Mountain Valley Rec Men’s Basketball

The 16th annual Mountain Valley Rec Men’s Basketball Tournament will be held in Rumford and Mexico at Mountain High School, Mountain Valley Middle School and The River Valley Rec Center on March 27, 28 and 29.

There will be three men’s divisions this year — A, B and Senior (over 40). The tournament expects 10 entries in A and B and at least 6 in Senior. A Women’s division is also available if enough interest is shown. Cost is $350 per team, $375 after March 15.

Teams will play three round robin games — one on Friday night and two on Saturday, followed by a Sunday tournament round for the top teams in each division.

There will also be the traditional foul shooting competition, 3-point competition, and a dunking contest (if enough interest). Awards will be presented after each championship. All profits will benefit the Mountain Valley Athletic Boosters, MVHS and MVMS Athletics, The Greater Rumford Community Center and The River Valley Rec Center.

Contact Eddie Paterson, Mountain Valley Rec League Commissioner and Tournament Organizer at epaterson2@roadrunner.com or 207-364-9352. Information can also be found on the league web site at www.mvrbl.webs.com.

McDonald’s High All-Star Senior Basketball Weekend

BANGOR — This Friday and Saturday, March 13 and 14, the top high school senior basketball players in the state will join together for the Maine McDonald’s High School Senior All-Star Basketball Weekend.

The Friday evening All-Star Awards Banquet starts at 6:30 p.m. at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor. Saturday’s All-Star Games get underway at 8:30 a.m. at the Newman Gymnasium at Husson University in Bangor.

All-Star Weekend is a salute to the top high school senior student-athletes and coaches from across Maine. More than 100 individuals representing more than 70 high schools will be honored for their achievements both on and off the basketball court. The games on Saturday are open to the public and tickets are available at the door. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for students.