LISBON — Prior to Hunter White stepping on to the mat, the Dirigo wrestler visualized erasing any previous shortcomings. His focus led to an individual championship at the Mid-State League tournament, and he helped lead a deep Cougars squad to a team victory in the final big tuneup for regional competition. Dirigo scored 195 points […]
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Girls’ Hockey: St. Dominic Academy finishes off Lewiston/Monmouth/Oak Hil
It took the Saints (16-2) half of the opening period to find the back of the net, but once they did, they found it on repeat. Emma Theriault started the goal streak, then Kristina Cornelio re-directed a Izzy Frenette point shot on the power play just over a minute later. “It starts the momentum,” St. […]
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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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Boys’ basketball: Buckfield bid falls short against Vinalhaven
BUCKFIELD — Zack Grover didn’t have much time to get a shot off at the end of Saturday’s game. Nor did he have much time to hope, pray and cross his fingers that it would drop. Grover’s last-ditch effort for the Buckfield boys’ basketball team as it tried to cap a comeback with a last-second […]
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Girls’ basketball: Vinalhaven dashes Buckfield tourney hopes — again
BUCKFIELD — It was already tourney time as far as the Buckfield girls’ basketball team was concerned. Unfortunately for the Bucks, the season ended early, and in similar fashion to last year. Vinalhaven dashed the Bucks’ tourney dreams, sweeping Buckfield in a night/day doubleheader to eliminate them from playoff contention. The Vikings won a nailbiter […]
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H.S. Skiing: DeAngelis of Maranacook, Barber of Mt. Blue 1-2 at Sassi Memorial
Before each of his two races at the upcoming Class B Nordic ski championships, DeAngelis should stay up all night. Maybe sample some junk food. Play outside for an hour or two without wearing a jacket, hat or gloves. Yes, it seems counterintuitive, not to mention silly and dangerous. But throughout this relatively mild, snow-rationed […]
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Local roundup: Gray-NG runs past Waynflete
GRAY — Senior center Alanna Camerl tossed a game-high nine points to lead Gray-New Gloucester to a comfortable 42-22 victory over Waynflete in girls’ basketball action Friday evening. The Flyers (6-10) got off to a slow start in the first half, only scoring two points to trail 17-2 at the half. Senior guard Arianna Giguere […]
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Girls’ basketball: Mountain Valley topples Oak Hill
With the Raiders already struggling to hit shots, Flaherty’s prowess from distance only made it worse. “I felt it in the beginning and it just stayed with me through the game,” Flaherty, a senior guard, said. Flaherty’s hot shooting helped the Falcons stake the early lead and Mountain Valley didn’t look back in a 53-26 […]
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Roundup: Pine Tree boys topple Rangeley
FARMINGTON — Alex Milano sparked a 21-14 run in the fourth quarter that sent Pine Tree Academy to a 56-50 victory over Rangeley in EWC boys’ basketball action Thursday. Milano finshed with 16 points for Pine Tree (11-6), including 12 in that key final frame. JP Tashamala chipped in with 13 points, while Jalen Tamalea added […]
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High school swimming: Lewiston sweeps Edward Little
The Edward Little senior went up against Lewiston’s Caleb Lebrun in the 50-yard freestyle, but the race ended in a tie at 25.06. That didn’t sit well with Charest. At the end of the meet, Charest suggested an unofficial 50-yard swim off between himself and Cwik. It came down to the wire again, with Charest […]