EL, Mt. Blue, Leavitt at Sunday River

Thursday, noon

Not even three weeks remain until the state meets.

Swimming

Lewiston at Edward Little

At Lewiston YWCA, 7 p.m.

Devils have the edge, but you can bet countless Eddies will use the motivation of their rival in the pool to swim their fastest times of the year.

Wrestling

Regional Championships

Eastern Class A at Skowhegan, Western Class B & C at Wells

Saturday, 9:30 a.m.

Finally, a sporting event where Mountain Valley and Dirigo technically both can win. Of course, Lisbon definitely has a dissenting opinion.

Nordic skiing

Jon Sassi Memorial

At Black Mountain, 9 a.m.

Tragically, former Mountain Valley skier Sassi has been gone longer than most of this year’s competitors have been around. One of Maine’s great cross country events helps to keep his competitive spirit alive.

Girls’ basketball

Monday, January 26

Winthrop at Dirigo, 7 p.m.

Two young teams on the rise

Tuesday, January 27

Edward Little at Oxford Hills, 7 p.m.

Two of the top teams in Eastern A

Wednesday, January 28

Jay at Mt. Abram, 7 p.m.

Tigers won the first battle

Friday, January 30

Mt. Abram at Dirigo, 7 p.m.

Two playoff-bound MVC clubs

Boys’ basketball

Mt. Blue at Brewer, Tuesday 7 p.m.

Second meeting of the top two teams in KVAC North. Mt. Blue won the first, 69-57, in Farmington.

Winthrop at Dirigo, Tuesday 7 p.m.

Cougars might clinch a first round bye with a win.

Edward Little at Morse, Friday 7 p.m.

No. 1 vs. No. 2 in Eastern A Heals (as of today). Red Eddies seek to avenge a three-point loss at home on Jan. 3.

Boys’ hockey

Thornton at St. Dom’s

Wednesday, 6 p.m.

The Saints’ road in the West doesn’t get any easier

Leavitt at Greely

Thursday, 8:15 p.m.

Hornets need a signature win as the season winds down

Lewiston at Bangor

Saturday, 5:50 p.m.

Never an easy road trip in any sport for Lewiston

Girls’ hockey

Cheverus at Lewiston

Monday, 3:40 p.m.

Another stern test for the Blue Devils

St. Dom’s at Winslow

Saturday, 4:30 p.m.

Black Raiders tied Lewiston. They can’t be overlooked.