PCHS boys host Schenck in preseason play

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KICKING OFF THE SEASON — Cameron Kane of Piscataquis Community High School gets ready to win control of a ball booted to midfield during a preseason contest vs. Schenck High School of East Millinocket on Aug. 22 in Guilford. The Pirates are scheduled to open the regular season by hosting Penquis Valley High School of Milo at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 2.

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A FRIENDLY VS. SCHENCK — Eben Cooley of PCHS gets ready to clear the ball during a Aug. 22 exhibition contest vs. Schenck High School. With temperatures in the 80s and humidity in the air, the two squads played four 20-minute quarters and rotated reserves in and out as each is getting ready for the start of the regular season once the calendar switches to September.

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HEADS UP — Isaiah Conary uses his head to gain possession in Pirate territory during an Aug. 22 preseason game vs. Schenck. PCHS is looking to qualify for the postseason for the eighth consecutive season in 2017, last year’s squad reached the prelim round of the Class C North tournament and finished with a record of 5-8-2.

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HANDS-ON APPROACH — PCHS goalkeeper Sean Kimball clears the ball toward midfield.