EL improved to 6-0, but coach Mike Adams said his team learned a valuable lesson one game after surprising defending Class AA champion Portland. “You could feel it on the bus ride, when we walked in. I have been here 16 years and have played in this gym and I know what happens here,” Adams […]
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Girls’ basketball: Edward Little holds off Brunswick
It was a sound strategy, as the Red Eddies earned a win in a hard-fought defensive battle, 46-38, over Brunswick in a Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference girls’ basketball tussle on Friday. EL forced 26 turnovers and held the Dragons to a season-low in points, trapping Brunswick in its defensive zone on several occasions. “They attack […]
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Boys’ hockey: Big second period helps Lewiston blank Edward Little, 6-0
LEWISTON — For the first period of Friday night’s rivalry game with Lewiston, Edward Little had an answer for the Blue Devils’ superior speed, puck control and firepower, in junior goalie Ben Feldman. But few goalies, if any, are able to fend off the amount of pressure Lewiston brings on a nightly basis. The Blue […]
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Girls’ hockey: Red Hornets rush past Blue Devils, 3-2
LEWISTON — A bad hip didn’t slow senior defenseman Angel Drouin’s decision to carry the puck on an end-to-end rush, or keep her from getting up a good stride when she committed. Drouin finished the rush with a wrist shot from the slot and put the Edward Little/Leavitt/Poland Red Hornets in front to stay at […]
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H.S. roundup: Cheverus takes down Oxford Hills, 54-44
PORTLAND — Senior guard Jack Casale had a stellar game, scoring 28 points to lead Cheverus to a 54-44 victory over Oxford Hills in boys’ basketball action Thursday evening. The Stags (5-1) shut down Oxford Hills in the second quarter and took a 27-17 halftime lead. Junior forward Jesse Matthews contributed 11 points for Cheverus. […]
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Boys’ basketball: Edward Little knocks off Portland in battle of unbeatens
But there were two clear catalysts who helped the Red Eddies emerge after being deadlocked at halftime. Darby Shea scored 17 of his game-high 25 points in the second half, and Wol Maiwen scored 13 of his 15 points in the fourth quarter as Edward Little outlasted Portland, 76-70, in a compelling battle of Class […]
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College classes at Edward Little include EMT training
AUBURN — Caden Begos worked on resuscitating Rebecca Daigneault’s “baby” in an Edward Little High School classroom Tuesday. Students played roles as if they were in a real emergency situation. “My baby’s going to die!” Daigneault said frantically. “Is my kid going to be OK?” “I don’t know, ma’am,” Begos replied. “I need to put this on […]
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Girls’ hockey: Red Hornets cage Black Tigers
AUBURN — The Leavitt/Edward Little/Poland Red Hornets had a quick start Wednesday evening at Norway Savings Bank Arena and parlayed it into an 8-2 victory over the Winslow/Gardiner Black Tigers at Norway Savings Bank Arena. Saige Arseneault, Kaylee Younk and Mariah Vaillancourt each had a pair of goals for the Red Hornets, who improve to […]
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Roundup: Edward Little girls squeak out win over Cheverus
PORTLAND — Senior center Jordyn Reynolds collected a double-double with 14 points and 14 rebounds as Edward Little held on for a 37-34 victory over Cheverus in girls’ basketball action Tuesday evening. The Red Eddies (2-2) grabbed a rebound on a three-point attempt to tie the game by the opposing team at the buzzer. Junior […]
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And One: Coaches displeased with pre-Christmas rush
All around the state, teams are scheduled to play six games, one-third of their schedule, before the holiday break. And many coaches would like the schedule-makers to get a lump of coal in their stocking for it. “It’s absolutely ridiculous to play six games before Christmas,” Oxford Hills boys’ coach Scott Graffam said. “We’re going […]