The four-overtime thriller in the Class A East girls’ quarterfinals Friday afternoon certainly tried some nerves and some patience. Though Oxford Hills ultimately won the game, it made for some anxious minutes for players, coaches and fans. “The game itself was a nightmare,” said Oxford Hills coach Nate Pelletier. “Winning is obviously a good thing. […]
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The Hot Corner: A roaring start, no shot clock necessary
There’s no objective way to measure it, of course, but I humbly submit that we just experienced the best opening weekend of a Maine high school basketball tournament in at least a decade. Overtime games. Multiple-overtime games. Drama. Controversy. Upsets. The christening of a new regional site. The two inches of snow that held us […]
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H.S. girls’ hockey. Scarborough ices Lewiston
LEWISTON — The Lewiston girls’ hockey team’s hopes for a second state title received two staggering blows in the opening period Saturday night. The unbeaten Scarborough Red Storm put up two early goals, and seized control of the game. The sudden deficit stunned Lewiston, but didn’t dissuade them. The Devils plugged away and scored a […]
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Huddle Up: Augusta Civic Center is now ‘the Capital’ of high school hoops
AUGUSTA — Welcome to the Augusta Civic Center, the new capital of Maine high school hoops. “The Capital.” I like it. “The Mecca,” aka the Bangor Auditorium, is nothing but a memory. And not a moment too soon. The Cross Insurance Center stands in its place and, from all of the photos and videos I’ve […]
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Class C wrestling: Dirigo dominates
RUMFORD — When Zach Stevens finally saw an opening, the Lisbon wrestler executed his move and went on to win his third individual Class C state wrestling championship in as many years. Still, it was Dirigo that relied on its depth and completed its mission, scoring 195.5 points to win the Class C team crown. […]
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H. S. wrestling: Mountain Valley finishes second; Camden Hill, Marshwood take titles
BATH — Mountain Valley took second in the Class B state championship Saturday at Morse High School. The Falcons finished the meet with 113 points, not far behind the champions from Camden Hills with 124. Ellsworth was third with 89.5 while Foxcroft (89.5) and (79) rounded out the top five. Oak Hill finished 15th with […]
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Class A Girls’ Swimming: EL’s Paione wins 100-yard freestyle state title
Even though she was fighting the midwinter malaise that hits so many of us, at the worst possible time, Olivia Paione still found her way to the third step of the podium in a Class A swimming final a year ago. Perhaps that makes it clear why Paione, the picture of perfect health on Saturday, […]
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Eastern A boys’ quarterfinal: Fleming, Vikings conquer Rams
AUGUSTA — In four seconds, Xavier Lewis scored almost as many baskets as he and his Bangor team had for the balance of the second half. Oxford Hills’ eight-point lead was suddenly down to three, and a traveling call put the ball back in the Rams’ hands, with a chance to tie the game. Lewis […]
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Class B West Boys’ Quarterfinals: Poland puts away Spruce Mountain
PORTLAND — It has been a 15-year journey, but Poland Regional High School finally finds itself in the land of Greely, Cape Elizabeth, Yarmouth and company. The Knights advanced to the Class B West boys’ basketball semifinals for the first time in school history Saturday, defeating Spruce Mountain, 77-69, in a frantic and foul-filled regional […]
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Live chat: Eastern Class A boys’ quarterfinals
AUGUSTA — Join the Sun Journal staff for an interactive blog, live from the Augusta Civic Center. Click below to join the conversation!