how to do, with improvised equipment, far from help. The WFR is the
medical training level that is favored by organizations like Outward Bound,
NOLS, camps, guide services, college, and search and rescue teams…the WEMT
qualifies them to do all the WFR can do, as well as work in the urban EMS
system.
These
courses will be taught by The Kane Schools, who have been teaching wild and
rescue medicine for over 40 years. All courses are taught under the National
Education Standards for EMS and follow the National Scope of Practice and
Wilderness Medical Society guidelines. The WEMT earns the student 5.5 credits
from Eastern Maine Community College. For information contact thekaneschools@gmail.com or 207 935
2608.