BETHEL — Telstar couldn’t pull off another fourth-quarter miracle on Wednesday night, but the fact that the Rebels now believe in them is a huge step. Jeremiah Richardson’s half-court bank shot in the closing seconds wasn’t enough to topple undefeated Wiscasset, which overcame 26 turnovers and shaky shooting and escaped with a 47-45 victory in MVC […]
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Boys’ basketball: Fleming, Oxford Hills outlast Edward Little
PARIS — Having beaten Edward Little only once since the 2005-06 season, Oxford Hills probably had a here-we-go-again moment on Tuesday night when the Red Eddies cut the Vikings’ lead from 21 points to five. One significant difference between this Oxford Hills team and the past nine or so: Then, Andrew Fleming wasn’t a senior and […]
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Boys’ basketball: Fleming, Oxford Hills stuff Lewiston
LEWISTON — Oxford Hills already knows its capabilities with Andrew Fleming on the court. The Vikings showed on Saturday night that as the wear-and-tear and whistles accumulate over the boys’ basketball season, they can survive (for a few minutes, at least) without him. Fleming sat down after an intentional foul, his second personal, with 6:07 […]
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Boys’ basketball: Oak Hill, Therrien too much for St. Dom’s
The Raiders also haven’t been able to transform their gridiron greatness into hardwood prosperity, but Friday night’s 52-27 rout of St. Dom’s at Lewiston High School was a sign that they may have turned the corner. Oak Hill held St. Dom’s to one field goal in the first half and 11 points through three quarters […]
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Edward Little boys’ basketball: Red Eddies showcase youngest team in years
Fifteen years into his tenure with one of the model boys’ basketball programs in the state, Edward Little coach Mike Adams has never welcomed a team to preseason workouts so young in both age and varsity experience. EL graduated all five starters from a team that earned the No. 1 seed in Class A North […]
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2015-16 Oxford Hills boys’ basketball preview
Coach: Scott Graffam (17th year) Conference: KVAC Cass: AA Last year’s record: 10-9, lost in Class A North quarterfinals Returning players: Seniors — Andrew Fleming (6-6 forward), Jake Beauchesne (6-0 guard/forward), Blake Slicer (5-6 point guard); Junior — Cole Verrier (6-0 guard). Key losses: Tyus Ripley (transferred), Brandyn Martinez, Patrick Macro, Cole Everett. Promising newcomers: Sophomores — Chris […]
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Oxford Hills boys’ basketball: Fleming, Vikings look to fly high
Led by one of the top players in the state, University of Maine-bound Andrew Fleming, Oxford Hills returns three starters and has high hopes to contend in the first season of Class AA North basketball. Fleming, a 6-foot-6 forward, led Oxford Hills to the Class A North championship two years ago before an up-and-down season […]
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2015-16 Mt. Blue boys’ basketball preview
Coach: Kevin Main (second year) Conference: KVAC Class: A North Last year’s record: 1-17 Returning players: Seniors — Evan Backus (5-9 guard), Devon Hoyt (5-11 guard), Moses Clark (6-1 forward), Ryan Pratt (5-8 guard); Juniors — Zack Mittelstadt (6-3 forward), Cooper Hollingsworth (6-4 center), Cole Dorman (5-10 guard), Makao Thompson (5-10 guard), Caleb Hall (6-1 forward). Key losses: Brad […]
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Mt. Blue boys’ basketball: Continuity should help Cougars
Continuity at the coaching position is a crucial to the success of any high school athletic program, and Mt. Blue boys’ basketball finally enjoys some this winter. For the first time since 2011-12, Jim Bessey’s final season at the helm, the Cougars have the same face on the bench for a second consecutive season. Kevin […]
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2015-16 Spruce Mountain boys’ basketball preview
Coach: Scott Bessey (second year) Conference: KVAC Class: B South Last year’s record: 11-8, lost in Class B South quarterfinals Returning players: Seniors — Andrew Darling (5-9 guard), James Ouellette (6-1 forward), Matt Cornelio (5-11 forward), Brandon Anctil (6-3 forward); Juniors — Austin Darling (5-8 guard), Caulin Parker (6-2 forward), Noah Preble (5-10 guard). Key losses: Deonte […]