The senior became the first player to be named both Miss Maine Basketball and Miss Maine Softball.
Mike Mandell
Staff Writer
Mike Mandell came to the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel in April 2022 after spending five and a half years with The Ellsworth American in Hancock County, Maine. He came to Maine out of college after graduating from the Missouri School of Journalism in 2016. He spent 2015 as the Mizzou football beat writer for the Columbia Missourian after previously covering high school sports and Mizzou women’s basketball for the newspaper. He lives just outside of downtown Waterville, less than a mile from the Morning Sentinel newsroom.
Posted inField Hockey, Sports, Varsity Maine
Field hockey: Late goal lifts South to victory over North in McNally Senior All-Star Game
Averi Baker of Hall-Dale scores the game-winner with 5:29 left in game played at Thornton Academy.
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Posted inBoys Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Sidelines: After striking gold with U17 national basketball team, Cooper Flagg receives warm homecoming
As the teen sensation’s career takes a new turn, a celebration Wednesday is a sign that his story in Maine is only getting started, staff writer Mike Mandell writes.
Posted inAuto Racing, Sports
Auto racing: Unity Raceway reopens to massive turnout, fanfare
Now a dirt track, the facility had not hosted competitive racing since 2017.
Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Football notebook: Jay graduate Matt Friedman takes over as Mt. Blue’s head coach
Friedman previously served as the Cougars’ offensive coordinator. Also, Maine Elite camp puts coaches and players in football mood, and the 32nd Shrine Lobster Bowl is next week in Lewiston.
Posted inSports
Golf notebook: Augusta CC revamps course; Maine Men’s Am tee times announced
Maine Event to be rescheduled; Maine Am scheduled for next week.
Posted inAuto Racing, Sports
Auto racing: Drivers and crews making do in era of rising costs
Gas and repairs more expensive these days, but Maine teams have found ways to make it work.
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine
Oak Hill athletic director Jim Palmer steps down after 11 years
Physical education teacher Brian Daniels chosen as new leader of the Raiders’ athletic programs.
Posted inField Hockey, Sports, Varsity Maine
Field hockey: University of Michigan coaches, players mentor local athletes in clinic
Players from Skowhegan, other local schools learn from the best at Thomas College.
Posted inSports
Maine teen bass fishing duo competing in national tournament in Alabama
Colby Carrier of Skowhegan and Zach Morris of Durham to test their mettle in national high school championship event.