More than 40 mixed teams competed in the ‘A’ race Saturday at the Telstar Relays in Bethel. Monmouth Academy unofficially finished ninth. Not bad, for having the minimum number of skiers available to compete in one of the most anticipated Nordic meets of the year. Monmouth has an impressive 11 girls on the team this […]
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High school roundup: Phoenix fly past Greyhounds
LISBON FALLS — Spruce Mountain. was paced by a good rebounding effort, giving them second chance opportunities, and holding Lisbon to one shot, as it topped the Greyhounds 53-44 in boys’ basketball. Anthony York tallied 10 points to go along with a game-high 15 rebounds for the Phoenix (6-2). James Oullette notched eight points while […]
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Boys’ hockey: Devils repel Rangers
LEWISTON — For as much worth that can be attached to scoring three goals against a perennially strong Greely squad, the Lewiston Blue Devils will take more away from how they performed as defenders. Three different players scored goals and the Devils allowed only seven shots on goal — including just one in the second […]
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Girls’ hockey: Blue Devils unmask Rangers
LEWISTON — Despite a solid start to the season and a record to match, the Lewiston High School girls’ hockey team was still looking for a signature win against a team with a winning record. Defending state champion Greely will do just fine, thank you. Allison Frechette had a five-point night and Corine Laberge added […]
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Nordic Skiing: Leavitt, Mt, Blue mix it up at Telstar Relays
BETHEL — There are two waves of preparation involved in competing at the Telstar Relays, neither of which have anything to do with the moderate physical challenge. Step one is praying that the weather will cooperate and allow the event to happen. Thanks to a December snowfall and a New Year’s deep freeze that each […]
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H.S. girls’ basketball: Mustangs warm up to Roadrunners
MONMOUTH — The shooting touch was as cold as the temperatures outside Saturday. Though the Monmouth Academy girls’ basketball team struggled from the floor in the early minutes, the Mustangs started to warm up enough in a 49-16 win over Mt. Abram. “It was a little bit of a struggle to put the ball in […]
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Wrestling: Skowhegan brushes off Dirigo
NEWPORT — After having endured a rigorous match, it felt anti-climatic when Stewart Buzzell stepped off the mat. But the Monmouth wrestler was fully aware that his performance was championship caliber at the Nokomis Warrior Clash. But Skowhegan’s depth was certainly factor as scored180 points to repeat as the team champion by easily outdistancing Dirigo […]
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HS Basketball: Vikings hang on to edge Rams, 51-50
PARIS — Andrew Fleming is a sophomore whose understanding of the game of basketball will never be described as sophomoric. With Cony contesting Fleming’s every move from the moment he left the locker room, Oxford Hills’ 6-foot-5 swingman found other ways to impact Friday night’s KVAC barnburner with Cony — crashing the boards, facilitating for […]
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H.S. girls’ basketball: Vikings outlast Rams
AUGUSTA — Nate Pelletier wasn’t sure exactly when panic might become poise for his Oxford Hills girls’ basketball squad, but he’s seen signs of it the last two outings. The Vikings survived a late Cony rally and held off the Rams on Friday for a 36-32 win. It was the second consecutive win for Oxford […]
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Nordic Skiing: Numbers no object at Leavitt
TURNER — Friday’s snow-coated roads and far-below-zero wind chill persuaded many communities in the region to cancel school and postpone games and practices for the second straight day. You wouldn’t have detected any of that by observing the Leavitt Area High School Nordic ski team. The Hornets waxed their skis while sequestered in the relatively […]