The area’s top 10 sports stories of 2019, as voted by the Sun Journal sports staff.
Girls Basketball
H.S. roundup: Kelly helps propel Poland boys to first victory
The Dirigo boys and Mountain Valley girls both win resoundingly.
Girls basketball: Oxford Hills starts slow, finishes fast in win over Edward Little
The Vikings took a few minutes before speeding off and earning a road victory over the Red Eddies to stay undefeated.
Local roundup: Oak Hill girls slip past Mountain Valley
Raiders trail until final minute, and more hoops and hockey action from Monday.
Girls basketball: Bangor’s size, shooting too much for Edward Little
The Rams score inside and out during 48-34 victory over the Red Eddies on Monday night.
Basketball: Holiday tourney comes to Expo this week
Twenty-eight teams – including some from out of state – will participate in the Red Claws Christmas Showcase hosted by Portland High.
H.S. basketball notes: Patriots expect to be healthier and happier after holidays
Items on Gray-New Gloucester, Poland, St. Dom’s, Oxford Hills, Lisbon and Spruce Mountain in this week’s notes.
Girls basketball: Oxford Hills strong-arms Lewiston
Senior Julia Colby had the hot hand for the Vikings, turning in a 21-point performance to lead the Vikings to a 74-36 victory.
Local roundup: Brandon Frey’s 34 points lead Phoenix past Rebels
Spruce Mountain boys improve to 6-0, while Edward Little earns big win over Portland and other hoops and hockey recaps from Friday.
Girls basketball: Lisbon cruises to win over Wiscasset
The Greyhounds improve to 4-1 as Charlee Cox, Giana Russo and Kiley Merritt combine for 38 points.