AUGUSTA — There’s been a few moments of flashbacks for Brittany DiPompo this past week. The Rangeley assistant girls’ basketball coach played for Jay when the Tigers won the Class C state title in 2009. DiPompo joined the Lakers this season and has enjoyed being part of another championship team. “When the girls do their […]
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Class AA North girls’ basketball final: Edward Little pulls away from Oxford Hills
AUGUSTA — As her teammates took to warmups prior to the second half Friday night, Jordyn Reynolds sought advice. A visibly frustrated Reynolds walked courtside and had a chat with her sister, Brooke. When the junior forward returned to action, the frustration turned to motivation. “She lit that fire and got me to play harder,” […]
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Class AA North girls’ basketball: Oxford Hills rolls into the tourney
Players to watch: Sr. F Tianna Sugars, Oxford Hills; Jr. G Erin Morton, Oxford Hills; Sr. G Emily Jacques, Edward Little; Sr. F Karli Stubbs, Edward Little; Jr. F Katie Butler, Bangor; Soph. G Abby Cavallero, Cheverus; Jr.G Tasia Titherington, Deering; Jr. F Morgan Eliasen, Lewiston; Sr. G Kristina Blais, Lewiston. Favorites: Oxford Hills, Edward […]
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KVAC Indoor Track Championships: Lewiston girls’ repeat, edge Edward Little for title
The defending KVAC indoor track champions from Lewiston were in a nip-and-tuck battle for the team title Saturday at Bowdoin College and with just the triple jump and the 4×200 relay left, every place and every point mattered. “I was like I have to get this and get points for my team,” said the senior. […]
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Girls’ basketball: Oxford Hills secures top seed with win over Edward Little
PARIS — It didn’t take long for Nate Pelletier to see that one defense wasn’t working Tuesday and that it might be time to switch things up. After Edward Little jumped out to a quick lead, the Oxford Hills girls’ basketball team took a timeout and opted to play zone. “Early on, we tried to […]
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Boys hockey: Longtime coach Norm Gagne second to none in Maine
Pacing atop the 8-inch-wide bench behind his red-black-and-white-clad Scarborough Red Storm skaters, Norm Gagne’s thick rasp echoed off the boards. “Dump it and change!” “Skate!” “Noooo!” His voice trailed off, but it was still audible. And unmistakable. For nearly 42 seasons Gagne’s voice has bounced off many boards, ice surfaces and locker room walls. On […]
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Girls’ basketball: Edward Little gets jump on Lewiston
In a span of just three minutes, the Edward Little girls’ basketball team forced five turnovers and jumped out to a double-digit lead. That start put Lewiston in an early hole and helped propel the Red Eddies to a 52-32 victory. “What I’m so happy with is how defensively well we’ve played all year,” EL […]
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Girls’ basketball: Edward Little shuts down Lewiston
The Red Eddies picked up their defensive play and started hitting shots with consistency, forcing their rivals from Lewiston to do the same. But the Blue Devils couldn’t keep pace. The Eddies opened a double-digit lead in the second quarter and controlled the game the rest of the way in a 46-26 win in a showdown […]
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Girls’ basketball: Red Eddies shake Cheverus
AUBURN — Despite an early lead that put Cheverus in an immediate hole, the Edward Little girls’ basketball team just couldn’t seem to shake the Stags through the first half Friday night. With Cheverus’3-point prowess, the Stags were always within striking distance, and the Red Eddies couldn’t build on that early advantage. In the third […]
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Girls’ basketball: Jacques expands her horizons
But the Red Eddies girls’ basketball coach believes that the best is still to come for the EL senior. “I think she’s going to play her best when she’s like 20,” Jipson said. “When she gets into a real weight room and she’s just concentrating on basketball. She’s a great soccer player, but when she […]