kennebec journal – Page 17 – The Portland Press Herald

Auto racing: Single-groove Oxford Plains Speedway has competitors baffled

With three weeks away from 50th Oxford 250, drivers left Sunday’s PASS race with more questions than answers.

Five-time track champion directing competition instead of being part of it.

The Black Bears, who finished 2-9 last season, have new coordinators on offense and defense under second-year head coach Jordan Stevens.

At luncheon Monday, coaches representing the state’s seven collegiate programs say continued growth is the goal.

Kayden Oliver pitches a no-hitter and strikes out 13 in a 12-0, five-inning victory over Augusta.

Competitors from near and far check in for the event with modest expectations.

Some minor tweaks have been made, but Sunday’s course won’t look all that different.

Hallowell driver coming off big PASS win in New Hampshire; Maurice Young returns to victory lane this year after long hiatus.

An abundance of players were out of contention Wednesday, but that didn’t stop them from soaking in the moment.

The Cumberland native shoots her highest round of the tournament but wins by five strokes over Bowdoin College student Shivani Schmulen.