The Mustangs beat out runner-up Central Aroostook by more than 11 points. Also, the sun was shining in Paris for Nordic ski races at Sunnycroft Farm.
Skiing
Area roundup: Oak Hill outlasts Telstar in girls basketball
A late layup lifts the Raiders to the MVC victory. Close wins for the Spruce Mountain and Dirigo boys, as well, and the Sassi Memorial has a rescheduled date.
Area high school roundup: Saturday’s Sassi Memorial Nordic ski race called off
Black Mountain in Rumford was set to host the spotlight event, but Saturday’s forecasted snowstorm forced the cancellation. The event organizers hope to reschedule.
Skiing notebook: Sassi Memorial a chance for Nordic skiers to demonstrate their talent and have fun
Black Mountain will host races on Saturday, with the girls classical race beginning at 9:30 a.m. followed by the boys event at 10:30 a.m.
Area roundup: Brayden Stevens’ 21 points pace Telstar boys to first win
Also: The Spruce Mountain boys remain unbeaten with close win over Madison, and more boys and girls basketball recaps from Wednesday, as well as skiing, swimming and indoor track and field results.
Over 100 skiers compete in the ‘mini’ Roy Varney Hornet Classic ski race
Students from 10 Maine high schools raced in memory of the Turner teen who died in 2019 in a farming accident. Results included.
Nordic skiing: Large numbers brave the cold to compete at Maranacook Wave Race
Over 200 skiers make it to Readfield despite morning temperatures hovering near zero degrees.
Area roundup: Mt. Abram overpowers Winthrop in boys basketball
Adam Luce and Kaden Pillsbury combine for 30 points as the Roadrunners hand the Ramblers their first setback of the season. Plus: The Oak Hill boys beat Telstar and the Dirigo girls handle Madison.
Skimeister’s future remains on a downward slope
Coaches say there are variety of reasons why the popularity of skimeister competition has declined over the years.
Area roundup: Lewiston pulls past Bangor in second half of key boys basketball matchup
The Blue Devils earn a big AA North win over the Rams. Plus: a Bates College men’s player honored and Alpine ski results.