The Maine Principals’ Association took a major step in growing the sport of girls wrestling in the state when the organization approved an official girls state tournament in November. Maine will now join a group of 14 states that have a girls-only state championship — and the move has been welcomed with open arms by […]
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High School Roundup: McKenzy Ouellette joins 1,000–point club
WATERBORO – The Massabesic girls basketball team fell to Noble 53-50 on Friday evening. McKenzy Ouellette led the Mustangs after scoring 13 points including the 1,000th of her career in the first quarter. Amy Fleming led the Knights with 17 points, connecting on three 3-pointers. Mt. Ararat 44, Biddeford 42 The Biddeford girls’ basketball team […]
High School Skiing: Area teams put on the skis as season begins
FREEPORT — As winter officially began less than a week ago, area high school ski teams were already preparing to buckle up the boots and put on the skis for the upcoming season. Early snow that has already fallen has the teams thinking skiing early on as they have been practicing for four weeks now. “Lost Valley had projected […]
Mt. Ararat Boys Hockey: Eagles fall in shootout with Rams
HALLOWELL — Trailing by three goals after one period of play, Cony coach Shawn Johnson challenged his team between periods. And the Rams responded. Led by a superb effort from the first line and senior Reed Hopkins, they scored five goals in the second period and two in the third to pull out a needed 7-6 […]
Celtics Fall: Harden’s 45 lead Rockets in 127-113 win over Boston
HOUSTON — James Harden thinks he should be in the MVP discussion again this season and showed why on Thursday night. Harden had 45 points and six assists, Clint Capela added 24 points and 18 rebounds, and the Houston Rockets beat the Boston Celtics 127-113 for their eighth win in nine games. “Of course, I should […]
NFL Pro Picks: Colts-Titans put it all on the line Sunday Night
The 2018 regular season will conclude in Music City on Sunday night, where the Colts and Titans will play for a wild-card playoff berth. Or maybe more. The winner between these 9-6 teams makes the playoffs. Should Houston (10-5) fall at home to Jacksonville (5-10), the Indianapolis-Tennessee victor earns the AFC South title. That’s why […]
Taking Care of Business: Patriots are ‘home strong’ with Jets coming to town
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — If things go right, the New England Patriots won’t have to play another road game until a potential Super Bowl appearance. That would be welcome news for a team that takes a 7-0 home record into Sunday’s regular-season finale against the New York Jets — and is just 3-5 on the road. “Trust […]
Impressive finals performance lifts Wells to second at Atlantic Invitational
WELLS — The Marshwood Hawks cruised to the team title at the annual Atlantic Invitational on Saturday, but the host Wells Warriors were able to pull off a comeback to finish second as a team. The Warriors crowned four champions — including Most Outstanding Wrestling Jonah Potter — as they rallied past rival Kennebunk to […]
New England Patriots News: James White key for Patriots
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — The last time James White faced the New York Jets, he set a career high for rushing yards in a game. That game also marked the start of a stretch in which the ground attack has taken on added importance for White’s New England Patriots, who bring a 10-5 record into Sunday’s game […]
Bowl Washed Out: Weather cancels First Responder Bowl in Dallas
DALLAS — No. 23 Boise State’s first appearance at historic Cotton Bowl Stadium turned into what is believed to be the first bowl game called off because of weather. The SERVPRO First Responder Bowl between the Broncos and Boston College was canceled because of the threat of severe weather after a delay of nearly 1 1/2 […]
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