LEWISTON — Prosperity has returned to the cradle of Maine hockey, at least temporarily, and the rest of the state is better for it. Fifteen minutes prior to the start of Saturday afternoon’s Eastern Class A hockey semifinals at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee, parking was at a premium. Above average snowfall and banks as tall […]
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H.S. girls’ basketball: Washburn claims fifth straight D title with win over Rangeley
The senior guard from Washburn was missing early, and worried about the implications in the Class D state championship game. “I honestly thought I was going to have a rough game after missing those first few shots,” Worcester said. “I know to take it to the rim when I’m missing. Then I’ll gain confidence after […]
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Boys’ hockey: St. Dom’s outslugs Edward Little in Eastern A semis
St. Dominic Academy disposed of Auburn rival Edward Little, 4-0, in the Eastern A semifinals at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee on Saturday to set up a regional final with yet another familiar opponent: Lewiston. The crosstown rivals will square off Tuesday at 8 p.m. The top-seeded Saints (16-2-1) didn’t have the same trouble they did […]
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Boys’ Hockey: Lewiston blanks Bangor in regional quarterfinal
But that’s what they got. Jeremy Rancourt netted the game-winning goal for the Blue Devils at 3:52 of the second period in a 1-0 victory over Bangor in the Eastern Class A semifinals on Saturday at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee. Lewiston will play rival St. Dom’s in the regional final on Tuesday. “You need everyone […]
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Dirigo’s domination: What makes Titletown tick?
A town fire truck meets a school bus full of athletes and a motorcade of parents and siblings at the only red, yellow and green beacon in this one-stoplight town. The impromptu parade makes the 3/4-mile hillclimb from Towle’s Corner Store to Dirigo High School, siren wailing, horns blaring, celebrants of all ages screaming and […]
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Class C boys’ basketball championship preview: Lots alike, and lots to like, in Dirigo-Calais clash
BANGOR — Some basketball state championship games, like heavyweight title fights, are a clash of styles. Other than greatness and a desire to be the best in the business, there aren’t many common denominators linking the combatants. That’s far from the case as Dirigo and Calais get set to battle in the Class C boys’ title […]
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Boys’ Basketball: Cape Elizabeth wins state title at the buzzer over Medomak Valley
PORTLAND — Ethan Murphy delivered Cape Elizabeth’s first state title since 1988 with a layup at the buzzer as the Capers defeated Medomak Valley, 44-42, with a late comeback Friday at Cross Insurance Arena. Muphy’s lay-in capped a 7-0 run in the final minute, denying the Panthers a chance to end a 25-year state title drought. […]
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Girls’ Basketball: Greely captures state crown with win over Presque Isle
PORTLAND — Seeing his team surrender the first five points of the Class B championship game, Greely coach Joel Rogers took a timeout to settle his squad down. Rogers told his team to be aggressive and to shoot. His team did just that. The Western Maine champion rattled off 33 of the next 38 points and […]
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High school boys’ hockey: Edward Little seniors showing the way this season
It’s been a roller-coaster season for Edward Little. The Red Eddies have had their share of twists and turns, ups and downs, starts and stops. The ups have been euphoric: beating rival Lewiston for the first time in nine years, topping Lawrence/Skowhegan for their first playoff win in several seasons and once again winning the […]
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High school boys’ hockey: Rematches highlight Eastern A semis
St. Dominic Academy and Edward Little have seen each other nearly every day during the week for the past three months. They both call the Norway Savings Bank Arena home, and their locker rooms are separated by just a few feet. For the most part, the two teams get along well. That friendliness will take […]