Women’s basketball: Emily Strachan scores 23 of her 34 points in the second half for the Mustangs, who outscore the Knights 53-22 after halftime.
Local Sports
Local and community sports coverage from the Sun Journal.
On Skiing: Things to consider when choosing new skis
Dave Irons suggests trying race skis and questions the need for wide skis. He also seeks help from Lost Valley skiers for a book he is writing.
Boston Junior Bruins scoring threats make Twin City Thunder pay
The Junior Bruins’ top three scorers combined to score all six goals against the Thunder on Friday night.
Bates College earns first women’s basketball win over Bowdoin since 2013
Meghan Graff scores 30 points and the Bobcats start fast to take down fourth-ranked Polars Bears. Also, Bates’ Ariana Dalia named NESCAC player of the week.
Sidelines: Riding the highs and lows of professional wrestling
After a successful year in the squared circle, columnist Dave Dyer finishes it recovering from surgery.
Maine Nordiques stumble early in loss to New Jersey Titans
Junior hockey: Jonny Meiers scored both Maine goals in an otherwise rough night for the visiting Nordiques against division-leading New Jersey.
On Skiing: Ready to return to Maine’s slopes
In his first column of the year, Dave Irons writes about getting ready for the season and recounts the impact of Mainers, including Doc Deroches, on the ski industry.
College notebook: Auburn’s Jillian Richardson is an All-American, and other postseason honors for area athletes
Several athletes with area ties receive postseason recognition for fall sports accomplishments.
Patrick Schmiedlin and the Maine Nordiques turn quick start into win over the Northeast Generals
Junior hockey: Second-year forward Patrick Schmiedlin notched a hat trick and Avery Sturtz made 26 saves in the victory for the Nordiques.
Tuesday’s Maine college roundup: Bates women pull away from USM
The Bobcats men’s team later finished the sweep on their home court. The UMaine-Farmington men also picked up an in-state win.