The Mustangs beat out runner-up Central Aroostook by more than 11 points. Also, the sun was shining in Paris for Nordic ski races at Sunnycroft Farm.
Mt. Blue Cougars
Cheering: Lewiston second to Bangor in A North
The Rams win despite a fall at the end of their routine. KVAC champion Oxford Hills finishes third. Biddeford wins A South title.
Basketball notebook: Versatile Oxford Hills boys winning in multiple ways
Also: Lewiston boys riding an eight-game win streak in AA North, while the Mt. Blue and Oak Hill girls are finding ways to win.
Boys basketball: Nokomis puts away Mt. Blue with dominating finish
The Warriors end the game on a 28-2 run, turning a three-point lead into a 53-24 win over the Cougars.
Area roundup: Winnie LaRochelle surpasses 1,000 points in Rangeley girls’ win
LaRochelle is one of five Lakers to scorer in double figures. Also: The Telstar girls basketball team and Red Hornets girls hockey team also win big, and more basketball and hockey recaps from Wednesday.
Area roundup: Oak Hill outlasts Telstar in girls basketball
A late layup lifts the Raiders to the MVC victory. Close wins for the Spruce Mountain and Dirigo boys, as well, and the Sassi Memorial has a rescheduled date.
Girls basketball: Mt. Blue pulls away from Leavitt in the fourth
The Cougars quickly turn a seven-point lead into a 12-point cushion in the final quarter.
Basketball notebook: Mt. Blue boys score big win after getting big boost
Cougars beat Cony after Dippner’s return; Kents Hill girls enjoy playing full season; Gardiner boys show fight in loss to Nokomis.
Area high school roundup: Saturday’s Sassi Memorial Nordic ski race called off
Black Mountain in Rumford was set to host the spotlight event, but Saturday’s forecasted snowstorm forced the cancellation. The event organizers hope to reschedule.
Skiing notebook: Sassi Memorial a chance for Nordic skiers to demonstrate their talent and have fun
Black Mountain will host races on Saturday, with the girls classical race beginning at 9:30 a.m. followed by the boys event at 10:30 a.m.