The Vikings just don’t know who the go-to player will from game to game. After struggling to score against Edward Little a week ago, Oxford Hills has started to develop some consistent offense, but the go-to scorer has varied. Erin Morton led the team last Friday in a win over Portland. Tuesday night, it was […]
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Boys’ basketball: Issack, Lewiston keep Cony off balance
Issack was everywhere Cony High School didn’t want him to be in Tuesday’s Class A boys’ basketball game. He scored a game-high 28 points and tossed in two of his four 3-pointers for good measure in the fourth quarter in the Blue Devils’ 64-38 win. Both teams maintained a frenetic pace, and it was Issack […]
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Girls’ basketball: Gray-New Gloucester gets better of Poland
POLAND — It’s not the typical recipe for success in basketball, but Gray-New Gloucester defied the odds by making just one field goal in the second half and still came out victorious against rival Poland in a Class B South girls’ basketball game on Tuesday. The Patriots combined stout defense and solid free-throw shooting to […]
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Boys’ basketball: Edward Little can’t keep up with Cost, falls hard against Brunswick
AUBURN — Edward Little jumped out to a five-point lead on Tuesday night before Brunswick attempted its initial shot. Then the Dragons sank six before they missed one — including three consecutive 3-pointers by junior Caleb Cost. The nightmare only multiplied thereafter for the Red Eddies, who fell to their most lopsided home boys’ basketball […]
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H.S. Boys’ Basketball: Poland out-runs rival Gray-New Gloucester
The Knights (3-1) missed on their first couple of attempts from 3-point territory, but soon found their range. Nate Chouinard, Jared Martel and Patrick Kuklinski all guided triples through the hoop as Poland used an 8-0 run to take a 15-6 lead just over five minutes in. Poland star big man John Fossett then joined […]
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Boys’ basketball: Oak Hill picks up road win at Mountain Valley
RUMFORD — The Oak Hill boys’ basketball team gave another indication that things are turning in the right direction for the program on Monday night. The Raiders’ competitive nature shone through their shooting and defensive effort were front and center. Senior guard Dalton Therrien scored a game-high 28 points while directing the offense as Oak […]
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High school roundup: Monmouth edges Madison at the buzzer
MONMOUTH — Mat Foulke put back a rebound at the buzzer Monday to lift Monmouth Academy to a thrilling 32-30 comeback victory over Madison in MVC boys’ basketball. Hunter Richardson tied the game for the Mustangs (2-2) with a 3-pointer with six seconds left. Luke Thombs stole the ball and tried to score but missed. […]
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Boys’ hockey: Lewiston steps up level of competition
But before they could show their might in 13-0 and 10-0 victories, the Blue Devils had to learn a lesson in humility. Losing two games to one of Massachusetts’ best high school teams will do that to one of Maine’s best. While most area boys’ hockey teams were opening their regular seasons the first weekend […]
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Boys’ basketball: Spruce Mountain comeback falls short at Maranacook
That isn’t a favorable situation against any Class B South boys’ basketball team, and especially not undefeated Maranacook, which was generous at the finish but held on for a 55-46 victory. “All of a sudden we decided to show a little bit of passion,” Spruce Mountain coach Scott Bessey said. “Our defense picked up, we […]
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Girls’ basketball: Jacques expands her horizons
But the Red Eddies girls’ basketball coach believes that the best is still to come for the EL senior. “I think she’s going to play her best when she’s like 20,” Jipson said. “When she gets into a real weight room and she’s just concentrating on basketball. She’s a great soccer player, but when she […]