Overview: Main is the fourth different coach in four years, a run that began with Jim Bessey’s final season after a career that spanned nearly two generations. The Cougars haven’t tasted much success since his retirement, but size and young talent give Mt. Blue hopes of regaining its footing in the rugged KVAC. Mittelstadt showed […]
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Gray-New Gloucester boys’ basketball preview
Overview: This was the season Deschenes anticipated when he moved over from St. Dom’s and took the Gray-NG job three season ago. The Patriots will have a nice mixture of balance and experience. Kariotis was third team all-WMC last season and has added to his game. St. Pierre and Chanlatte were both starters last season […]
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Monmouth boys’ basketball preview
Overview: Monmouth has become a regular participant in the regional quarterfinals under Turner’s watch, reaching the civic center four of the past five years. The Mustangs have enough talent to make a return trip, but much of it is young and will need to progress as the season moves forward. Smith is a strong building […]
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Leavitt boys’ basketball preview
Low numbers, an abbreviated preseason and football injuries may hamper Leavitt boys’ basketball early in the season. The Hornets have lost at least three players who were hurt in the Class C state gridiron game, possibly for the season. Size and varsity experience are at a premium. Eli Calder is the lone returning starter, and […]
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2014 Winter Preview: Dirigo Girls’ Basketball
Overview: The Cougars won a prelim and then beat the top seed in Western C last year before losing to Madison in the regional semifinals. Then, the program changed coaches. Karen Magnusson, the former Cony coach, returns to coaching after a year off. The Cougars return much of last year’s team including playmaker Lueders in […]
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2014 Winter Preview: East-West Conference Girls’ Basketball Preview
In recent years, there have been some teams getting in the way of Rangeley’s championship aspirations. Last winter it was a last-second 3 that lifted top-ranked Forest Hills past the Lakers in the regional final while Richmond had ended Rangeley’s tourney in previous years. Valley has also been a stumbling block for the Lakers. This year, […]
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2014 Winter Preview: Western Maine Conference Girls’ Basketball Preview
After winning 11 games a year ago, the Gray-New Gloucester girls’ basketball team is poised for another successful season. The Patriots, who lost in the Western B quarterfinals last year, return veterans from last year as well some young players that showed great promise last winter. “Altougth four of our top six are sophomores, we […]
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2014 Winter Preview: Mt. Abram girls’ basketball
Coach: Larry Donald (first year) Last year’s results: 2-16 Returning players: Seniors – Brooke Millbury F, Starr Osgood F; Juniors – Danielle Sinclair F, Keely Marble G; Sophomores – Sally Stevens, F, Shania Campbell F, Olivia Ryan F, Alora Ross G, Marya Beedy G. Key losses: Sareenah Lariviere G, Alex Harnden G. Promising newcomers: Freshmen […]
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2014 Winter Preview: Lewiston girls’ basketball
Coach: Lynn Girouard (first year) Last year’s record: 5-13 Returning players: Seniors – Amanda Swart F, Gabrielle Barrett F, Emily Brochu G; Juniors – Kristina Blais G, Alasia Branche; Sophomore – Morgan Eliasen G Key losses: Jenessa Talarico G, Brie Wilson F, Maegan Mathon F, Laurianne Murphy G. Promising newcomers: Senior – Keileigh Belanger F; […]
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2014 Winter Preview: Oak Hill Girls’ Basketball
Coach: Charlie Castonguay (first year) Last year’s record: 14-4, lost in Western B preliminary round Returning players: Seniors — Kayla Veilleux C, Sadie Goulet G, Iris Abbott F, Vanessa Wright G, Danielle Samson G, Meagan Crosby G; Juniors — Jamie Prue G, Sara Noel G/F, Grace Sabine C/F; Sophomore — Brianna Mulherin G/F. Key Losses: […]