Coach: Zach Stewart Conference: KVAC; Class: B Last year’s team record: 12-0, lost in East B semifinal Returning athletes: Josh Murphy, Denver Cram, James McLaughlin, Will Grimes, Peter Prescott, Bailey Clark, Korey Laliberte, Levi Emery; Juniors —Kyle Morand, Zack Godbout, John Parent. Key losses: Toby Smith, Zach Glazier, Zach Bessette, Alex Tooth, Simon Davis. Promising […]
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Women’s college basketball: Anderson’s future awaits
DURHAM, N.H. — As the school calendar winds down, particularly for seniors, the inevitable questions begin to fly. “What are you going to do for a job?” It’s no different for Greene native and Leavitt Area High School graduate Courtney Anderson, a guard playing for the University of Maine women’s basketball team. The Black Bears’ […]
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College roundup: Bates men’s lacrosse falls to No. 13 Amherst
Moroney led the Jeffs (1-0, 1-0 NESCAC) with three goals and one assist, while Kane Haffey added two scores. Dylan Park and Mike Litner contributed a goal and an assist apiece. Cody Tranbarger made 15 saves in goal for the Jeffs, who outshot the Bobcats 49-36, including a 30-21 edge in shots on goal. Moroney […]
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Western Class C girls’ final: Dirigo falls to Maranacook
AUGUSTA — What started out as a defensive struggle was quickly interrupted by an offensive outburst Saturday night. In a tight ballgame in the Western C championship game, Maranacook’s Sarah Clough’s long-range prowess turned the tide in a hurry. “After like two shots, I felt really comfortable,” said the senior guard, who admits she was […]
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Wildcats fight off stubborn Bears
ORONO — Saturday’s finale against arORONO, Maine — Saturday’s finale against archrival New Hampshire was a microcosm of the season for the University of Maine football team. The Black Bears forced six turnovers and limited the top-ranked Wildcats to their lowest offensive output of the year on Saturday afternoon, but the offense struggled. Ultimately, New […]
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College Hockey: No. 3 Boston University too much for Maine in 3-1 win
Boston University stole the spotlight. On a night dedicated to honoring the Black Bears’ 1999 national title team, Maine feel victim to an opponent with plenty of championship pedigree to its name. The third-ranked Terriers netted three unanswered goals in a 3-1 victory over the Black Bears on Friday in front of 4,919 fans at […]
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Boys’ soccer: Maranacook trips up Orono for Class C crown
PORTLAND — There are 37 names listed on the Maranacook boys’ soccer team’s roster. While most programs have JV and freshman teams, the Black Bears elect to have one giant varsity roster. Regardless of their contributions on the team, they all share the common goal of capturing a state title. On Saturday, Maranacook did just […]
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College hockey: Maine drops another in Alaska
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — The University of Maine men’s ice hockey team dropped a 5-2 decision to Alaska in the Kendall Hockey Classic on Saturday night in Anchorage, Alaska. The Black Bears got goals from Blaine Byron(Manotick, Ontario) and Devin Shore (Ajax, Ontario) in the game. Maine falls to 0-2-0 on the young season, while Alaska […]
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H.S. Football: Greyhounds too much for Black Bears
READFIELD — There was nothing fancy about Lisbon High School’s game plan Friday against Maranacook. Snap the ball, hand it off to one of several running backs on the roster, pick up chunks of yardage. Repeat. Lisbon did that 57 times, resulting in 311 yards and six touchdowns in its 40-0 victory over the Black Bears. […]
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Portland Pirates: Former University of Maine goalie right at home with AHL club
But Maine is still home. He retired as a professional player after his fifth year with Soenderjyske in Denmark last spring. Tuesday, he was back on the ice — and in full gear — helping out another Maine hockey institution, the Portland Pirates. The team hired Michaud this summer as a part-time goalie coach. He’s […]