York-Ogunquit Sports

MARTIAL ARTS CHAMPION. Tyler Kawczynski, 10, of York, pictured on the left, placed second to current NAGA-ranked World Champion Christopher Colon (center) in the Dragon Lair XI Grappling Challenge held this past Saturday, Sept. 9, in Natick, Mass. Tyler has been practicing Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) for only nine months and gave the champ a run for his money. Colon, 12, has been practicing Vale Tudo (Vale Tudo translates into "anything goes" in Brazilian Portuguese) for over six years and has a family history of martial arts experience. Tyler recently joined up with Team Renzo Gracie and represented the team and Defense Tactics Systems of Kittery in this tournament. Tyler is a student of Master Bob Denault of Defense Tactics Systems and is training to compete nationally in Mixed Martial Arts Competitions. Anyone interested in training in self-defense or for competition can contact Denault at his school on Route One in Kittery at 439-3200.
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Football

Wildcats all over Knights, 42-12

Last Friday night, Sept. 8, the York High School Wildcats (2-0) journeyed to Gray to joust with the Gray-New Gloucester Knights (0-2) and rolled to a 42-12 victory.

York Pee Wee Football kicks off 2006 season

The York Pee Wee Football organization began their 2006 season with a regional jamboree held Saturday, Sept. 9, in Gorham

Soccer

The kids are all right

The talk was that this kid had a nice touch on the ball, but she was still a little soft.

Power outage: York Boys' Soccer shut out by Yarmouth, Falmouth

Facing their first real tests of the year, the York Wildcats came up against the harsh reality of life among the contenders when they were shut out by a Yarmouth 4-0 thrashing at York last Tuesday, Sept. 5, and again at Falmouth, 2-0, two nights later, albeit in a much stronger effort, dropping their record to 1-2.

Field Hockey

York Field Hockey continues undefeated run

The Field Hockey Wildcats continued their unbeaten start with wins this past week over Greely, Lake Region and Fryeburg.

Cross Country

Wildcats XC shines on home turf

On a gorgeous, sunny, Sept. 8 afternoon, York hosted Falmouth, Fryeburg and Lake Region in the only home meet of the season.

Golf

York Public Library's 2006 Golf Tournament promises fun for a cause

The York Public Library invites all golfers to take the "Read the Green Challenge" by participating in the Third Annual York Public Library Open Golf Tournament on Sept. 19 at the York Golf and Tennis Club.