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When the schoolgirl basketball season tips off around the state tonight, some of the state’s signature programs will be led by new coaches. Cony of Augusta, Calais, Ashland and Katahdin of Stacyville all have new leadership on the bench this winter, and all four teams… Read More
In a very balanced season for schoolgirl basketball in Maine, Cony of Augusta’s Rachael Mack stood taller than everybody else. Fifteen players have been named to the 32nd annual Bangor Daily News All-Maine girls basketball team, but only Mack, the 6-foot-2 Cony of Augusta forward… Read More
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BANGOR – Hillary Laferriere and Rachel Foster have more in common than might appear. Although the two girls basketball all-stars attend high schools that are about 120 miles apart, they’re both senior post players. Laferriere is going to attend the University of New England in… Read More
BANGOR – Greely of Cumberland Center’s Megan McDevitt was perfect, and Messalonskee of Oakland’s Josh Gilbert did it under pressure. Both were winners in Saturday morning’s foul-shooting championship at Husson College’s Newman Gymnasium. The competition was held before the 2008 Maine McDonald’s Senior All-Star games. Read More
BANGOR – Two central Maine players with championship pedigrees were honored as the state’s 2008 Mr. and Miss Basketball during the Maine McDonald’s High School Senior All-Star Banquet at Husson College on Friday night. Ryan Martin of Maranacook of Readfield and Rachael Mack of Cony… Read More
BANGOR – The first 20 years of the state’s Mr. and Miss Basketball awards have produced a glittering roster of Maine’s top individual players over the last generation. From inaugural winners Tim Scott of Ellsworth and Julie Bradstreet of Central Aroostook of Mars Hill in… Read More
Rick Sinclair, who has guided the Mattanawcook Academy boys basketball team to the upper echelon of Eastern Maine Class B during his five years as the Lynx’s head coach, won’t return to the sidelines next winter. Sinclair, who will remain as the school’s athletic administrator,… Read More
PRESQUE ISLE – Cameron York of Central Aroostook of Mars Hill converted a three-point play with about six seconds left in overtime to lead the Blue to a 102-101 victory over the Gold in the 18th annual Aroostook County Senior All-Star Basketball Classic on Wednesday night. Read More
The 2008 Eastern Maine high school basketball basketball tournament provided plenty of memories for players and fans – but it took a big hit at the gate as venues in both Bangor and Augusta experienced a significant drop in fan turnout. Cumulative attendance for the… Read More
HERMON – The Blue team outscored the White team 25-18 in the second half to pull out a 46-45 victory in the PVC Senior All-Stars girls basketball game at Hermon High School Tuesday evening. The White team prevailed 79-71 in the boys contest. googletag.cmd.push(function ()… Read More
AUGUSTA – For a few days last week, Dana Houghton lingered in the Lee Academy gym for a little longer than her teammates while the 5-foot-8 senior forward worked on her shooting. All her extra gym time came in handy Wednesday night in the Class… Read More
Bangor High’s Jon McAllian and Aarika Ritchie of Lee Academy are among the six finalists for the Mr. and Miss Maine Basketball Awards. The Maine Association of Basketball Coaches announced three boys and three girls as finalists Thursday. The winners will be revealed Friday, March… Read More
PVC Class C-D Senior Games At Orono, Rachel Foster of Houlton scored 28 points to help lead the White team past the Blue team 102-73 in the PVC Class C-D Girls Senior All-Star Game. The Blue team defeated the White team 100-97 on the boys… Read More
AUGUSTA – When the Woodland girls basketball team won the 2006 Class D state championship, coach Arnold Clark relied on just his five starters for a 52-43 win over Valley of Bingham. One of the girls who watched from the bench was then-sophomore Cindy Bergin. Read More
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An impending snowstorm predicted to drop up to 12 inches on parts of Maine has forced the postponement of six basketball state championship games and eight high school ice hockey semifinals to different days next week. Maine Principals’ Association Executive Director Dick Durost said the… Read More
The Madison girls basketball team marched through the regular season and eventually had a 17-game winning streak going into the final game before the playoffs. And that was the end of that run. The Bulldogs fell to Monmouth 50-38 on Feb. 7, one game before… Read More
It’s Waterville-Lake Region, Part II. The Panthers and the Lakers of Naples girls basketball teams will face off for the second year in a row in Friday’s Class B state championship game. This time around, they’ll play at the Bangor Auditorium starting at 7 p.m. Read More
Offensive balance. It’s just one of the reasons the Lee Academy girls basketball team has been so tough to beat this year. Any one the Pandas’ starting five is capable of double-digit scoring efforts – and at times during last week’s Eastern Maine Class C… Read More
BANGOR – There’s something machine-like about the Lee Academy girls basketball team. Saturday night, it was Houlton’s turn to get caught up in it. The No. 2 Pandas made quick work of No. 1 Houlton in the Eastern Maine Class C championship game at the… Read More
BANGOR – The Waterville girls basketball team went into its locker room for halftime of Saturday’s Eastern Maine Class B final and got an earful from coach Ted Rioux. On the way out, Jennifer Nale got some words of advice from teammate Sarah Given. Rioux’s… Read More
BANGOR – Even though the Woodland girls basketball team led Ashland by only five points after the first quarter of Saturday’s Eastern Maine Class D final, it was simply a matter of time before Courtney Cochran took over. She did in a big way in… Read More
AUGUSTA – Top-seeded Madison outscored No. 2 Monmouth 11-4 in the third quarter Saturday on its way to a 37-34 victory in the Western Maine Class C girls basketball championship game at the Augusta Civic Center. Danielle Hebert and Margo Russell each scored 12 points… Read More
The sight of college coaches scouting and recruiting is a tournament mainstay, but at least one of the Eastern Maine standouts who made an appearance at the Bangor Auditorium last week doesn’t have to worry about all that anymore. John Bapst of Bangor’s Hillary Laferriere… Read More
BANGOR – The Ashland girls basketball team fought off the pressure of its own expectations as well as a feisty Katahdin of Stacyville team Thursday night to advance to the Eastern Maine Class D girls basketball final for the second time in four years. The… Read More
BANGOR – While the main motivation is recognizing the state’s top individual players as well as Ronald McDonald House Charities of Maine, this year’s Maine McDonald’s High School senior honorees reflect team ideals more than any other year’s. For what is believed to be the… Read More
BANGOR – The Lee Academy girls basketball team made a successful debut in the Eastern Maine Class C tournament Tuesday afternoon. The second-seeded Pandas, winners of two state Class D championships over the past three years, parlayed their speed, athleticism and full-court 1-2-2 press into… Read More
AUGUSTA – Marge Russell’s 17 points paced top-ranked Madison to a 51-36 Western Maine Class C quarterfinal basketball victory over No. 9 Georges Valley of Thomaston at the Augusta Civic Center Tuesday. Lacey Ashbrooke added 13 points for the Bulldogs. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define… Read More
AUGUSTA – The fourth-ranked Richmond girls basketball team outscored No. 5 Forest Hills 15-6 in the third quarter and went on to win 56-53 in Western Maine Class D quarterfinal action Tuesday at the Augusta Civic Center. Richmond advanced to an 11:30 a.m. Thursday semifinal… Read More
WINSLOW – Nick Covell scored the winning goal off of a Ryan Daniel assist with 53 seconds left in regulation to lead the Old Town Coyotes to a 3-2 high school hockey win over the Skowhegan Indians Monday at Sukee Arena. Cody Cross tied it… Read More
BANGOR – Erskine Academy made the most of its first trip to the postseason tournament in seven years, while Waterville opened defense of its 2007 state and regional championships. The No. 4 Eagles of South China and No. 1 Panthers each won Eastern Maine Class… Read More
The No. 3 Mattanawcook Academy of Lincoln girls basketball team, which nearly knocked off eventual state champion Waterville in the semifinals last year, will open the Eastern Maine Class B tournament tonight at the Bangor Auditorium. The Lynx, who take a 17-2 record into the… Read More
OAKLAND – There was no overtime this time, but the Messalonskee girls basketball team still came out on top in an exciting Eastern Maine Class A preliminary-round game. The No. 8 Eagles, who had beaten No. 9 Brewer twice in extra periods during the regular… Read More
ROCKPORT – It may not have been the artistic success the Camden Hills girls basketball team desired in its postseason opener, but the Windjammers used a fast start as the impetus for a 60-47 Eastern Maine Class B preliminary round victory over Caribou on Tuesday night. Read More
JONESPORT – Lindsey Jones stole the ball and raced downcourt for a layup with 20 seconds to play as Jonesport-Beals rallied for a 54-53 schoolgirl basketball victory over Lubec Friday night. BreAnna Beal poured in a game-high 27 points for the Royalettes, including 16 in… Read More
BANGOR – Andrew Casey and Casey Hull scored first-period goals to lead the John Bapst Crusaders to a 3-1 high school hockey victory over the Old Town Coyotes Friday night at Sawyer Arena. Ethan Sale scored the other goal for 12-3-1 John Bapst of Bangor,… Read More
PRESQUE ISLE – Sarah Porter’s bucket with 30 seconds remaining in the game lifted the Presque Isle girls basketball team to a regular-season ending 45-44 upset victory over Old Town Friday night. Allison Dean led Presque Isle with 15 points. Amy Michaud added 11 points… Read More
BREWER – What a present for senior Katie Kenney. Never in Kenney’s four seasons on the Brewer girls basketball team had she been part of a win over rival Bangor -not until Thursday night, anyway, when the center scored a game-high 11 points to lead… Read More
HERMON – The last time the John Bapst and Hermon girls basketball teams squared off, Ashley Kelley torched the stingy Crusaders defense for 27 points. The result was vastly different this time. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes =… Read More
SKOWHEGAN – Meagan Doucette’s field goal with seven seconds left gave Bangor a 45-44 girls basketball victory over Skowhegan Monday night. Allie Clukey led the Rams with 14 points, and Amy Hackett scored 10. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var… Read More
HARRINGTON – Andrea Perry made a steal that thwarted a potential game-winning possession by Calais and helped the Narraguagus Knights secure a 51-50 schoolgirl basketball victory over the Blue Devils Monday night. Calais trailed by one point and had the ball in the closing seconds,… Read More
FORT FAIRFIELD – Madawaska outscored Fort Fairfield 7-3 in the final minute Monday night to earn a 45-41 girls basketball victory. Kallie Pelletier scored seven of her 15 points in the fourth quarter for the Owls and Emma Dionne had 11 points. googletag.cmd.push(function () {… Read More
MILO – Sabrina Sherrill connected for a game-high 20 points Saturday to propel Foxcroft Academy to a 53-41 girls basketball victory over Penquis. Vanessa Lougee chipped in 12 points for the Ponies. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes =… Read More
WOODLAND – Courtney Cochran netted a game-high 19 points and grabbed 15 rebounds to lead the Woodland Dragons to a 54-46 schoolgirl basketball victory over the Calais Blue Devils Saturday. Ariel Knights added 12 points for the Dragons. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var… Read More
MARS HILL – Sarah Long and Alex Dame each had a double-double to lead the Central Aroostook Panthers to a 62-35 schoolgirl basketball victory over the Hodgdon Hawks Saturday. Long had 14 points and 10 rebounds while Dame had 12 points and 11 rebounds for… Read More
ST. AGATHA – Austin Dufour paced a balanced attack with 14 points as the Fort Fairfield boys basketball team cruised to a 69-36 high school victory over Wisdom Friday night. The Tigers outscored the Pioneers 31-6 in the opening quarter to assume control early. googletag.cmd.push(function… Read More
LINCOLN – Michelle Paul poured in 20 points, including 10 from the foul line, as Mattanawcook Academy raced out to a 16-point halftime lead and cruised past Hermon 66-51 in schoolgirl basketball action Wednesday night. Kristy Burleigh scored 20 points and grabbed eight rebounds while… Read More
BLUE HILL – Visiting Mount Desert Island went 13-for-15 from the free throw line, including 7-for-9 in the fourth quarter, as the Trojans pulled away for a 55-43 high school boys basketball victory over George Stevens Academy Wednesday night Ben Young led all scorers with… Read More
MADAWASKA – Kallie Pelletier connected for a game-high 25 points as the host Owls built a lead as big as nine in the first half then held on to upset Greater Houlton Christian 47-46 in a schoolgirl basketball game Wednesday night. Madawaska led 28-22 at… Read More
BANGOR – Almost one month after suffering a disappointing loss to Messalonskee, the Bangor girls basketball team picked up a big win over the Eagles of Oakland. Seniors Allie Clukey and Brooke Hackett each tossed in 18 points to power the Rams to a 63-53… Read More
MILO – Senior forward Seth Dwyer scored 11 points, including the 1,000th of his career, Monday night as the Orono Red Riots cruised to a 70-46 boys basketball victory over Penquis. Bruce Nason and Joe Riemersma scored 12 points each for the Red Riots. googletag.cmd.push(function… Read More
LEE – Lee Academy senior Karin Bird scored nine points, including the 1,000th of her career midway through the first quarter as the Pandas rolled to an 84-43 girls basketball win over Katahdin Monday night. Bird needed five points to eclipse 1,000 going into the… Read More
ASHLAND – The Washburn Beavers outscored Ashland 19-5 in the fourth quarter, going 8-for-12 from the free-throw line down the stretch, en route to a key 42-31 Class D girls basketball victory over the Hornets Monday night. Kelsee McLaughlin poured in 17 points to lead… Read More
BREWER – Bill Bissell led four Brewer Witches in double figures with 16 points while grabbing 10 rebounds at they knocked off the Brunswick Dragons 57-45 in schoolboy basketball action Friday night. Coby Hutchins tossed in 11 points while Nate Carson chalked up 10 points,… Read More
LEE – Off the court, the girls on the Lee and Mattanawcook Academy of Lincoln basketball teams are friendly, and a couple are even related to each other. On the court, however, it’s a different story – especially this season, as the Pandas and Lynx… Read More
BANGOR – The Lawrence of Fairfield girls basketball team is off to its best start since a sharpshooter named Cindy Blodgett donned No. 14 in the 1990s. The Bulldogs showed the resiliency of those teams Wednesday night, withstanding a furious comeback and intense defensive pressure… Read More
HOWLAND – Junior point guard Casey McCloskey set a Penobscot Valley schoolgirl record with 48 points as the Howlers earned a 75-44 schoolgirl basketball victory over Searsport on Wednesday night. McCloskey had three 3-pointers and a 7-of-7 effort at the free-throw line en route to… Read More
HOWLAND – Junior point guard Casey McCloskey set a Penobscot Valley schoolgirl record with 48 points as the Howlers earned a 75-44 schoolgirl basketball victory over Searsport on Wednesday night. McCloskey had three 3-pointers and a 7-of-7 effort at the free-throw line en route to… Read More
CARIBOU – Jarryd Rossignol erupted for 32 points, including six 3-point goals, as Caribou surged past Fort Kent 86-58 in a schoolboy basketball matchup Wednesday evening. Backcourt mate Kyle Corrigan added 27 points for Caribou, which earned its eighth consecutive victory. googletag.cmd.push(function () { //… Read More
JONESPORT – Blake Chase led four players in double figures with 18 points as Narraguagus of Harrington rolled to its ninth win, an 83-59 triumph over Jonesport-Beals in boys basketball action Tuesday night. Stephen Strout netted 14 points, Jared Door 12 and Drew Ramsey 10… Read More
WASHBURN – Rachel Palmer’s bucket with 2.3 seconds left in regulation capped a Washburn rally as the Beavers came back from six points down in the final minute to earn a 41-40 girls basketball victory over greater Houlton Christian Tuesday night. Kelsee McLaughlin had 13… Read More
DEXTER – The Dexter Tigers outscored Orono 13-1 in the third quarter to snap a 13-13 halftime tie en route to a 38-34 schoolgirl basketball victory over the Red Riots Monday. Miranda Gove scored 14 points to lead Dexter, Michelle Chapman chipped in with eight… Read More
WALDOBORO – Liz Blair scored eight of her 10 points in the fourth quarter to propel Belfast to a 40-39 victory over Medomak Valley in girls basketball action Monday. Brittany Dyer netted a game-high 12 points for the Lions. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot… Read More
PRESQUE ISLE – Nic Gallant scored 13 points and grabbed nine rebounds as Presque Isle outscored Mount Desert Island 20-7 in the fourth quarter to rally for a 54-49 boys basketball victory Monday. Adam Kingsbury chipped in 11 points for the Wildcats. googletag.cmd.push(function () {… Read More
BAR HARBOR – The Old Town Coyotes went 17-of-22 from the free-throw line in the fourth quarter to beat Mount Desert Island 59-46 in a schoolboy basketball game Friday night and end the Trojans eight-game winning streak. Ethan Shanley poured in a game-high 18 points… Read More
HARRINGTON – Kayla Wood pumped in 15 points to lead Washington Academy of East Machias to a 53-45 Class C girls basketball victory over Narraguagus Friday evening. Kayla Seeley chipped in with 12 points for the Raiders. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes… Read More
ROCKLAND – Stephanie Whitten tallied 13 points as undefeated Waterville raced out to a 21-8 first quarter lead en route to a 69-45 girls basketball victory over Rockland Friday. Morgan Frame posted 11 points while Paige Gardner and Jen Nale each added 10 points for… Read More
BANGOR – For the second game – and second day – in a row, the John Bapst girls basketball team played extremely tough second-quarter defense. Add in 23 points from senior forward Hillary Laferriere and the Crusaders also got another win, pulling away for a… Read More
BREWER – Nick Risser and Dylan Fitzpatrick each had two goals and one assist while Mike Kotredes knocked in three goals as the Brewer hockey team won its ninth consecutive game with an 8-3 victory over Orono at T.J. Ryan Arena Wednesday night. Ryan Nadeau… Read More
ASHLAND – Whitney Flint poured in a game-high 43 points, including five 3-pointers as Ashland outscored Greater Houlton Christian Academy 23-7 in the third quarter en route to a convincing 80-54 girls basketball victory over the previously unbeaten Eagles Wednesday night. Flint scored 13 points… Read More
CALAIS – Courtney Hill scored eight points in a one-minute span in the fourth quarter as the Calais Blue Devils rallied from a nine-point deficit for a 63-61 girls basketball victory over previously unbeaten Lee Academy Wednesday night. Hill sparked the late rally with a… Read More
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LINCOLN – If the Mattanawcook and Old Town girls basketball teams were both looking for good midseason tests, they both found Friday night. The Lynx pulled away late in the third quarter and used good free-throw shooting in the fourth for a hard-fought 58-45 victory… Read More
MACHIAS – Michael Little scored a team-high 18 points, including 11 free throws in the fourth quarter, as Machias earned a 65-61 boys basketball victory over Calvary Chapel Christian of Orrington. Michael Jenkins netted 16 points for the Bulldogs. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot… Read More
MACHIAS – Michael Little scored a team-high 18 points, including 11 free throws in the fourth quarter, as Machias earned a 65-61 boys basketball victory over Calvary Chapel Christian of Orrington. Michael Jenkins netted 16 points for the Bulldogs. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot… Read More
EAST SULLIVAN – Seth Dwyer was fouled with 12 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter and hit one of his two free throws to lift Orono to a 56-55 boys basketball victory over Sumner. Joel Riemersma led the Red Riots with 26 points and Dwyer… Read More
BANGOR – It wasn’t a typical Bangor win with lots of transition scoring, but the way the Rams shot the ball Thursday night against Hampden, they’ll take it. Sticking with more of a half-court game, Bangor got 19 points from senior Amy Hackett and a… Read More
BANGOR – The Stearns Minutemen overcame a slow start Wednesday night and outscored Bangor Christian 17-2 in the third period, then went on to eke out a 53-47 overtime girls basketball victory over the Patriots at Husson College. April Davis paced a balanced attack for… Read More
EASTPORT – Robyn Stuart connected for 19 points and pulled down 11 rebounds Wednesday night to lead Shead High to a 53-48 girls basketball victory over Jonesport-Beals. Whitney Vinson added 12 rebounds and nine points for the Tigerettes. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var… Read More
FORT FAIRFIELD – Sam Carpenter had 16 points to lift the Hodgdon girls to a 48-44 win over Fort Fairfield Wednesday. Melissa Quint scored 13 points for the Hawks. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var has_banner… Read More
BANGOR – It was difficult to tell who was more surprised by the scoreboard through the first half of Monday night’s girls basketball showdown between once-beaten Bangor Christian and unbeaten Lee Academy. The visiting Pandas turned what shaped up as a tight matchup between two… Read More
MILLINOCKET – Adriana Eurich scored 13 of her game-high 14 points in the second half as Stearns pulled away for a 51-33 schoolgirl basketball victory over Piscataquis Community Monday night. April Davis chipped in 12 points for the Minutemen, who outscored PCHS of Guilford 31-17… Read More
EASTPORT – Dana Mitchell led four Shead scorers in double figures with 20 points as the Tigers rolled to a 70-57 boys basketball victory over Machias Monday night. Thomas Pottle scored 16 points while Wayne Clossey and Justin Lewey each added 13 for Shead. googletag.cmd.push(function… Read More
VAN BUREN – Brittney Bard converted a layup with 24 seconds remaining in regulation to lift the Van Buren Crusaders to a 39-38 girls basketball victory over Madawaska Monday night. Van Buren trailed by seven points at the end of the third quarter, but outscored… Read More
BANGOR – Allie Clukey tossed in a game-high 19 points and pulled down 13 rebounds to help lead the Bangor Rams to a 50-46 schoolgirl basketball victory over the Skowhegan Indians Friday night at Red Barry Gym. Meagan Doucette added 10 points for Bangor. googletag.cmd.push(function… Read More
ASHLAND – Tyler Cote scored all of his game-high 22 points in the first half as the Hornets raced out to a 54-18 lead en route to a convincing 89-40 boys basketball victory over Wisdom of St. Agatha Friday night. Henry Milligan put in 15… Read More
BLUE HILL – Junior Maddie Park scored seven points in overtime and sophomore India Frazier added five points to lead George Stevens Academy to a 64-60 girls basketball victory over Washington Academy of East Machias in a battle of unbeaten teams Friday night. Park hit… Read More
BANGOR – It seemed fitting that the John Bapst girls basketball team ended the third quarter of Thursday’s matchup against Central with 44 points on the scoreboard. It was the dominant play of the Crusader wearing their No. 44 jersey – senior forward Hillary Laferriere… Read More
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BANGOR – Collin Ciomei scored 24 points as unbeaten Deer-Isle Stonington raced out to a 19-point halftime lead and cruised to a 66-45 high school boys basketball win over Bangor Christian at Husson College Wednesday night. Joe Carter chipped in with 11 points for the… Read More
CARIBOU – Cameron Anderson scored eight of his 10 points in the fourth quarter as the Caribou boys basketball team pulled away for a pivotal 46-42 Class B victory over Aroostook County rival Presque Isle Wednesday night. Phil St. Peter had 13 points for the… Read More
ORONO – Brandon Paul had a hat trick with three goals as Orono defeated Presque Isle 4-3 in high school hockey action Wednesday night at Alfond Arena. Luke Estes posted the other score for the 2-5 Red Riots. Nathan Curtis, Ben Perry, Chad Evinger and… Read More
Phase Two of the schoolboy basketball season kicks off tonight with the next week bringing many teams to the midpoint of their 18-game schedules. And while no one’s playoff hopes will be quashed during that time span, several matchups may set the tone for the… Read More
EASTON – Cameron York connected for 23 points as the Central Aroostook Panthers of Mars Hill rolled to a 58-27 high school boys basketball win over previously unbeaten Easton Monday night. Manny Martinez added 11 points for Central Aroostook. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot… Read More
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AUBURN – Jon McAllian scored a game-high 23 points as Bangor held on for a 56-53 boys basketball victory over Edward Little Friday night. Ryan Weston tossed in 13 points for the Rams. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes… Read More
HODGDON – Chris Williams scored 19 points, including four three-pointers, and Daniel McGillicuddy contributed 16 points and grabbed 18 rebounds as Hodgdon rallied from a six-point first-quarter deficit to upend Van Buren 60-55 in high school boys basketball action Friday. Andrew McGillicuddy, Daniel’s twin brother,… Read More
BELFAST – Belfast overcame a 19-4 first-quarter deficit, outscoring Lincoln Academy 17-2 in the second quarter en route to a 40-36 girls basketball victory Friday night. Danielle Littlefield paced the Lions with 14 points, while Ade Hills provided 11 points, six rebounds and four blocked… Read More