Coach: Ryan Wilkinds (second year) Conference: EWC Class: D South Last year’s record: 6-13, lost in Western D preliminary. Returning players: Seniors — Alexis Bennett (5-3 guard/forward), Ashley Campbell (5-5 forward), Alyssa Therriault (5-3 guard); Juniors — Kali Litchfield (5-0 guard), Abby Shields (5-6 forward), Emily Swartz (5-8 forward); Sophomores — Seneca Jacobs (5-0 guard), Thea Quick (5-0 […]
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Girls’ basketball preview: Buckfield hopes to overcome shift to Class C
The Bucks make the move to Class C South, but the goals remain the same. Coach Ryan Wilkins hopes the players improve individually each day, which will transalate into progress as a team. The Bucks have some experience back but don’t boast much size. Wilkins is pleased with the development the club has made in […]
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2015 Winter Preview: Lewiston girls’ basketball
Coach: Lynn Girouard (second year) Conference: KVAC Class: AA North Last year’s record: 3-15 Returning players: Seniors — Kristina Blais (5-5 guard), Alasia Branche (5-8 guard); Juniors — Morgan Eliasen (5-11 forward), Skylar Gaudette (5-6 guard), Kasey Talarico (5-5 guard), Dacia Bail (5-5 guard); Sophomore — Victoria Harris (5-11 forward). Key losses: Amanda Swart (forward), Emily Brochu (guard), Gabrielle Barrett (forward), […]
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Girls’ basketball preview: Lewiston continues to build
Lewiston returns the nucleus of last year’s squad, but the Blue Devils are still young. Kristina Blais and Morgan Eliasen have played regular minutes while the other returning players have seen varsity time. Lewiston will still have players adjusting to new roles and a higher level of play as it competes in the new Class […]
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2015 Winter Preview: Lisbon girls’ basketball
Coach: Julie Petrie (fifth year) Conference: MVC Class: B South Last year’s record: 5-13 Returning players: Senior — Bree Sautter (5-6 guard); Juniors — Kaylin Le (5-6 guard), Jasmin Le (5-7 forward), Kipri Steele (5-6 forward), Ali Sult (5-10 guard), Kate Philbrick (5-3 guard), Bree Daigle (5-2 guard). Key losses: Mikayla Yanez (guard), Mia Durgin (guard). Promising newcomers: Sophomore — Morgan Fenderson […]
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Girls’ basketball preview: Lisbon young with some experience
Lisbon returns just one senior but has a group of juniors that saw time as sophomores last year. That should make the Greyhounds competitive in the MVC. Lisbon hopes to utilize speed and athleticism and play a faster-paced game, especially in their larger new court.
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2015 Winter Preview: Mountain Valley girls’ basketball
Coach: Ryan Casey (third year) Conference: MVC Class: B South Last year’s record: 15-6, lost in Western C semifinals. Returning players: Seniors — Karen Flaherty (5-2 guard), Sydney Petrie (5-10 forward), Tori Ryerson (5-6 guard); Juniors — Liza White (5-9 forward), Ashley Russell (5-9 forward), Emily Laubauskas (5-7 guard), Emily Billings (5-5 guard), Julia Perry (5-4 guard). Key losses: Adelle Oswald […]
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Girls’ basketball preview: Falcons return veteran team
The Falcons reached the semfinals last year and return an experienced group. Karen Flaherty, Sydney Petrie and Tori Ryerson are the only seniors but Liza White, Ashley Russell, Emily Laubaskas and Emily Billings are seasoned juniors. Julia Perry has been out with an injury and the Falcons are adjusting to her absence. Mountain Valley should […]
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2015 Winter Preview: Rangeley girls’ basketball
Coach: Heidi Deery (22nd year) Conference: EWC Class: D South Last year’s record: 20-1, lost in Class D state championship. Returning players: Seniors — Maddison Egan (5-5 guard), Blayke Morin (6-2 center); Junior — Celia Philbrick (5-8 guard/forward); Sophomores — Natasha Haley (5-8 guard/forward), Sydney Royce (5-8 forward); Freshmen — Brooke Egan (5-5 guard), Vanessa Bisson (5-7 forward), Mary-Page Swiney […]
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Girls’ basketball preview: Rangeley ready to defend regional title
The Lakers graduated three veterans from a team that won the regional title and lost in the state final. Rangeley returns many players from that squad, but still appears young, with just two seniors and one junior. Blayke Morin and Maddison Egan have been regulars in the Rangeley lineup. Celia Philbrick, Natasha Haley, Sydney Royce, […]