Former St. Dominic Players Keep Maine Sports Strong

The closure of St. Dominic Academy left a void in Maine high school sports, but its former athletes are still making waves across the state. After the school shut down in March 2025, many of its players moved to nearby schools, bringing their talent and experience with them. A surprising number of these athletes are now competing for teams such as Lewiston, Edward Little, Cheverus, and Monmouth. Former seniors like Riley Daigle, Brady Blash, and Ben Dumais joined Cheverus, while juniors Jacoby Apodaca, Logan LeClair, and Kalvin Lovering went to Monmouth. Even the former coach Bob Blackman found a new role at Gray‑New Gloucester. These transfers have helped teams win titles and reach finals. Cheverus’ boys hockey squad made the Class A final, bolstered by five former St. Dominic players including Dumais, a top senior award nominee. Cheverus’ field hockey team claimed the Class A championship last fall with key contributions from former players Lily Bonney and Ava Martin.The impact isn’t limited to hockey or baseball. The Lewiston softball team boasts six former Saints, and the Monmouth boys basketball squad, recently Class D champions, features several alumni. The strong chemistry among these athletes—built over years of playing together—helps them integrate quickly into new teams. Adjusting to larger schools has been a mixed experience. While some athletes, like Blash at Cheverus, feel the environment remains close-knit, others, such as Chloe Croteau at Lewiston, describe it as a culture shock that broadened their perspective. Despite these differences, the former Saints consistently perform well against bigger rivals like Bangor and Brunswick. The legacy of St. Dominic Academy lives on through its alumni’s continued success and the bonds they maintain via group chats and a dedicated Facebook page. Their story shows that even after a school closes, its community can thrive on the field and beyond.