Local Sports
Local and community sports coverage from the Sun Journal.
Par for the Course: Many Maine golf courses deserving of top-7 ranking
Bill Kennedy discusses Golf Week’s list of “Top Seven Golf Courses” in the Pine Tree State and points out a few that should have been included.
Area college roundup: CMCC men’s soccer opens up on UMaine-Augusta
Area graduates make up most of the scoring for the Mustangs. Also, the UMaine-Farmington women’s soccer team gets one goal and that is enough to win.
College roundup: UMF men’s soccer routs Lesley
Edward Little grad Mohamed Adow scores two goals for the Beavers. Oak Hill grad Paige Gonya made 10 saves for the UMaine-Farmington women’s team in a loss.
Junior hockey: Maine Nordiques beat Corpus Christi in high-scoring finale of NAHL Showcase
The Nordiques grab a big lead early in the third period but nearly waste it all away before finishing with a win in Blaine, Minnesota.
College football: Bates drops season opener at home to Wesleyan
The Bobcats fall behind early and can’t catch up in the second half.
Junior hockey: Cody Pisarczyk leads Maine Nordiques to their second win at NAHL Showcase
Pisarczyk scores twice and adds an assist, while David Helledy and Kellen Murphy contribute a goal and two assists apiece.
College roundup: Domingues brothers rally CMCC men’s soccer past NHTI
The Lewiston grads each score second-half goals for the Mustangs on the road.