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
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.
Area roundup: Jayce Brophy paces Dirigo girls to win over Buckfield
Brophy puts up game-high 16 points, and teammate Grace Robbins contributes 12 for Cougars. Plus, more basketball and ski results from Monday.
2022 High School Ski Team
This week kicks off the first ski race for the Rangeley high school ski team! The snow is great, temperatures have cooperated to make snow, ski trail finely tuned, and the races are on! But these skiers have been getting ready much longer than most people think of skiing! By winter school vacation time they’ve […]