She had to tell Esty something, and swore her to secrecy. The two had discussed college plans together at times. They even had an overnight stay at the Central Maine Community College campus in Auburn together, but getting the final decision from each was slow going. “Every time I asked her, she was, ‘Aww, I […]
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H.S. girls’ basketball: Rangeley Lakes Regional School capsule
RANGELEY LAKES REGIONAL SCHOOL Location: Rangeley Mascot: Lakers Regular-season record: 17-0 Key players: Taylor Esty, Sr. F (17 ppg, 6 rpg, 3 spg); Sr. G Seve Deery-DeRaps (16 ppg, 6 rpg, 3 spg); Blayke Morin Jr. F (12 ppg, 3 rpg); Maddison Egan Jr. G (8 ppg, 6 rpg); Natasha Haley Fr. G (7 ppg, […]
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H.S. girls’ basketball: Rangeley plays role of the underdog
From the beginning of the season, the Rangeley girls’ basketball team lived with the “team-to-beat” status. With much of its team back from last year and plenty of talent and tourney experience, the Lakers were expected not only to be the top team in the East-West Conference, but the favorites to win it all in […]
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Class D girls’ state final: Washburn District High School capsule
WASHBURN DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL Location: Washburn Mascot: Beavers Regular season record: 18-0 Key players: Sr. guard Mackenzie Worcester (26.5 points per game, 6-7 rebounds, 6 steals, 7 assists); Sr. forward Joan Overman (12 points, 6 rebounds), junior guard Emmy Churchill (6 points, 6 rebounds), Jr. guard Laina Mette (6 points) How they got here: Washburn […]
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Boys’ Hockey: Edward Little solves Lawrence/Skowhegan, advances to semis
WINSLOW — The third time was the charm for Edward Little on Tuesday. After losing both regular-season meetings with Lawrence/Skowhegan, the fifth-seeded Red Eddies won the matchup that mattered the most, topping the No. 4 seeded Bandits, 6-1, in the Eastern Class A quarterfinals at Sukee Arena. They will play St. Dominic Academy in the […]
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Eastern Class A quarterfinal: Lewiston handles Windham
Favored, leading but laboring, the Lewiston High School Blue Devils needed Rivet’s tally at 7:50 of the second frame to establish some breathing room in their Eastern Class A quarterfinal matchup against Windham. Playing stout defense and scoring when necessary, the Blue Devils used Rivet’s goal and three more to earn a 4-0 win over […]
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Boys’ Hockey: Saints getting healthy as playoffs begin
Twenty-four skaters make up this year’s St. Dominic Academy squad — 13 forwards, eight defensemen and three goalies. Just five of those 24 players dressed in all 18 of the Saints’ games this season. Only Sam Story, Matt Chasse, Gavin Bates, Chris Laverdiere and Matt Keaney have been on the bench throughout the regular season, avoiding […]
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H.S Basketball Tourney Notebook: Rangeley’s birthday party
AUGUSTA — When the subject of Seve Deery-DeRaps birthday came up, the Rangeley senior guard didn’t have to say a word about her wishes. Coach Heidi Deery, Seve’s mother, had already made gift plans for her daughter’s birthday, which was Saturday — the day of Rangeley’s Western D championship game. “We did talk about her […]
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The Hot Corner: Dirigo wins habitually, and does it the right way
The hollering from Locker Room No. 3 at the north end of Augusta Civic Center prompted an exchange of quizzical looks, followed by doubled-over laughs, among every coach and reporter within earshot Saturday night. Dirigo boys’ basketball players were, ahem, enjoying a moment. They’ve shared enough of them for our enjoyment over the years. All […]
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Western Class C girls’ final: Dirigo falls to Maranacook
AUGUSTA — What started out as a defensive struggle was quickly interrupted by an offensive outburst Saturday night. In a tight ballgame in the Western C championship game, Maranacook’s Sarah Clough’s long-range prowess turned the tide in a hurry. “After like two shots, I felt really comfortable,” said the senior guard, who admits she was […]