AUGUSTA — Down nine points in the third quarter, it was like Dirigo had them right where they wanted them. Trailing St. Dom’s by double digits on Wednesday, the Cougars rallied to topple the top seeded Saints. So when the Cougars were down nine Thursday against Madison, it was no big deal. “That’s the way […]
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H.S. girls’ basketball: Rangeley responds in semifinal win
AUGUSTA — With Searsport making a fourth-quarter run, Rangeley watched its top scorer Taylor Esty tumble with an apparent knee injury. It was one of those moments that displays what a team is made of, and in an instant, the Western D semifinal was going to be determined by how the Lakers would respond. “We […]
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H.S. girls’ basketball: Healthy win for EL
AUGUSTA — Last Friday night, Tianna Harriman wasn’t quite herself. Despite a gutsy effort against Mt. Blue, she admittedly was feeling sick and achy. Wednesday was a different story. The EL junior had plenty of energy and was a spark for the Red Eddies. “I felt so ready,” Harriman said. “I was all pumped up […]
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Tourney Notebook: Vikings still alive, frayed nerves and all
The four-overtime thriller in the Class A East girls’ quarterfinals Friday afternoon certainly tried some nerves and some patience. Though Oxford Hills ultimately won the game, it made for some anxious minutes for players, coaches and fans. “The game itself was a nightmare,” said Oxford Hills coach Nate Pelletier. “Winning is obviously a good thing. […]
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Eastern Class A quarterfinal: No. 1 EL edges No. 8 Mt. Blue
AUGUSTA — For much of Friday night’s quarterfinal game, there was no stopping Mt. Blue’s Miranda Nicely. The Cougars’ standout senior willed her team toward a near upset against top-ranked Edward Little at the Augusta Civic Center. But when it mattered most, the Red Eddies got the stop they needed. Emily Jacques blocked a shot […]
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H.S. girls’ basketball: Vikings outlast Indians
When his Oxford Hills girls’ basketball team took to the floor for the fourth overtime Friday, the Vikings stopped playing close to the vest, and opened up their game. “One thing we told the girls in the fourth overtime is that we were going out to try to win,” Pelletier said. “There was no more […]
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H.S. girls’ basketball: Phoenix B’ing Prepared
In three regular seasons, the Phoenix have one loss, and have gone 18-0 in each of the past two years. Despite dominating its own conference, the Phoenix have found it to be tough sledding when the Western B tourney has come around. “I honestly didn’t know the level of difference was that high and I […]
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H.S. girls’ basketball: Tourney picks
Each year the basketball tournament is filled with glorious moments that last a lifetime. There is also disappointment that lingers. Some teams end their season with a stinging defeat. Teams like Edward Little, Spruce Mountain and Rangeley all ended the season last year with losses that were tough to swallow. But sometimes, those disappointments are […]
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H.S. girls’ basketball: Eastern A overview
Players to watch: Sr. G Kory Norcross, Edward Little (14.8 ppg), Soph. F Emily Jacques, Edward Little (10.4 ppg, 6.8 rpg), Tianna Harriman, Edward Little (11.1 ppg, 36 3’s); Soph. C Nia Irving, Lawrence (20.3 ppg, 19.6 rpg), Soph G. Dominique Lewis (12 ppg) Jr. F Paige Belanger, Lawrence (12.7 ppg); Jr. F Anna Winslow […]
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H. S. girls’ basketball: Western B overview
Players to watch: Sr. F Tiana-Jo Carter, Lake Region; Jr. G Emily Keene, Spruce Mountain (10.6 ppg), Jr F Sam Richards, Spruce Mountain (7.8 ppg, 4 rpg); Sr. F Alison Furness, Wells (17.4 ppg, 7.1 rpb), Sr. F Jordan Agger (12.1 ppg, 5.3 rpb); Jr. F Ashley Storey, Greely (16 ppg, 10 rpg); Sr. C […]