Mattanawcook Jr. High School

The boys soccer team endured a hard fought loss to Sedemocha Tuesday night 2-0. The Bobcats held Sedomocha scoreless until about 16 minutes left to go in the game when they scored two goals back to back. London Landry played an amazing game in the goal, considering the wet and rainy conditions, stopping two penalty kicks and countless other shot attempts. A great defensive effort was led by Blake Cloukey, Phillip Bryant, Jakobe Hodsdon, and Brady Cox. Our offense showed some great improvement working the ball up the field displaying some great through passes to set our striker up for a shot attempt. The Bobcats only had one sub for this game so a majority of the players never got a break but they never stopped hustling. They left it all on the field and are ready for round 2 with Sedomocha at home! GO BOBCATS!

The girls soccer team defeated Sedomocha last night 5 to 3 for their first win of the season. Natalie Cloukey opened up the scoring by firing one off her left foot to the corner of the net off a Kalista Lazo cross. Rylee Cyr, Dylanie Landry, Lazo and NCloukey all worked together to create many scoring opportunities by continuously passing and crossing the ball. Vanessa Morse scored next with a deep and hard shot to the right upper corner to make it 2-0. Even with the opponent’s strong 5 forward line, defenders Bella Kronholm, Ryleigh Springer, Bree Skidmore, Gwen Melvin and Izzy Morin in goal, the Bobcats were able to stop their forwards and keep the score in our favor for most of the first half. Cloukey scored again off a rebound in front of the goal to put the Bobcats in the lead. Sedomocha put in a quick goal before the half ended and the game was 3 to 1 at halftime. During the second half, Hope Grey, Tiawna Rich and Lazo stepped up their defensive efforts and helped stop the opponent's runs. Morse scored again with a deep shot outside the 18 yard line. Sedomocha snuck in two quick goals to tie up the game. Morse scored again to complete the hat trick off a perfectly placed corner kick that deflected off a defender to bring the score to 5 to 3. The girls were able to hold onto the win. GO BOBCATS!

The girl's and boy's soccer games at Sedomocha are on as scheduled today. GO BOBCATS!

The golf match scheduled for today, 9/12, has been postponed. Rescheduling details will be available soon. GO BOBCATS!

The football team will practice in the gym today, 9/12, from 2:45-4.

The girls soccer team traveled to Warsaw middle school on Friday and played a hard-fought game. The first half the girls dominated the game with consistent passing and possession of the ball which was a great improvement from the first game of the season. Vanessa Morse scored first for the Bobcats off a pass from Rylee Cyr. Rylee Cyr then scored before halftime assisted by Natalie Cloukey. Teamwork by Tiawna Rich, Bella Kronholm, Dylanie Landry and Ryleigh Springer helped to propel the ball forward to the offensive players to score. Vanessa Morse opened up the scoring in the second half after winning the ball off the opponents goal kick to score the teams third goal. Elsie Fullerton, Khloe Maris and Hope Gray did a great job covering the midfield and Leah Stevens helped to aid the defensive line. The game ended in a tie when the opposing team sent a deep kick in from a distance out with only 1 minute remaining. The girls showed incredible improvement and should be proud of their efforts.

For MJHS golf, Jacoby Crosby earned top honors at JW Parks in Pittsfield on Tuesday. Jacoby's consistent game prevailed against several quality golfers. JW Parks course superintendent commented on how impressed he was with MJHS's team and looked forward to hosting us again. Way to go MJHS golfers! Other MJHS golfers competing during the match were Grant McIntyre, Cody Wilcox, Tanner Edwards, Isabel Graham and Michaela Windsor-Stone. Additionally, Michael Wortman, Scott Morin, Dustin Hanscom, Arya Atwood, Grayson Del La Cruz, Eric Arthurs, and Sean McNeil competed in a best ball format. GO BOBCATS!

We'd like to thank families and students for your cooperation with our new drop-off location. So far the process appears to be working well, and we have received positive feedback. We have asked students to use the designated walkway that continues from Lakeview Street along the fence through the parking lot and to the entrance closest to drop-off (and the front walkway). Feel free to call the school, 794-8935, with any questions or concerns.

The Bobcats football team travelled to Ellsworth this evening to kick off their season. MJHS came away with the exciting 13-6 victory. What a great day; GO BOBCATS!

With temperatures in the high 80s today and throughout the week, please ensure that your student athlete is properly hydrated and brings plenty of water to practices and games. Our coaches will ensure that they are taking frequent water and shade breaks.

There has been a question about MJHS 4th graders being able to ride busses to and from school, and we want to clarify the procedure regarding student transportation. Fourth graders are not considered walkers unless they are in very close proximity to the school and there is agreement with the parents that they may walk.

The MJHS football game originally scheduled at Ellsworth on September 6 will now take place on Tuesday, September 5 at 5:30 p.m. GO BOBCATS!

Here are September's breakfast and lunch menus....YUM!

Here is the activity calendar for September.

What happens to a Bobcat when it rains? It gets wet . Due to the weather, football and boy's soccer are cancelled for today, 8/30. Girl's soccer will practice in the gym from 2:30-4.

Please check out our new and improved student drop off procedures posted on the MJHS website and facebook page.

Junior High soccer practices are cancelled for today, August 25th.

Fall sports schedules have all been added to the website. To find them, go to Mattanawcook Junior High, Menu, Documents and then Athletics. The fall practice schedule as well as game schedules are all there.

The link below takes you to the MJHS fall practice schedule. Please note the mandatory parent meeting will take place at 6 p.m. on Sunday, 8/20 in the MJHS gym. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/153oF63wtxoE_X0F6qX74awt35PgwoKDHKLBj6ufVn1I/edit?usp=sharing

We hope you are enjoying your summer! But now it's time to think about registering your athlete for upcoming fall sports. 2023-2024 sports registrations are now open for MJHS students. Your student will need a current physical on file before participating. If you have any questions about physicals, please contact Dolly @ 794-8935. Physicals are good for 2 years. A well child check will be accepted as long as it is less than 1 year old. Here is the direct link to MJHS fall sports, https://www.familyid.com/mattanawcook-rsu-no-67/mattanawcook-junior-high-fall-2023. If you registered your student prior to July 24th, you will need to go in and make sure you have chosen MJHS sports. If you have previously signed your student up for Family ID (now called Arbiter Sports), registering them is easy, just login under your email. We do not have access to your personal login information, but there is a "forgot password" button. Stay tuned for more information about fall sports start dates.