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Preview 2013: Edward Little girls’ basketball

Coach: Craig Jipson (ninth year) Last year’s record: 15-3, lost in Eastern A quarterfinal. Returning players: Senior — Kory Norcross (5-8 guard);  Juniors — Brooke Reynolds (5-8 forward), Tianna Harriman (5-6 guard), Cali Murray (5-6 guard), Molly Murray (5-6 guard), Eraleena Hairston (5-10 forward), Nicole Ouellette (5-7 forward); Sophomores — Emily Jacques (5-11 forward), Sarah […]

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Preview 2013: Dirigo girls’ basketball

Coach: Reggie Weston (seventh year) Last year’s record: 15-5, lost in Western C quarterfinal Returning players: Seniors — Kelsey Wilson (5-5 guard), Lindsy Crutchfield (5-4 guard); Juniors — Meagan Bradbury (5-5 guard), Rachel Knight (5—9 guard), Jessica Conant (5-9 guard), Kelsey Hutchins (5-9 forward), Gabby Scott (5-6 forward); Sophomores — Emma Leuders (5-3 guard), Lauren […]

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Preview 2013: Wide open in Western C

It is tough to pick an overwhelming preseason favorite for the Western C tourney field. That should make an especially interesting year in the Mountain Valley Conference and Western Maine Conference as various Western C teams attempt to establish themselves.  All the top teams from a year ago — Boothbay, Madison and Waynflete — lost their […]

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Preview 2013: Possible shift in West D

There could be a changing of the guard in Western D this season. At least, that’s what the Rangeley Lakers are hoping. After three straight regional titles, Richmond graduated seven veterans, including standout post player Jamie Plummer. The Bobcats also lost forward Alyssa Pearson and Ciarra Lancaster as well as guards Brianna Snedker, Noel Acord and Payton […]

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Preview 2013: Western B has a familiar ring

The Western B field should have a familiar look to it this winter. Traditional powers like Lake Region, York and Greely should be among the top Western Maine Conference teams challenging for tourney spots. With the exception of Leavitt, those three teams have ruled the roost in Western B over the last decade. One team […]

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Preview 2013: Size dominates Eastern A girls’ teams

Teams will be trying to measure up in Eastern A girls’ basketball this winter. Lawrence and Bangor each had teams with young talent and size last year and return much of those teams, especially the size. Fourth-seeded Lawrence (13-5) had no seniors last year and reached the semifinals. They were led by freshmen, post player […]

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2013 Preview: Spruce Mountain girls’ basketball

Coach: Gavin Kane (third year) Last year’s record: 18-1, lost in Western B quarterfinal. Returning players: Seniors — Victoria Ouellette (5-10 forward), Ladesta Tracy (5-5 guard); Juniors — Samantha Richards (6-0 center), Nicole Hamblin (5-7 guard), Kailee Newcomb (5-5 guard), Amanda Castonguay (5-6 guard), Amia Pelletier (5-6 forward), Vanese Barnes (5-8 forward), Emily Keene (5-7 […]

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Preview 2013: Poland girls’ basketball

Coach: Darren Littlefield (third year) Last year’s record: 5-13 Returning players: Seniors — Emily Bolduc (5-6 guard), Lindsay Theriault (5-7 guard/forward); Juniors — Michaella Arsenault (5-8 guard/forward), Caroline Littlefield (5-9 forward), Taylor Summers (5-10 forward); Sophomore — Sarah Bolduc (5-4 guard). Key losses: Melora Lavoie (forward), Amanda Gibson (forward), Kayla Yirrell (center), Brittina Maheux (guard), […]

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Preview 2013: Oxford Hills girls’ basketball

Coach: Nate Pelletier Last year’s record: 11-8, lost in Eastern A quarterfinals. Returning players:  Seniors — Crystal West (5-6 guard), Brooke Murch (5-9 forward), Claire Gregory (5-10 forward); Juniors — Mikayla Morin (5-8 guard), Anna Winslow (5-11 forward), Shannon Kriger (5-10 forward), Kersey Goyette (5-3 guard. Sophomores — Tianna Sugars (6-0 forward), Jayden Colby (5-5 […]

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2013 Preview: Lewiston girls’ basketball

Coach: Mike Labonte (second year) Last year’s record: 5-13 Returning players: Seniors — Jenessa Talarico (5-5 guard), Brie Wilson (6-0 forward), Maegan Mathon (5-6 forward), Laurianne Murphy (5-7 guard); Juniors — Amanda Swart (5-9 forward), Emily Brochu (5-7 guard),  ; Sophomores — Kristina Blais (5-5 guard). Key losses: Tori Denis (guard), Emily Paione (guard), Kelsey […]