The Heal points earned in wins against the likes of Oak Hill, Lisbon and Boothbay have the Dirigo Cougars solidly in the Class C South playoff hunt despite a 4-11 record. “I think we’re going to be a tough team if we get in,” Dirigo coach Travis Magnusson said. Much of the rest of Class […]
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High School Cheering: Greyhounds back on top in C South, Hornets qualify in B
Left with a skeleton crew of nine cheerleaders last year, Lisbon coach Nicole Adams somehow squeezed an MVC title and solid top-six finishes at regionals and states out of the Greyhounds. This year, with the return of a large junior class, the size of Adams’ squad doubled and the Greyhounds are one step away from […]
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A North Cheering: Lewiston gets 8th title in a row, and redemption in the process
On Jan. 16, Bangor shocked Lewiston and ended the Blue Devils’ streak of eight consecutive KVAC cheering titles. The two teams returned to the Augusta Civic Center 12 days later to determine the fate of Lewiston’s streak of regional titles in the Class A North championship. Performing a much more crisp and energetic routine than […]
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Girls’ basketball: Oak Hill stuns Dirigo in two overtimes
DIXFIELD — The Oak Hill girls’ basketball team has been working hard this season, and things haven’t always been easy. The senior leadership from Brianna Mulherin has been key, and she showed what she could do again Friday, scoring at the buzzer to end a 47-46 double-overtime thriller against Dirigo. The game-winning possession was set […]
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Boys’ basketball: Raiders dominate second half, get revenge on Cougars
Dirigo tried to shut the 6-foot-4 senior down again in Friday night’s rematch, but this time, the Raiders had an answer — several, actually. Darryn Bailey scored all of his game-high 16 points after halftime, while Austin Noble and Evan Boston added 11 points apiece as the Raiders dominated the second half and gained some […]
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Girls’ basketball: Mt. Blue too much for Cony
FARMINGTON — Mt. Blue was pushed, shoved and knocked to the ground, but the Cougars got back up just in time to beat the Cony Rams 41-32 Friday night in KVAC girls’ basketball action. It was ugly from the start, with numerous turnovers and tepid shooting, but Mt. Blue kept its composure in the fourth […]
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Boys’ basketball: Mountain Valley outlasts Dirigo in 2OT classic
DIXFIELD — Sophomore Keegan Davis stepped up to the challenge and delivered a much-needed solid performance down the stretch for Mountain Valley. Davis recorded a double-double, with 30 points and 13 rebounds, as the Falcons maintained their composure for a thrilling 78-67 double-overtime triumph against Dirigo at packed Defoe Gymnasium on Friday night. Mountain Valley, […]
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Boys’ basketball: Spruce Mountain survives Mt. Blue
FARMINGTON — Spruce Mountain coach Scott Bessey wanted more from his team Tuesday night. Yes, Bessey’s hard-charging Phoenix (8-1) shook off a determined Mt. Blue with a 56-48 victory that featured an all-out, free-for-all in the final minutes of the fourth quarter. But it could have been better. “They (Cougars) played really well,” Bessey said. […]
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Girls’ basketball: Spruce Mountain rolls past Mt. Blue
FARMINGTON — The Spruce Mountain Phoenix acted like they owned the place when they stepped into Mt. Blue’s gymnasium Tuesday night. Actually, the Phoenix did, especially in the first half, and quickly distanced themselves from the Cougars in a girls’ basketball game, earning a 56-36 victory. Alex Bessey threw herself at the Cougars, risking life […]
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Girls’ basketball: Dirigo takes down Wiscasset
The Cougars played with the necessary high energy on Thursday, and pulled together when they needed to, scoring nine unanswered points to start the second quarter. Conant was the catalyst with two baskets, and fellow senior Olivia Noyes started the run with a basket and a free throw. Ashley Perrault (nine points, five rebounds) scored […]