Boys lacrosse: Coaches and players credit a middle school feeder system and the Cougars' passion for the sport for their 10-2 regular season and No. 3 seed in Class B playoffs.
EDWARD LITTLE
Low numbers and inexperience might seem like a hinderance for the Red Eddies, but coach Tom Smith sees other assets that should make his team competitive.
“Our defense is very new to lacrosse and developing,” Smith said. “Low numbers means guys will be on the field most of the game. The beginning of the season will be tough, but I expect a ton of growth as the season progresses. We have a solid starting offense who can help coach the younger players.”
Senior Caleb Davis and juniors Tyler Smith and Wesley Clements will spearhead EL’s offense. Senior Cayden Childs will anchor the defense.
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Mt. Blue High School’s Xander Gurney competes in a Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference ski meet at Titcomb Mountain in Farmington in Jan. 2020.
Morning Sentinel file photo by Michael G. Seamans
Editor’s note: This is the fourth in a series of previews of Franklin- and Kennebec-county teams in the Sun Journal’s coverage area that have decided to play this winter.
Mt. Blue Alpine ski coach Mark Cyr said newcomers will lighten the load after the Cougars lost a few top-notch skiers this season.
“We have had an outstanding early season, really focusing on fundamentals,” Cyr said. “With everything pushed back, we can spend more time on the basics, both mechanics and tactics. We are taking it slow and making sure we get every athlete in a good place to start racing.”