Last week, we mentioned how vacation week is the biggest of the season for high school skiers, with state meets taking place in both Alpine and Nordic disciplines. It brought to mind the differences between high school ski competitions and other sports, and how they are funded. Team sports, like football, soccer, hockey, basketball and […]
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Cheering: Lewiston reigns in Class A, earns fifth title in six years
The Blue Devils collected conference regional titles a week apart earlier this season, and topped off their undefeated season with a Class A state championship at the Cross Insurance Center on Saturday. The Blue Devils’ flawless, high-performance extravaganza was visible in every facet of their routine, convincing the judges and most in the gathered crowd […]
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Boys’ basketball: Eddies slip away from Eagles
TOPSHAM — Everyone in the gym knew who was going to have the ball in the final seconds of Thursday night’s boys’ high school basketball game between Mt. Ararat and Edward Little. Shyheim Ulrickson almost pulled it off. Down seven inside two minutes, Alex LaFountain drove to the basket for a hoop-and-harm play. He missed […]
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Girls’ basketball: Winthrop finishes season with a win over Telstar
That’s how the Winthrop girls’ basketball team saw Thursday’s regular season finale. The Ramblers put a positive stamp on its season with a 43-31 win over Telstar. It was the third win of the year for a Winthrop club that returned to a varsity schedule this year after playing JV a year ago. “We all […]
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Boys’ basketball: Dirigo escapes Hall-Dale, clinches No. 1 seed in Class C South
FARMINGDALE — In its quest to nail down the No. 1 seed in the upcoming Class C South boys’ basketball tournament, Dirigo made its final defensive stop of the MVC season like a team that has enjoyed that distinction before, oh, once or twice. With Hall-Dale only a 3-pointer away from forcing overtime on Senior Night […]
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Girls’ Hockey: Red Hornets prevail
AUBURN — In order to get a third win this season against Yarmouth/Freeport/Gray-New Gloucester, Edward Little/Leavitt/Poland needed a third goal in the third period. All those stars aligned for the Red Hornets, thanks to a second wind, for a 3-2 victory in a North regional girls’ hockey quarterfinal Wednesday at Norway Savings Bank Arena. The […]
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Ramblers’ Hickey on target
WINTHROP — Winthrop built an insurmountable 48-15 advantage in the first half and never eased off the gas, racing away to a 74-40 late-season romp over Winthrop in a boys’ basketball tilt Wednesday. Jacob Hickey led the Ramblers with 29 points, highlighted by seven shots from beyond the arc. Garrett Tsouprake chipped in with 12 […]
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Girls’ hockey: Lewiston rallies past Brunswick in quarterfinals
LEWISTON — Two quick goals proved equally stunning and motivating Wednesday night. After Brunswick scored twice in a span of just 15 seconds, the Lewiston girls’ hockey team not only watched their lead disappear but also realized it needed to respond. “I knew we could come back,” sophomore Jordan Mynahan said. “We compete. I think […]
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Girls’ Hockey: Red Hornets hold on
AUBURN — In order to get a third win this season against Yarmouth/Freeport/Gray-New Gloucester, Edward Little/Leavitt/Poland needed a third goal in the third period. All those stars aligned for the Red Hornets, thanks to a second wind, for a 3-2 victory in a North regional girls’ hockey quarterfinal Wednesday at Norway Savings Bank Arena. The […]
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Boys’ Hockey: Bangor silences reeling Edward Little
AUBURN — The last thing Edward Little (losers of three straight) needed against Bangor on Wednesday night was an early deficit. Yet, that’s what the Red Eddies faced less than a minute into the game. They spent the next 44 minutes chasing the Rams, but to no avail. Bangor held off the host Red Eddies […]