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Assistant Executive Director of Maine Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association Adjunct Professor of Sport and Exercise Science-Saint Joseph's College
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The scene at Winnacunnet HS (NH) last night where Winnacunnet and Spaulding players entered the field together holding a tribute sign for the Lewiston community. "Amazing Grace" played over the loudspeakers.
Sports is a powerful mechanism for bringing people together.
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In the final stages of interviewing, researching, and writing Stolen Seasons: How COVID Crippled Maine Sports. WGME-TV sports anchor Dave Eid &d I are co-authoring this book, which will chronicle the impact of the coronavirus on Maine high school, college, & professional sports
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Sportsmanship comes in many forms. Sometimes it is in the simplest of acts -- such as showing respect for a fellow competitor. Isaac Ofielu of Thornton Acad. reached out to a sprinter from Gorham at yesterday's meet when that athlete pulled up during a race. Isaac, we are proud!
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Next Saturday Thornton Academy senior Kobe Gaudette will make his 4th appearance in a state championship game in the past five athletic seasons (2018-FB, 2019-BLax, 2019-FB, 2020-BB). No other athlete in the 127 year history of the TA athletic program can claim that fact.
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Tonight was the last of 6000+ games that I have hosted as a high school AD. Thornton Academy topped Windham in the Class A boys lax tournament.
My first game as an AD-Sept. 3, 1996. Bonny Eagle defeated Lincoln Acad. 2-0 in girls soccer. And I was the head coach as well!
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Thornton Alumni Update: Anthony Bracamonte '19 caught seven passes for 128 yards, including a 41-yarder, in his collegiate debut for Endicott. The Gulls topped Framingham State 55-27. The fans in Beverly, MA saw firsthand what those at Hill Stadium witnessed for 4 years.
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Thornton Academy Athletics congratulates George Mendros, who has been selected by the Maine Principals' Association to receive the Larry LaBrie Award for Outstanding Contributions to the MPA Interscholastic Division. He will be honored on April 28. Totally deserved - well done!
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Dave Eid of WGME-TV and I are pleased to announce that we have been collaborating on a book project about Maine sports and the COVID-19 pandemic. It is entitled "Stolen Seasons".
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I am not sure why, but the Thornton Academy student section insisted I tweet this photo taken at the basketball tournament last night.
I always try to keep my promises - here it is . . .
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Thornton Academy Athletics offers its congratulations and best wishes to WGME-TV's Dave Eid today. Dave has been selected to throw out the first pitch at today's Boston/Cleveland game at Fenway Park. I am predicting a cut fast ball over the outside corner. Good luck!
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Thornton Academy Athletics extends its sympathy to the family of Don Wilson and the entire Biddeford community. A long-time AD at BHS, Don was an icon of Tiger Athletics and a wonderful friend to many on either side of the Saco River. He was one of a kind and will be missed.
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These grounds will be alive with activity on Monday. The entire Thornton Academy community is excited for our students and coaches.
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Thornton Alumni Update: Jack Webb '18 was not only captain of the West for the Lobster Bowl, but also the recipient of the citizenship award. "Jackie Moon" is one of the most spirited players in the 125 years of TA football. Sacred Heart Univ. & AD Bobby Valentine are blessed.
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George Mendros has over 240 victories in 25 seasons as Thornton Academy's boys outdoor track and field coach. Today his team won the Class A state title for the second time in his career. The last time was 2008 at Windham High School.
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Thornton Academy Athletics is proud to announce that we have been awarded the 2023 New England Outdoor Track and Field Championships! 1200 of the region's finest high school athletes will converge on Hill Stadium on June 10.
Thornton Academy last hosted this event in 2019.
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Front page headlines in the Press Herald for Josh Ross and Thornton Academy Unified Basketball. A great way to start the morning!
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Stolen Seasons Update:
The book is nearing the final stages. My co-author Dave Eid and I have learned that our publisher has formatted 9 of our 15 chapters. Her goal was to finish this week.
This is the cover photo. Hopefully the book will appear in Maine stores soon!
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I was walking through the upper gym at TA this afternoon and ran across this scene.
Mr. Maine Basketball 2023 vs. Mr. Maine Basketball 1994
Son vs. Father
Could this be the match to determine which Davies was the better hoopster?
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Congratulations to Thornton Academy football coach Kevin Kezal, who was named Class A Coach of the Year.
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Today Thornton Academy Unified Basketball player Josh Ross was awarded his "Travy t-shirt by Travis Lee of WMTW-TV. Josh made the shot of the year in high school basketball this season. Congratulations!
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Thornton Academy Athletics congratulates Nick Tabor, who was selected this week as the 2019 Guy Lajeunesse Assistant Coach of the Year for all Class A football schools in the state of Maine. It is a well-deserved honor for someone who has coached at TA since 2001.
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A fantastic look at the Josh Ross shot at last week's home Unified basketball game.
Lesson
#1
: Support Unified Basketball!
Lesson
#2
: Never challenge Josh to a game of H-O-R-S-E!
Josh Ross from Thornton Academy(Saco,ME)making a backwards half court shot during a Unified Game against Sanford HS, amazing shot! If your school has Unified Hoops you need to go, you’ll leave w/ a smile.
@RexChapman
@ESPNTop
@stephenasmith
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Mia-Claire Kezal of Thornton Academy stands atop the podium after winning the New England indoor track and field championship in the 1000.
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Congratulations to Thornton Academy sophomore Braden Camire, who made a hole-in-one this past weekend on the par three 10th hole at Natanis Golf Course!
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Thornton Alumni Update: Jack Webb '18 made his collegiate debut for Sacred Heart in the Pioneers' 35-6 victory over Lafayette today in Fairfield, CT. Jack is wearing
#63
for Sacred Heart this season.
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Thornton Academy Athletics congratulates Cody Bowker. Cody pitched a perfect game against Sanford at Goodall Park this evening, striking out eight in an 11-0 Golden Trojan victory.
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In addition to being ecstatic for our own students and coaches, Thornton Academy Athletics is excited for those at Biddeford, Kennebunk, Marshwood, Massabesic, Noble, Old Orchard Beach, Sanford, Seacoast Christian, Traip, Wells, and York.
York County is "green" . . .
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Thornton Academy State Championship Appearances in the Kevin Kezal era:
2012 - Lawrence -W 37-23
2014 - Windham -W 35-14
2015 - Portland -W 24-14
2018 - Portland -W 49-14
2019 - Bonny Eagle -L 21-34
2021 - Oxford Hills -W 42-27
2022 - Oxford Hills -L 7-21
2023 - Portland -W 24-14
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USA Today High School Sports has named Thomas Palmer of Thornton Academy its Maine Defensive Player of the Year.
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My 10,000th Tweet: Thank you to the Thornton Academy athletic community, including all student-athletes, coaches, parents, and spectators. It is truly an honor to serve.
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Thornton Athletics congratulates Maine Gatorade Football Player of the Year Anthony Bracamonte on having made his decision to attend school and play at Endicott next fall. Anthony's electrifying style created some of the most memorable moments in the 125-yr history of TA football
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Congratulations to Jack Webb, who has been elected as one of the offensive captains of the West squad for the Maine Shrine Lobster Bowl.
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Thornton Alumni Update: What a day for two TA alumni on Endicott's Senior Day! Greg Ruff '16 scores on a 76-yard TD run and Anthony Bracamonte '19 hauls in a 22-yard TD pass. The Gulls tops UNE by a 49-7 score.
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Thornton Academy is pleased to announce that it has accepted an invitation to host the 2018 New England Outdoor Track & Field Championships.
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Welcome, Mr. Lance Johnson, to your new home. You will love it as I have for the past 17 years.
Mr. Johnson will begin serving as the 15th athletic director in Thornton Academy history in only eighteen days.
The Golden Trojans are in fantastic hands.
T-H-O-R-N-T-O-N
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Thornton Academy Athletics appreciates the efforts of our certified athletic trainer Tony Giordano. Tony is one of the busiest people on the campus as he takes care of all of our student-athletes. He is a nightly fixture at Hill Stadium or Linnell Gymnasium. Thank you, Tony.
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Jack Webb scores the game winner 45 seconds into the second overtime to help Thornton Academy defeat Cape Elizabeth 11-10 at Hill Stadium. C.J. LaBreck tallies five goals to pace all individual scorers.
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Dave Eid and I are pleased to announce completion of the 2nd full edit of "Stolen Seasons: How COVID Crippled Maine Sports". We have an upcoming appointment with a publisher & look forward to our book being printed. This 14-month project is nearing a close. More news to come!
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Congratulations to Thornton Academy linebacker Cameron Houde, who was named by USA Today to a first team berth on the 2017 All-USA Maine Football squad.
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Congratulations to Jack Webb, who was named as Thornton Academy's Student of the Month for September and recognized at today's school mtg.
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Congratulations to Will Davies of Thornton Academy - Mr. Maine Basketball for 2023.
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Big day for the Edborg brothers of Thornton Academy: Noah is Journal Tribune MVP while Sam is JT Rookie of the Year.
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Thornton Alumni Update: Mia-Claire Kezal '22 was the United States Naval Academy's fourth runner (24th overall) in today's Harry Groves Spiked Shoe Invitational held at Penn State. Mia-Claire ran the 6K course in 21:54.3 in her collegiate debut.
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Anthony Bracamonte hauled in this Kobe Gaudette pass for a touchdown in Thornton Academy's Class A state championship victory over Portland in November. Today he learns if he is the 2018 Fitzpatrick Trophy winner. The entire TA community wishes Anthony best of luck!
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Tonight Payton Jones became only the second Thornton Academy boys basketball player to have scored 1000 points in the history of the program, which began in 1903.
Bob Warner '72 is the all-time leading scorer in TA history with 1218.
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Congratulations to Anthony Bracamonte and Ethan Logan, who have been selected as recipients of the Maine Chapter of the National Football Foundation Scholar-Athlete Awards! They will be recognized at Bowdoin College on May 22.
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Scene between the second and third periods of last night's hockey game at Biddeford Ice Arena. Andy Indorf was the bearer of the official "crowd enforcement" poster at the game and approves the message.
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We were both at work yesterday in different capacities, but I took a quick break for a photograph with my co-author Dave Eid of WGME. Our book Stolen Seasons: How COVID Crippled Maine Sports is now being edited by our publisher. The project is getting closer to completion!
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Thornton Academy's Jack Webb - aka "Jackie Moon" is being honored on WCSH-TV's "Varsity Club" tonight. One of TA's finest gentlemen . . .
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Thornton Alumni Update: Anthony Bracamonte '19 caught a season-high eleven passes for 72 yards as Endicott topped Salve Regina today. Anthony leads the Gulls with 29 receptions on the season.
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Thornton Academy Athletics is proud to announce that Michael Anthony Giordano, Jr. has been selected by the Maine Athletic Trainers Association to receive the prestigious Bill Cox Service Award. There is nobody more deserving than Tony. TA is very fortunate. Congrats, Tony!
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Thornton Academy boys lacrosse coach Ryan Hersey has been named by the Portland Newspapers as Boys Lacrosse Coach of the Year. Mr. Hersey also earned his 100th career TA varsity coaching victory during the 2019 season.
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Thornton Alumni Update: Kylie Bedard '22 clocked a 1:06.49 in the 400 meter hurdles to help the United States Naval Academy top Army in the Army vs. Navy Outdoor Star Meet last weekend.
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Congratulations to Jack Webb and Cameron Houde of Thornton Academy, who were selected to participate in the Maine Shrine Lobster Bowl Classic. Jack and Cam have one game left at Hill Stadium on July 21!
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Thornton Athletics is proud to announce that our varsity girls basketball team will presented with an MPA Class AA South sportsmanship banner on Saturday. TAGB is a leader in community service through its Hoops for Hope program. Coach Marston teaches important life lessons.
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Thornton Academy tops Windham 52-36 in girls basketball action today at Linnell Gymnasium. Congratulations to head coach Eric Marston, who earned his 100th career coaching victory today. Mr. Marston's 100 wins is tops in TA girls basketball history; Phil Curtis won 98 games.
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Thornton Academy boys lacrosse player Wyatt LeBlanc has been named an Academic All-American by US Lacrosse. Congratulations to Wyatt!
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As 2018 closes out, Thornton Academy Athletics salutes the three teams that earned Class A state championships in the past year:
June 2 - Boys Outdoor Track and Field (at Morse)
June 16 - Boys Lacrosse (at Fitzpatrick Stadium)
November 17 - Football (at Fitzpatrick Stadium)
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Final edits have taken place for our book Stolen Seasons; it is only days away from being printed. Pictured are the front and back covers, including testimonials from Sen. Susan Collins, Bruins goalie Jeremy Swayman, and Bowdoin coach Ben Guite.
Thank you to Tower Publishing!
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Congratulations to Thornton Academy baseball coach Greg Paradis, who earned his 100th career victory at Hadlock Field vs. Portland today.
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Jason Montano broke a 42-year old SMAA mark in the shot put and went on to capture the Class A state championship. The future DePaul Blue Demon has now been named the Portland Newspapers Indoor Track Athlete of the Year. Congratulations to Jason!
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Dawson Desrosiers '20 has answered my Thornton Academy Mt. Rushmore challenge with a powerful visual.
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One of the best parts of next week's Thornton Academy/Edward Little boys basketball match-up is the opportunity to compete against a team coached by Mike Adams. Coach Adams is an outstanding gentleman and class act; he is truly an inspirational leader.
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C.J. LaBreck of Thornton Academy was named to the Portland Newspapers Boys Lacrosse All-State Team and was selected as Player of the Year.
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Congratulations to Thornton Academy coach Kevin Kezal and his staff for guiding our football team to another excellent regular season. Very proud of this group of people and grateful for their hard work, leadership, and example. Class acts who teach life lessons through sport.
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Thornton Academy Athletics congratulates senior Zach Taranko. Zach has been selected by WHOU to be on the call for MPA ice hockey tournament games played at the Cross Insurance Arena. Doc Emrick and Dale Arnold got their starts in the Frank Fixaris Press Box. Next up???
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The Thornton Academy Athletic Department and the entire greater Saco community salutes Fitzpatrick Trophy finalist Anthony Bracamonte. We are very proud of you. Your words today spoke volumes about your feelings about family, school, and community.
#number21isapowerfulrolemodel
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Thornton Academy Athletics congratulates our football coach Kevin Kezal. Coach Kezal has been selected as 2021-2022 NFHS 11-Man Football Coach of the Year for the state of Maine. Well deserved!
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Thornton Athletics congratulates Michael Anthony Giordano, Jr. Tony will receive the Bill Cox Award this afternoon from the Maine Athletic Trainers Association. He has been a superstar in the profession during the pandemic. We at TA knew about those qualities all along ...
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Thornton Academy Class of 2021 College Commitments:
Kylie Bedard will attend the United States Naval Academy, where she will compete in women's track and field for the Midshipmen.
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Congrats to Josh Delcourt, Thornton's Teacher of the Year! (Very proud - Josh was one of my student-athletes @ BE.)
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The teacher and the pupil: Thornton Academy coach Bob Davies and Bonny Eagle coach John Trull square off in the Class AA South championship game on Friday. In 2009 John Trull (right, cutting down nets) was captain of the Class A state championship team coached by Bob Davies.
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Thornton Academy is pleased to announce that Cameron Houde and Garret Lynn are being recognized by the Howard Vanderea Maine Chapter of the National Football Foundation as scholar-athletes. Two outstanding young men who have represented the Maroon and Gold well on the gridiron.
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WGME's Dave Eid and I are proud to announce that we have completed Stolen Seasons: How COVID Crippled Maine Sports. We are meeting with a publisher in 12 days. We have been working on this project for the past 14 months and are excited to be able to share our book with readers!
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No athlete in the history of Thornton Academy won more individual state championships than Jenny Pierpont '06, who collected 19 in her amazing career. On Saturday, she will be inducted into the TA Athletic Hall of Fame.
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Thank you to all of our game officials who have served our school events during this challenging winter. A special shout-out to the assignors who found creative ways to cover the games. An unheralded -- and critical -- part of education-based athletics.
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Congratulations to my friend and AD colleague Peter Shambo! Today Pete completed the 2160-mile long Appalachian Trail by summiting Mt. Katahdin and reaching Baxter Peak.
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Congratulations to Thornton Academy student-athlete Mia-Claire Kezal '22, who will attend the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis next year to continue her academic and athletic career.
Congratulations to Thornton Academy senior Mia-Claire Kezal who will attend the Naval Academy next year to continue her academic and athletic career
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Thornton Alumni Update: Jack Webb '18 was a starter on the offensive line for the University of Maine in its game against Colgate this afternoon.
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Historic day at Thornton Academy as lights turned on for home outdoor track and field meet at Hill Stadium for first time ever.
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Congratulations to Will Davies of Thornton Academy, Gatorade Maine Player of the Year for boys basketball!
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Thornton Academy boys lacrosse defeats Kennebunk by a 14-10 score tonight at the University of New England. Coach Ryan Hersey (100-38, .725) earns his 100th career victory as head boys lacrosse coach at Thornton Academy.
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The story behind these two photos will be shared on WMTW-TV (Channel 8) on Wednesday, May 22 at 6:20pm. Travis Lee will talk to these two track and field competitors who are linked together in a moment of sportsmanship and support. Education-based athletics at its best . . .
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Oh, and 73 yards on three kickoff returns and another couple of yards on the ground. 258 all-purpose yards on the night . . .
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The Thornton Academy Athletic Dept. will donate a portion of the gate proceeds from the BE at TA football game to hurricane relief efforts.
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Will Davies becomes the first basketball player in Thornton Academy history to win the Mr. Maine Basketball Award. It is also marks the first time in Maine history that a father/son combination has received this honor.
Bob Davies was named Mr. Maine Basketball in 1994.
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Under the leadership of Coach Jack Morrison, Thornton Academy freshman football has won its last 29 contests. In the past 15 seasons, Coach Morrison has guided his players to an overall won-loss record of 107-8-1. His career with the program spans 46 seasons!
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Congratulations to Wyatt LeBlanc of Thornton Academy, who today signed a Division II National Letter of Intent to continue his education and play men's lacrosse at Bentley University in Waltham, Massachusetts.
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Congratulations to Olivia Howe of Thornton Academy, who recorded her first varsity no-hitter in the Golden Trojans' victory at Bonny Eagle on Tuesday. Olivia is now 2-0 in the pitching circle for the season.
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Thank you to
@Bound_HQ
for this recognition. I am fortunate to serve a wonderful group of students, coaches, colleagues, and community members here at Thornton Academy.
Congratulations to
@GarySteTAAD
, Athletic Director at
@ThorntonAcademy
, our Maine recipient of the AD of Influence Award. A very well deserved honor, presented by
@PocketAD_
👏
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Congratulations to Thornton Academy senior Mia-Claire Kezal. Mia-Claire broke the school record in the 600 meter dash at the University of Southern Maine last evening with a time of 1:28.72. Great job, Mia-Claire!
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Thornton Academy Athletics congratulates Mike Lowe of the Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram on his retirement. Today ends one chapter of an exceptional career in journalism and starts another in which brand new adventures await. Thank you!
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Jason Montano of Thornton Academy captures the New England Track and Field championship in the shot put with a throw of 55' 10". Congratulations to an outstanding Golden Trojan student-athlete!
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Mia-Claire Kezal's two individual state titles today give her three total for her career. Mia-Claire won the 800 meter run as a freshman at the 2019 state championships in Lewiston. She is the 10th girl in school history to record at least three individual state championships.
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A sincere thank you to the New York State Athletic Administrators Association for being selected for the Dr. John Foley Professional Development Award. It was great seeing so many friends in Saratoga Springs today and participating in your conference. Very honored!
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Thornton Academy will be represented by Jack Webb and Cameron Houde at the Maine Shrine Lobster Bowl classic. Jack and Cam return to play one more time at Hill Stadium as members of the West squad.
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Thornton Alumni Update: Cody Bowker '22 made his collegiate debut on Sunday for Georgetown against Presbyterian. He started in the outfield for the Hoyas and singled in his first college at bat.
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Thornton Alumni Update: Anthony Bracamonte '19 made his return to Maine today in typical form. He hauled in a 50-yard TD pass (four total receptions) to help Endicott top Husson in Bangor this afternoon.
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