When you get the basketball tournament, you never know what’s going to happen. That’s what just about every coach preaches to their teams each winter. That unpredictability gives hope to all and provides the tourney with the sense of drama few other events can create. Where else can a last-second heave from beyond the arc […]
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H.S. girls’ basketball: Western C Overview
PLAYERS TO WATCH Sr. C Christine Miller, Maranacook (16.4 ppg, 18 rpg), Sr. F Liz D’Angelo (9.4 ppg, 5.7 rpg); Sr. G Morgan Crocker, Boothbay (14.5 ppg, 4.2 rpg), Soph F Page Brown, Boothbay (12.5 ppg, 5.8 rpg); Sr. F Kelsey Hutchins, Dirigo (13 ppg, 6.7 rpg), Sr. F Jessica Conant (15.6 ppg, 6.5 rpg); […]
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Falcons fly off handle, floor Hawks
RUMFORD — When Mountain Valley decided to play its game, things turned out positive in a Class C girls’ preliminary playoff game Tuesday night. Sydney Petrie recorded a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds as the fifth-ranked Falcons ultimately responded to the challenge and turned up the heat in the second half en route […]
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H.S. girls’ basketball: Oxford Hills is ready for another tourney run
PARIS — It’s beginning to look a lot like last year for the Oxford Hills girls’ basketball team. And that’s not such a bad thing. A year ago, the Vikings started slow, going 1-3 but won 13 of its last 14 games to earn the third seed. Oxford Hills then survived an overtime game in […]
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Second RSU 10 building-use forum postponed because of snow
DIXFIELD — For the second week in a row, a special public information-gathering session was canceled because of snow. Regional School Unit 10 Superintendent Craig King said Monday’s forum at Dirigo High School has been postponed to a future date yet to be determined. Last week, a similar forum at Mountain Valley High School was […]
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Mid-State wrestling: Mountain Valley gets better of Dirigo
RUMFORD — Quality and depth were the difference for Mountain Valley on Saturday. The Falcons scored 148.5 points to win the Mid-State League wrestling championship Saturday, rallying past Dirigo, which finished second with 142. Mountain Valley won last year in what proved to be one of the most competitive meets of the year. This year […]
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Retirement incentive offered to RSU 10 teachers
MEXICO — The Regional School Unit 10 board took one step at Monday night’s meeting to potentially cut costs as they develop the 2015-16 budget, and discussed several other steps. The board unanimously approved offering a retirement incentive for teachers who have reached the age and experience of eligibility. Superintendent Craig King did not say […]
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Girls’ basketball: Mountain Valley overcomes Hall-Dale in MVC tilt
And the Falcons responded to the challenge. Sophomore Ashley Russell scored a game-high 18 points, while Sidney Petrie and Karen Flaherty each had solid contributions as the Falcons switched things up in a 45-35 triumph over Hall-Dale at Puiia Gymnasium on Thursday. Mountain Valley started out fast and maintained its intensity level throughout the game. […]
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Girls’ Basketball: Dirigo downs rival Mountain Valley
DIXFIELD — The first few minutes of both halves belonged to Mountain Valley High School. The rest of the game, and the final score, went in favor of Dirigo. The host Cougars fell behind early and held off a second-half charge in a 48-42 victory against the rival Falcons on Friday. “We were calm and […]
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Boys’ basketball: Dirigo takes out Mountain Valley
DIXFIELD — There wasn’t any secret about what the Dirigo boys’ basketball team intended to do Thursday against rival Mountain Valley in an MVC matchup. No matter what the Falcons tried to counteract the Cougars, Dirigo had all the answers following a fast start that had Mountain Valley reeling. Dirigo used its pressure defense to […]