BOYS’ BASKETBALL Coach: Joe Russo (36th year, 479-198 overall record, five state championships) 2023-24 record: 16-5 (Lost, 43-34, to eventual champion Windham in Class AA North Final) Top returning players: Cordell Jones (Junior), Lucas LeGage (Junior) Coach’s comment: “I don’t know if we’ll win a game, but we’ll work hard. We just want to get […]
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Deering Rams Winter Sports Preview
BOYS’ BASKETBALL Coach: Todd Wing (12th year, 114-92 overall record) 2023-24 record: 8-12 (Lost, 61-52, to Gorham in Class AA South semifinals) Top returning players: Justin Jamal (Senior), Tavian Lauture (Senior), Evan Legassey (Senior), David Otti (Senior), Mogga Yanga (Senior), Tayshaun Cleveland (Junior) Coach’s comment: “This has been a work a couple years in the […]
Cheverus Stags Winter Sports Preview
BOYS’ BASKETBALL Coach: Richie Ashley (fourth year, 39-20 overall record) 2023-24 results: 16-4 (Lost, 49-48, in overtime, to Portland in Class AA North semifinals) Top returning players: Leo McNabb (Senior), Sammy Nzeyimana (Senior), Jameson Fitzpatrick (Junior) Coach’s comment: “We have a good core back and we’ve had a good start to the season. It’s a […]
Meet Wisin – Mexico’s latest viral meme and the ‘puppy luchador’
With floppy ears and a tail on his costume coming unstitched after all the wrestling, Wisin the “puppy luchador” has captured the imagination of fans across Mexico.
High school basketball celebrates 1,000-point scorers. What milestones matter in other sports?
Wrestlers chase 100 career victories, while softball pitchers aim for 500 strikeouts, but not all sports have recognizable benchmarks.
Deering Rams Winter Athletes of the Year
State champion wrestler Pedro Lombi wins again and is joined by hoops standout Natalie Santiago.
Once again, an abundance of winter all-stars in Forecaster Country
Local standouts honored in all sports.
It was a memorable winter sports season, filled with triumph
Local squads stole headlines across the board during a thrilling campaign.
The Ripley twins – sister and brother – sweep Varsity Maine wrestling honors
In a rare selection, we honor siblings as the best in their sport: Oceanside High seniors Maddie and Gavin Ripley.
Southern: Local athletes, teams dominate championship week
Cape, Scarborough, South Portland all bring home hardware.