The high school basketball Class A state finals in Portland will not be televised by Maine Public Broadcasting Network this March because of a disagreement between Time Warner Cable and the Cumberland County Civic Center, according to a news release from MPBN. MPBN has been informed by Time Warner Cable that it has been unable […]
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Boys’ basketball: Telstar holds off Mountain Valley
The Rebels showed that in spades Thursday in a contest against Mountain Valley. The Rebels received a balanced offensive attack led by Maverick Griffin, who scored a team-high 11 points, while the defense stayed composed down the stretch for a 38-30 in for a season sweep against the Falcons at Puiia Gymnasium. Telstar recorded its […]
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H.S. boys’ basketball: Richmond pulls away from Rangeley
RICHMOND — Still basking in the glow of Friday’s stunning win over Forest Hills, the Richmond boys’ basketball team had to recharge its batteries for another challenge Tuesday. The Bobcats faced a young Rangeley club and did so without the shooting prowess it displayed in the win over the Tigers. Richmond overcame some early struggles […]
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H.S. boys’ basketball: Saints get jump on Raiders
WALES — The strong finish to the first half was almost as important as the impressive start Friday night. The St. Dom’s boys’ basketball team opened the game with a convincing first quarter and then finished the half by maintaining the double-digit lead going into the half. That held up for a 50-40 win over […]
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H.S. boys’ basketball: Lewiston by a free throw
LEWISTON — Thinking about Beyonce might be the kind of thing to drive a young teenager to distraction. But Saturday night, the singer was a calming influence before a clutch free throw. Lewiston’s senior guard Ben Howell went to the foul line with the game on the line against Mt. Ararat. The Eagles had stormed […]
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High School roundup: Phoenix come back on Ramblers
JAY — John McKenna led Spruce Mountain with 12 points — including two from beyond the arc — and Peter Theriault added nine more to help lead the Phoenix to a 42-35 win over visiting Winthrop in MVC boys’ basketball action Monday. The Phoenix recovered from a halftime deficit with a 14-5 run through the […]
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H.S. boys’ basketball: Leavitt rally falls short
TURNER — From the first minute to the very last seconds Thursday night, it was primarily a game of catch-up for the Leavitt boys’ basketball team. The Hornets fell behind from the start and spent much of the game trying to rally against Maranacook. Leavitt stayed close and even had a number of chances in […]
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H.S. boys’ basketball: Lisbon outlasts St. Doms in OT
After the Greyhounds rallied in the closing minutes to erase a St. Dom’s lead, Lisbon maintained the momentum with a strong overtime that produced a 49-43 win over the Saints. “I told the kids that this was the biggest game of the season,” Lisbon coach Jake Gentle said. “First, it was the first game of […]
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Preview 2013: Hebron Academy boys’ basketball
Coach: Bill Flynn (seventh year) Last year’s record: 9-11 Returning letter-winners: Seniors — Ibra Moustapher, Alex Woo-Rainer; Sophomore — Ron Miller. Key losses: Ian King, Shaq Cezont Holmes Promising newcomers: Seniors — Jalen Robinson , Dan Davis. Season outlook: Hebron hopes to reclaim the MAISAD championship after losing out to Kents Hill last season. The […]
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Preview 2013: Mt. Blue boys’ basketball
Coach: David Pepin (first year) Last year’s record: 1-17. Returning letter-winners: Seniors — Nate Backus (5-10 guard), Kindle Bonsall (6-0 forward), Cam Abbott (6-2 forward); Juniors — Brad Durrell (6-4 center), Drew Parsons (6-1 forward), Colton Lawrence (6-0 forward), Kody Vining (6-1 center), Justin Evans (6-1 forward); Sophomore — Devin Hoyt (5-8 guard). Key loses: […]