A 17-goal run propels the Bobcats to a 20-goal win. Also, four Bates baseball and softball players earn recognition for big weeks.
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Junior hockey: Maine Nordiques rough up Danbury Jr. Hat Tricks
In a game that was chippy before it even started, Evan Orloff’s propel the Nordiques past the Jr. Hat Tricks for their franchise-record 36th victory of the season.
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Junior hockey: Maine Nordiques battle past Danbury Jr. Hat Tricks
The Nordiques are now one win away from setting the franchise record for wins.
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College roundup: Bates’ Sophie Cassily adds to swimming All-American haul
The junior and her Bobcats teammates continue to rack up All-American honors at the NCAA Division III championships. Also, the Lasers zap UMaine-Farmington twice in softball.
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College roundup: Bates swimmers claim three All-American finishes
Sophomore Max Cory and the men’s and women’s 400 medley relays give the Bobcats six All-Americans in two days at NCAA Division III championships. Also, UMF players honored by conference and Bates softball drops three competitive games in Florida.
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5 area freeskiers and snowboarders heading to nationals
The five, who range in age from 9-17, will compete in Colorado in the coming weeks. To raise money for travel expenses, they are selling custom T-shirts and other items, and are seeking sponsors.
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College roundup: Bates doubles up MMA in men’s lacrosse
The Bates women also bring the offense in a victory, while Oxford Hills and Lewiston graduates duel in USM’s win over UMF. Also, Bates begins its four-day journey at the NCAA Division III swimming and diving championships.
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Former longtime UMF ski coach Tom Reynolds has died
Reynolds began his hall-of-fame coaching career at Sugarloaf in 1957, and coached at the state, national and international levels.
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Auto racing: Auburn’s Brandon Varney a finalist for national award
The Oxford Plains and PASS Mods series champion is one of seven finalists for the Kulwicki Driver Development Program’s Kulwicki Cup.
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College roundup: Bates baseball falls in high-scoring contest in Arizona
Brandon Biggane’s grand slam highlights a nine-run inning, but even that wasn’t enough for the Bobcats against Wesleyan. Also, the Bates softball squad drops a pair in Florida.