If there were any visible Saturday night, they might have been from the Vikings hitting the deck after a vicious, first-quarter knockout. The Broncos put on a half-court clinic at both ends in the opening period and made it a winning week away from home in style, breezing to a 73-38 victory. “We knew it […]
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Girls’ Hockey: Lewiston tops St. Dominic Academy to cap unbeaten season
The Blue Devils completed an unbeaten regular season with a 7-2 victory over St. Dominic Academy at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee on senior night. The senior class, consisting of six skaters, contributing three goals, three assists and five saves in the victory. “They’re an outstanding group,” Lewiston coach Ron Dumont said of his senior class. […]
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 […]
Boys’ basketball: Seniors making final run at Lewiston memorable one
LEWISTON — A team comprised almost exclusively of seniors is the ultimate blessing-or-curse experiment in high school sports. If one or two of those athletes play with the compulsion that they know it all, or have one foot already out the gymnasium door or one eye already fixed upon June, it can be disastrous. Get […]
H.S. Skiing: Skiing’s in the blood for Mt. Blue’s Farrington
For as long as Kyle Farrington’s been able to walk, he’s been able to ski. From the tender age of 2, Farrington spent most of his free time on the slopes. It’s a family tradition as his mom, dad, sister, uncles and grandmother all skied growing up. There’s even photographic proof of Farrington getting his […]
Boys’ basketball: Tom Marshall, Caleb Gauvin shine as Mountain Valley routs Oak Hill
RUMFORD — It has taken time and energy, but the Mountain Valley boys’ basketball team is putting together a solid season, and a tournament berth awaits. Shooting and defense were in late-season form Thursday. Senior guard Tom Marshall scored a game high 17 points, including five 3-pointers, and Caleb Gauvin added 15 in a solid […]
Local roundup: Maria Valente scores 1,000th career point in Gray-New Gloucester win
Gray-New Gloucester 60, Falmouth 36 GRAY — Senior forward Maria Valente recorded her 1,000th career point on a 3-point jump shot early in the fourth quarter to lead Gray-New Gloucester to a 60-36 WMC girls’ basketball victory over Falmouth. The Patriots (14-1) held Falmouth to eight points in each quarter after the first. Valente tossed […]
Local roundup: Rangeley lands on AR Gould
RANGELEY — Timmy White piled up 23 points, Ricky Thompson helped out with 12 and Orrin Mitchell scored 11 as Rangeley topped AR Gould 68-33 in a boys’ basketball game Wednesday. By halftime, the Lakers (4-10) led 30-11 and dropped another 38 points in the second half. Keegan Gaouette scored 14 poins for AR Gould. […]
H.S. girls’ basketball: All in the Mustang Family
Sidney Wilson and Haley West have been on a similar basketball journey but now take on different roles for the Monmouth girls’ basketball team. The two juniors have been playing together since elementary school. They once shared a position in the backcourt as young kids. Both are now National Honor Society students and are among […]
Boys’ Hockey: Penalties prove costly for St. Dom’s in loss to Falmouth
AUBURN — St. Dominic Academy and Falmouth entered Wednesday’s contest trending in opposite directions. The Saints, unbeaten in their last eight contests, hadn’t lost a game since falling to the Yachtsmen back in the first month of the season. Falmouth, on the other hand, had lost four of its last five after opening the season […]