Advanced statistics are playing an increasingly bigger role across a variety of sports.
Mike Mandell
Staff Writer
Mike Mandell came to the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel in April 2022 after spending five and a half years with The Ellsworth American in Hancock County, Maine. He came to Maine out of college after graduating from the Missouri School of Journalism in 2016. He spent 2015 as the Mizzou football beat writer for the Columbia Missourian after previously covering high school sports and Mizzou women’s basketball for the newspaper. He lives just outside of downtown Waterville, less than a mile from the Morning Sentinel newsroom.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Second-half rampage propels Messalonskee boys basketball past Camden Hills
The Eagles outscore the Windjammers 47-26 after the halftime break, rolling to a 76-51 win.
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Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Lewiston, Thornton Academy linemen earn Gaziano awards
Joe Dube of Lewiston wins the defensive lineman award, while Thornton’s Henry Mahoney wins the offensive lineman award.
Posted inGirls Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Erskine girls basketball team dominates Medomak Valley for statement win
Passing, hustle and awareness guide the Eagles to a 57-39 victory over the Panthers.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Boys basketball notebook: Intriguing race taking shape in Class B South
Cony is thriving thanks to its 3-point prowess; Portland is improving; and Telstar’s conference switch is paying dividends.
Posted inSkiing, Sports, Varsity Maine
Waterville hosts rare MPA Nordic ski meet at Quarry Road Trails
Teams from around the state competed Saturday in the Waterville High School Sprint Festival.
Posted inGirls Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Cony girls basketball continues strong start with win over Mt. Ararat
The Rams are led by two seniors and a group of inexperienced players who have grown as the season progresses.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Basketball notebook: Depth helps Lincoln Academy boys contend
The Lincoln Academy boys and Cony girls both have several new players stepping into big roles this season.
Posted inSports, Swimming, Varsity Maine
As numbers dwindle, swimming co-ops becoming popular choice for schools statewide
Some of the biggest schools in the state are now in co-op arrangements, a trend expected to continue.
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine, Wrestling
‘B team’ wrestlers get rare chance to shine at Cony duals
A group of junior varsity wrestlers earned valuable experience at Saturday meet.