After putting together a 24-game winning streak during the fall, the Gladiators open the USA Hockey Tier II 16U 2A national tournament with a loss.
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College roundup: Bates softball splits with WPI
The Bobcats’ strong start is sullied by the Engineers’ big finish. Also, UMF baseball gives UMaine an early surprise, while awards are handed out and records are set.
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College roundup: UMF women’s lacrosse takes down Thomas
Big second half boosts Beavers. Also, the UMaine-Farmington softball team splits with UNE, and four USM athlete with area ties honored by Little East Conference.
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Photo Album: See highlights from the Ramadan soccer tournaments in Lewiston and Auburn
‘It brings everybody together — the community, the kids — it means a lot.’
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Off the Court: Tawnya Clough, local ‘whistle blower’ and business owner talks sports officiating
Farmington business owner Tawnya Clough has been officiating middle and high school basketball and field hockey for over a decade. Now, she wants young athletes to consider officiating as a way to stay involved in the game.
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Ramadan soccer tournaments bring together Muslim community in Lewiston and Auburn
Salaan FC wins the U17 championship and Dekalb Stars captures the adult tournament championship Saturday in Auburn.
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Junior hockey: Maine Nordiques finish off Rochester Jr. Americans in overtime
The Jr. Americans tie it in the final minute, but the Nordiques still earn the two points to secure a first-round bye in the playoffs.
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College roundup: Bates baseball splits with Trinity
The Bobcats hold on in the second game after failing to do so in the opener. Also, tough sledding for the Bates softball and men’s and women’s lacrosse teams, while UMF baseball bit by a former Blue Devil.
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Youth hockey: Maine Gladiators bring championship experience to nationals
The Auburn-based squad features many players who made deep playoff runs with high school and prep teams, and several who won the 14U national championship with the Gladiators two years ago.
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Junior hockey: Rochester Jr. Americans nip Maine Nordiques
The Americans keep their hopes alive for a first-round bye with a win over the second-place Nordiques, who only need one point to secure the bye.