All around the state, teams are scheduled to play six games, one-third of their schedule, before the holiday break. And many coaches would like the schedule-makers to get a lump of coal in their stocking for it. “It’s absolutely ridiculous to play six games before Christmas,” Oxford Hills boys’ coach Scott Graffam said. “We’re going […]
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Go, fight, pin: Oak Hill’s St. Germain making the transition from cheerleading to wrestling
WALES — Maggie St. Germain decided it was time to make a change. The sophomore cheerleader at Oak Hill, check that, the former cheerleader, decided to trade the pom poms for a wrestling singlet this winter season. There wasn’t a single reason why she wanted to go from acrobatics in the air to learning how […]
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Wrestling: Mountain Valley, Dirigo go 1-2 in Franklin Savings Bank Invitational
RUMFORD — Caleb Austin has competed in several important wrestling events, and is well aware of what is necessary to be successful But the Mountain Valley standout couldn’t hide his pride after winning a record-tying fourth individual championship Saturday at the second annual Franklin Savings Bank Invitational. The rest of the Mountain Valley team followed […]
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Boys’ Hockey: A chance meeting for Toussaint brothers
AUBURN — It’s not uncommon for St. Dominic Academy senior Noah Toussaint’s eyes to get big when he’s bearing down on a freshman goalie. When that goalie is your little brother, though, it’s a different kind of eye-opening experience. Noah Toussaint and his younger brother, Gavin, had never played against each other in hockey before. […]
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Girls’ basketball: Bucks get a lesson from unbeaten Bobcats
Buckfield knew playing unbeaten Richmond was an opportunity to get better, if not give them a scare. The Bobcats removed any hopes of the latter when they scored the game’s first 11 points, led 26-4 after one period, shut out Buckfield in the second quarter, and cruised to a 63-9 win. Sydney Underhill-Tilton led the […]
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Boys’ basketball: Bobcats shake off Bucks in second half
The Bucks are still looking for offensive consistency, though, and Richmond asserted itself defensively to start the second half and took control with a 14-3 run to pull away with a 63-41 win. Zach Small scored a game-high 23 points to lead the Bobcats (4-0). Matt Holt added 10 points, five rebounds and four steals. […]
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Roundup: Dirigo earns first win, topples Boothbay
BOOTHBAY HARBOR — Senior forward Cooper Chiasson drained a team-high 21 points to lead Dirigo to a 68-59 victory over Boothbay in boys’ basketball action Friday evening. The Seahawks (1-2) jumped out to a 24-9 lead in the first quarter. But, the Cougars (1-2) pounced back in the second frame for a 36-36 halftime tie. […]
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Girls’ Basketball: Freshman Colby already making impact for Oxford Hills
PARIS — Coming into the season, Oxford Hills girls’ basketball coach Nate Pelletier said that he hoped freshman Julia Colby would be able to take over some of the minutes at point guard so that Erin Morton could spend more time at shooting guard. Colby has done that, and then some. She has started all […]
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Winter storm forcing games, meets to be rescheduled
A second winter storm in less than a week is for the second time already in this young winter season wreaking havoc on the schedule. There was a heavy slate of games slated for Saturday, and due to the incoming storm, many have already been rescheduled. Here are those we know of so far: Boys’ […]
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Boys’ basketball: Mountain Valley wards off Monmouth in MVC battle
RUMFORD — With two evenly matched MVC boys’ teams, something had to give Thursday night. The Falcons’ and Mustangs’ competitive natures were evident, and the action proved to be exciting down the stretch as Mountain Valley held on for a 65-62 win over Monmouth at Puiia Gymnasium. The inside-outside game of Keegan Davis and Jacob […]