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Waterville defends Class B title behind hat tricks from Aldrich, Wentworth

The Waterville hockey team steams toward their fans with the Class B state chapionship trophy at the end of Saturday’s championship game at the Colisee in Lewiston. LEWISTON — Waterville’s stars came to play. Jackson Aldrich and Justin Wentworth each had a hat trick to lead the Purple Panthers to a 7-4 victory over York […]

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York and Waterville ready to battle for the Class B boys' hockey championship

The two teams in the Class B state championship game mirror each other. The Waterville Purple Panthers, the B North champions and defending state champions, and the York Wildcats, the B South champions, know how to put the puck in the net. They also know how to stop the puck. Waterville is one of the most prolific […]

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H.S. wrestling: Maine wrestlers fare well at New England championships

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Cody Craig of Skowhegan and Bradley Beaulieu of Marshwood each had some unfinished business to tend to at the 53nd annual New England Interscholastic Wrestling Championship over the weekend. Their missions were accomplished as the two Maine wrestlers each won individual championships, Craig in the 106-pound division and Beaulieu at 138 pounds. […]

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Winthrop's Jacob Hickey a Mr. Basketball finalist

Jacob Hickey of Winthrop drives on Alex Gorham of Dirigo during their game last season. Jacob Hickey of Winthrop High School has been a special player for the Ramblers’ boys’ basketball team for four years. Sunday, the Maine Association of Basketball Coaches only confirmed what those around him have known for a long time: Hickey […]

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George Stevens stuns Winthrop on late 3-pointer

BANGOR, Maine — 03/04/2017 — Winthrop sits defeated after George Stevens Academy beat them during their Class C boys basketball state championship at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor Saturday. Ashley L. Conti | BDN BANGOR —As talented a shooter as he is, Jarrod Chase admits he is more likely to pass to a teammate […]

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#Tourney17: Portland earns second straight AA championship with blowout win

AUGUSTA — Portland wasted little time establishing itself as the alpha dog in a sequel that, like so many others, came nowhere close to living up to the hype of the original. The Bulldogs defeated South Portland 60-38 to claim their second consecutive Class AA boys’ basketball state championship Saturday at the Augusta Civic Center. […]

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Monmouth Academy tops Dexter to capture first state crown

BANGOR, Maine — 03/04/2017 — Monmouth’s Tia Day swings the net around her head after defeating Dexter during their Class C girls basketball state championship at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor Saturday. BANGOR — Monmouth Academy cut to the quick for its first basketball state title Saturday night. The Mustangs’ superior quickness was evident […]

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#Tourney17: Gorham overcomes Oxford Hills to win second straight AA title

As Gorham players takes down the nets, Julia Colby, Emily Corbet and Jadah Adams wait for the awards ceremony. AUGUSTA — Gorham defended its state championship by defending Oxford Hills at the Augusta Civic Center on Saturday. After a tight first half, the Rams held the Vikings to nine second-half points to win 45-31 in […]