LEWISTON — The last time Messalonskee High School stepped foot on the Colisee ice, it won a Class B state title. In their first trip back to Lewiston on Wednesday, the Eagles took down a 20-time champion. Messlonskee’s Jared Cunningham netted a third-period hat trick, his final goal the dagger in the Eagles’ 4-1 win […]
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H.S. girls’ basketball: Thriving in new roles
A year ago, Eryn Doiron and Caitlin Kane were young role players, still developing their niche for the Mt. Blue girls’ basketball team. Now those two junior guards are team leaders playing with confidence and making things happen. It’s a sizable jump in their game from a year ago. “Last year, we were a little […]
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Girls’ Hockey: Lewiston takes rematch against rival Red Hornets
AUBURN — Just days before his team’s rematch with rival Leavitt/Edward Little/Poland, Lewiston High School coach Ron Dumont opted to make some adjustments to his game plan. The Blue Devils made some changes in the offensive zone and they paid dividends as they scored twice in the opening five minutes during a 3-0 victory over […]
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High school roundup: Edward Little boys remain unbeaten with win over Oxford Hills
AUBURN — Ian Mileikis led all scorers with 21 points and pulled down eight rebounds to spark Edward Little to a 64-55 victory over Oxford Hills. Elijah Rowe added 12 points for the undefeated Eddies (9-0), while Llewellyn Jensen chipped in with nine points and nine boards. Andrew Fleming led the Vikings (4-5) with 18 […]
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Girls’ basketball: Poland stymies Freeport
FREEPORT — For four quarters Tuesday, the winless Freeport High School girls basketball team attacked the Poland Knights with a ferocity not shown this year by Mike Hart’s Falcons. The Knights felt like they escaped with a hard-fought 36-27 Western Maine Conference win. “Escape is the right word,” said Poland coach Mike Susi, whose Knights […]
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H.S. girls’ basketball: Oxford Hills hold off Edward Little in rematch
AUBURN — It has taken a good part of the season, but the Oxford Hills girls’ basketball team just might be back to its regular self. The defending Eastern A champs have been battling injury all winter, but recently returned their full roster to the floor. After a 35-34 win over Edward Little Tuesday, it […]
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Boys’ Basketball: Defense carries Lewiston past Mt. Blue
LEWISTON — Lewiston High School’s offense is in the midst of a mid-season slump, but its defense continues to get stronger. On the heels of one of their worst offensive performances of the year, in which the Blue Devils scored just 35 points, they bounced back with one of their best defensive outings Tuesday against […]
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H.S. girls’ basketball: Raiders bounce back against Boothbay
The Raiders ended the holiday on a sour note Saturday with a loss at Hall-Dale. Though Monday represented a return to school for students, it was also a return to winning ways for Oak Hill. The Raiders rallied from behind early and then held off previously unbeaten Boothbay for a key 50-44 Mountain Valley Conference […]
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Gaziano award: Semifinaists named for top linemen accolades
Bangor Daily News SOUTH PORTLAND — Fourteen semifinalists have been named for the Frank J. Gaziano Memorial Offensive and Defensive Lineman Awards, the selection committee announced Monday. The semifinalists consist of seven senior offensive linemen and seven senior defensive linemen representing a wide range of high schools across Maine. This week, the selection committee will […]
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Local roundup: Pike, Rebels drop Greyhounds
BETHEL — Cameron Pike knocked down eight 3-pointers and scored 31 points as Telstar (4-6) ditched Lisbon with a 59-58 victory in a hard-fought boys’ basketball game Monday. The Greyhounds (3-7) led 25-24 at the half before the Rebels reeled off 37 points in the second half. For Lisbon, Ti Joseph and John Yinn each […]