The Edward Little girls and boys basketball teams were recognized in the Maine Senate on March 27 by their state senator, Eric Brakey, R-Androscoggin, presenting legislative sentiments honoring their recent Class AA state championship victories. The team also met with Rep. Ellie Espling, R-New Gloucester, and Rep. Bruce Bickford, R-Auburn. This was the Red Eddies […]
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MPA: Sixth basketball class not likely in the cards
The idea of adding a sixth class for high school basketball in Maine has been floated to two different groups, but after receiving tepid interest will likely be shelved. Dick Durost, executive director of the Maine Principals’ Association, said an increasing number of Class C basketball schools, particularly in the North region, prompted the MPA’s […]
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Neptune wins MVRBL Championship
Neptune General Contracting of Mexico, the 2018 Champions of the MV Rec Basketball League. From left to right: Garrett Clemmer, Jason Robinson, Chris Defosse, Tom Leclerc (Owner/Sponsor), Tim Turner (Captain), Ryan Baillargeon, Jordan DeRosby, Daryl Wood, Brandon Giguere. Neptune General Contracting was dominant throughout the season in the Mountain Valley Rec Basketball League and maintained […]
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Women's basketball: UMaine loses starter, gains two recruits
Maine guard Julie Brosseau (10) moves the ball upcourt past Texas guard Ariel Atkins (23) during a first-round game in the NCAA women’s college basketball tournament in Austin, Texas, earlier this month. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) The University of Maine women’s basketball team announced Thursday that it will lose a starter from its America East championship […]
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Spruce Mountain basketball awards
Jordan Daigle, Academic All-Star, Larry Johnston, McDonald’s Representative who presented the awards & Mason Shink McDonald’s All-Star Department Awards for January – L to R – Mattey Richards, Olivia Grant, Emily White, Sara Henderson, Rylee Saunders, Anna Bradford, Adria Plourde & Riley Gray
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Celtics rally in fourth to beat Trail Blazers
PORTLAND, Ore. — Marcus Morris scored 30 points and the short-handed Boston Celtics beat the Trail Blazers 105-100 on Friday night to deal Portland its second straight loss following a 13-game winning streak. Terry Rozier added 16 points for the Celtics, who are second in the Eastern Conference behind Toronto but have had to deal […]
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Bobcat Beat: Bates swimming well at Division III championships
The Bates College swimming and diving program had a successful start to the NCAA Division III championships at the IUPUI Natatorium in Indianapolis. The women’s 200-yard medley relay team placed 10th Wednesday, and the men’s 200 medley relay placed 12th. The swimmers involved in those relays all earn Honorable Mention All-America status. Janika Ho (backstroke), […]
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Morong, Reynolds recognized by WBCA
ATLANTA, GA — The Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) has announced it’s annual awards for two-year colleges. USCAA All-American, Brooke Reynolds and head coach Andrew Morong were both recognized by the association. After leading the Lady Mustangs back to the USCAA National Championship game, Reynolds was named a 2018 WBCA Two-Year College All-American Honorable Mention […]
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Vachon's message to Black Bears —get better
It was the most accomplished women’s basketball season in 14 years for the University of Maine. Now Coach Amy Vachon wants her Black Bears to get better. Should Maine win the America East Conference next year – it certainly will be favored – Vachon wants the NCAA tournament selection committee to give her team a […]
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Women's NCAA Roundup: Duke crushes Georgia, UConn next
ATHENS, Ga. — Leaonna Odom scored 16 points and Duke’s defense was dominant, holding Georgia to two second-quarter points to move on to the Sweet 16.Lexie Brown and Erin Mathias each had 14 points for Duke (24-8), which will play UConn in the Albany Regional on Saturday.Georgia (26-7) made only 1 of 19 shots in […]